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The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

The Fusiliers have regular and reserve Armoured Infantry Battalions in the reactive role. 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.

The 1st Fusiliers are a premier Armoured Infantry battlegroup, with Fusiliers experienced with the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) since it entered service.  Specialising in delivering direct action through fire and manoeuvre, the Fusiliers also have a well-tried flexibility to rapidly take on light infantry missions.

The 5th Fusiliers are reserve Armoured Infantry, shock troops who engage critical battlefield areas in the Warrior fighting vehicle. 5th Fusiliers provide firepower and support to 1st Fusiliers on exercise and on operations, deploying to many countries worldwide.

Active 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 IFV Driver
  • Warrior IFV Gunner
  • Combat Signaller
  • Support Weapon Mortar operator
  • Anti-Tank Specialist
  • Elite Sniper
  • Combat Logistics
  • Throughout 2018 and 2019, multiple teams deployed to Ukraine on Operation Orbital, delivering training and expertise to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. We also deployed on Exercise Prairie Storm in preparation for deployment to Estonia.

 

  • In 2020 we deployed to Estonia on Operation Cabrit 6 as part of the UK’s contribution to NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) in the Baltics and Poland. The First Fusiliers Battle Group under the tactical command of 1 Estonian Infantry Brigade, played a key role in the national defence plan.

 

  • In 2021, the regiment was the UK Standby Battalion, conducting training across the globe, including India in preparation for future potential challenges. 

The Fusiliers are an infantry regiment that recruits from across the England.

Sgt Owens, 5th Fusiliers, Platoon Sergeant and Physical Training Instructor.
LCpl Hill, Y Company, 1st Fusiliers, Section Second in Command, Warrior AFV Commander and Diving Instructor, from Darwen, Lancaster.
Fus Walsh, Y Company, 1st Fusiliers, Warrior AFV Driver from Coventry, Warwickshire.

 

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 Reserves unit, the 5th Battalion is based in Newcastle (Northumbria), Bury (Lancashire), Sheldon (Warwickshire) and Balham (London).

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  • 1st Fusiliers Battalion

    Mooltan Barracks, Tidworth Garrison, Wiltshire, SP9 7EN

  • 5th Fusiliers Battalion Headquarters, X & Z Company

    HQ Company: 01670 710021 X Company: 01912 797290 Z Company: 01912 103200

  • 5th Fusiliers Machine Gun Platoon

    Fifth Fusiliers Machine Gun Platoon, Castle Armoury, Castle Street, Bury, BL9 0LB                       Telephone: 01617 649530

  • 5th Fusiliers A Company

    A Company, Fifth Fusiliers, Barrows Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3BE                                   Telephone: 0121 7228530

  • 5th Fusiliers C Company

    C Company, Fifth Fusiliers, 213 Balham High Road, Balham, London, SW17 7BQ                          Telephone: 02086 721168

  • Regimental HQ

    Regimental HQ, HM Tower of London. London, EC3N 4AB                                                               Tel 02031 666909

Through the years

The Fusiliers were formed in 1674 and named “Fuzileers” after their Fusil, the modern musket of the day. The modern regiment was formed in 1968 from four English Fusilier Regiments, seeing service in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan.

First Fusilier regiment formed in Northumberland.

The Hackle was awarded to the Northumberland Fusiliers for defeating the French at St Lucia.

The Lancashire Fusiliers win ‘six VCs before breakfast’ at Gallipoli.

The Royal Fusiliers fight in the Korean War.

Both 1st and 3rd Fusiliers involved in the Middle East conflicts.

Both 1st and 2nd Fusiliers spend several tours in Afghanistan, helping rout the insurgents.

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