The Rifles - Wikipedia
The Rifles is an infantry regiment of the British Army. Formed in 2007, it consists of four Regular battalions and three Reserve battalions.
The Rifles - The British Army
The 2nd Battalion, The Rifles (2 RIFLES) welcomed The Queen, as Her Majesty attended a parade to mark soldiers completing their junior leadership selection course.
British military rifles - Wikipedia
In September 2023, the Knight's Stoner 13.7" KS-1 rifle designated the L403A1, known as the Alternative Individual Weapon (AIW) System, was selected to replace the L85A2-A3 and L119A1-A2 rifles used by British Army and Royal Marines special operations-capable forces.
The Regular Rifles | The British Army
2 RIFLES is a Light Infantry Battalion based in Northern Ireland, which prides itself on a rich and diverse record of deployments overseas on operations and training tasks. This has made it a strong and resilient family unit that is ready for anything.
Swift and bold: All about The Rifles - Forces News
Dec 1, 2023 · 2 RIFLES. Another light infantry battalion, 2 RIFLES is based at Thiepval Barracks, Lisburn, in Northern Ireland. They deployed on several tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, including to Basra during some of the most intense fighting.
List of equipment of the British Army - Wikipedia
Each rifle section typically consists of 8 soldiers. They are each commanded by a corporal assisted by a lance corporal acting as section second-in-command (2IC). The section is further subdivided into 2 fireteams. The section commander typically commands the Charlie Fire Team, while the 2IC commands the Delta Fire Team.
2nd Battalion, The Rifles - EverybodyWiki Bios & Wiki
The 2nd Battalion is a Light Infantry Roled Battalion and is paired, as part of Army 2020, with the 8th Battalion of the Rifles. The battalion is trained to deploy anywhere worldwide at short notice with light scales of equipment into any type of terrain. [1]
The Rifles | Military Wiki | Fandom
The Rifles is an infantry regiment of the British Army. Formed in 2007, it consists of five Regular and three Reserve battalions, plus a number of companies in other Army Reserve battalions. Each battalion of The Rifles was formerly an individual battalion of one of …
British Army’s 2 Rifles Battlegroup deploys to Estonia
Jun 24, 2022 · British Army’s 2 Rifles Battlegroup has been deployed to Estonia for a six-month tour of duty as part of efforts to support European security. Deployed as part of a bilateral agreement between the two nations, the 2 Rifles Battlegroup will work alongside Estonian defence forces and focus on strengthening combat skills and readiness.
Remembering Wishtan - Afghanistan 2009 - Imperial War …
When 2 Rifles deployed to Afghanistan on Operation Herrick 10 in spring 2009, they were given responsibility for the town of Sangin and the surrounding area. By this stage in the conflict, it was acknowledged that Sangin was one of the most dangerous places in Helmand.