Roles of the Army Edit

The roles of the Army are: To defend the Irish state against armed aggression.

To give aid to the civil power (ATCP). This means that the Army assists, when requested, the Garda Síochána, who have primary responsibility for law and order in Ireland.

To participate in multinational peace support, crisis management and humanitarian relief operations in support of the United Nations peacekeeping missions, and EUFOR (UN-sanctioned peacekeeping missions only).

To carry out other duties which may be assigned to them from time to time. For example, assistance on the occasion of natural disasters, assistance in connection with the maintenance of essential services, etc.

History Edit

Peacekeeping missions Edit

Duties Edit

Current overseas deployments Edit

As of 1 December 2015, 493 Defence Force personnel are serving in 12 different missions throughout the world including Lebanon (UNIFIL), Syria (UNDOF), Middle East (UNTSO), Kosovo (KFOR), German-led Battle Group 2016 and other observer and staff appointments to UN, EU, OSCE and PfP posts.[57] The largest deployments include:[57] Lebanon (UNIFIL) 51 Infantry Group [58]

Syria (UNDOF) 50 Infantry Group[58]

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