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Engineer Operation UNDOF
On the 30th of August 2021, the Irish FRC Engineer Section
were tasked with an Engineer Specialist Search and
Clearance (ESSC) Operation on routes IVO United Nations
position Hermon South along the ALPHA Line in the Area of
Separation. This was carried out through extremely rugged
and arduous terrain at altitudes of exceeding 2,400 meters
above sea level with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees
Celsius. ESSC personnel are highly trained on-island to allow
these kinds of operations to be conducted safely with a range
of specialist search equipment at their disposal.
On 07 APR 21, 63 Infantry Group deployed to the Golan
Heights, in Southwestern Syria to take up the role of the Force
Reserve Company in the United Nations Disengagement
ESSC Searcher making his way to the top of a hill while pathfinding
in IVO Hermon South during an ESSC Operation
ESSC Searcher reaches the peak of a hill while pathfinding in IVO
Hermon South during an ESSC Operation
An Irish FRC Engineer in IVO Hermon South during an ESSC Operation
UNDOF
Observer Force mission (UNDOF). The ESSC Team is a part of
this Group.
The Irish Infantry Group's main task is to operate the Quick
Reaction Force (QRF) throughout the UNDOF mission area.
They are ready to rapidly deploy at the Force Commander's
command. The Group has a wide range of capabilities,
including armoured force protection, patrolling and mobility,
communications, Engineer Specialist Search and Clearance
(ESSC), Explosive Ordinance Disposal, medical and a wide
range of operational expertise.
Since their initial deployment they have completed multiple
operations by day and night including armed patrols
throughout the mission area, armed escorts of United Nations
personnel and search and clearance operations of United
Nations positions destroyed during the ongoing civil war. The
soldiers are deployed in Syria for six months and will return to
Ireland in October.
