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The Rifles is the largest infantry regiment within the British Army. We are based throughout the UK and offer the widest choice in role across the Infantry.
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The regiment is deeply saddened at the loss of 2Lt Max George who was killed during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain on Tuesday 21st June. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and the 5th Battalion The Rifles.
Max’s eulogy can be found on SWIFT.
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It’s with much sadness and a heavy heart that we would like to advise that Colour Serjeant Matthew Pascoe sadly passed away on Tuesday 25 May 2021.
Matt (y) was a true and charismatic Rifleman and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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The funeral of Captain (Retd) Bryn Parry CBE is being held at Salisbury Cathedral on Wednesday 26th April at 3pm.
He was a true Rifleman and the founder of Help For Heroes.
Swift and Bold.
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In the lead up to Armistice Day, B Coy 2 RIFLES were tasked with assisting in the burial service of Rfn Adams of The Rifle Brigade, one of our antecedent regiments, which fought in World War One. With His distant relatives and our Riflemen bade farewell.
@CO_2RIFLES
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Training with the Finnish Army has been a privilege for 5 RIFLES.
A Rifleman quoted “This exercise has been immensely fun and challenging. We have also been hosted particularly well too. We are definitely training with friends out here.”
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We know that our Riflemen are not immune to the cost-of-living crisis sweeping the county. In order to help them, we are offering Tesco vouchers to those within our regiment who are most at need; hoping to free up funds for other essentials. Details and applications are on SWIFT.
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Did you know that Rifle Regiments march at 140 paces to the minute in comparison to the rest of the Army that march at 120 paces? We are swift in thought and bold in action, and that includes charging a magazine!
Do you know why we march at a faster pace?
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“Fix Swords!” is a command given to our Riflemen when they are about to engage in close combat with the enemy.
In The Rifles, we call it a sword, not a bayonet.
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Rfn Toby Spender has followed in his father's footsteps by passing off the parade square at
@ITC_Catterick
by joining The Rifles. Toby’s father Danny is a double amputee following an IED blast and exemplifies the commitment of Riflemen. Read more:
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Happy Birthday to us! Formed in 2007 and proven ever since. Swift And Bold!
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Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for those who make up the Armed Forces community. On this day we publicly acknowledge the sacrifices and efforts made by not only Riflemen but all of the Armed Forces, in the execution of their extensive duties and responsibilities.
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Lance Corporal Andy Francis, who died in Scotland on Sunday 23rd May. Our thoughts are with his family and all his friends at this time.
He will be sadly missed by his comrades in 2 RIFLES and all Riflemen past and present.
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The Band and Bugles of The Rifles, some of our Warrant Officers and veterans are involved in The Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Along with our Colonel in Chief, The Queen Consort, the Regiment wishes them well for the big day tomorrow.
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Once a Rifleman, always a Rifleman! The Rifles would like to congratulate Lt Col (Ret’d) Michael Elcomb KOYLI/LI on reaching the milestone of his 100th birthday today – best wishes from everyone in the Regiment!
#100notout
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2 RIFLES conducting anti-armour training alongside
@Maavoimat
in Finland with the NLAW during Exercise VIGILANT FOX. Training with our
@NATO
allies improves interoperability and allows us to experiment with new, innovative and effective tactics.
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Like millions of others we have been watching the documentary ‘Soldier’ on the BBC. This five-part series charts the recruits’ journey through the British Army’s Infantry Training Centre in Catterick, North Yorkshire.
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Prior planning and preparation, prevents what sort of performance?
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Throwback Thursday.
In this 1984 video, one of our antecedent regiments, The Royal Green Jackets, can be seen training with the Self Loading Rifle (SLR). It is an iconic weapon with legendary status to many. With a 7.62mm calibre, it packed a serious punch.
#ThrowbackThursday
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Happy Birthday to us! The Rifles were formed in 2007 from the amalgamation of our four forming regiments: Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, The Light Infantry, Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment and The Royal Green Jackets.
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An inspirational Rifleman who has dealt with his injuries with incredible courage. Swift and Bold.
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A member of the Regiment shared this video with us, and it struck a chord. Each year, we honour those members of the Armed Forces who have died in the line of duty. May they rest in peace.
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Your Royal Highness thank you for your service and commitment to The Regiment from all RIFLEMAN past and present.
