1 RIFLES are a Light Roled Infantry Battalion within 3 Commando Brigade, a unique role within the infantry.
1 RIFLES joined 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines in April 2008. Since then, in addition to working with the Commando Brigade on operations, many Riflemen have completed the legendary, arduous All Arms Commando Course with a number of them winning 3 Commando Medals, awarded for the student on each Commando Course whose performance and attitude best embodies the Commando ethos.
In addition the battalion has been developing its arctic, mountain and amphibious skills.
The battalion has a proud record in Army Cup rugby, and has enviable results from recent Army shooting competitions; not least a member of the battalion won the Queen's Medal - for the Regular Army's top shot - at Bisley in 2007.
The battalion's home location at Chepstow is in the heart of The Rifles recruiting territory in the South West and offers easy acces to the wide range of leisure and adventurous activities available in the Wye Valley and Wales.
CURRENT DEPLOYMENT
The battalion is currently deployed in Afghanistan with the Commando Brigade. To follw their progress see News Section >>
1 RIFLES WELFARE AND EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Welfare Office Tel: 01291 645368
Guardroom Tel: 01291 645 220
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Battalion Rugby on the extensive pitches at Beachley