1st Regiment Life Guards

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1st Regiment of Life Guards
[FORMERLY THE 721st REGIMENT OF FOOT]
The 1st Regiment of Life Guards is a part of the Household Cavalry, with a proud history of serving the British Monarchy from the Civil War to today. All of our members are gentlemen, honourable and strong. We recruit only from the strong-minded, gallant and most patriotic of all countrymen of the United Kingdom.




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History
The 1st Regiment of Life Guards was created in 1788 as an almagamation of the 1st Troop of Horse Guards and the Horse Grenadier Guards, making it one of the oldest regiments in the British Army.
In regards to the Household Cavalry, unlike the Blues and the Royal Dragoons, the 1st Regiment of Life Guards were created to serve the British Monarchy, rather than be a parliamentary force. As such, this is a regiment composed of only the greatest men of British society.
The 1st Regiment of Life Guards has a long history of service to the Monarch and the nation. Its battle honours include:

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The 1st Regiment of Life Guards is headed by His Majesty King George III himself, as it is his personal guard, however when on expeditions to Europe and beyond, and in every day life, the 1st Regiment of Life Guards are commanded by Colonel-In-Chief Sir Arthur North.

Colonel-In-Chief:
Colonel Sir Arthur North
Regimental Adjutant:
Vacant
Regimental Training Officer
Vacant
Roles:
Colonel-In-Chief: Highest-ranked officer of the regiment of which there will only ever be one at a time. The job of the Colonel is to command the entire regiment, ensure the safety of HM the King, and the combat effectiveness of the 1st Regiment Life Gurds.
Lieutenant Colonel:
The Lieutenant Colonels of the 1st Regiment Life Guards hold the positions of Adjutant and Training Officer, and serve as deputy-commanders for the Regiment.
Major:
The rank of Major is an honour given only to those who have served long in the Regiment, and are competent commanders with a long history of success and service to the King. Majors are responsible overall for the actions of their captains, lieutenants and cornets, and responsibility for the outcome of the battle rests on the soldiers of the majors.
Captain:
Captains are, overall, loyal gentlemen who have served with grace and honour. They are expected to be a fine example to the rankers, and effective leaders in battle.
First Lieutenant:
First Lieutenants serve the same purpose as Cornets, but are more senior both by rank and length of service. This rank is awarded as recognition for strength in battle and gallant service.
Cornet:
Cornets are the first fully-commissioned rank. It is down to the cornets on how effective their men are in battle, and they execute to the best of their ability the orders they are given by their captains and majors.
Regimental Corporal Major:
The highest-ranked NCO in the Regiment, equivalent to a Warrant Officer Class 1 in infantry regiments. Responsible for discipline and upholding the Regiment's standards.
Squadron Corporal Major:
Seasoned servants of the Regiment, and thus HM the King. Equivalent to a Warrant Officer Class 2 in rank and job.
Staff Corporal:
Corporal of Horse:
Equivalent in rank to a sergeant in any infantry branch, but with a rank more fitting to his background, a Corporal of Horse leads a small part of a squadron which is more flexible and may be given individual tasks for his troopers to carry out. Promotion to Corporal of Horse is by lengthy service, and from here, one may be recommended by his Captain for promotion if the opportunity arises.
Lance Corporal of Horse:
Responsible for enforcing discipline at the lowest level and giving leadership to his subalterns.
Lance Corporal:
Promotion to Lance Corporal is by gallantry in battle or satisfactory service.
Trooper:
Troopers are the gentlemen that guard the King and do his bidding overseas. They are more honourable than any other ranker of equivalent rank in any other regiment simply by merit of their job. They are expected to be brave, and strong, physically and emotionally.

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An image of the Life Guard's standard, including the 1st Regiment's battle honours, and the rest of the almagamated regiment's, up until the Second World War.





Schedule
The Regiment does not have a strict schedule, but expect meetings on weekends. Dates will be arranged in the Regiment's Skype and Steam groups and whilst there will be no punishments for not attending the Regiment's events and battles, one cannot expect to progress through the Regiment.
For officers, however, they will be stripped of their commission if they are taking up a space and not using it.





Enlistment
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Men of all ranks of the 1st Regiment Life Guards are expected to be of strong moral character, patriotic and fiercely brave on the battlefield. All men are expected to act like gentlemen, as they are soldiers serving under HM King George III.
In order to enlist, simply contact the OC's Steam account Selh88 letting him know you wish to join. There are no prerequisite requirements except for the desire to enjoy yourself and the ability to follow orders when given. From there, further information will be given and you will be fully inducted into the 1st Regiment Life Guards!


CURRENTLY COMMISSIONING CORNETS, CAPTAINS AND MAJORS.





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