Swift and Bold
The Duke was thanked for his 67 years of service and support to the Regiment, before the Buglers sounded the ‘No More Parades’ call, marking HRH’s final ceremony as The Rifles’ Colonel-in-Chief.
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With a rate of fire of 750 rounds per minute and a muzzle velocity of 838 metres a second, the GPMG is an absolute beast. The weapon is heavy to carry but devastatingly effective and that is why it has been in service for decades. Do you have a nickname for it?
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The Regiment sends its congratulations and best wishes to their Royal Highnesses on this historic day, and it's thanks to all our Riflemen who were on parade. Swift and Bold.
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3 RIFLES holding a position in France during Ex ORION.
Training with our NATO allies not only helps us strengthen our friendships it also enhances our ability to fight alongside different militaries more effectively.
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Today is the 77th anniversary of D-Day when one of The Rifles’ fore-bearers, the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (the Oxs and Bucks), became the first allied troops to land in Northern France and secure Pegasus Bridge at 12:16 AM, hours before the main landings.
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We never leave anyone behind, which is why Riflemen train to simulate battlefield CASEVACS (Casualty Evacuations).
The British Army has every reason to be proud of the medical support it provides soldiers, in camp or on operations.
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Throwback Thursday. Infantry soldiers need to be able to reach the battlefield ready to fight, and in many cases that means getting there on foot.
In this 1980s video Riflemen can be seen competing in an inter-platoon march and shoot competition, which was a twist on the CFT.
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Our Riflemen are considered some of the most professional and highly trained infantry soldiers in the world. Swift and Bold.
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We are delighted to announce that our Colonel Commandant, General Sir Patrick Sanders has been appointed as the next Chief of the General Staff. He will be in post from June 2022.
#SwiftandBold
#BritishArmy
#RiflesRegiment
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RIFLES and Royal Gurkha Rifles Officer Cadets who recently commissioned into the soon to be formed Light Division, on Ex DYNAMIC VICTORY in
#Germany
.
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.
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Last night, at Guildhall in London, we celebrated what makes our Regiment so special by recognising the outstanding contributions made by selected Riflemen. Awards were presented by our Colonel-in-Chief
@clarencehouse
and Colonel Commandant, in the company of distinguished guests
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At the weekend, Riflemen from the Third and Eighth Battalions of The Rifles, which are based in Edinburgh and the North East of England and led by the Band and Bugles of The Rifles, exercised the Freedom of the City of Sunderland.
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GPMG
The GPMG has been in service with the British Army since the 1960s. It has stood the test of time due to the fact that it is a highly effective and battle-proven weapon that lays down a devastating volume of fire; of 750 rounds per minute at up to 1800 meters.
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Close Quarter Battle (CQB) training in Tregantle Fort
#Cornwall
.
We are constantly training so we can be at the top of our game, if push comes to shove.
Swift and Bold.
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Riflemen at Infantry Training Centre Catterick preparing for their Pass-off Parade today.
#Congratulations
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1 RIFLES was delighted to host HRH the Duke of Kent, Members of Parliament and hundreds of Chepstow residents yesterday for the Chepstow Leaving Parade. The battalion is moving to Dhekelia in the Eastern Sovereign Base Area of Cyprus, after spending 15 years in Chepstow.
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1 RIFLES Mortar Platoon in Kenya hoping for no drop shorts. Do you know what the “bedding in” process is for a mortar? If you do, let us know in the comments.
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Happy Minden Day!
On the 1st August 1759, British and Hanoverian Forces defeated the French Army at the Battle of Minden.
We celebrate the importance of our history, and we recognise how our Riflemen today have the same courage that their forebears did in Minden. Swift & Bold
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B Coy 3 RIFLES in Kenya the morning after a combined arms live fire exercise on Exercise ASKARI STORM.
Joining the infantry offers individuals the chance to challenge and push themselves to the limit.
Click on the link in our Bio to find out more.
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Thank you to all NHS staff, including administrative and cleaning workers.
In This Together
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#ArmedForcesDay
is a chance to show support for those who make up the Armed Forces community. This includes RIFLES personnel that are currently serving, alongside Service families, veterans as well as cadets.
