CHAD BOYS.IRELAND'S finest swing into action yesterday as they prepared for an assignment in war-torn Chad. Members of the Irish Defence Forces The Irish Defence Forces encompass the army, navy, air force and reserve forces of the Republic of Ireland. Their official title in Irish is Óglaigh na hÉireann. staged the full military manoeuvre in the Glen of Imaal The Glen of Imaal (Irish: Gleann Uí Mháil) is a remote valley in the western Wicklow Mountains, ringed by the Lugnaquilla massif and its foothills. , Co Wicklow. It's an important exercise for the troopers who are set to arrive in the Central African Central African may mean:
An insider said: "It's a tricky assignment in Chad so they were carrying out lots of drills that included several scenarios similar to those they might encounter in Africa." CAPTION(S): WAR GAMES Troops practice possible scenarios; RESCUE SQUAD 'Injured' buddy helped by his pals; GOAL Chad-bound soldier put through his paces in Co Wicklow yesterday Pictures: JULIEN BEHAL/PA |
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