To perpetuate the close bonds of comradeship and esprit de corps created by past members of the Fifth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (hereinafter referred to as the Battalion);

To guard the good name and preserve the interest of the Battalion;

To preserve the memory of those who died on active service with the Battalion;

To provide referrals to relevant welfare agencies and / or welfare advice to Association members who request or require it;

To support the successor battalion(s) to the Battalion in whatever way is practical and appropriate for the Association;

To organize social functions such as reunions, Anzac Day arrangements and other formal activities deemed appropriate;