[4] The battalion regularly entered the Nordic & Biathlon Championships known as "Exercise Spartan Hike",[5] held in Serre Chevalier, France each year.

[6] In 1999 a number of individuals were mobilised from The Rifle Volunteers to join 2nd Battalion The Royal Green Jackets on their Kosovo tour returning in early 2000.

The company was attached to the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment, as part of 1 Mechanised Brigade, within the Multi-National Division (South East).

Salamanca Company distinguished itself; Sergeant Peter 'Stooley' Poole-Reeves was awarded a Mention in Dispatches for his actions during a contact in which he was shot in the chest plate of his body armour.

Additionally Sergeant Kevin Pinnell and Private Matthew Gavin were awarded Joint Commander's Commendations.