Where is 2RAR based?
Townsville
The 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) is an amphibious light infantry battalion of the Australian Army part of the 1st Division Amphibious Task Group based at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.
How do I join Tworar?
To join the Association, simply fill out this form or download an application form Membership Application, print the application form, complete your details and email to David White on [email protected] or mail the form to 2RAR Association, PO Box 2352 Idalia Qld 4811.
How many infantry battalions are there in the Australian Army?
Royal Australian Regiment
| The Royal Australian Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Line infantry |
| Role | Mechanised infantry (3 battalions) Motorised infantry (3 battalions) Amphibious infantry (1 battalion) |
| Size | Seven battalions |
Is 7rar Mechanised?
These two units remained linked until 2007, during which time they served together in the mechanised infantry role in East Timor and Iraq. In December 2006 – early January 2007, 5/7 RAR was delinked and 7 RAR was re-raised. In January 2009, 7 RAR achieved operational status, a year ahead of schedule.
What happened to 2 RAR in Vietnam?
2 RAR embarked for operational service in South Vietnam on 19th May 1967. The unit sailed on HMAS SYDNEY to relieve 6 RAR serving with the 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF) at Nui Dat in Phouc Tuy Province. During this tour of duty two companies of New Zealand Infantry were placed under command and 2 RAR became an ANZAC Battalion.
What happened to 2RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion?
On 22nd May 1971 the Battalion handed over operational responsibility for the area of operations to 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion. 2RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion in its final tour of duty in South Vietnam killed 110 and captured 23 enemy and lost 13 killed and 68 wounded in action.
What happened to the 2nd RAR New Zealand?
In May 1968 Victor 2 was replaced by Victor 3. Hereafter the tour of duty for all RNZIR companies was extended to twelve months. On 1 June 2 RAR was replaced by 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (4 RAR) and the joint Australian and New Zealander infantry forces became 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) again with a New Zealander as 2IC, Major ATA Mataira.
What is 2RAR 4RAR 6RAR?
2RAR, 4RAR & 6RAR include the ANZAC Component supplied by 1RNZIR, The Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. Deep in the lines at Nui Dat from Vietnam Pictures – Ian Cavanough 2 Pl A Coy 2 RAR Vietnam 70/71