This special forces unit was formed in Ireland in 1980 to HYPERLINK "http://www.icepop.com/notorious-villains-hideouts/"deal with terrorism but eventually branched out to special operations as well and has been involved in many international peacekeeping missions. The Army Ranger Wing takes recruits from the Irish Army, Naval Service, and Air Corps, where prospects must pass a number of physical and mental tests. Basically, if you are not tough and can’t handle extreme stress, you can’t be part of this unit!
Active: 16 March 1980 – present Country: Ireland Branch: Army Type: Special forces Role: Special operations Counter-terrorism Size: Classified ~ 150 operators (2010) Part of: Defence Forces Garrison/HQ: DFTC, Curragh Camp, County Kildare Nickname(s): "Fiannóglaigh/Fianóglach" Motto(s): Glaine ár gcroí, Neart ár ngéag, Agus beart de réir ár mbriathar ("The cleanliness of our hearts, The strength of our limbs, And our commitment to our promise") Colors: Black, Red and Gold Engagements: UNOSOM II INTERFET UNPROFOR UNFICYP UNIFIL MINURSO UNMIL MINURCAT
