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cpl aaron Behan, mts,
air corps.
(A military training instruc-
tor for recruits and appren-
tices and a qualified SERE
instructor with 14 years'
service.)
"I didn't have much knowl-
edge of unarmed combat before this course.
It was tough and physically demanding, but
really enjoyable. The instructional staff were
great!"
cpl michael comerford,
a coy, 3 Inf Bn.
(A PTI in Stephens Bks,
Kilkenny, with 16 years'
service.)
"This was a fantastic
course. The hour's condi-
tioning training every morning was tough but
necessary. This course opens up more oppor-
tunities to me as an instructor. I hope to run
a basic unarmed combat course soon, so I can
pass on the skills I learned. The instruction was
of an excellent standard."
craig Bowes
(A 15-year-old transition-
year student from Coláiste
de hÍde, Tallaght.)
"I contacted the Defence
Forces about work experi-
ence and I was offered
a place on this course. I
do martial arts and run regularly but I still
found this course to be physically and mentally
demanding. The students and instructors have
been really friendly. I hope to pursue a career in
the Defence Forces when I'm 18."
