Portal:Military history of Australia/Units/August 29

5/6 RVR marching in Melbourne on ANZAC Day 2006

The 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment (5/6 RVR) is one of two battalions of the Royal Victoria Regiment and is an Australian Army Reserve unit. 5/6 RVR was formed in August 1982 by amalgamating 5 RVR and 6 RVR. 1 RVR was also absorbed into 5/6 RVR in November 1987. 5/6 RVR is located in Melbourne, Victoria and forms part of the 4th Brigade. Individuals from 5/6 RVR have taken part in most of the recent Australian Army domestic and overseas operations, with the Battalion contributing about 200 soldiers to provide security for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.