1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers
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| 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1956 - |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Role | Reconnaissance (converting to Light Cavalry) |
| Size | One regiment |
| Part of | Royal Australian Armoured Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Parramatta |
| Motto | Tenax in Fide |
| March | Quick - El Abanico Slow - Scipio |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-Chief | HRH The Prince of Wales (Colonel-in-Chief, RAAC) |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Colour Patch |  |
The 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers is a current Australian Army Reserve Reconnaissance Regiment. The regiment is based at Lancer Barracks in Parramatta, New South Wales. The regiment is currently equipped with M113A1 APC, the regiment is currently being converted to a light cavalry role and is being equipped with 4x4 Land Rover patrol vehicles. The current regiment was formed in 1956 when the 1st Royal New South Wales Lancers and the 15th Northern River Lancers were joined, 1st/15th carries the former regiments battle honours. The band of the 1st/15th Royal New South Wales Lancers is one of the few RAAC regimental bands still in existence.
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