When not involved in tasks such as Korea the battalion managed to send companies and other groups to exercise in a number of exotic and exciting countries in the far east and pacific region.
These included Brunei, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia.
The regimental band also carried out a two week commitment in Japan.
During 1989 each rifle company participated in an overseas exercise. ‘A’ company went to Sabah for exercise EASTERN TAMU for seven weeks. ‘B’ company went to the Malaysian mainland for exercise WESTERN TAMU.