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If you’re looking for a life less ordinary and an exciting job that will take you around the world, look no further.

The Scots Guards are always recruiting. Be part of something 💂.

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If you are between the ages of 15 years 7 months and 35, you can apply.

Message the page for more information, visit your local army careers office or apply online at Army Jobs. See below ↓

jobs.army.mod.uk/roles/infantry/guardsman

#army #infantry #scotsguards by @scots_guards

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We are the Scots Guards.

Formed in 1642 we represent centuries of dedicated service and tradition.

Beyond our famous ceremonial duties, we fulfil a demanding dual role as highly trained frontline infantry soldiers, maintaining the highest standards of discipline and professionalism.

Though our role has changed over the years, today we are a Light Mechanised infantry Battalion based in Catterick, North Yorkshire.

We use the Foxhound armoured vehicle to deploy rapidly and engage enemy troops.

In order to maintain our ability to operate in challenging situations and environments our training takes us around the world.

We work closely with other units within the British Army as-well as our allies and utilise modern tactics, equipment and weapon systems to maintain our readiness in today’s ever changing world of modern warfare. This allows us to deploy successfully on operations at any notice.

As well as our signals platoon and assault pioneers within Headquarter company we have our support Company that provide specialist capabilities that enhance our combat effectiveness. These roles include our machine gun platoon that delivers sustained heavy fire support, mortar platoon capable of indirect fire to engage enemy positions at range, snipers trained in precision marksmanship, reconnaissance and anti-tank specialists equipped to defeat armored threats.

Together with our three rifle companies, these specialist elements allow us to operate effectively in high-intensity combat situations, peacekeeping, humanitarian efforts and support / security tasks at home and abroad.

Whether on ceremonial duties or deployed on training or operations, we hold ourselves to the highest of standards. We represent a wider brotherhood across the Household division where standards and tradition are at the heart of everything we do.

F Company (Ceremonial)
B Company (Support)
Headquarter Company
Right Flank (Rifle Company)
Left Flank (Rifle Company)
C Company (Rifle Company)

Nemo Me Impune Lacessit

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💂

Click the link in our bio to apply or visit your local Army careers office for more information.

#guards #london #Army #worldwide #uk by @scots_guards

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B Company - Sniper Platoon.

With the ability to hit targets with their first round at 900m, the 1st Battalion Scots Guards Sniper Platoon Is made from the top 5% of soldiers in the Battalion.

Snipers undergo a grueling 11 week selection process, learning the 7 sniper skills:

Judging distance, observation, navigation, sniper stalks, marksmanship and sniper knowledge.

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#britisharmy #snipers #scotsguards #scotland by @scots_guards

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11 days ago

Recently we have been given permission to post some videos and pictures from an old album we have been asked to edit

@scots_guards Mayan Storm (Belize) 2021

🔥 Posted for interest 🔥
First run through of the 4 man jungle contact drills

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#scotsguards by @scots_guards

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Ex RHINO STORM: A SERIES 003

FIWAF - Fighting in woods and forests.

The forest environment favors surprise. Forests present opportunities to conceal movement and troop concentrations and enable forces to conduct delaying actions, blocking manoeuvres and diversionary attacks.

🔵🔴🔵 #britisharmy #scotland by @scots_guards

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16 days ago

UAS and C-UAS capabilities have become integral to how we operate.

Training now increasingly reflects the near surface threat as we continue to refine our TTPs.

Recent footage from Ex RHINO STORM and of C-UAS ranges in Warcop show some recent use of our capabilities.

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#britisharmy #scotland by @scots_guards

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18 days ago

As of today, we take over as part of NATO’s Allied Reaction Force (ARF).

ARF is a high readiness, multinational and multi-domain force that can be deployed at short notice to carry out a wide range of tasks.

We will be supporting NATO’s 3 core tasks:

1. A rapidly deployable strategic reserve used to deter aggression or escalation as part of NATO’s deterrence and defence posture.

2. In response to crisis or other emerging situations as part of NATOs crisis prevention and management efforts.

3. It can be employed to test capabilities, train forces and build interoperability with partners as part of NATOs commitment to cooperative security.

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#nato #britisharmy #scotland by @scots_guards

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24 days ago

Ex RHINO STORM: A SERIES - 002

INTEROPERABILITY AND MODERNISATION - During our time in Germany, we worked closely with 13 DBLE (Demi Brigade Légion Étrangère), having a company attached to 1SG Battlegroup. Additionally, the introduction of Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGV) into a large scale exercise, particularly in complex urban terrain added layers of complexity.

We look forward to working with French forces again in the near future.

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#nato #britisharmy by @scots_guards

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25 days ago

💥💥 The Photos Are 75% Ready! 💥💥

The links for the Scots Guards Beating Retreat and Regimental Gathering are now available and we will contine add to these files. So keep checking ☺️☺️

If you’d like any images printed or framed, feel free to get in touch.

If you post your photos online, we’d love a tag or shout-out to help us grow 😊

Thank you again for such an amazing weekend!

🔵🔴🔵 taken in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire by @scots_guards

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[ HISTORY - TRADITION - LEGACY ]

Richmond Castle, with over 950 years of history, echoed with the timeless sounds of the Scots Guards’ Beating Retreat. The Band of the Scots Guards and the Pipes & Drums brought to life a tradition born centuries ago - once a signal to return to camp, now a celebration of military excellence. Legacy, music, and the Guards - timeless.

#NorthernGrit #ScotsGuards #BeatingRetreat #Army #Guards taken in Richmond castle, Richmond, North Yorkshire by @scots_guards

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Ex RHINO STORM: A SERIES - 001

ENDEX - Since mid April 1SG have been deployed to Germany on Ex RHINO STORM 26, the largest exercise of its kind in Germany for 25 years.

More content to follow over the next few weeks.

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a month ago

The Scots Guards have been hard at work for the first half of 2026. Here is a sneak peak of what we have been up to.

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#scotsguards #britisharmy #scotland by @scots_guards

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