: The battalion conducted extensive anti-communist patrols and ambushes between 1955 and 1957.

: 2 RAR notably held the "Hook" against massive Chinese assaults in July 1953, just before the armistice.

: The battalion is responsible for securing beachheads and helicopter landing sites to enable larger landing forces to come ashore.

: Soldiers frequently train at sea, practicing weapons drills and maintaining core infantry skills in confined shipboard environments. Motto : The battalion's motto is "Second to None" . Historical Highlights

: More recently, the unit has deployed to Afghanistan (Mentoring Task Force Three) and participated in regional presence deployments across the Pacific.

The 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, often referred to as , is a light infantry battalion based at Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Queensland. Since its formal transition in October 2017, the unit has specialized in amphibious operations , focusing on reconnaissance, surveillance, and sniper operations in littoral (coastal) environments. Key Roles and Capabilities