Royal Queensland Regiment
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The Royal Queensland Regiment (RQR) is a reserve light infantry regiment of the Australian Army based in Queensland. Part of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps, the regiment was established in 1960 following a reorganisation of Australia's part-time infantry regiments that saw the creation of six state-based regiments through the amalgamation of the previously existing regionally designated infantry battalions. Initially only two battalions were raised, but since then the size of the regiment has fluctuated depending upon the Army's requirements. There are currently three battalions within the regiment based at various locations throughout Queensland, all of which are assigned to the 11th Brigade.
The Royal Queensland Regiment | |
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Active | 1 July 1960 – present |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Army |
Type | Reserve infantry |
Role | Light infantry |
Size | Three battalions |
Part of | Royal Australian Infantry Corps |
Garrison/HQ | 9th Battalion – Enoggera 25th/49th Battalion – Greenbank Military Range 31st/42nd Battalion – Townsville |
Motto(s) | Pro Aris Et Focis (For Altars and Hearths) |
March | Southern Cross |
Commanders | |
Colonel of the Regiment | Jeannette Young PSM (Governor of Queensland) |
Insignia | |
Unit colour patch | |
Abbreviation | RQR |