Editing Assam Rifles (section)

=== World War I and Interwar years ===
During [[World War I]], men from what was then known as the ''Assam Military Police'' were part of the Indian forces that fought in Europe and the Middle East. Over three thousand men from the force were provided to the [[Gurkhas|Gorkha regiments]] of the Indian Army in this time, earning seventy-six gallantry awards during the conflict including seven [[Indian Order of Merit]] awards and five [[Indian Distinguished Service Medal]]s.<ref name=History /> These men performed with such distinction that the name ''Assam Rifles'' was assigned in 1917 as recognition of their part in the war.<ref name=History /> Elements of the force were also utilised in India during the war, being used to maintain internal security in order to free up troops from the army for use overseas. During this time, the most notable action occurred in 1917 when columns of the Assam Rifles were despatched to [[Patna]], to restore law and order in the riot-torn city.<ref name=History />

After the war the force returned to northern India where they were used to maintain security amidst growing civil unrest and disorder. In concert with the [[British Indian Army]], they also undertook a number of expeditions into remote tribal areas along the north-east frontier and into Burma. In 1924 they were sent to [[Malabar district|Malabar]], which was then still part of the [[Madras Presidency]], to carry out operations against the Mopla rebels.<ref name=History />