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Rifles
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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:
- 1st Battalion, The Rifles - Light Role - 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
