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Corps of Engineers
Training
by Wesley Bourke
Photos by Armn Neville Coughlan
T
he Corps of Engineers (CoE) are a Combat Support element. They are probably one
of the most diverse and versatile Corps in the Defence Forces. Their ranks are full of
electricians, plumbers, carpenters, fitters, mechanical engineers, construction engineers, environmental engineers just to name a few. All personnel PDF and RDF are trained
in Combat Engineering. At home and overseas their contribution is invaluable. Fire-fighters,
Engineer Specialist Search and Clearance (ESSC) teams nationwide, bridge building, watermanship, water purification, demolition, and mine clearance and just a few of the specialist
skills within the Corps of Engineers.
An Cosant��ir April 2013 www.dfmagazine.ie
