3 RIFLES@3_rifles

Official account of 3rd Battalion The Rifles, a Tactical Recce Strike Battalion based in Edinburgh.

 Edinburgh, Scotland
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Joined May 2016
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An in depth look at what the Battalion and the rest of the Regiment have been up to in the last six months!
The Rifles@RiflesRegiment
25 Feb 2025
Our regimental magazine, The Bugle is now out on SWIFT #SwiftAndBold paperturn-view.com/?pid=ODg8…
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Feb 5
Building stronger soldiers 🪖 3 RIFLES troops took part in a special Health Week focused on smarter training, better nutrition, and mental wellbeing — supporting performance on duty and beyond🔗⬇️ forcesnews.com/services/army…

Fitness firmly in focus as 3 Rifles infanteers swap their weapons for wellness

The soldiers from 3rd Battalion have been taking part in a special health week to improve both their physical and mental fitness

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The Rifles@RiflesRegiment
Jan 28
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CIS Platoon is currently deployed in Garelochhead on the west coast to train the establishment of radio comms in rugged terrain. This will create a new basis as the Battalion fundamentally changes how it communicates on operations.
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The Rifles@RiflesRegiment
Jan 25
The 1st ep of ‘Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War' is on @channel5_tv on Monday 2 Feb at 9pm. The Pln undertake a competition called ‘Top Dog’, which culminates in the Sword Lane, where Rfn eliminate targets at close range. Interested in being a Rfn? Click the link in our bio.
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On a brisk Scottish afternoon, Commander Field Army awarded General Service Medals and Wider Service Medals to 40 Riflemen from 3 RIFLES that had conducted operations recently
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Soldiers from 3 RIFLES have been honing their Arctic Warfare skills in Finland, and trialling new technologies alongside the Kainuu Brigade. This collaboration marks an important step in deepening @NATO partnerships and enhancing collective security in Northern Europe. Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/TIqB50XGP3Q #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether
Three soldiers in winter camouflage gear stand in a snowy forest near a military tent, engaged in conversation.

ALT Three soldiers in winter camouflage gear stand in a snowy forest near a military tent, engaged in conversation.

Two soldiers in winter camouflage gear walking on a snowy forest path beside military tracked vehicles.

ALT Two soldiers in winter camouflage gear walking on a snowy forest path beside military tracked vehicles.

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"We're providing what help we can to the Finns"🗣️ See what it's like for the Rifles Regiment as they train on Russia's doorstep in Finland 🇫🇮 Watch our full report➡️brnw.ch/21wYcQQ

UK troops training on Russia's doorstep

This is what it's like for the 3 Rifles training 50 miles away from the Russian border.

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The Northern Axe 25 exercise enhanced the ability to operate jointly as part of the alliance – this time with the British 3 Rifles. 🇫🇮🤝🇬🇧 #NorthernAxe #kaipr #maavoimat #StrongerTogether
Brittisotilaat pakkaavat varustetaan tela-ajoneuvon peräkärryn kyytiin metsässä.

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Kaksi brittisotilasta kävelee tela-ajoneuvojen vierestä kohti suomalaista varusmiestä.

ALT Kaksi brittisotilasta kävelee tela-ajoneuvojen vierestä kohti suomalaista varusmiestä.
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"A great oppertunity for us to look back at those who have contributed so much"🗣️ 3 Rifles take part in the Chesterman Trophy every year to test fitness, marksmanship and camaraderie as a Remembrance event for Lieutenant Andrew Chesterman🌹 🔗 brnw.ch/21wXook

Remembering Lieutenant Andrew Chesterman

The Trophy is a challenging 10-mile march across the Pentland Hills near Edinburgh, culminating in pistol shooting and a military knowledge test at Dreghorn Barracks.

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Pushing themselves to the limit and honouring a fallen comrade Soldiers from 3 Rifles take on the gruelling Chesterman Trophy in memory of Lieutenant Andrew Chesterman, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2012 ⬇️🔗 forcesnews.com/services/army…

A strong mindset and the will to win: Remembering a fallen comrade The Rifles way

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion have been taking part in their annual march and shoot patrol competition

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John Patrick@johnboogle
6 Nov 2025
Can you help us stop veteran suicide? FREE mental health first aid training. We’ll be in #edinburgh next month on behalf of @RiflesRegiment delivering our two day course. Free for Rifleman, veterans & their families.
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F Coy 3 RIFLES conducted a health week to raise soldiers' awareness of taking care of their physical and mental health. This ended with enjoying the Fife Coastal Path and Elie Chain Walk.
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B Coy 3 RIFLES (The Badgers), entered a team into the Cambrian Patrol, a gruelling patrol competition in Brecon, and were awarded Silver, demonstrating true soldiering ability. They also hosted a team from the Philippines Marines Corps who were awarded Bronze. @PhilMarineCorps
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PTIs take great pleasure in designing COs PT. Soldiers at 3 RIFLES take part in a steeplechase and assault course in the woods surrounding the camp before their well-earned weekend.
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Recce and Patrols Platoons deployed to Feldom on Ex SWIFT SCOUT, conducting section level reconnaissance actions.
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Sniper Platoon are busy training their new marksmen, a grueling and technical process.
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3 RIFLES VS SILS - LA SELVA CF On a waterlogged pitch, 3 RIFLES put in another 90 minutes of high quality football despite the loss. POTM went to Rfn Hunter (C Coy) who made some cracking saves against such high level opposition. Well done! 👏📯⚽️
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3 RIFLES VS CD PREMIA DALT An unfortunate result after 90 minutes of hard work against a 7th tier side in the Spanish League. An excellent effort from everyone on the pitch 👏📯#britisharmysport @ArmySportsLTRY #armyinscotland #ourpeople #EdinTattoo #teamscotland
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