230th Brigade Support Battalion
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The 230th Brigade Support Battalion is a support unit of the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina Army National Guard
. Battalion headquarters is at Goldsboro, North Carolina
. The 230th BSB currently has companies in the following locations in North Carolina:
and consists of the following sections: Transportation Platoon, Fluids Platoon, Supply Platoon, Headquarters Platoon.
The petroleum supply specialist supervises or receives, stores, accounts for and cares for, dispenses, issues, and ships bulk or packaged petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) products for 30th HBCT.
The water treatment specialist supervises or performs installation, operation of water purification equipment, water storage and distribution operations and activities for 30th HBCT.
and is made up of mechanical maintenance for military vehicles and equipment.
is made up of medics.
Symbolism: The letters “O H” are the initials of “Old Hickory
” and the “XXX” is the Roman notation for the number of the organization.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 23 October 1918 for the 30th Division. It was redesignated for the 30th Infantry Brigade on 20 February 1974. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 September 2004, with description updated, for the 30th Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina Army National Guard.
North Carolina Army National Guard
The North Carolina Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army, the United States National Guard, and the North Carolina National Guard. Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its...
. Battalion headquarters is at Goldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro is a city in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 37,597 at the 2008 census estimate. It is the principal city of and is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearby town of Waynesboro was founded in 1787 and Goldsboro was...
. The 230th BSB currently has companies in the following locations in North Carolina:
- Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) located in Goldsboro, North CarolinaGoldsboro, North CarolinaGoldsboro is a city in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 37,597 at the 2008 census estimate. It is the principal city of and is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearby town of Waynesboro was founded in 1787 and Goldsboro was...
- A Co. located in Benson, North CarolinaBenson, North CarolinaBenson is a town located in Johnston County, North Carolina. The town lies at the intersection of Interstates 95 and 40. Each year Benson celebrates Mule Days the 4th Saturday of September, a festival that attracts over 60,000 people each year...
- B Co. located in Dunn, North CarolinaDunn, North CarolinaDunn is a city in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,196 at the 2000 census.It is the birthplace of early an rock and roll guitar player, Link Wray, and General William C. Lee, father of the American Army Airborne. The city's slogan is "It's all right here." The...
- C Co. located in Goldsboro, North CarolinaGoldsboro, North CarolinaGoldsboro is a city in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 37,597 at the 2008 census estimate. It is the principal city of and is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearby town of Waynesboro was founded in 1787 and Goldsboro was...
- D Co. is part of the West Virginia Army National GuardWest Virginia Army National GuardThe West Virginia Army National Guard is the United States Army component of the West Virginia National Guard. It has 38 units and activities stationed in 22 counties throughout West Virginia and overseas. The WV ARNG currently has units supporting operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and...
and is located in Glen Jean, West VirginiaGlen Jean, West VirginiaGlen Jean is an unincorporated census-designated place in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States, near Oak Hill. As of the 2010 census, its population is 210.... - E Co. is located in Kinston, North CarolinaKinston, North CarolinaKinston is a city in Lenoir County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 23,688 at the 2000 census. The population was estimated at 22,360 in 2008. It has been the county seat of Lenoir County since its formation in 1791 . Kinston is located in North Carolina's Inner Banks...
- F Co. is located in Red Springs, North CarolinaRed Springs, North CarolinaRed Springs is a town in Robeson and Hoke counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 3,493 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Red Springs is located at ....
- G Co. is located in High Point, North CarolinaHigh Point, North CarolinaHigh Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. As of 2010 the city had a total population of 104,371, according to the US Census Bureau. High Point is currently the eighth-largest municipality in North Carolina....
A Company, 230th Brigade Support Battalion
Alpha Company 230th Brigade Support Battalion is located in Benson, North CarolinaBenson, North Carolina
Benson is a town located in Johnston County, North Carolina. The town lies at the intersection of Interstates 95 and 40. Each year Benson celebrates Mule Days the 4th Saturday of September, a festival that attracts over 60,000 people each year...
and consists of the following sections: Transportation Platoon, Fluids Platoon, Supply Platoon, Headquarters Platoon.
Transportation Platoon
The Transportation Platoon supervises or operates wheel vehicles to transport personnel and cargo for the 30th HBCT.Fluids Platoon
The Fluids platoon is made up of a Water section and Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants (POL) Section.The petroleum supply specialist supervises or receives, stores, accounts for and cares for, dispenses, issues, and ships bulk or packaged petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) products for 30th HBCT.
The water treatment specialist supervises or performs installation, operation of water purification equipment, water storage and distribution operations and activities for 30th HBCT.
Supply Platoon
The supply platoon is made up of 89B Ammunition Specialists and 92Y Unit Supply Specialists.B Company, 230th Brigade Support Battalion
Bravo Company 230th is located in Dunn, North CarolinaDunn, North Carolina
Dunn is a city in Harnett County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 9,196 at the 2000 census.It is the birthplace of early an rock and roll guitar player, Link Wray, and General William C. Lee, father of the American Army Airborne. The city's slogan is "It's all right here." The...
and is made up of mechanical maintenance for military vehicles and equipment.
C Company, 230th Brigade Support Battalion
Charlie Company 230th is located in Goldsboro, North CarolinaGoldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro is a city in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 37,597 at the 2008 census estimate. It is the principal city of and is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearby town of Waynesboro was founded in 1787 and Goldsboro was...
is made up of medics.
Shoulder sleeve insignia
Description: The letters “O H” blue upon a red background, the “O” forming the elliptical outline of the device long axis to be 2½ inches (6.35 cm) and short axis 1⅝ inches (4.13 cm). The letter “H” within the “O”. The letters “XXX” on the bar of the “H”. The insignia to be worn with long axis vertical.Symbolism: The letters “O H” are the initials of “Old Hickory
Old Hickory
Old Hickory may refer to:*Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, nicknamed "Old Hickory"- Places :*Old Hickory , listed on the NRHP in Louisiana*Old Hickory Historic District, listed on the NRHP in Tennessee...
” and the “XXX” is the Roman notation for the number of the organization.
Background: The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 23 October 1918 for the 30th Division. It was redesignated for the 30th Infantry Brigade on 20 February 1974. The insignia was redesignated effective 1 September 2004, with description updated, for the 30th Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina Army National Guard.