25th / 49th Battalion, Royal Queensland Regiment

The 25th/49th Battalion, the Royal Queensland Regiment (25/49 RQR) is a Reserve light infantry battalion in the Australian Army, based in the state of Queensland.

The 25th Battalion, an Army Reserve unit, and the 49th Battalion, then a Ready Reserve unit, linked at the end of the Ready Reserve scheme on 1 Jul 1997 to form 25/49 RQR. Although it was officially formed in 1997, the unit can trace its lineage back to units that were formed in 1875 as part of the colonial defence force of the state of Queensland. Additionally, in order to preserve the honours and traditions of the Australian Imperial Force, the battalion is the custodian of the battle honours awarded to two battalions that were formed for service during World War I.

The Unit is currently based in the following locations:

• Battalion Headquarters – Based in Greenbank
• Alpha Company – Based in Toowoomba, Gatton, Roma, Dalby, Warwick and Wondai
• Bravo Company – Based in Southport
• Charlie Company – Based in Greenbank and Loganlea
• 5/11 Light Battery – Based in Enoggera and Southport

Since the linking of the units, 25/49 RQR personnel have deployed on the following operations: Anode, Astute, Relex, Catalyst, Sumatra Assist, Slipper, Resolute, Mazurka, Citadel, Tanager, Pacific Assist 15 and as part of Rifle Company Butterworth.