An Armoured Infantry Battalion based in the heart of England.
Tidworth, England
Joined March 2015
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@Natobgest and allies 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇺🇸6 months in Estonia 🇪🇪
Op CABRIT rotation 13 has come to a close and 5 @RiflesRegiment has assumed command! Checkout the 6 months we have had working alongside allies in Estonia.
#StrongerTogether
#WeAreNATO – at Estonia
A proud day for the Regiment.
Congratulations to our two newest officers on commissioning from @RMASandhurst
We look forward to welcoming them to First Fusiliers and wish them every success as they begin their careers leading our soldiers.
No shortcuts in close quarters.
Z Company conducting urban training in Larkhill before Christmas, focused on CQB fundamentals and team drills.
#Fusiliers #BritishArmy #CQB
Fusiliers on the Run 🏃♂️🏅
This week, the Bn Running Team competed at the Armed Forces Inter-Service & Corps 10km Championships in Nottingham.
Runners also represented their respective Corps, with Sgt Sophie Smith securing Gold with the RAMS Female Senior Team.
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There were strong performances across the team, including LCpl Hodor, who finished 2nd among AGC runners.
Infantry results:
🥈 CSgt Urwin — 10th overall, 2nd Veteran
• Fus Gardiner — 11th
• LCpl Hill — 12th
• Fus Calderwood — 13th
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Fusiliers take the win 🏆
The Iron Fist Challenge within 20X proved to be an outstanding event, strengthening teamwork, morale, and camaraderie across the wider AGC family through a series of demanding competitions.
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Building the Next Generation of Recce Soldiers 🧭⚔️
The 1 RRF Recce Cadre has concluded at Longmoor Training Area, qualifying 13 soldiers as light reconnaissance patrolman.
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The cadre covered core recce fundamentals including fieldcraft, navigation, AFV recognition, CTRs, OPs, counter-UAS SOPs, contact drills, and a summative FTX — building the foundation required to operate forward, unseen, and informed.
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The course also included members of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, strengthening links and sharing experience across both regiments.
Strong effort from all involved and congratulations to those who passed.
#Fusiliers #1RRF #Recce
Fusiliers on the Trails 🚵♂️🏅
A strong day for the Bn Mountain Bike Team at the Army Cycle Enduro Series.
🏆 CPL Mason secured 2nd place in the Hardtail category, while
🥇 CPL Currie took 1st place in the Women’s category.
Outstanding results for the Regiment!
1 RRF Cross Country 🏃♀️
The Bn X Country Team competed at the Army Inter-Unit 10km Championships at Thruxton Race Circuit, Andover.
The Women’s Team secured Silver in a highly competitive field — made up of a mix of cap badges across the Bn
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Team:
Sgt Smith (Nurse)
Cpl Davidson (LAD)
LCpl Chiswell (Medic)
Fus Swaddle (RRF)
A strong result and great representation across the Battalion.
#Fusiliers #1RRF #armysport
Growing UAS capability
Y Company ran a SUAS course in Tidworth, qualifying the majority of the Company.
A solid week focused on using UAS to support the Company and build understanding of counter-UAS.
Simple systems, real impact.
Fusiliers delivering on the trails 🏃♂️
Following recent success at the Army Inter Corps Cross Country Championships, members of the Battalion continued the momentum at the Army Trail Championships in Winchester.
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CSgt Urwin competed in the 20km race, securing Gold with the Veteran Team and Gold with the Senior Team after a recount confirmed the Infantry victory.
Sgt Beck ran the 10km race, earning Silver with the Infantry Senior Team.
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1 RRF Cross-Country on the rise 🏃♂️🏅
Following strong performances in the Southern Cross-Country League, the momentum continues for the Battalion team.
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Sgt Oakes and CSgt Urwin were selected to represent the Infantry X-Country Team at the Army Champs held at Gibraltar Barracks, Camberley.
Sgt Sophie Smith (RAMS), currently attached to 1 RRF as a Nurse, competed with the RAMS women’s team, who secured 1st place overall.
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