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2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Address: Melton Black Drive 4814 Townsville, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 The Battalion currently has soldiers deployed on Operation RENDER SAFE 19 which is the ADF-led enduring commitment to removing the threat posed by the explosive remnants of the Second World War across the Pacific. Our soldiers are assisting the movement of personnel to allow the removal of these threats from difficult to reach locations. #2RARAusArmy #JointAgileLethal #thepacific

24.01.2022 Throw Back Thursday - 2 RAR, committed to our community. Soldiers of 2 RAR supporting evacuation efforts during the Townsville floods, only seven months ago.

22.01.2022 Commemorating the 66th Anniversary of the Battle of the Hook, a battle involving forces from the US, UK, New Zealand and Australia during the last days of The Korean War. Lest We Forget The service was attended by Veterans of the battle, 2 RAR old boys as well as personnel from the USMC MRF-D (1/1 Marines), 40 Royal Marines Commando, 2 RAR (Amphibious) and guests.... Samichon Lines, Townsville

20.01.2022 A big week for the Battalion with a win in the 3 BDE Obstacle Course Competition & DOG Squad bringing home the Cup. Next stop, Cambrian Patrol19... #SecondtoNone #JointAgileLethal

20.01.2022 Yesterday the battalion had the honour of saying farewell to outgoing 1st Division Commander Major General P.D McLachlan, AM, AO, DSC. At one of his last official visits, the commander spoke of the determination and initiative the battalion had displayed in its evolution under his command into a world class pre-landing force, and how he was proud of where it stood today. The CO thanked the commander for the strong leadership he had displayed in engaging the unit in overseas c...ommitments and developing new capabilities. The battalion presented to the commander a custom made 2RAR (Amphib) paddle as part of a newly formed tradition. Every paddle is made different and with the recipient in mind. A representative of every rank in the Battalion spoke of what it meant to them before passing on to the CO and then the Major General himself. The Battalion wishes the outgoing commander all the best in his post military life. Australian Army Forces Command - Australian Army #InnovativeAgileLethal #SecondtoNone #AustralianArmy #Amphib

19.01.2022 The Tip of the Iceberg. 2 RAR Soldiers have been snowed under with white space training as Ex Samichon Winter puts the icing on 2019. #JointAgileLethal #SecondtoNone

18.01.2022 Townsville recently saw its worst flood event since the January 1998 floods. The city received over a years worth of rain in less than a week, resulting in nearly one quarter of the city being flooded. While not the operating environment or task we train for, the proficiency, equipment and experience of the unit developed in recent years formed an integral part of the evacuation efforts. Our Small Boat Platoons evacuated over 400 individuals on the night of the 3rd February ...2019. Our focus now shifts to assisting in the recovery from this natural disaster, the wellbeing of our families and our community. Whether it be on operations overseas or in our own backyard, were honoured to have the privilege to be serving the nation.

17.01.2022 The winning 2 RAR DOG Squad stepped off on the Cambrian Patrol this morning. 40 miles in 48 hours against the worlds best. #SecondToNone

17.01.2022 A great video showcasing the role our soldiers have played as part Operation Render Safe 19. #JointAgileLethal https://video.defence.gov.au/play/16437#

16.01.2022 We dont rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training. Archilochus, Greek poet and soldier. A soldier from 2RAR (Amphib) puts in the hard yards on the range during Exercise RIMPAC18 Photo Credit: JPAU... Australian Army #InnovativeAgileLethal #Amphib #Training #AustralianArmy

14.01.2022 Talk about making a splash! Australian Army soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, practice surf negotiation skills using Zodiac boats at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii during RIMPAC 18. #POTD Photographer: Corporal Kyle Genner

13.01.2022 PTE Leslie Les William Madden, ISR Coy, was tragically killed on 28 Dec 18 when he was struck by a car whilst on leave in Adelaide. Les was raised in Toowoomba where he spent his years following high school as an amateur boxer and completing his boilermaker apprenticeship. He was well known and loved for his charismatic and unprejudiced personality, a man with a big heart who would always help a friend in need. Les enlisted into the Australian Army on 25 May 2015. On compl...etion of Recruit and Initial Employment Training he was posted to The Second Battalion, The Royal Australia Regiment. Less work ethic, perseverance and compassion earned him the respect of his peers and superiors alike. He was well-known for running morning boxing sessions for is platoon at the area gym or on the light vehicle deck of an LHD. Less funeral will be held today, at 2:30pm, at Burstows Funeral Care Toowoomba. Burstows are live streaming the funeral so that those who are unable to attend in person can still witness the service. Streaming details are as follows: Time (AEST) (QLD): Wednesday 16th January 2019 at 2:30pm View Service Here: https://www.burstows.com.au/toowoomba Service Password: burstows123 Webstreaming will start approximately 60 mins prior to the scheduled start of the service. You will see an introductory screen until around 10 minutes before the start of the service.

