4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery
The 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery is an artillery unit of the Australian Army. Currently it provides close artillery support to the 3rd Brigade and is based at Chau Pha Lines, Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Queensland. The regiment was raised in its current form in 1960 and is currently re-equipping with M777A2 lightweight towed howitzers. The regiment deployed during Australia's commitment to the Vietnam War and has subsequently deployed to Singapore and East Timor.
| 4th Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | 3 May 1960 – present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Artillery |
| Role | Field artillery |
| Size | Three batteries |
| Part of | 3rd Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Lavarack Barracks, Townsville |
| Anniversaries | 4 May 1960 (Regimental birthday) |
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| Unit colour patch | |
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