6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment
6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR) is a mechanised infantry battalion of the Australian Army. It was originally raised in Brisbane, Queensland, on 6 June 1965 and has since then served in a number of overseas deployments and conflicts including South Vietnam, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. During the Vietnam War, the battalion earned a US Presidential Unit Citation from the United States when members from 'D' Company participated in the Battle of Long Tan on 18–19 August 1966. The battalion is currently based at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane and forms part of the 7th Brigade.
| 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment | |
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Badge of the 6th Battalion, RAR | |
| Active | 6 June 1965 – present |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Mechanised infantry |
| Part of | 7th Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Enoggera Barracks |
| Nickname(s) | Bluedog |
| Motto(s) | "Duty First" |
| March | Spirit of Youth (Band) The Crusaders (Pipes and Drums) |
| Mascot(s) | Australian Blue Cattle Dog |
| Anniversaries | 18 August – Long Tan Day |
| Engagements | Vietnam War
East Timor Iraq War |
| Decorations | Unit Citation for Gallantry Presidential Unit Citation (United States) Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (South Vietnam) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LTCOL Richard Niessl |
| Regimental Sergeant Major | WO1 John 'Matt' Lines |
| Notable commanders | Lieutenant Colonel C.M. Townsend Lieutenant Colonel David Butler |
| Insignia | |
| Unit colour patch | |
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