This week we chat to Lieutenant Paul O'Brien, the gunnery and fisheries officer on board the Naval Service Vessel LÉ Ciara, about the Naval Service Cadetship and the process of becoming a qualified Naval Service Operations Officer. We discuss the seamanship, and maritime training both at Haulbowline Naval Base and in the National Maritime College of Ireland and give some insight into the cadet experience. This episode is part of our series on the cadetships offered by the 3 services of the Irish Defence Forces, the Army, the Naval Service and the Air Corps, and coincides with the 2020 Cadetship Competition which closes on 31MAY2020.

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Episode 6 - The Naval Service Cadetship

In this weeks episode we chat to Sergeant Larry Havens, a non-commissioned officer in the 1 Armoured Cavalry Squadron, stationed in the Curragh Camp, about the Cavalry Corps of the Irish Defence Forces, its history, roles and training. Sergeant Havens is an instructor in reconnaissance training, armour and gunnery with almost 19 years service. He has also served overseas in a variety of roles during his career.

The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch.

Episode 7 - The Cavalry Corps

In this weeks episode we chat to Leading Seaman Ryan Carroll, a non-commissioned officer serving in the Naval Service Diving Section, at Haulbowline Naval Base, Cork. The Naval Service Diving Section are the sole training establishment for military diving in the Defence Forces. They are the primary State diving team, carrying out many varied tasks for a number of State Agencies. L/S Carroll has served in the Diving Section for 7 years and has also served overseas in the Mediterranean. In 2018, L/S Carroll was awarded a Defence Forces Values Award for Physical Courage.

The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch.

Episode 8 - The Military Diver

In this weeks episode we chat to Captain Eugene Mohan of the Irish Air Corps on the different types of helicopter use in Óglaigh na hÉireann and their various roles, from cargo lift to aerial fire fighting to troop transport. Captain Mohan has served as pilot in the Irish Air Corps since 2014 and most recently served as a helicopter pilot with the Emergency Aeromedical Service operated by the Defence Forces in conjunction with the Health Service Executive.

The Irish Defence Forces Podcast aims to provide interesting content on all aspects of the Irish military. It is a production of the Defence Forces Public Relations Branch.

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