Royal Matlock Rifles

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Royal Matlock Rifles
71st (Matlock) Regiment of Foot (1878-1880)
Active1878 - Present
CountryFlag of Castile-La Mancha.svg United Kingdom of Vionna-Frankenlisch
BranchImperial Army Flag.png Imperial Army
TypeLine Infantry
Role1st-2nd Battalions: Infantry
3rd Battalion: Reserve List
Size3 Battalions
2,200 troops
Commanders
Colonel of the RegimentBrigadier the Earl of Matlock

The Royal Matlock Rifles is an infantry regiment of the Imperial Vionna-Frankenlischian Army. Formed in 1878, the regiment is recruited from the city of Matlock in the Duchy of Teutonberg, and the surrounding region, and consists of two full-strength battalions and a reserve battalion.

History

Current Structure

As of July 2022, the Royal Matlock Rifles consists of three battalions. 1st and 2nd Battalions are regular service units at full-strength. 3rd Battalion is a Reserve List battalion on 1/5th strength. This makes for a total strength of 2,200 troops.

  • 1st Battalion, Royal Matlock Rifles

Commanded by Colonel , 1st Battalion is based in Marienberg. A Company of 1st Battalion is based in Owaya and is part of 29th Rifle Brigade.

  • 2nd Battalion, Royal Matlock Rifles

Commanded by Colonel , 2nd Battalion is based at Teutonberg.

  • 3rd Battalion, Royal Matlock Rifles

Commanded by Colonel , 3rd Battalion is based at Teutonberg.

Honours and Traditions

Traditions

Battle Honours