5rar Apr 2026

: 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).

"5RAR" stands for the , an active infantry battalion of the Australian Army commonly known as the "Tiger Battalion" . Overview and Current Status : Since being de-linked in 2006, the battalion

: As of December 3, 2024 , 5RAR was formally re-linked with the 7th Battalion to reform the 5/7th Battalion (5/7 RAR) . : Since being de-linked in 2006

: The battalion maintains a formal alliance with the Welsh Guards in the United Kingdom. East Timor (Operation Astute)