Military Policemen and Women Are Part of a Joint Garda/Defence [email protected] Oforces Team Who Guard Both Leinster House and Government Buildings
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CAF-POS-LIF-2010-12-09 4 AN COSANTÓIR February 2011 00-An Cos-FEB-11 (p1-5 EDITORIAL) 26/02/2011 14:27 Page 5 An Cosantóir VOLUME 71 editorial Number 1 February 2011 MANAGER: ur lead article for February is about a unique group of soldiers doing a very high profile job, smack in Capt Rory Esler the centre of Dublin City. These Military Policemen and women are part of a joint Garda/Defence [email protected] OForces team who guard both Leinster House and Government Buildings. EDITOR: Following that we have an interesting piece on how the Naval Service is leading the way with regards to Sgt David Nagle the accreditation of military education and training in line with civilian accreditation. [email protected] This month we also feature two articles on overseas (Bosnia and Chad) and we have another which JOURNALIST: looks at the development of 5th Generation Warfare and how this unconventional type of warfare can Wesley Bourke cause havoc on an unknown state or government agency. CONNECT: In Def Tech, we have republished the always popular poster on rank markings, while in sport, we report Cpl Paul O’Neill on CISM marathon running, rugby and basketball. PHOTOGRAPHER: As always, we have our regular features – History, Reviews, Tac Aide, Gadgets and What I Do. We hope Armn Greg Dorney [email protected] you enjoy. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Cpl Finola Lafferty On Parade Photographic Competition [email protected] An Cosantóir is proud to announce the launch of an new photographic competition in conjunction with one ADVERTISING: of Ireland’s leading retailers, Debenhams. All photographs submitted for publication in our On Parade EU Publishing section will be entered into the draw each month and the best one as decided by the magazine staff will Michael Whelan receive an €80 Debenhams voucher. What we are looking for is that photograph which captures a different Brian Clarke Tel: 01 7071931 side of life in the Defence Forces. 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AN COSANTÓIR February 2011 5 00-An Cos-FEB-11 (p6-7) 26/02/2011 14:33 Page 6 on parade • on parade • on parade • on parade • on parade • on parade • on parade • on paradad WhatWhat thethe paperspapers say...say... ■ Irish chief of UN’s Gaza ON PARADE agency leaves to take up new post in US The Irishman who heads UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) operations in Gaza is leaving the position to take up a A worthy cause major new humanitarian role at UN Following a charity football tournament by various units based in Custume Bks, headquarters in New York. John Ging, a € a cheque for 600 was made to the Athlone branch of the Irish Guide Dogs. Pictured at the former officer in the Irish Defence Forces, presentation (l-r) are: Capt Murt Brennan, Cpl Jimmy Nugent, Mr Michael Duffy, Mr Frank Dunning with his dog, Larry, Capt Colin Watters and Col Andy Kilfeather (EO 4 W Bde).