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

: Known as the "Tiger Battalion" with the motto " Duty First ". Its mascot is a Sumatran tiger named Quintus . "5RAR" stands for the , an active infantry

: 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. : Served two tours (1966–1967 and 1969–1970)

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

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

The battalion has a deep history of service across several major conflicts: