: Known as the "Tiger Battalion" with the motto " Duty First ". Its mascot is a Sumatran tiger named Quintus .
The battalion has a deep history of service across several major conflicts:
: 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
: Recently, 5RAR personnel have been involved in training Ukrainian Armed Forces recruits in the UK. Traditions Lanyard : Members wear a distinctive gold lanyard .
For more detailed historical records or to connect with veterans, you can visit the Official 5RAR Association Website or follow the 5/7 RAR Facebook Page . 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment : Recently, 5RAR personnel have been involved in
: 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. 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment : It is
: The battalion maintains a formal alliance with the Welsh Guards in the United Kingdom.