Wishing ourselves a Happy Birthday! 

Wishing ourselves a Happy Birthday! 

The Rifles was formed in 2007 when four famous regiments came together to create the largest infantry regiment in the British Army, which would quickly become battle-hardened on operations across Iraq, Afghanistan and beyond.  

We can trace our lineage to the earliest chapters of the army. In battle, Riflemen were taught to think quickly, react calmly and be comfortable with disorder and uncertainty – an ethos embodied in the idea of “the Thinking Rifleman”.  

We were created to be innovative and adaptable and are drawn from every corner of the United Kingdom and further afield, but we are united by strong and consistent values.  

These characteristics have served us in campaigns and conflict zones across the globe, with conduct that has been recognised in the remarkable award of a George Medal, 4 Conspicuous Gallantry Crosses, 11 Distinguished Service Orders, 5 Queen’s Gallantry Medals and 21 Military Crosses. 

Swift and Bold!