Duty First
This is Duty First, a podcast about the history of the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR). Bear witness as the regiment rises from the ashes of the Second World War to become Australia’s first ever professionalised infantry force. Told by members of the regiment who were there, enter a world where courage takes centre stage and history comes alive.
Tim Russell, Writer & Producer
Slade Gibson, Audio Producer & Composer
Paul Larter, Host
Harry Windsor, Writer
Produced by Pivot Studios for The Department of Veterans Affairs and The Royal Australian Regiment Foundation.
Duty First
Keeping the Spirit Alive
The Royal Australian Regiment has evolved over the past 75 years with improvements in technology, equipment and structure, but one thing remains the same: Duty First. In this episode, we'll hear from the wider RAR family including RAR Foundation and support systems for veterans, family support, and what the future holds for the RAR.
Featured interviews:
- Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley (nee McMartin)
- Major General Shane. Caughey, AM, CSC, Colonel Commandant (Rtd) - 2/4RAR, 6RAR, Chair RAR Foundation
- LTGEN Peter Leahy AC (retd) - 8/9RAR
- MAJGEN Stuart Smith AO, DSC (retd) - 1RAR
- MAJ Glenn Crosland (Retd) - Secretary RAR Foundation
Episode cover image:
MAJ Glenn Crosland (Retd) Secretary of the RAR Foundation and CPL Boardman of 1RAR at the 2023 DoG Cup.
Produced by Pivot Studios for the Department of Veterans Affairs and The Royal Australian Regiment Foundation.
If you need support for PTSD or a mental health condition, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Members of the RAR can receive non urgent assistance from the RAR Foundation through battalions. Talk to your current or former battalion CO or padre for more information.
