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: Recently, 5RAR personnel have been involved in training Ukrainian Armed Forces recruits in the UK. Traditions Lanyard : Members wear a distinctive gold lanyard .

The battalion has a deep history of service across several major conflicts: : Recently, 5RAR personnel have been involved in

"5RAR" stands for the , an active infantry battalion of the Australian Army commonly known as the "Tiger Battalion" . Overview and Current Status Overview and Current Status : The battalion maintains

: The battalion maintains a formal alliance with the Welsh Guards in the United Kingdom. : As of December 3, 2024 , 5RAR

: 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.

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

: Known as the "Tiger Battalion" with the motto " Duty First ". Its mascot is a Sumatran tiger named Quintus .