The French Army no longer uses the term fusiliers, although a number of its infantry regiments descend from fusilier regiments. The term fusiliers is still used in the navy and air force. They are protection forces of riflemen assuring security and policing on land bases and installations as well as on ships.

What did Fusiliers do?

Specialising in delivering direct action through fire and manoeuvre, the Fusiliers also have a well-tried flexibility to rapidly take on light infantry missions. The 5th Fusiliers are reserve Armoured Infantry, shock troops who engage critical battlefield areas in the Warrior fighting vehicle.

What is the definition of Fuselier?

1 : a soldier armed with a fusil. 2 : a member of a British regiment formerly armed with fusils.