The Army!!!

Last week I went to the army on work experience in the Curragh, and I was so nervous...

That was until I arrived. I couldn't believe how nice everyone in the army was to us. 

There were 40 TY's including me, so we had a big group which, in my opinion was a good thing.

The briefings we got on all of the different corps and areas of the army were very interesting. 

We visited the MP (Military Police),  Medics, Engineers, CSSC (Combat Support Services College) and the Artillery corp just to name a few. 

We met soldiers that had returned from oversees missions in places like Chad and Lebanon. We heard first hand, what it was like to be oversees, which I realise is not something everyone gets to do. We also spoke with soldiers preparing to go oversees. They all seemed very excited to go. 

We met some Cadets which I found really interesting. They told us what becoming and being a Cadet involved. A lot. 

Going into the Army on Work Experience, I was armed only with what I had learnt from watching action movies. I have honestly learnt so much over my week that I never thought I'd get the opportunity to find out about. I also now feel that I am up to date on most of my abbreviations!

I'd like to thank The Irish Defence Forces for having me, Its truly been a week I'll never forget! 

 

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