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The 5th brigade provides an increasingly operations-focused reserve that offers efficient and effective capability options for the Australian Government for a wide range of contemporary military operations. In recent years the Brigade has proven itself on operations in Solomon Islands and Timor Leste, and in providing soldiers to deploy on operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and on UN peace-keeping operations. The 5th Brigade currently consists of the following units:
• Headquarters 5th Brigade
• 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers
• 23rd Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery
• 5th Combat Engineer Regiment
• 21st Construction Regiment
• 142nd Signals Squadron
• 1st/19th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment
• 4th/3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment
• 5th Combat Service Support Battalion
• Sydney University Regiment

Australian Army Reserve soldiers have put their skills to the test in New Zealand's South Island during Exercise TASMAN ...
27/07/2026

Australian Army Reserve soldiers have put their skills to the test in New Zealand's South Island during Exercise TASMAN RESERVE 🇦🇺 🇳🇿

The bilateral exercise saw 40 soldiers from the 5th Brigade integrate with New Zealand Defence Force Reservists as a combined ANZAC combat team, training on NZ weapons and communications systems while operating in freezing, wet conditions.

From a helicopter insertion, to reconnaissance and patrols, the exercise sharpened interoperability and strengthened the ability of both nations to train, deploy and fight together.

23/06/2026

Sun’s out, guns out 🌞

The 4th/3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment's DFSW Platoon progressed through their live-fire Sustained Fire Machine Gun training, building confidence and lethality.

Not a bad day in the office with the 2nd/17th Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment - Australian Army.
22/06/2026

Not a bad day in the office with the 2nd/17th Battalion, the Royal New South Wales Regiment - Australian Army.

Combat First Aider training is evolving to meet modern operational demands. Army CFAs are now trained on:New medications...
21/06/2026

Combat First Aider training is evolving to meet modern operational demands. Army CFAs are now trained on:

New medications ✅
New lifesaving skills ✅
New clinical protocols ✅

The 5th Combat Service Support Battalion's CFA certification and recertification training reinforces essential lifesaving skills and underpins Army’s readiness to deliver critical medical support in both training and operational environments.

*Knock knock*Who’s there?
20/06/2026

*Knock knock*
Who’s there?

🔥 What does brigade-level warfighting look like?Exercise MENIN BLADE 26 pushed 5 Brigade through demanding field and urb...
19/06/2026

🔥 What does brigade-level warfighting look like?

Exercise MENIN BLADE 26 pushed 5 Brigade through demanding field and urban ops training, culminating in synchronised combat team assaults designed to sharpen combat readiness and battlefield effectiveness.

One step closer to becoming fully qualified infanteers 💪Soldiers from across the Australian Army Reserve have successful...
05/05/2026

One step closer to becoming fully qualified infanteers 💪

Soldiers from across the Australian Army Reserve have successfully completed the third leg of their initial employment training with 4th/3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment .

During their RAINF Mod 2, soldiers sharpened their infantry skills and qualified on key capabilities including the SL40 gr***de launcher, night vision equipment, illumination systems and trip flares.

It’s better than another day in the office.

Built for the fight 🔥The Australian Army’s Combat Marksmanship Continuum develops lethal, survivable soldiers through pr...
04/05/2026

Built for the fight 🔥

The Australian Army’s Combat Marksmanship Continuum develops lethal, survivable soldiers through progressive, combat-focused training.

Soldiers from the 4th/3rd Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment recently completed the Basic Combat Shooting Course, reinforcing combat behaviours and sharpening the mindset needed to win on the battlefield.

For 18 years, the SGT Locke Memorial Charity Match has united communities through sport and service.SGT Matthew Locke MG...
02/05/2026

For 18 years, the SGT Locke Memorial Charity Match has united communities through sport and service.

SGT Matthew Locke MG, a decorated Special Air Service Regiment soldier killed in Afghanistan in 2007, exemplified the finest traditions of the Australian Army.

In his home town of Bellingen, 45 ADF personnel from 29 units took part in a full week of school visits, community engagement, and rugby league, with support from 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment , Coffs Harbour.

Nine matches led to the headline Army Women’s and Men’s clashes against Sawtell A Grade, watched by over 1,500 supporters. Together, the community raised more than $36,000 for charity.

At the going down of the sun and in the morningWe will remember them.
25/04/2026

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them.

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