[6] In 1992, the 2nd Cavalry Regiment moved from Holsworthy to Darwin in the Northern Territory, being the first unit of the 1st Brigade to do so.

Among the specialised equipment used in reconnaissance by the regiment is the Australian Man-portable Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar (AMSTAR) system which is able to detect and recognise moving targets including personnel, vehicles, watercraft and low flying helicopters.

[8] Since being re-equipped with the ASLAV the 2nd Cavalry Regiment has played a key role in Australian military operations.

Detachments from the regiment supported all subsequent Australian troop deployments to East Timor.

The regiment's initial role was to provide armoured transport for Australian diplomats and military personnel based in Baghdad and northern Iraq.

In 2013 the unit formed the 2nd Cavalry Regiment Task Force which was the final rotation of the Australian deployment to Uruzgan province, Afghanistan.

[7] Commencing in 2014, the 2nd Cavalry Regiment began re-locating to Lavarack Barracks in Townsville, Queensland to become the armoured component of the 3rd Brigade.

[10] On 31 October, the regiment farewelled Darwin,[7] and on 28 November 2014 it conducted a parade in Townsville to mark its transfer to the 3rd Brigade.

The wedge tailed eagle was chosen due to its "keenness of sight and ability to roam over large distances".