Records of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) - Vietnam, 1965-1972

The content and quantity of material in this series varies greatly from one battalion to the next, therefore it is far from being a complete set of all nine battalions’ records. 2, 4 and 7 RAR have much more complete sets, which may reflect less extensive culling than other battalions, or simply that these units forwarded their records to Army archives or DAIM, while other units retained more. 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9 RAR have only a handful of records in this series, while 1 RAR is not represented at all.

Commonly, the battalions kept files on subjects such as:

Combat experiences: after-action reports of both small engagements and large planned operations

Intelligence: information gathered on the activities of enemy units

Orders: including communication between the battalions and the higher echelons of command

Casualties and Accidents: including records and incident reports of battle and non-battle casualties

Discipline: reports on incidents leading to disciplinary action, e.g. offences and charges

Personnel: transfers, promotions, postings, reinforcement intakes, discharges, training courses and field exercises

General: routine administration, supplies, equipment, operating procedures, and social functions

• AWM290 7 - 7 RAR [7 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment]