The Fusiliers have regular and reserve Armoured Infantry Battalions as part of the Warfighting Division. We are respected as tough partners in combat, no-nonsense soldiers who take on any challenge. Our Fusilier family is known for our strong bonds and lifelong support.
Apply nowActive from
23 April 1968
Role
Infantry
Specialism
Armoured Infantry
The Fusiliers are combat infanteers, both in the armoured role and as traditional foot soldiers. We are skilled in defeating the enemy, taking and holding ground – as we have done for over 350 years. We are flexible and adaptable 24/7.
- Dismounted Infanteers
- Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) Driver
- Warrior IFV Gunner
- Combat Signaller
- Support Weapon Mortar operator
- Anti-Tank Specialist
- Elite Sniper
- Combat Logistics
The First Battalion in the last ten years has seen service in Kosovo and Estonia. With numerous overseas exercises across the world.
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers recruits nationally. Our Regimental Headquarters is at the Tower of London and has been there since 1685. Our regular unit, the 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers is based at Tidworth. Our reserve unit, the 5th Battalion, is based in Newcastle (Northumbria), Bury (Lancashire), Sheldon (Warwickshire) and Balham (London).
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First Fusilier soldiers whilst deployed in Estonia.
Fusiliers dismount from Warrior in the Urban environment.
First Fusilier soldiers whilst deployed in Estonia.
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- 1st Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
- Regimental Headquarters
Headquarters Company: 01670 710021
X Company: 01912 797290
Z Company: 01912 103200
Telephone: 01617 649530
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Wiltshire’s Fusiliers mark St. George’s Day
Officers and soldiers of The 1st Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers held a parade to mark St. George’s Day at their home base in Tidworth, Wiltshire today, 23 April 2025.
For the first time in almost a thousand years the Army and Navy join forces to secure The Tower
