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Michael von Berg Trophy
The Michael von Berg Trophy is awarded to the best performing Lieutenant, and is chosen by the unit Adjutant. It is awarded to the the Lieutenant who has excelled over the previous year and contributed most to Battalion esprit de corps. The award is named after Michael von Berg MC, OAM, who served as a Lieutenant in the Vietnam War (1966-67), established and commanded the Battalion's first Reconnaissance Platoon and was awarded the Military Cross. He went on to serve in the Special Air Service Regiment, Commandos, RAR and Staff Postings resigning his commission in 1973.

Rose Garden
The 7th Battalion Rose Garden was dedicated on 1 September 2015 on the Battalion's 50th Birthday. Each rose represents a member of 7 RAR killed in action, totaling 34.

The Lone Pines
The Lones Pines are four pine trees planted along the footpath at the Battalion's entrance. Each tree commemorates a member of the 7th Battalion, 1st Australian Imperial Force who received a Victoria Cross during World War One for actions during the Battle of Lone Pine. The pines themselves are seedlings from the Lone Pine at the Australian War Memorial, descended from the singular Turkish pine tree from which the battle received its name. The pines were dedicated at a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the battle. Each pine has a plaque dedicating the tree to the individual VC recipients.

Horseshoe Lines
The Battalion's barracks bear the name Horseshoe Lines. The name derives from a Fire Support Base called 'the Horseshoe' at which 7 RAR commonly served during its Vietnam War tours of duty. The Horseshoe was a round hill about 8 kilometres southeast of Nui Dat, just north of Dat Do. It was constructed in March 1967. It was used for artillery support, due to its extensive views of the surrounding terrain, as well as a ready reaction force staging area. Australian troops maintained the Horseshoe FSB until June 1971, when the base was handed over to South Vietnamese forces.

Advisor Task Force - 2
A further 7 RAR contingent provided the infantry element to Advisor Task Group - 2. ATF-2 was commanded by Commanding Officer 2 CAV Task Group Lieutenant Colonel Michael Bye, with the Transfer of Authority on 15 June 2013. ATF-2 continued to provide force protection support to Australian and International Security Assistance Force elements in Uruzgan and supported the process of security transition in the province, which saw governance and security transition to the Afghan people. 7 RAR personnel were primarily responsible for force protection, including quick reaction forces.

ATF-2 shifted its mission focus, gradually reducing advisory support as the Afghan National Army transitioned to independence in their Brigade Headquarters, the Combat Service Support Kandak (Battalion) and the Garrison Support Unit.

ATF-2 constituted the last formed body of Australian Defence Force personnel to serve in Uruzgan province, returning to Australia in February 2014.