The Royal Regina Rifles | |
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Active | 1905–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Army |
Type | Infantry (Rifles) |
Role | Light infantry |
Part of | 38 Canadian Brigade Group |
Garrison/HQ | Regina, Saskatchewan |
Motto(s) | Latin: Celer et audax, lit. 'Swift and bold' |
Colours | Rifle green with scarlet facings (full dress and mess dress) |
March | Quick March: "Lützow's Wild Hunt" Double Past: "Keel Row" |
Engagements | First World War Second World War War in Afghanistan |
Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
Website | army |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LCol Mike Mackillop |
Colonel-in-chief | Anne, Princess Royal |
Abbreviation | RRR |
The Royal Regina Rifles is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. Prior to 1982 the regiment was known as The Regina Rifle Regiment. The Royal Regina Rifles are part of 3rd Canadian Division's 38 Canadian Brigade Group.
The regiment was nicknamed "The Johns" during World War II because of the high proportion of "Farmer Johns" in its ranks.