the Australian regular army. The pipes and drums were inherited from the 7th Battalion in 1973 upon the amalgamation with the 5th Battalion. Initially, the pipes and drums had no tartan, until in 1979 the Gordon tartan was adopted in recognition of the battalion's alliance with the Gordon Highlanders. In 1992, the new Australian tartan was adopted by both the 5th/7th Battalion and the 2nd Battalion. The pipes and drums served as combat medics, primarily driving the fleet of M113 ambulances. Alliances – Welsh Guards (from 5th Battalion, RAR) – The Highlanders (from 7th Battalion, RAR) Notes References External links 5/7 RAR Association Website Infantry units and formations of Australia Military units and formations established in 1973 Military units and formations disestablished in 2006