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The Rifles is a large regiment of the [[British Army]] formed from the amalgamation of four light infantry and rifle regiments. It consists of 7 battalions (two of which are [[TA]]) with the following roles: | The Rifles is a large regiment of the [[British Army]] formed from the amalgamation of four light infantry and rifle regiments. It consists of 7 battalions (two of which are [[TA]]) with the following roles: | ||
| − | - [[1st Battalion The Rifles]] - Light Role | + | - [[1st Battalion The Rifles]] - Light Role (3 Commando Brigade) |
- [[2nd Battalion The Rifles]] - Light Role | - [[2nd Battalion The Rifles]] - Light Role | ||
Revision as of 15:43, 10 September 2008
The Rifles is a large regiment of the British Army formed from the amalgamation of four light infantry and rifle regiments. It consists of 7 battalions (two of which are TA) with the following roles:
- 1st Battalion The Rifles - Light Role (3 Commando Brigade)
- 2nd Battalion The Rifles - Light Role
- 3rd Battalion The Rifles - Light Role
- 4th Battalion The Rifles - Mechanised
- 5th Battalion The Rifles - Armoured
- 6th Battalion The Rifles - TA Reserve
- 7th Battalion The Rifles - TA Reserve
Some forerunner units are to be found in The Light Division pages.
External Links
Regimental Museum, Ogilby Trust
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