Sydney University Regiment

Sydney University Regiment
Cap badge of the Sydney University Regiment
Active1900 – present
CountryAustralia Australia
BranchArmy Reserve
TypeOfficer training
RoleArmy Reserve officer training
SizeRegiment
Part of8 Brigade
Garrison/HQSydney (Holsworthy)
ColoursBlue & gold and black & red
MarchMen of Harlech
Anniversaries17 November 1900
Commanders
Honorary ColonelGeneral David Hurley
Insignia
Unit colour patch

Sydney University Regiment (SUR) is an officer-training regiment of the Australian Army Reserve. Its predecessor, the University Volunteer Rifle Corps, was raised in 1900 as a unit of the colonial New South Wales Defence Force. During the 20th century, several changes of name and role occurred. Sydney University Regiment is headquartered in Holsworthy Barracks and has detachments in Sydney, Canberra and Wollongong.


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