The London Regiment Capabilities

Rifleman, Gunner, Anti-Tanks, Pioneer, Mortars, Signaller


5 Rifle Platoons

A rifle platoon consists of 3 sections. Each section consists of about 8 riflemen armed with the SA80 A2 assault rifle, light support weapon (LSW), anti-tank rockets, grenades and other specialist equipment.


Machine Gun Platoon

The machine gun platoon consists of medium general purpose machine guns (GPMG). This weapon has an effective range of around 1100m and provides a huge weight of fire in support of manoeuvring rifle companies and platoons.


Anti-Tank JAVELIN Platoon

The Anti-Tank platoon will be equipped with the new Javelin weapons system which is a missile with a range of 1950m. The Javelin missile will penetrate the armour of most main battle tanks.


Assault Pioneer Platoon

The assault pioneers are trained in demolitions, obstacle crossing by boat, bridge or mine clearance and are an incredibly important part of the Battalion. Without these troops, the rest of the Battalion are often unable to carry out the job that they are required to do.


Mortar Platoon

The mortar platoon provides the Battalion's internal indirect fire support. The Battalion has complete control of this weapon system, rather than having to ask for it from a higher formation. The weapon used is the 81mm mortar which is an extremely effective, reliable and - in good hands - accurate weapon. The mortar platoon can fire smoke, high explosive or illuminating rounds in order to allow the Battalion to carry out its job.


Signals Platoon

Signal platoon has an important and challenging job to carry out within the Battalion. They are part of Headquarter Company. Two of its main areas are to man and support communications within Battalion Headquarters and the four rifle companies. The signal platoon are also responsible for the maintenance for all the communications equipment held within the whole Battalion.