F Rifles Company, The London Regiment

Congratulations to CSjt Benavides of F (Rifles) Company, based in Hammersmith, who recently competed in the Inter-Services Snow Sports Championships 2022 in Meribel, France.

He competed in a range of events, winning gold in the Parallel Giant Slalom, a bronze in the Snowboard Cross and bronze in the Slopestyle, as well as a silver medal in the overall individual award.

With his contributions the Army got team golds in all three disciplines and won the overall gold medal as well!

A couple of weeks ago F (Rifles) Company, based in Hammersmith, said goodbye to Major Mike Tattersall. It was Major Tattersall’s final training night as Officer Commanding F (Rifles) Company, where gifts were exchanged; one of which was expertly created by LCpl Dingley (pictures 1 & 2).

The company would like to thank Major Tattersall for his hard work, leadership and commitment to F (Rifles) Company, both as Company 2IC and OC over the past 7 years.

We wish him all the best for his future endeavours!

Congratulations to Rfn Dawson of F (RIFLES) Company who was awarded the winner of the Chosen Man competition held on Tuesday night in memory of the late Major Stephen Hayward-Smith

The Chosen Man competition is a test of a Rifleman’s physical robustness, military skills and military knowledge held between F (Rifles) Coy and G Coy

The final element was the last man standing fitness competition, won by Rfn Dawson

Over Remembrance Weekend members of F (Rifles) Coy took part in a number of events across London including a Service of Remembrance at Shepard’s Bush Common, The Lord Mayor’s Show and a Service of Remembrance on the trading floor of Lloyd’s of London.

1, 2 & 3: Service of Remembrance on Remembrance Sunday at Shepard’s Bush Green

4, 5 & 6: F (Rifles) Coy parading through the streets of London during the Lord Mayor’s Show

7: Service of Remembrance on the trading floor of Lloyd’s of London. F (Rifles) Coy LONDONS and G Coy 7RIFLES on the left and HMS President on the right.

Happy Salamanca Day!

Today is the Regimental Day of The Rifles - 22 July, the date of the Battle of Salamanca in 1812.

The Battle of Salamanca is a significant occasion in the history of The Rifles as all our former Regiments took part. The battle is described by historians as Wellington’s finest victory and the turning point in the Peninsula Campaign. It highlighted his brilliance as an offensive general as he beat 40,000 Frenchmen in 40 minutes. The record of the Light Division in the Peninsula War has rarely been surpassed and is justly seen as a memorial to Sir John Moore, the father of the Regiment.

Our ancestors of 1812 set high standards of discipline, courage, initiative and decisive action; and the British attacks can aptly be described as Swift & Bold, providing a fine example for us today to follow.

For these reasons it is chosen as the Regimental Day of THE RIFLES.

Navigation is of paramount importance to Light Role Infantry. Practising the fundamentals often amongst the newest Riflemen ensures we do not experience skill fade when operating on exercise or operations.

Here Riflemen in Fireteams are individually navigating across several RV’s across a 25km route.

At F Company we continue to train our core skill sets as Riflemen weekly. Those aged between 18- 43 who wish to serve in a Light-Role Infantry Unit in London should come visit us in Hammersmith or get in touch at 0208 563 2333, or DM us here.

What could you achieve in your free time?

The British Army prides itself on the quality of its JNCO’s. To achieve this reputation, these young leaders go through some of the most demanding military training courses in the world.

Four LCpl’s have just returned from Section Commanders Battle Course at Infantry Battle School Brecon.

They have passed the ardous course in some of the most austere recent conditions.

Undertaking section attacks and working up way up to platoon size attacks. As well as also undertaking Fighting in wooded areas and Fighting in urban areas.

Continually being tested in command appointments and fine tuning their skills in more complex environments; they have passed the tests to become Section Commanders.

Due to COVID-19, they were isolated from the main camp the whole course in a FOB on the Brecon training area.

What could you achieve in your free time?

We are Light Role Infantry and our mission is to defeat the enemy through close combat. We balance our civilian career with service in the Army Reserve in our spare time.
 
All Riflemen are trained on every weapon system, and F Company have also have our own Machine Gun Platoon. 
 
With our additional GPMG’s we can reach out and touch the enemy up to 2.5km away.
 
Come and visit us in Hammersmith, West London.

Those aged between 18- 42 who wish to serve in a Light-Role Infantry Unit in London should come visit us in Hammersmith or get in touch at 0208 563 2333 or DM us here.
 
How much could you achieve in your spare time?

We are Light Role Infantry and our mission is to defeat the enemy through close combat.  We balance our civilian career with service in the Army Reserve in our spare time.
 
All Riflemen are trained on every weapon system, and F Company have also have our own Machine Gun Platoon. 
 
With our additional GPMG’s we can reach out and touch the enemy up to 2.5km away.
 
Come and visit us in Hammersmith, West London.

Those aged between 18- 42 who wish to serve in a Light-Role Infantry Unit in London should come visit us in Hammersmith or get in touch at 0208 563 2333 or DM us here.
 
How could you achieve in your spare time?

Today at 11 o’clock the nation will pause to remember those who lost their lives in war.

We will remember them.

Happy Salamanca day to all Riflemen! Recall that with pride the actions of your ancestors on this day, the toast is Salamanca!

Today in the year 1812 the Duke of Wellington executed one of his most stunning victories over the French forces during the Peninsula War in Spain and Portugal. It highlighted his brilliance as an offensive general as he beat 40,000 Frenchmen in 40 minutes.

All forming regiments of The Rifles had antecedents who fought in this action and were instrumental in defeating the French led by Marshal Auguste Marmont.

Our ancestors of 1812 set high standards of discipline, courage, initiative and decisive action; and the British attacks can aptly be described as Swift & Bold, providing a fine example for us today to follow!

For these reasons it is chosen as the Regimental Day of THE RIFLES!

Those aged between 18- 43 who wish to serve in a Light-Role Infantry Unit in London should come visit us in Hammersmith or get in touch at 0208 563 2333

What could you achieve in your spare time?

@ Hammersmith

Command tasks are a test of resolve, acuity and crucially being Thinking Riflemen!

In line with Social Distancing guidance & for increased difficulty General Service Respirators are added / as well as time constraints to test the abilities of all our Riflemen!

A fireside talk on Whisky by a expert Rifleman always helps morale at the end of a training night!

Those aged between 18- 43 who wish to serve in a Light-Role Infantry Unit in London should come visit us in Hammersmith or get in touch at 0208 563 2333

What could you achieve in your spare time?


@ Hammersmith