THE RIFLEMANS WAY OF LIFE
We do things differently. Not only do we have different uniforms and march faster than the rest of the army, we also have a philosophy where every individual counts and we use economy of effort to achieve the highest standards. In the words of a founding father of Rifle troops "Do everything which is necessary and nothing which is not" .  More about the Way of Life>>>

YOUR LOCAL REGIMENT -  The Rifles A UK National Family Network 
Whilst you can join the Rifles from anywhere in UK  we maintain strong family, historical and welfare links as well as friendships with the following recruiting areas where Riflemen are always welcomed with pride and are supported by the regimental family of Associations and Branches and relatives :  Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Birmingham and West Midlands, Merseyside, Nottinghamshire(Mansfield), Yorkshire (including Leeds, Doncaster, Sheffield, Wakefield and Barnsley)  Durham and The North East, Greater London and the Northwest Home Counties including Oxford, Reading and Milton Keynes. 

LARGEST REGIMENT IN THE INFANTRY
With 5 Regular and 2 TA battalions, The Rifles offer unique opportunities to acquire skills and to experience a wide range of adventures. If you want Respect, Independence, Friends for life, to Learn new skills, Excitement and Success in later life, we can offer it.  We will prepare you for this adventure with a thorough training package which will help you to make the best of yourself and teach you to meet the challenges of today’s Infantry

UNIQUE VARIETY OF OPERATIONAL ROLES
We have the widest range of roles of any infantry regiment and, uniquely, we have a battalion in the Commando Role with 3 Commando Brigade.  Other battalions offer Armoured infantry in Warrior AFVs, Light Role for jungle and mountain operations and Mechanised in Bulldog AFVs.

WIDEST RANGE OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Because of our wide range of roles we offer the chance to acquire the widest range of specialist skills in the British Army these include: Rifleman, Sniper, Medic, Mortar Man, Anti Tank Guided Weapons Specialist, Driver including HGV & Tracked, Radio Operator, IT specialist, Combat Engineer, Commando Course Qualification, Leader plus NVQs/SVQs and a range of people skills and experience transferrable to a successful career later in civilian life.

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TRAVEL 
Our soldiers have recently travelled on duty to :
Iraq, Afghanistan ·Canada · South Africa · Poland · Norway · Russia · Bosnia · Brunei · Germany · Kosovo-Metohia· New Zealand · Morocco · United States · Ascension Islands · Ukraine· Sierra Leone ·Jordan  Falklands South Georgia and Lebanon.  To stay up to date with what we do see the news section

SPORT
We encourage soldiers to take advantage of sporting opportunities:
Football - We have one of the best football teams in Army
Skiing
Sub-Aqua diving
Mountaineering and hill walking
Rugby (Union & League) 
Volleyball
Swimming
Squash
Tennis
Running
Canoeing
Sailing
Boxing

SALARY AND BENEFITS - You can expect:
All new entrants start on £12,162 per year (£33.32/day).  The lowest paid trained soldier earns £14,322 per year - so your salary increases over time and depending on your rank.
Subsidised food and accommodation
Free dental and health care
Annual allowance towards personal educational training available
A way of life - money cannot buy!

FINALLY WE ARE THE:

FASTEST  We march at 140 paces to the minute, faster than any other Regiment.  
FORWARD THINKING  We pride ourselves in doing everything that is necessary and nothing that is not. With an approach of relaxed efficiency.
FORWARD LOOKING Innovative and encouraging soldiers to use their initiative.
FAMILY REGIMENT Once in the family you are looked after for as long as you want to be. We have a caring approach to soldiers and their families.  Remember once a rifleman always a rifleman
NATIONALLY RECRUITED Remember you can join from anywhere in the UK.  Just make sure to make The Rifles your first and only choice.

HOW TO JOIN

If you want to start the process of joining The Rifles or simply want some help and guidance about a career in the Army call:

Serjeant Major Paul Bosley 
Mob: 07786020162 . 
Email: riflesnurturingcell@armymail.mod.uk 

DO YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RIFLES?

Why not attend one Our Chosen man courses which will give you a look at life as a Rifleman to see if it will suit you.  See Check us out first to find out how to book onto one of these courses.