The name "Rats of Tobruk" was inspired by the Allied forces, which primarily consisted of Australian troops, along with British and Polish soldiers, during the Siege of Tobruk in 1941.

15 Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion of the Australian Army represent the Rats of Tobruk.

The music of "Rats of Tobruk" is written and produced by Benjamin C. Tehan.