The official web site of the Queen's Own Rifles is maintained by members of the active battalion who volunteer their time and skills. The message boards provide a forum for our current and former members to exchange information and comments. More...

During the French and Indian Wars the British Army was faced with an enemy that refused to stand in line and exchange musket volleys. The need for new tactics was obvious. The development of rifling in barrels produced weapons that were much more accurate but took longer to load. Most European armies rejected rifles because they were not practical for the battlefield of the day. The British Army adopted the rifle, in small numbers, for specialized use. Given the need for new tactics and the limitations of rifles a new army unit was called for. On Christmas Day in 1755 the Kings Royal Rifle Corps was formed. Their dark green uniforms and accurate rifles allowed them to operate differently from the line Infantry of the British Army. More...

The "Queen's Own" is an Airborne Infantry unit, hence the interest in airborne operations. This page describes famous, and not so famous, Airborne Operations from history. To qualify, an operation must include a combat jump. It does not matter who won or lost. The idea is to examine past operations to see what did or did not work. More...

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It has been said that “an example is a lesson everyone can see.” By his actions, Sgt Aubrey Cosens teaches us many of the leadership qualities that a sergeant must have. He shows us how they are put to use in a real situation and how they flow naturally without hesitation or contrivance. These leadership qualities are not new or mysterious. They are the same ones that we try to teach on leadership courses. The story of what Aubrey Cosens did on the night of 25-26 February, 1945, simply brings them into sharper focus. More...