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Scots Guards

The Scots Guards are part of 4th Mechanized Brigade. Although we are famous for our ceremonial role, this is just one of the Regiment's tasks. First and foremost, we are Combat Infantry soldiers, trained and ready to deploy on operations at any time, anywhere in the world.

Armoured Infantry

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, The Scots Guards, are pictured patrolling Lashkar Gar in Helmand Province Afghanistan, using the Husky (Protected Highly Mobile Tactical Support Vehicle). Armoured Infantry is at times a very challenging role. Not only must you have to maintain your skills as an Infantryman but that also of a crewman or commander of one of the most impressive fighting vehicles in the world - The Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

An Armoured Infantry Battalion forms the backbone of a Mechanized Brigade. Our main role in conventional warfare is to strike deep into enemy positions using the speed, protection and firepower of our vehicles. In the past year our vehicles have seen action in Afghanistan.

1st Battalion Scots Guards

Fire Support Group (FSG) are attached to left flank of the 1 Scots GuardsThe Battalion is currently stationed in Catterick, North Yorkshire and is employed in the Armoured Infantry Role. The Battalion will remain in Catterick for the foreseeable future maintaining its armoured role. The Battalion holds 5 companies as well as supporting arms.

Life in the Battalion is varied and challenging, one day you could be driving across the Polish plains in a Warrior Armoured Vehicle, and the next your packing your kit to go on an adventure training exercise in Northern Australia.

Our Guardsmen are fiercely proud of their unbroken service and loyalty to the Monarch and their hard-won reputation as fighting soldiers. Guardsmen have served on operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Falkland Islands.

F Company

F Company Scots Guards march through the streets of London to Wellington Barracks.F Company is a sub unit of the Scots Guards, formed from the 2nd Battalion, which was placed into suspended animation after the Defence cuts in 1993.

F Company has served in London since 1993. Their role is to provide Royal Guards to Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace, The Tower of London and Windsor Castle. Public duties are the 'bread and butter' of the company but it's also expected to carry out operational duties anywhere in the world. Guardsman can expect to be posted to F Company after training.

The Company also participates in the annual Trooping of the Colour. However, it should be noted that F Company is an Infantry Company and between public duties deploys on training exercises in the UK and overseas. 
The Company, has previously deployed to Poland, Kazakhstan, Belize and Spain.

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Join the Scots Guards

Guardsman: When you join the Scots Guards, you will not just have a career, but a life. Scots Guardsmen are trained to the highest standards.

Officer: There are only a few commissions available in the Scots Guards each year and competition is fierce.

If you are interested in serving across the globe with one the most famous infantry Regiments then follow the link below for details on entry requirements and procedures.

Officer or Guardsman