Rfn

Military abbreviation · British Military Rank

Rfn
Stands forRifleman
CategoriesMilitary

Rfn stands for Rifleman, a british military rank abbreviation.

Used for private soldiers of The Rifles and the Royal Gurkha Rifles, regiments descended from the light infantry and rifle units of the Napoleonic era, when riflemen wore dark green to blend into the countryside.

Example: Rfn Gurung of the Royal Gurkha Rifles received the Military Cross for gallantry.

Usage notes

Rifle regiments keep distinctive customs, including a fast marching pace and the spelling "Serjeant" in The Rifles. The Royal Gurkha Rifles recruit from Nepal. Rifle units historically formed the skirmishing screen of the army, which shaped their emphasis on marksmanship and initiative.

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