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BY CAPT SEÁN MAGUIRE, PIO 112 INF BN, UNIFIL
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n the 11th August 2018, 118 IRISHFINBATT held a Battalion Commander's challenge in UNP
2-45. The challenge was organised by the Finnish contingent and was designed to test both
physical and mental strength. Six teams entered the competition which was set out over
seven stages. With three Irish teams, two Finnish teams and one Estonian team the competition was
set. Each team was not only representing their sub unit, but their home nation too, with bragging
rights on the line.