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of the Support and Services
Battalion Commanding
Officer.

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the Caribbean Junior Command
Staff Course

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Organizational Chart of
the
Support and Services Battalion.

 

MOTTO:  Serving to Support

Introduction

Administration and logistics have been key factors in determining the outcome of battles. Within the JDF, the Support and Services Battalion is the heart beat of the Force. Although not usually committed for operations, the Battalion provides operational assistance to the infantry battalions whenever the need arises and in its normal functions, flexibility, like its motto ‘Serving to Support’ must be a watchword.

Organisation

The Support and Services Battalion was formed In 1973 from a small unit called the Garrison Administrative Unit, and comprised the amalgamation of seven sub-units: JDF Workshop, JDF Engineer unit, JDF Training Depot, JDF Sea Squadron, JDF Air Wing, JDF Medical Reception Station and the Married Quarters Accommodation Stores. Subsequently the Air Wing and Coast Guard (Sea Squadron) became autonomous units.

Currently, the Battalion has a strength of just over 20 officers and 600 other ranks, employed in six sub-units.

Sub-Units

JDF Administrative Unit (JDF AU)

The JDF AU comprises ten departments which deal mainly with clerical, dental, finance, medical, music, quartering and records.

 

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