DF Transport Corps

Operation Carousel Update 🔔 The Transport Corps has successfully facilitated the transfer of 30 ex-DF vehicles to Ukraine, with the final convoy concluding last Friday. Pictured below is the 2 Bde lead convoy team and Director of Transport, Col Norton in Rzeszów, Poland 🚛🇮🇪

🇺🇦Operation Carousel🇺🇦 The Transport Corps has begun an Operation facilitating the transfer of 30 ex-DF vehicles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This operation represents a continuation of the Defence Forces ongoing efforts to provide non-lethal aid to Ukraine. @defenceforces

@TransportCorps engaging in continuous professional development with @TransportCorps assets. 8x8 Drops trucks undergoing fording drills in order to prepare for complex situations in potentially hazardous environments enabling robust delivery of corps capability.

@TransportCorps would like to wish all of its members serving in both UNDOF and UNIFIL a Happy Christmas 🎄

@TransportCorps conducting Lift Truck Operator Course. Covering; Regulations,Health and Safety, Stability, Safety of Loads, and all related Saftey aspects of operating a forklift with a load up to 2000kg - 5000kg An example of the training provided by the @TransportCorps

The International Transport capability provided by @TransportCorps is a complex process involving dedicated and specialised personell both at home and overseas. Pictured below are 3 LTAVs being repatriated due to our reducing presence in UNDOF Syria.

@TransportCorps is in an ongoing process of modernising it’s assets at home and overseas in order to improve the operational readiness of its fleet and increase its capabilities. Pictured below are the new Scania 8x8 arrived in camp 245 from Beirut recently.

@TransportCorps hosted its annual Transport Corps Concentration. The Concentration involves driving competitions, a display of new equipment and capabilities and an opportunity for corps members to exchange expertise and tackle the issues facing the corps.

Some photos of @TransportCorps providing water resupply to 121 Inf Bn in Lebanon as part of the UN mission UNIFIL. @TransportCorps and it’s specialised personnel provide the necessary support to enable military activity to take place. #army

@TransportCorps is tasked with the movement and supply of crucial military ordnance. Without materiel and supply no form of military activity can take place. Convoys are used to protect personnel and equipment from the hazards of operational environments.

Some photos of @TransportCorps in Liberia 2004. Overseas operations require logistical support and maintenance at every level. Our highly professional and skilled personnel are intrinsic to military activity at home and in overseas environments. Bullets don’t fly without supply.

@TransportCorps conducting Lift Truck Operator Course. Covering laws around Health and Safety, Stability, Safety of Loads, and all related safety aspects of operating a 2000kg - 50000kg capable vehicle. @TransportCorps provides a unique opportunity to up-skill its members!

Recently 2 Bde Tpt assisted in the launch of the new EV charging point in Custume Barracks. Similar to the current facilities implemented around the DF already, it is part of the 2 Bde Energy Management Plan aiming to improve the energy efficiency within our fleet 🚛🔋

@TransportCorps personnel from 1 Brigade Transport Company hosted a driver training day. The day included driver skills challenges following a day of role specific training. Driver and Fitter of the year were selected and awarded accordingly. Congrats to all involved! 🙌

@TransportCorps fitters are tasked with the maintenance of all @defenceforces vehicles in overseas environments. Our highly professional personnel keep all our vehicles roadworthy and up to standard. Pictured below is ongoing maintenance in Lebanon. #army #transport

The DF Recruitment Stand on display with personnel drawn from Collins Bks at the Cork Summer Show in glorious sunshine with An Tánaiste, Micheál Martin. @df_recruitment @DF_Sgt_Major @MichealMartinTD @dfreserve @DF_DCOS_SP @OC_Collins_Bks

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