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: After being re-raised as a commando battalion in 1997, 4 RAR focused on special operations and served in East Timor, Iraq, and Afghanistan. In 2009 , it was officially renamed the 2nd Commando Regiment (2 Cdo Regt) , though 4 RAR remains on the order of battle to preserve its colors and traditions.

: The battalions remained linked until February 1, 1995 , when they were separated back into individual 2 RAR and 4 RAR units. Current Status of the Battalions 4 (2)rar

: The linked battalion maintained a significant presence in Southeast Asia and Africa. Elements served as Rifle Company Butterworth in Malaysia from 1975 to 1989. The unit also deployed for major peacekeeping operations, including Cambodia in 1993 and Rwanda in 1994. : After being re-raised as a commando battalion

: Based at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, 2 RAR is now the Army's specialist amphibious infantry battalion . Its primary role is conducting pre-landing activities and specialist capabilities for broader Army elements. Current Status of the Battalions : The linked

On , following the end of the Vietnam War and the cessation of National Service, the Australian Army underwent a major reorganization. To maintain the traditions of both units while operating with reduced manpower, the 2nd Battalion (2 RAR) and 4th Battalion (4 RAR) were formally "linked" to form the 2nd/4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2/4 RAR) .

: A unique piece of unit lore involves their "Skippy" badges. 2 RAR and 4 RAR originally held separate identical badges; when they linked, the new unit possessed two—one displayed at the guard room and another at Battalion Headquarters.

Today, both units have distinct, specialized roles within the Australian Defence Force: