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The SFSG provides specialist infantry support to Special Forces, such as the SAS, anywhere in the world.

1 Para

Light Roled Infantry Battalion within 3 Commando Brigade is a unique role within the infantry currently being filled by 1 Rifles

1 Rifles

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