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The role of Regimental Serjeant Major, 1 RIFLES has today been handed over from RSM Jones to RSM Ireland. A position that carries a great deal of responsibility within each battalion, it is a point of pride to be appointed RSM.
#ProudRifleman
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At Winchester Cathedral today the Regiment says farewell to one of its own, Field Marshall Lord Bramall KG, GCB, OBE, MC, JP DL.
He was a Rifleman through and through and will be missed by many. Swift and Bold.
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The recent Cadet Cup ensured our cadet detachments not only had fun but also the opportunity to develop their teamwork skills.
RIFLES cap badged cadets make up a significant proportion of all cadets, and we take our responsibilities of helping to train them seriously.
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The Regiment would like to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Swift and Bold! 🎅 🎄
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Today marks the 15th anniversary of the formation of The Rifles. We have evolved during that time and will continue to do so. As a forward-thinking regiment, we welcome change and the opportunity to showcase our adaptive skills as thinking Riflemen.
#SwiftAndBold
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The Rifles have been deployed all over the world in recent years. Where do you think this picture was taken? Answer in the comments below 👇
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The Rifles are extremely sad to announce the death of Rifleman (Captain) Gary ‘Gaz’ Case. Hugely loved and respected by all Riflemen across The Regiment. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. We ask that their privacy is respected during this difficult time.
RIP Rifleman
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RIFLES’ take on the remake of Band of Brothers.
In your opinion what is the best war film/series?
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On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month the nation falls silent to remember.
We remember not only our Riflemen, those of our forebear and antecedent regiments, but all those of who, for our tomorrow, gave their today.
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2 RIFLES practicing their dawn attacks as part of a JNCO Cadre. Why do you think daybreak is often the best time to attack?
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The Late Entry Commissioning Assessment Board ( LECAB) has Kicked off today.
We have 14 candidates who will be assessed over the next three days to see if they have what it takes.
Good luck Gentlemen
#SwiftandBold
#Chosenmen
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General Sir Nick Carter has retired after a 43 year
@BritishArmy
career, which concluded with 3 years as Chief of the Defence Staff
@DefenceHQ
. He commissioned into the Royal Green Jackets, it is only fitting that RIFLES Buglers marked his departure from service.
#SwiftAndBold
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5 RIFLES’ most recent PJNCO Cadre Pass off.
Congratulations to all 46 Riflemen, from the three different RIFLES battalions, who succeeded on this difficult course.
Swift And Bold!
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The regiment has achieved a lot in 2023, and we have enjoyed sharing some of the moments with you. It wouldn’t be New Year’s Eve without sharing the top five posts of the last 12 months. Which is your favourite image?
Wishing everyone a safe and Happy New Year.
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It is with great sadness that we mark the announcement of the death of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. The Rifles owes an immense debt of gratitude to The Duke of Edinburgh for his sustained and selfless support over the last 68 years.
~ General Sir Patrick Sanders
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Did you know that 79 years ago today The Rifles’ forebearers, the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry (Ox and Bucks) carried out the very first action that took place on D-Day, several hours ahead of the main landings, at 0015 hrs on the 6th of June, 1944?
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The GPMG has stood the test of time for a reason. It remains a highly effective weapon in our arsenal and is respected by all infantry soldiers, and the enemy.
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Rifleman from
@CO_2RIFLES
show off to a huge crown in London as they take over as Queen’s Guard.
@ArmyInLondon
@metpoliceuk
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3 RIFLES’ snipers keeping their expert skills razor sharp.
The term sniper originates from the marksmen who were able to hunt and shoot the elusive and small bird species, the Snipe.
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On behalf of the regiment, we would like to congratulate seven of our Warrant Officers who have been selected for Late Entry Commission. Swift and Bold.
#WeReleasePotential
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The SA80 has had several upgrades since it was brought into service in the 1980s. Do you know what those improvements are?
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A Rifleman from the 5th Battalion practices closing with and killing the enemy.
#Military
#BritishArmy
#SwiftAndBold
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The Band and Bugles of The Rifles are unique and are defined by traditions dating back over two centuries, such as the use of the silver bugle and the distinctly fast marching speed of 140 paces per minute. They perform worldwide and as you would expect often steal the show.
