A second order impact of the BSTB is as a Rear Area Operations C2 Hqs. With most of its units/assets task orged out it has little else to do. But this leaves it a a perfect position to take on this mission and not add work to someone else.
Also provides a Bn Hqs for attached Companies of MPs or Engineers can operate.
Fewer Support Companies is a very bad idea. Not sure there sufficent capability in the force that is there now.
A better choice might be to stand down one of the four BCTs, and use most of the personel to add a third Manuver bn per BCT. Would also need to plus up Arty (add a btry) engineers (small Bn or two big companies) and adjust the Support Bn overhead and add another FSC.
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