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As the largest corps within the Defence Forces
and the backbone of all training and operational
commitments carried out at home and overseas, it
is important that infantry corporals who undergo
this course are given the best instruction possible
in order to give them the fundamental knowledge
and confidence they need as they progress in their
careers as sergeants in the Defence Forces.
Students who have completed the course admit
that it is an extremely demanding course, both
physically and mentally. Students are pushed to
their limits for the seven weeks and on comple-
tion of the course feel a great sense of pride in the
Infantry Corps and sense of achievement after
completing what is an extremely rewarding and
enjoyable course.
The course creates a great bond between
students and it gives them a valuable insight
into what it takes to become an infantry platoon
sergeant. The 5th IPSC will commence in the NCO
Training Wing on 12th June 2017.
