Weclome to the Royal green jackets platoon. This platoon is here to pay respects to the men of The Royal Green Jackets Regitment.

RGJ was formed in 1966 by the amalgamation of the three separate regiments of the Green Jackets Brigade


Active
1 January 1966 - 1 February 2007

Country
United Kingdom

Branch
British Army

Type
Rifles

Role
Light Infantry

Size
3 Battalions

Part of
Light Division

Garrison/HQ
1st Battalion - Weeton
2nd Battalion - Bulford

Nickname
The Black Mafia
was given to the RGJ because of the very high number of senior officers they produced in the second half of the 20th Century, and the black buttons worn on their dress uniforms.

Motto
Celer et Audax
Latin: "Swift and Bold"