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71st (Matlock) Regiment of Foot (1878-1880) | <small>71st (Matlock) Regiment of Foot (1878-1880)</small> | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:52, 19 November 2022
| Royal Matlock Rifles 71st (Matlock) Regiment of Foot (1878-1880) | |
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| Active | 1878 - Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom of Vionna-Frankenlisch |
| Branch |  Imperial Army |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | 1st-2nd Battalions: Infantry 3rd Battalion: Reserve List |
| Size | 3 Battalions 2,200 troops |
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| Colonel of the Regiment | Brigadier 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.