From 15 APR to 06 JUN , the NCOTW ran the 10 Infantry Platoon Sergeants Course (IPSC). Over these arduous 8 weeks, the students were trained in offensive and defensive operations and were exercised in leadership positions at PL and COY level in extremely kinetic situations.

Congratulations to all who passed the Basic Infantry Close Reconnaissance Course conducted by 28 INF BN. The course intent is to train and qualify Infantry Pte’s, NCOs and Officers to operate within the Battalion’s Reconnaissance Platoon.

The 19th All Arms Standard NCO Course commenced this week in the Infantry School. Camaraderie and Esprit de Corps was high amongst the NCO students as they completed a frosty 8km Combat Fitness Assessment and commenced their combat estimate and Operational orders training.

Land Command & Staff Course students underwent a General Terrain Examination on 07Dec23. In order to qualify they must demonstrate analysis & critical thinking as commanders in the application of MDMP to the planning of complex land component operations within a Battalion context

Students on the 6th Land Command and Staff Course participate in Exercise 'Timolin Beag' (Battalion Level Defence) and Exercise Open Door (Battalion Level FIBUA). This module tests officers, under strict time pressure, on their application of the Military Decision Making Process.

The Infantry Tactical Competition conducted by the NCO Training Wing on 27 Sep tested units on section level tactics & military skills. Each team demonstrated the physical & mental resilience which embodies the #infantry culture. Congrats to the overall winners, 1 MIC DFTC.

Yesterday, in conjunction with the Infantry School, the 68 Infantry Group conducted APC Live Fire Tactical Training ahead of their deployment to UNDOF. LFTT remains a vital component of training for a unit preparing to deploy overseas. #infantry #óglaighnahéireann #livefire

Every operating environment poses complexities perhaps one of the most difficult however is the urban The 42 IPCC conducted FIBUA training in Clonmel recently to prepare students for challenges they may face conducting Military Ops in Urban Terrain #infantry #óglaighnahéireann

Across the River and into the Trees… Students from the 42 IPCC conducting Fighting in Woods & Forests training in Wicklow. The dense nature of the forests puts a premium on command & control as well as soldiers individual skills and drills #infantry #army #óglaighnahéireann

Director of Infantry, Col Owen McNally and Chief Instructor, Infantry School, Lt Col Damien Murphy present the Best Student Award to Capt Edward McGuire.   The Infantry Sword is awarded to the student who achieves the highest marks on the Land Command and Staff Course.

The 42 Infantry Platoon Commanders Cse is ongoing in the Infantry Weapons Wing. Designed to enhance the skills & knowledge of our YOs the 1st weeks of the course students practiced a diverse range of Infantry skills. Next week the course goes into the hills for Patrolling & FIWAF

Best of luck to the 28th Battalion Team!

Contact Front! The All Arms NCO Course deployed to the Glen of Imaal last week undergoing training in Platoon and Company level operations. Many thanks to 28 and 3 Inf Bn who provided excellent assistance to the exercise @3_Inf_Bn @28infantry #thelast100metres #óglaighnahéireann

Well done to our Cavalry Comrades, particularly impressive performance in the LFTT and Area Recce Stands!

Back on the Ground! The 18 All Arms Course completed their first Field Training Ex FTX Scabbard in Kilworth this week, turning theoretical lessons of patrolling, harbours, section & platoon attacks, raids & ambushes into practical application. #óglaighnahéireann #thelast100metres

The very best of luck to our colleagues from the Cav in the Gainey Cup! @DFCavalryCorps @FortBenning

Well done and great performance from the 27th!

The very best of luck to the 27th Infantry Battalion Team going into the final day of this competition! @Aiken_Barracks