1st Royal Green Jackets (BACK IN ACTION)

[sharpe455]

Their motto was Celer et Audax (Latin: "Swift and Bold"). As they were used as shock troops and marksmen, they had to get to the front line of battle as fast as was possible; as a result the RGJ marched at 140 paces per minute (at a 15" pace) whereas other regiments march at just 120 (with an 18" stride). Until recently no other regiment has devoted so much time to becoming highly proficient with the rifle, even though it has been part of standard army issue for 140 years; as a consequence, the RGJ's lowest rank (other than 'recruit') is Rifleman (Rfn), rather than Private (Pte), as in other regiments. The regiment was classed as a 'rifle' regiment, having its lineage in the regiments of foot that were equipped with the first Baker rifles. Traditionally, rifle regiments wore rifle green tunics, an early form of camouflage, instead of the red jackets worn by line infantry, hence the regimental name. Also, the regiment carried no colours, as traditionally rifle regiments, being skirmishers and sharpshooters, had no need to identify where their fellows were on the battlefield. So, the battle honours of the Royal Green Jackets were worn on the regiment's cap badge. Infantry in the regiment wore a beret with the badge behind the left eye towards the side of the head, traditionally to show that they do not need to hide behind their colours to show how good the regiment is. The Royal Green Jackets predecessors were issued with short swords instead of bayonets as the Baker rifles of the past were shorter than the traditional musket, fitting the sword to the rifle made the overall weapon length the same as a musket with bayonet attached. The RGJ consequently referred to their bayonets as 'swords'. The Royal Green Jackets and its antecedent regiments have been awarded more Victoria Crosses than any other unit, with a total of 59. The 1st Royal Green Jackets is a Napleonic era Line Infantry/Rifle Regiment that was created by Sharpe and Holyshot in August of 2012 The 1st RGJ has NA and EU players that are very skilled, motivated, active, and well led. The 1st RGJ is a British Regiment that was formed in The United States with a Large NA foundation. Recently with the new exploits of Sharpe it has expanded to have a highly skilled European Company of heartless crazed madmen, assisting with the destruction of its enemies. The 1st RGJ was part of the British Army for several Months, creating the core of Sharpes 3rd Brigade. The 1st RGJ is one of the few regiments who has seen many people come and go in the NW community, yet still manages to strive and grow in the community, with over 180 members and all of the previous RGJ members the 1st RGJ is a very strong and independent Regiment. The 1st RGJ is built up of a strong core of soldiers that fight together to assist in the utter destruction of the enemy. Rank Structure Commissioned Officers Major Captain Lieutenant Ensign Non-Commissioned Officers Serjeant Major Colour Serjeant Serjeant Corporal Lance Corporal Enlisted Guard Grenadier Chosenman Rifleman Regular Private Recruit Regimental Staff Major Sharpe Line Company Roster Lieutenant Hugh Johnson Corporal Price Corporal Geeman Lance Corporal Murtagh Regular Nexu Private Onyx Private Coldstream Private Yojimbo Private Blackhand Private General Pinkie Commisioned Officers : 1 Non-Commissioned Officers : 3 Current Enlisted : 6 Total Strength : 10           Rifle Company Roster Major Sharpe Sergeant Darius Corporal Rommel Corporal Karma Lance Corporal Jeffry Lance Corporal Beefy Lance Corporal Techno Chosenman Hagman Rifleman Firebullet Rifleman Godrod Rifleman Samlong Private Hedge Private Skitty Private Hedge Private Halonus Private Sluggo Private Grenier Private Keldo Private Bloxzor Private Jeager Private Dick Private Daniel Private Wilson Private Edd Private Klayne rogue Private Blacklion Private Aegon Private Dusty Private Apa Private Yojimbo Private Octavious Private British Private Jordan Private Mozzo Commisioned Officers : 1 Non-Commissioned Officers : 6 Current Enlisted : 27 Total Strength : 34           Cavalry Company Roster Captain SerJake Private Harding Private Mamabear Private Dane Private Lucifer Private JJboyson Private Twinkle Private Donrekt Private Mitch Commisioned Officers : 1 Non-Commissioned Officers : 0 Current Enlisted : 8 Total Strength : 9                     Recruit Company Roster Recruit Cheeto Recruit Vary's Recruit Raleigh Recruit Klayne Rougue Current Recruits : 4 Command : 1 Commisioned Officers : 3 Non-Commissioned Officers : 9 Enlisted : 41 Recruits : 4 Total Strength : 57 If you're interested in joining us, simply fill in the form featured below and post it as a reply to this thread or add one of the Regimental Staff/Company Officers. Steam Name: Ingame name: Timezone: Do you have Teamspeak?: Previous Regiment Experience: Our Steam Group Spoiler [close]

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[Prince_Eugen]

Good luck!

[Weejock McFiddles]

Good luck.

[MrSt3fan]

Good Luck ! Thread looks good !

[Saga]

Finally you guys get yourselves a proper forum post!  Good luck!

[Madbull]

More Sharpes.......

Anyway, best of luck!

[Gojkov]

Best of luck.

[DoctorWarband]

More Sharpes

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Good luck!

[Dom13WorstNW]

Finally you guys get yourselves a proper forum post!  Good luck!

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Best Of Luck  RGJ 

[DaveTheBrave]

Good luck!! Nice thread

[Jorvasker]

Good Luck!

[Thire]

good luck bump

[LKJP]

Royal Green jackets were not around in that time, it was 95/60th and any other rifle regiments! I would know because my dad was a green jacket

[Chieef]

Royal Green jackets were not around in that time, it was 95/60th and any other rifle regiments! I would know because my dad was a green jacket

I think they were, the 95th/60th were renamed to the 1st royal green jackets during the Napoleonic Wars.

[dooomninja]

wow i didn't realise the napoleonic wars lasted past 1966 thanks for informing me 

and the 60th became the 2nd rgj and the 95th became the 3rd rgj

also keep up the good work sharpe and co