: The battalion maintains a formal alliance with the Welsh Guards in the United Kingdom.
The battalion has a deep history of service across several major conflicts:
: Known as the "Tiger Battalion" with the motto " Duty First ". Its mascot is a Sumatran tiger named Quintus . : 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
: As of December 3, 2024 , 5RAR was formally re-linked with the 7th Battalion to reform the 5/7th Battalion (5/7 RAR) . "5RAR" stands for the , an active infantry
: Recently, 5RAR personnel have been involved in training Ukrainian Armed Forces recruits in the UK. Traditions Lanyard : Members wear a distinctive gold lanyard .
: 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). 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