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Malaysian territory where it ambushed tracks leading from the border with Indonesia. Malaysia and Indonesia agreed to a peace treaty on 11 August and 4 RAR and the other Commonwealth units in Borneo ceased operations the next day. The battalion returned to Camp Terendak on 30 August having suffered five fatalities in Borneo, though only one man had been killed in action.
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on 27 December, in response to increased in VC activity that suggested an offensive was being planned. The battalion was given a brief respite at Nui Dat from 13 January to 7 February, before taking part in Operation Federal in Biên Hòa province. Operation Overlander commenced in Biên Hòa province on
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The political decision to raise the fourth battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment was made in 1963. Consequently, instructions for the raising of the battalion were issued on 13 January 1964. The official raising of 4 RAR on 1 February 1964 was the first time a regular infantry battalion had been
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in 1994, that the government made the decision to unlink the 2nd/4th Battalion. This was a result of the 1994 Defence White Paper that identified the need for an additional infantry battalion to enhance the Army's capability to meet strategic guidance requirements. The 2nd/4th Battalion was unlinked
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troops in northern Phuoc Tuy, and the final battles fought by Australians in Vietnam began following the launch of Operation Ivanhoe (18 September – 2 October 1971). The battalion became involved in intense fighting and although it sustained heavy casualties during these engagements, it successfully
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unit. On 1 February 1997 the unit was renamed to 4 RAR (Commando). Initially, both Regular and Reserve serving members were given the opportunity to undertake special forces training provided, mainly by 1st Commando Regiment, or elect a posting to a conventional forces unit. Around the beginning of
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training. Bravo Company was raised first followed by Charlie Company in 1999, both taking 24 months to reach full maturity. The pace of battalion life during these development years was hectic with capability development, equipment acquisition and training, focussing every member's attention. The
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area. By this time the war was winding down as peace negotiations had begun between Malaysia and Indonesia. Like 3 RAR, 4 RAR conducted cross-border operations and clashed with Indonesian forces on a number of occasions. Its tour was less eventful, however, and the battalion primarily operated in
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on 7 November 1971, before departing for Australia on 8 December. Victor Company, RNZIR departed on 9 December. Casualties included eight Australians killed and 41 wounded, with one New Zealander killed and five wounded. 'D' Company, 4 RAR, remained behind until 12 March 1972 in order to provide
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4 RAR subsequently underwent a period of further training in Australia, and subsequently returned to South Vietnam for its second tour in May 1971, again relieving 2 RAR. The New Zealanders from Victor Company RNZIR were again integrated into the battalion with the battalion being redesignated 4
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had adopted in Phuoc Tuy in April 1969, 4 RAR/NZ engaged in operations designed at seeking out and destroying the VC in their base areas, preventing their access to the civilian population, and in helping to create a security for the South Vietnamese. However, with the Australian commitment to
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8 April, before the battalion again returned to Phuoc Tuy on 17 April. It was subsequently replaced by 6RAR on 1 May and departed for Australia on 19 May. Total casualties during the deployment included 15 Australians killed and 97 wounded, with five New Zealanders killed and 37 wounded.
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on 21 September 1971. The battalion's tour was cut short by the Australian withdrawal, however, and it ultimately completed only eight months of its designated twelve-month tour. The last Australian battalion to leave South Vietnam, the majority of 4 RAR/NZ withdrew from Nui Dat to the
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was established as a training unit for a special establishment on the Order of Battle. The depot was later renamed 4 RAR on 10 March 1952. This renaming was necessary because government approval had been given to raise a battalion and not a
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and trained as part of the Operational Deployment Force (ODF) in close country and conventional warfare operations. On 1 February 1982, with the official replacement of the title 'Task Force' with 'Brigade', 2/4 RAR became a unit of the
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1998, General Reserve positions ceased to exist in the new structure and reserve members discharged or posted to GRes units. The initial years were busy creating a structure and recruiting members suitable for
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raised on Australian soil. Additionally, it was stated that this battalion was a new battalion and not a resurrection of the old 4 RAR. The battalion subsequently served in
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unit conducted operations in East Timor and Iraq, and later lost members in Afghanistan. It has also been awarded citations for bravery and the meritorious unit citation.
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Our Secret War: The 4th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment – Defending Malaysia Against Indonesian Confrontation, 1965–1967
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border, before conducting patrols through Phuoc Tuy. It was subsequently conducting patrols, ambushes, and searches along the
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In the ANZAC Spirit: The Fourth Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment/New Zealand (ANZAC), South Vietnam, 1968–1969
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at 1500 hrs on 1 February 1995. Upon re-establishment, 4 RAR was based at Holsworthy, in New South Wales.
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From 1990 to 1993 many individual soldiers from the battalion served with the United Nations in
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4 RAR soldiers moving through a Malaysian village near the border with Indonesia in June 1966
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Upon its return to Australia in 1967 the battalion began training for service during the
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hindered VC attempts to move south. Its final involvement came during the
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With the reorganisation of the Army during 1973 due to the cessation of
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Duty First: A History of the Royal Australian Regiment. Second Edition
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Vietnam reducing, intelligence reports had indicated the presence of
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in April 1966 where it was to operate from four company bases in the
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Red Coats to Cams. A History of Australian Infantry 1788 to 2001
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Military units and formations of Australia in the Vietnam War
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from August 1965 – September 1967, and saw active service in
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Last Out: 4RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Battalion's Second Tour in Vietnam
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Military units and formations of Australia in the Iraq War
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RAR/NZ (ANZAC). Continuing the pacification program that
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it was joined by Victor and Whisky companies from the
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After a period of training the battalion deployed to
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Military units and formations disestablished in 2009
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The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History
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Index

4th Battalion (Australia)
2/4th Battalion (Australia)
4th Commando Battalion (Belgium)
Australia
Australian Army
Special Operations Command
Holsworthy
Indonesian Confrontation
Vietnam War
Battle of Hat Dich
Battle of Long Khanh
Iraq War
2003 invasion of Iraq
Unit Citation for Gallantry
HM The Queen

infantry
battalion
Australian Army
Royal Australian Regiment
Special Operations Command
2nd Commando Regiment

depot
Korea
Malaysia
Far East Strategic Reserve
Borneo
Indonesian army
Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation

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