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Royal Winnipeg Rifles



The Royal Winnipeg Rifles (R Wpg Rif) are a Primary Reserve one-battalion infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces. Nicknamed the "Little Black Devils", they are based at Minto Armouries in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles are part of Land Force Western Area's 38 Canadian Brigade Group.
Soldier in a kneeling position takes aim and fires his rifle.
On 30 April 2012, Forward Operation Base (FOB), Shilo, Manitoba, Corporal (Cpl) Oserin from Royal Winnipeg Riffle (R Wpg RFF) perform the safety precotions on his C-7 after an attack. Photo by: Corporal Jean Archambault

Since spring 2005, Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada and Royal Winnipeg Rifles have been grouped together as 38 Canadian Brigade Group's (38 CBG) Winnipeg Infantry Tactical Group (WITG)

Our motto is “Hosti Acie Nominati – Named by the Enemy in Battle”