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Following the weekend’s
#PlatinumJubilee
festivities, The Band and Bugles of The Rifles will in London to perform on Horse Guards Parade – and you’re invited to join us too! Purchase your tickets for the 8th or 9th here:
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Any idea what vehicle this Rifleman is sat in? If you know, answer in the comments.
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There are 67,000 Army Cadets in the UK, and of those 25% are RIFLES cap badged, making a total of 17,000. The Rifles take their responsibilities of helping to support the ACF and CCF seriously, with personal development and team cohesion critical parts of the syllabus.
#Army
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2 RIFLES welcomed Her Majesty The Queen, alongside the Lord Lieutenant of Co Antrim, to Lisburn last week when she attended the Junior Non-Commissioned Officer Cadre Pass-off parade.
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In true Christmas spirit Aaron Speke, a RIFLES Cadet from Oxfordshire, has donated 150 Christmas stockings to 1 RIFLES whilst they are deployed on Op Tosca in Cyprus over the festive season. His generosity is a joyful example of the strength of the RIFLES family.
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The GPMG is the perfect example of, if it's not broken, don’t fix it. 1 RIFLES demonstrated this during a recent machine gun Cadre in Sennybridge, Wales.
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In our regiment, we pride ourselves on the phrase, “Once a Rifleman, always a Rifleman”, which is why, as part of The Rifleman’s Association we set up the Always A Rifleman Programme to support our veterans who are in crisis. This includes antecedent and forming regiments.
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Endex, Endex, Endex.
RMAS Officer Cadets completing their final exercise, EX DYNAMIC VICTORY in Germany. They will be ready to take their place as RIFLES Officers shortly.
Welcome Riflemen.
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5 RIFLES have been honing their forest fighting skills during Ex NORTHERN FORREST in Finland. The Finnish Army assisted 5 RIFLES in learning how to effectively operate as a small, dispersed team in thick woodland.
@Maavoimat
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A Christmas message to all Riflemen from our Colonel Commandant, General Sir Patrick Sanders 🎄
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If you had to describe the L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle with just three words, what would they be? Swift And Bold!
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Well done to all Riflemen for successfully completing SCBC and PCBC.
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Our troops are considered some of the most highly trained and respected infantry in the world, led by world-class Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers.
#BritishArmy
#Infantry
#Leadership
#Initiative
#SwiftAndBold
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Today we welcome 4 new Officers to the Family.
2Lt J Hayes, 2Lt J Coombs, 2Lt G Smith and 2Lt A Roche.
Enjoy your leave gentlemen and next step Platoon Commanders Battle Course.
#SwiftandBold
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Working as part of a team makes our Riflemen effective on the battlefield.
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Learning how to control aggression and have the
#discipline
necessary to use it effectively is a key part of what makes our
#training
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The Band and Bugles of The Rifles performing at Salisbury Cathedral for Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of Wiltshire charities.
@theroyalfamily
@GrenadierGds
@wiltsairambu
@YouthActionCF
@WiltsBobbyVan
@toddy1314
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Modern combat can happen at any time of day or night. Our forebearers were limited in their capacity to fight at night. Today we can operate 24 hours a day due to our Night Vision Goggles (NVG) capabilities, but many aspects of warfighting and strategy remain timeless.
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Our instructors are some of the best in the British Army. Here a member of the Directing Staff (or DS) gives advice to a student on the 5 RIFLES JNCO Cadre. We like to spot talent early on so that the best can progress up the ranks; and we do this by running regular cadres.
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Well done to 5 RIFLES for winning the recent 20 Brigade Operational Shooting Competition. The regiment sends its congratulations to Rfn Gurung who was the top individual shot in the competition and to LCpl Eggett on his first official win as a shooting team leader.
#SwiftAndBold
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The regiment is incredibly proud that General Patrick has been appointed CGS. Swift and Bold!
The
#BritishArmy
welcomes General Sir Patrick Sanders KCB CBE DSO ADC Gen as our new Chief of the General Staff, and we look forward to working under your command.
For more information on our new
@ArmyCGS
, follow the link:
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Today is a big day for many of our Serjeants who have found out that they have been selected for promotion to Colour Serjeant. On behalf of the regiment, we would like to congratulate them all
#SwiftAndBold
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People make an organisation; they are the heartbeat of its identity. Our Riflemen are considered some of the most highly trained and respected infantry in the world thanks to the way we go about our business; in peacetime and on operations.
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