An Cosantóir May 2014 www.dfmagazine.ie
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Learning
to
by CPL PAUL MILLAR
T
he process of transforming a civilian
into a soldier is one that is constantly
evolving in the Defence Forces. At
the forefront of developing and implementing
this process is the Cadet School, whose trained
and experienced nCOs and officers incor-
porate lessons learned from previous cadet
classes into future ones. An example of how
they achieve this can be seen through 90 Ca-
det Class's first patrolling and IStAR exercise,
held in the glen of Imaal last month.
Cdt Zammit (Armed Forces Malta)
begins an initial survey of his target
area for a range card.
Instructors were always present
to offer guidance and constantly
question the cadets on their choices.
The OPs became the cadets' homes for the duration
of the exercise. Even in the cramped conditions,
personal and section admin were still a priority.
