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Originally posted by Archimedes View PostThe recent recruit course run on Bere Island was the first large occupation there in a number of years and it was a dry canteen so I'd like to know what you mean by that comment?
As for conditions on Bere Island, the accomodation and dining areas are much improved with new roofs, windows and heating. It could definitely do with a few proper section rooms but with just one platoon, there are plenty places to conduct classes even during foul weather.
As for the earlier suggestion that RDF commanders picked the remote location to somehow hide from the PDF, the RDF commanders were told where to run the course and then swung up the arms and got on with it. The simple fact is that there is a desire from higher up to see more use made out of the facilities on Bere Island. 1BAR RDF normally conduct FTT training while integrated with their PDF colleagues in the Glen of Imaal and don't need to hide from anyone.
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Originally posted by apc View Postjesus a dry canteen, wouldnt have happened in my day!"Well, stone me! We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home. But just when you thought there were truly no surprises left in football, Vinnie Jones turns out to be an international player!" (Jimmy Greaves)!"
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Originally posted by Truck Driver View PostUnsure if there's a range on Bere Island. But then again, there are TCVs to get the troops to Kilworth, should it be neededFor now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostThe range must cease firing when any vessel passes behind the butts. Kilworth Camp is roughly 4 hours drive away. (Not including the wait for the ferry). Kilworth is not realistic, no more than Bringing recruits from the Curragh to the range in Finner.
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Originally posted by na grohmití View PostBy dry, do they include the fact that the island lacks drinking water?"Well, stone me! We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home. But just when you thought there were truly no surprises left in football, Vinnie Jones turns out to be an international player!" (Jimmy Greaves)!"
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