2 RIFLES
Sniper from 2 RIFLES stands watch in Basra
Location: Northern Ireland Role: Light Infantry
2 RIFLES are a fully operational light roled Battle-Group, trained and on standby for operations world-wide, an exciting new role for a Battalion based in Northern Ireland. For news of the battalion's current activities see 2 RIFLES Afghanistan in the news section .
Abercorn Barracks is one of the British Army's best-equipped camps with most Riflemen in individual rooms and top-grade quarters for married soldiers.
New accomodation block Abercorn Barracks
Adventure training facilities are second to none having watersports clubs within the camp and the mountains of Mourne within easy reach for climbing, abseiling and trekking.
Riflemen enjoy a generous welfare package of financial and travel allowances.
The battalion have recently been Army Rugby League champions.
2 RIFLES WELFARE CONTACT
Capt George Campbell Tel: 02844 610297