13.01.2022 A bad day on the range will always beat a great day in the office. Trainee Snipers being put through their paces on the 2 RAR Basic Sniper Course.

12.01.2022 Fight time on the flight line. Taipans from the 5th Aviation Regiment working in conjunction with 2RAR (Amphib) and 8/9RAR are checked and secured whilst onboard HMAS Adelaide during the Sea Series of Exercises. Photo Credit: JPAU... Australian Army 5th Aviation Regiment - Australian Army HMAS Adelaide III #InnovativeAgileLethal #Amphib #Aviation #AustralianArmy

11.01.2022 A great short video from The British Army on Exercise Cambrian Patrol 19 with a cameo from the 2 RAR team!! https://youtu.be/FsyUh2pouNc

11.01.2022 Last night Joint Task Force 658 were active in assisting the evacuation of approximately 400 people from the Idalia and Oononba areas. Troops, primarily from th...e 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment - Australian Army used 15 small inflatable boats (Zodiaks) in the evacuation of members of the community. Each boat held six to eight people, including pets. Similar operations will recommence this morning with troops from 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment and 10th Force Support Battalion - Australian Army is conducting familiarisation and safety training on water craft before undertaking ongoing operations. JTF 658 evacuated approximately 400 people and 100 pets from their homes over the hours of 7.30pm to 5am. The majority of these were moved to a temporary safe location at Lavarack Barracks for future movement to an evacuation centre. #strongertogether #teamwork #ourcommunity

11.01.2022 The 2 RAR DOG cup winning section has just completed Cambrian Patrol, 2019 overtaking a number of international competitors in the process. #JointAgileLethal #SecondToNone #AusArmy

09.01.2022 2 RAR Corporal Jens Springborg is the 2019 recipient of the Hasset Award for most outstanding junior leader in the Royal Australian Regiment. CPL Springborg was presented the award during the annual Royal Australian Regiment Foundation Dinner by the foundations patron the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley, AC, DSC (Retd). Each battalion nominates one of their soldiers for the award and an independent panel from the foundation determines the winner.

09.01.2022 Regardless of season, weather and terrain... men and women of 2 RAR undergo Alpine Survival training ahead of Ex Samichon Winter.

08.01.2022 Two RAR soldiers rescue a kangaroo from floodwaters in North Queensland. Photos: David Lehr Latest warnings: http://bitly.com/7WeatherWarning ... #Townsville #7News

07.01.2022 #Thenandnow - Since 1945 #OurPeople from the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment - Australian Army have been operating and conducting reconnaissance mi...ssions in jungle environments around the world. 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment is just one of our connected, enabled and lethal infantry units, who have a long history of protecting our nation. See more

07.01.2022 Forging New Friendships: Gen Tegum (TNI-AD) visited the Bn today, hosted by the DOG Squad. #JointAgileLethal #SecondToNone

06.01.2022 Nice work Shadow!

05.01.2022 Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Diver Staff Sergeant Simon Ririvera and Private Liam Griffiths from 2nd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment, during Operation Render Safe 2019. Operation Render Safe 2019 is a joint Australian and New Zealand Defence Force effort working with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force, disposing of unexploded and abandoned Second World War explosives. @2RARAusArmy #JointAgileLethal

05.01.2022 A great video showcasing the role our soldier's have played as part Operation Render Safe 19. #JointAgileLethal https://video.defence.gov.au/play/16437#

04.01.2022 ANZAC DAY 2019 - BACK TO THE BATTALION! The True soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him. We have... all served together so lets stay together and never forget those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. 2 RARs theme for our Dawn Service this year is Back to the Battalion. The CO, LTCOL Judd Finger and the RSM, WO1 Jason Sten CSM would like to invite all current and Ex-serving members back to the Battalion for the Battalions Dawn Service. Come and help the Battalion commemorate ANZAC Day. Make the effort to travel back to the Battalion for ANZAC day and host your own little reunion. If you are flying in or driving, the RSM aims to get a serving soldier to host you or your group at the gathering. Dont miss out!!! Sequence of Events 0425 - The Battalions Pipers will sound Reveille throughout Samichon Lines 0450 - All Ranks and visitors assemble at the different COY headquarters for Rum and Coffee 0520 - Move to the battalion Parade ground for Service 0610 - Gun Fire Breakfast at the Edgar Towner VC Welcome by the CO, Museum Open, Two up and other activities POC for all Ex-serving members is Mr Jason Harrison [email protected] POC for all Serving members is WO2 Mick Young [email protected] this is for catering purposes.

