: The linked battalion maintained a significant presence in Southeast Asia and Africa. Elements served as Rifle Company Butterworth in Malaysia from 1975 to 1989. The unit also deployed for major peacekeeping operations, including Cambodia in 1993 and Rwanda in 1994.
: A unique piece of unit lore involves their "Skippy" badges. 2 RAR and 4 RAR originally held separate identical badges; when they linked, the new unit possessed two—one displayed at the guard room and another at Battalion Headquarters. 4 (2)rar
On , following the end of the Vietnam War and the cessation of National Service, the Australian Army underwent a major reorganization. To maintain the traditions of both units while operating with reduced manpower, the 2nd Battalion (2 RAR) and 4th Battalion (4 RAR) were formally "linked" to form the 2nd/4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2/4 RAR) . : The linked battalion maintained a significant presence
: The battalions remained linked until February 1, 1995 , when they were separated back into individual 2 RAR and 4 RAR units. Current Status of the Battalions : A unique piece of unit lore involves their "Skippy" badges
: Based at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, 2 RAR is now the Army's specialist amphibious infantry battalion . Its primary role is conducting pre-landing activities and specialist capabilities for broader Army elements.