5rar

: Since being de-linked in 2006, the battalion has deployed to Iraq (Overwatch Battle Group West), East Timor (Operation Astute), and Afghanistan (Mentoring Task Force 2).

: Known as the "Tiger Battalion" with the motto " Duty First ". Its mascot is a Sumatran tiger named Quintus . : Since being de-linked in 2006, the battalion

: The battalion maintains a formal alliance with the Welsh Guards in the United Kingdom. : The battalion maintains a formal alliance with

"5RAR" stands for the , an active infantry battalion of the Australian Army commonly known as the "Tiger Battalion" . Overview and Current Status : It is now structured as a light,

: As of December 3, 2024 , 5RAR was formally re-linked with the 7th Battalion to reform the 5/7th Battalion (5/7 RAR) .

: It is now structured as a light, littoral infantry battalion based in Darwin , Northern Territory, as part of the 1st Brigade. Historical Highlights

: Served two tours (1966–1967 and 1969–1970). It fought in the Battle of Binh Ba (June 1969), one of the most significant actions involving Australian armor and infantry.