An Cosantóir June 2016 www.dfmagazine.ie
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By LT MARTIN MCCABE, RDF TRAINING OFFICER, 27 INF BN
PhotoS SGT EAMON DOHERTy, CPL STEPHEN TyRRELL,
CPL JOHN MCKENNA AND CPL OLIVER DUNNE
R
eserve Defence Forces (RDF)
recruit training took place in
July 2015. Since then the recruits that
passed out as two star privates have been incredibly
dedicated and have formed long lasting friendships and a sense
of comradery, carrying out their training in a very competent and pro-
fessional manner. they have all embodied the values of the Defence Forces
and have transformed from civilians into dedicated and well trained soldiers. Each
recruit completed the full array of lessons and star grading tests on foot drill, arms
drill, Steyr rifle training including bayonet, were they showed excellent controlled
aggression and skill. they have also completed tactical, fieldcraft, physical and
manual handling training.
