The Infantry School

Providing professional military education and training to Officers and NCOs of the Irish Defence Forces.

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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.

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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 Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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.

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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 School @SchoolInfantry]

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.

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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

[Curragh History @curraghhistory]

In March 1967, Battalion Sergeant Major James Dillion of the General Training Depot, McDonagh Bks, retired from the Army after 44 years and 31 days service. He enlisted in 1922, he served with the 3rd Inf Bn, “The Bloods” and G.T.D. Curragh Camp.
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[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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 Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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

[28 Infantry Battalion @28infantry]

The final results are in!

We're proud to announce from a field of 36 teams from across Europe, the 28 Infantry Battalion Snipers have finished 10th overall and 2nd in the International category of the Danish International Sniper Competition.

Well done from all in Finner Camp!

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

Best of luck to the 28th Battalion Team!

[28 Infantry Battalion @28infantry]

Our team has successfully completed the "Stalk." This event challenges competitors to infiltrate to a location without being detected by an enemy force, move to a final firing position, gather battlefield int, execute a shot and exfill undetected to friendly lines.

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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

[Defence Forces Cavalry Corps @DFCavalryCorps]

Congrats to 🇳🇱@13LichteBrigade on winning the @ArmorSchool #GaineyCup today!🏆
Excellent 1st go by @defenceforces: 11th overall, & top of Live Fire & Area Recce Stands.
Well done to all Teams & thanks to @316CAVBDE & @FortBenning pax🇺🇸
#Cavalry #CarpeDiem #óglaighnahéireann⬛️🟥🟩

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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 Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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

[Defence Forces Cavalry Corps @DFCavalryCorps]

In preparation for the #GaineyCup, the @defenceforces team have been busy training in @FortBenning
This includes weapons familiarisation & practice🔫 call for fire💣 range preparation & zeroing🎯
Best of luck!🇮🇪
#Cavalry #CarpeDiem #óglaighnahéireann #WeAreYou #Army #BeMore⬛️🟥🟩

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

Well done and great performance from the 27th!

[Óglaigh na hÉireann @defenceforces]

Competition breeds excellence!!!
During #infantryweek @FortBenning, the @USArmy held the 2023 #InternationalSniperCompetition.
The 27 Inf Bn @Aiken_Barracks sniper team finished 2nd best international team and 11th overall out of 35 teams from around the world!!!!

[The Infantry School @SchoolInfantry]

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

[US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence @MCoEFortBenning]

We're just one day away from announcing the world's best sniper team!

Take a look at the #InternationalSniperCompetition standings as of last night.

#ISC23 #InfantryWeek @NationalGuard @10MTNDIV @curtisbuzzard @USArmy @TRADOC