We Are All Riflemen

Published on October 25, 2024

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Riflemen are unique because of the characteristics that makes us who we are!

October 23, 2024
The Rifles differ from other infantry units in many ways.  We are the biggest infantry regiment in the British Army and have a UK wide footprint with battalions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our regiment also offers troops the greatest number of roles, which means a career with us provides more excitement, challenges and adventure. We take pride in doing things differently and

Obituary - Colonel The Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Pattie PC 1936 - 2024

October 29, 2024
With the death on 8th October of Colonel The Rt. Hon. Sir Geoffrey Pattie the Regiment and, in particular, its Reserve and Volunteer component, has lost a stalwart and effective supporter.  His work as Honorary Colonel of the 4th (Volunteer) Battalion, and then as Deputy Commandant of the Regiment at a critical point in its development, has resulted in the present-day success of The Rifles and its