The 8th Field Ambulance's numerical designation is perpetuated by the 8th Close Health Company (8 CHC), which forms part of the 1st Close Health Battalion. This sub-unit is assigned to the 17th Sustainment Brigade and was previously designated the 1st Health Support Battalion. 8 CHC was formed in 2011 from the 1st Combat Service Support Battalion's (1 CSSB) health company, following a restructure of Army health elements, which resulted in the CSSBs losing their integral health companies. 8 CHC is currently based in Darwin and provides close health support to the 1st Brigade.
