An Cosantóir

An Cosantóir Nov/Dec 2020

An Cosantóir the official magazine of the Irish Defence Forces and Reserve Defence Forces.

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12 The Naval Service is the state's principal sea going agency and an integral part of Óglaigh na hÉireann; it operates jointly with the Army and Air Corps. To exercise and uphold our State's sovereignty and obligations, the Naval Service patrols Ireland's 220 million maritime acres, which is an area 12 times larger than the island of Ireland. The Naval Service keeps Ireland open for business, as 99% of trade on to and off our island nation is transported by sea. Naval ships carry a unique status under international law as an expression of state sovereignty and political will at sea and are critical enablers for furthering policy objectives at home and in the international maritime domain. The Government's requirement for a flexible force with an appropriate level of retained capability means in effect that the Naval Service, in addition to meeting defence requirements, can deliver a wide range of services at and from the sea. The enduring characteristics of naval vessels - such as sovereign status, poise, political utility, versatility, self- sustainability, long reach and rapid response - facilitate a variety of roles including inter alia: • Maritime Presence • Crisis response • Fishery Protection • Drug Interdiction • Diving Operations • Search and Rescue/Recovery • Maritime Interdiction Operation • Support to Trade and Diplomacy It was on the 10th September 2018 when the 58th Cadet Class were inducted into the Irish Naval Service and began their training in the Officer Training School. In the first two weeks, the 58th Cadet Class were introduced to the Naval THE 58 TH CADET CLASS A NAVY DELIVERING SERVICES By A/M Sam Gibney & A/B David Jones Report taken from the 58 th Cadet Class Booklet & Gov.ie • Humanitarian Support & assistance • Non-combatant operations • Weather Reporting • Fire Fighting • Pollution Control/Towing • General Maritime Support The 58 th Cadet Class 58 th Cadet Class salutes for the first time with their newly issued swords Cadet Biggar adjusts his tie for the last time before the Commissioning Ceremony

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