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2. Irish Army Ranger Wing

Courtesy Sources: Icepop, Isabelle Garreaud  06.07.17

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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

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Abbreviation   ARW