MISSION READINESS EXERCISES
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In early May, the 440 troops from the 104th Infantry Battalion, bound for overseas service with UNIFIL in South Lebanon underwent its final Mission Readiness Exercise (MRE) in the Glen of Imaal following months of individual and collective unit training.
The exercise is planned and coordinated by a board convened by the Chief Instructor of the Infantry School. Its primary role is to ensure the unit meets the standards required to deploy overseas. The MRE puts commanders at all levels and their sol- diers through a demanding series of scenarios based on the current situation in Lebanon and potential threats that may be encountered. The battalion is commanded by Lt Col Frank Bolger and an advance party will deploy to Lebanon in late May to prepare for the arrival of their unit, which will follow in late June.
An Cosantóir June 2011
