1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) is a regular motorised infantry battalion of the Australian Army. 1 RAR was first formed as the 65th Australian Infantry Battalion of the 34th Brigade (Australia) on Balikpapan in 1945 and since then has been deployed on active service during the Korean War, the Malayan Emergency, the Vietnam War,...

Current information for The 1RAR Association: Our step off time 1025 hrs please be at FUP 30 mins prior, 1RAR is Group 4 – Section C, FUP: George Street. Between Charlotte & Mary Street, Look for the 1 RAR banner and Battalion ties, Battalion order of march: 8 RAR, 9 RAR , 2/4 RAR, 8/9 RAR, 5/7 RAR, 1RAR, 2 RAR, 3 RAR, 4 RAR, 5 RAR, 6 RAR, 7 ...

The favoured design was drawn up by Sergeant E.J. O’Sullivan of Intelligence Section 1 RAR and was originally intended solely for 1 RAR. The design featured a kangaroo, which gave the badge its affectionate moniker, the ‘Skippy Badge’.

1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. 9,079 likes · 6,363 talking about this. 1 RAR is a light infantry battalion based on Lavarack Barracks,...

Apr 5, 2019 · This is the 1 RAR Association site for anyone who has ever served in 1 RAR or with us on operations.

This double sided 48mm medallion features a rendition of the RAR badge set against 1RAR blue. The reverse of the medallion depicts the 1RAR colour patch, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Award, and the 1RAR motto, 'DUTY FIRST'.

The Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) is the parent administrative regiment for regular infantry battalions of the Australian Army and is the senior infantry regiment of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps.

1RAR produced a booklet on the customs, traditions and a brief history of 1RAR. It is an excellent single source of information about 1RAR. This excellent PDF was produced by CO LTCOL Chris Jaunay in late 2020. Part 1 - Introduction. Part 2 - History. Part 3 - Customs and Traditions. ________________________________________________________________

Large banner, predominately dark blue, large gold and black emblem in centre. Emblem has standing Kangaroo in centre over two crossed rifles. A crown above the Kangaroo who is standing on a base with motto on the base. Below the base is a boomerang with Royal Australian Regiment inscribed.

This double sided 48mm medallion features a rendition of the RAR badge set against 1RAR blue. The reverse of the medallion depicts the 1RAR colour patch, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Award, and the 1RAR motto, 'DUTY FIRST'. Add it to your collection. Order now