An Cosantóir

Dec 2015 / Jan 2016

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 little time to celebrate having successfully defended the lower levels before leading their troops in the next push to take the upper levels; no easy feat as these were heavily fortified in anticipation of such an assault. After more intense fighting the friendly forces took control of the upper levels as well as taking control of a mobile radar unit, which was deployed on the highest level of the fort. Once this was achieved they again fortified their positions to await the expected coun- terattack. When it came, the enemy's on- slaught was relentless and the defending forces endured numerous attacks throughout the next night. Having successfully driven the enemy force back into the lower levels of the fort, the cadets launched a follow-up attack in order to stop the enemy from re-establishing themselves in these positions. Using the zig-zag track down to the lower level, the cadets and their 1 Bde troops broke left and right at the end of the track, clearing both sides all the way to the engine room and back down to the pier. Successful in all their tasks throughout the week, and with plenty of lessons and new skills learned, 91 Cadets Class can be well pleased with their long, hard week in Fort Davis.

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