An Cosantóir

November 2015

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

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www.military.ie the defence forces magazine | 19 gNR ChaRLENE BaILEy - 1 BdE aRTy REgT "This is my 2nd trip overseas, having served in Chad with the 101 Inf Bn. I found the training intense and robust, covering a lot of areas. I'm traveling as part of the Quick Reaction Platoon (QRP) and I'm confi- dent in the training we have received. I will miss my partner Rob and my Daughter Dolly who is only 22 months old." SgT MIChaEL RONayNE - 1 BdE aRTy REgT "Having 5 trips overseas to Lebanon, Liberia and Kosovo, I still found the training a good experience, especially the ranges and Live Fire Tactical Training (LFTT). I have my wife Carol and 2 Daughters Ellie (13) and Ruby (6) at home, and will miss helping my daughters with their Camogie training. This is my first trip overseas since Ruby was born, and Ellie has just started secondary school." CPL JaMIE SahBaNI - 1 Cav SQN "I'm traveling out as a section commander. I have 2 trips overseas before to Lebanon and Kosovo. The training has been more intense with CBRN and Counter IED. I've a good section traveling with me and they are confident with all the instruction they have received over the last few months." Vox Pops

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