Cavalry Corps (Ireland)
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The Cavalry Corps (CAV) (Irish: An Cór Marcra) is one of the combat support corps of the Irish Army. In peacetime, the Cavalry carries out various duties in Aid to the Civil Power, such as:
- Border operations supporting Gardaí.
- Escort duties - cash, explosives, VIP, prisoner.
- Patrolling Government installations.
- Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance.
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Irish Army Cavalry Corps | |
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Irish: An Cór Marcra | |
Active | 1934 – present |
Country | Ireland |
Branch | Army |
Type | Armoured |
Role | Light Cavalry Armoured Reconnaissance ISTAR |
Size | Three squadrons |
Part of | Defence Forces |
Garrison/HQ | 1st Armoured Cavalry Squadron - Curragh Camp 1st Cavalry Squadron - Cork 2nd Cavalry Squadron - Rathmines |
Nickname(s) | "The Cav" |
Motto(s) | Through the mud and blood to the green fields beyond |
Website | www |
Insignia | |
Headdress | Glengarry |
Flag | |
Abbreviation | CAV |
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For this, the corps is equipped with various light armoured vehicles including the Mowag Piranha and RG-32M Light Tactical Armoured Vehicle,[1] which are utilised as part of the light cavalry mission, in support of the infantry.