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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 | + | - [[1st Battalion The Rifles]] - Light Role |
| − | - [[2nd Battalion | + | - [[2nd Battalion The Rifles]] - Light Role |
| − | - [[3rd Battalion | + | - [[3rd Battalion The Rifles]] - Light Role |
| − | - [[4th Battalion | + | - [[4th Battalion The Rifles]] - Mechanised |
| − | - [[5th Battalion | + | - [[5th Battalion The Rifles]] - Armoured |
| − | - [[6th Battalion | + | - [[6th Battalion The Rifles]] - TA Reserve |
| − | - [[7th Battalion | + | - [[7th Battalion The Rifles]] - TA Reserve |
Revision as of 17:44, 15 May 2007
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