36 infantry group

[ltsmarty]

2 chevrons will pass for a NCO, Army Cpl equivalent

[concussion]

I'll scan the photo if I get a chance, didn't see any star on the slider, just 2 v shaped chevrons.

[Truck Driver]

What roles would the NS serve with this particular mission...or was he just hanging around the barracks when the photographer turned up? : )

Usually they serve as riflemen unless they have a specific skill, e.g; mech, sigs, etc

EDIT: Of course, it could be an officer, as an individual pointed out to me

[concussion]

Apparantly it's the most widely circulated "drop it in the letterbox for free" newspaper in Limerick. I found it on the table when I was eating my breakfast.

Limerick Independent Online

[concussion]

What roles would the NS serve with this particular mission...or was he just hanging around the barracks when the photographer turned up? : )

[Truck Driver]

There was a photo in the Limerick Independent yesterday of 36 Infantry Group showing Willie O'Dea, a commandant and a third person in dpm and with a black beret who was wearing a green and black version of what appeared to be a Leading Seaman's rank slider...any ideas?

Yes. The Air Corps and NS when wearing DPM uniform, have a subdued version of their rank markings for that uniform. So he is probably in the NS alright.

[concussion]

There was a photo in the Limerick Independent yesterday of 36 Infantry Group showing Willie O'Dea, a commandant and a third person in dpm and with a black beret who was wearing a green and black version of what appeared to be a Leading Seaman's rank slider...any ideas?