04.01.2022 Last week, a party from 2RAR (Amphib) flew down to Canberra to attend the Royal Australian Regiments 70th Birthday celebration. This involved all 9 colours of the RAR coming out on display during an extremely cold and windy parade, with a speech by the Governor General himself commemorating the role the Royal Australian Regiment has played since its inception in Japan as part of the British Commonwealth Occupational Force. After the parade, during the Last Post Ceremony, a r...eading was given by a Corporal from 2RAR (Amphib). The reading paid respects to a fallen soldier from 2RAR, Temporary Corporal Kevin Joseph Cooper, who gave his life at the battle of the Samichon after serving with 1, 2 and 3RAR. He was just 21 years old. A reception was then held inside the War Memorial where the Chief of Army presented Corporal Liam Kiernan with the Hassett Award for best junior leader within Army. CPL Kiernan has proven himself to be an invaluable member within garrison, competition, field and deployment and his consistency has proven to the Regiment that he himself is Second to None. Once the formalities were complete the three northern battalions then departed aboard a RAAF C-17 back to Townsville. 2RAR would like to pay its compliments to the RAR, its heartfelt congratulations to CPL Liam Kiernan and its utmost respect to Temporary Corporal Kevin J Cooper.

04.01.2022 #POTD Australian Army soldiers Corporal Issac Morgan and Lance Corporal Sam Newton from the 2nd Battalion (Amphibious), Royal Australian Regiment, prepare to conduct a sniper stalk at Pohakuloa Training Area as part of Exercise RIMPAC 18. Photo: Corporal Jake Sims

04.01.2022 Corporal Mortimore the 2 RAR Cambrian Patrol Commander accepts the teams Silver medal from Brigadier Alan Richmond OBE, Commander of the British Armys 160th Welsh Brigade for their outstanding performance during the competition. The teams performance during the competition saw them perform commendably against teams from the UK, Spain, Brazil, Spain, Cyprus and the Phillipines over difficult terrain in the Brecon Beacons in the Welsh highlands. #JointAgileLethal #AusArmy

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03.01.2022 With tomorrow marking 20 years since the deployment of the International Force East Timor, todays #TBT is dedicated to those that have gone before. #SecondToNone #JointAgileLethal

03.01.2022 #POTD Australian Army soldiers from the 2nd Battalion (Amphibious), Royal Australian Regiment, fire and move during a platoon attack at Pohakuloa Training Area as part of Exercise RIMPAC 18. Photo: Corporal Kyle Genner

03.01.2022 #POTD Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion (Amphibious), Lieutenant Colonel Doug Pashley, addresses soldiers and marines from Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, the U.S. Marine Corps and Tonga onboard HMAS Adelaide during Exercise RIMPAC 18. Photo: Corporal Kyle Genner

02.01.2022 The 2 RAR DOG Cup team has been hosted by 7 Coy, Coldstream Guards in London. @Coldstream_Guards and the @2RARAusArmy hold a common bond by being both Second to None / Nulli Secundus.

02.01.2022 OUR PEOPLE - OUR COMMUNITY There when we are needed. Lieutenant Potiminakis from The 2nd Battalion (Amphibious), Royal Australian Regiment posted to the region ...in 2017 in a small boats, platoon commander role. Originally from the Sunshine Coast he now calls Townsville home. He and his team played an integral role in the rescue and evacuation of residents stranded by floodwaters in the Idalia, Oonoonba and Annandale regions. Over a period of approximately 12 hours the small boat platoons launched 15 Zodiacs and conducted the evacuation of over 400 residents. "All the boys were very happy to help and they all walked away with a big sense of pride and accomplishment with their efforts throughout the night." #strongertogether #ourcommunity #teamwork

01.01.2022 #JointAgileLethal

01.01.2022 LCPL Paul Miller was today the recipient of the Jonathan Church Award for his efforts as the first responder to a vehicle accident; preserving life, controlling the scene and coordinating an evacuation by helicopter. All without fuss or fanfare. #SecondtoNone #QuietProfessionals