asked the Minister for Defence the total number of officers, cadets and men currently enlisted in the Army, Air Corps and Navy and the total number currently in the FCA, Slua Muirí and front line reserves.
Written Answers. - Army Strength.
372.
As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, a Cheann Comhairle, with your permission, to circulate it in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
Strength of the Defence Forces as at 30th September, 1970
Permanent Defence Force
|
Army |
Air Corps |
Naval Service |
Total |
|
|
Officers |
983 |
73 |
32 |
1,088 |
|
Cadets |
26 |
5 |
4 |
35 |
|
Other ranks |
6,665 |
397 |
306 |
7,368 |
|
Totals |
7,674 |
475 |
342 |
8,491 |
Reserve Defence Force
|
Army |
Air Corps |
Naval Service |
Total |
|
|
First line: |
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|
(Effective) |
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|
Officers |
267 |
66 |
6 |
339 |
|
Other ranks |
1,238 |
113 |
91 |
1,442 |
|
Totals |
1,505 |
179 |
97 |
1,781 |
|
Officers |
Other Ranks |
Total |
|
|
Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil |
682 |
18,287 |
18,969 |
|
Slua Muirí |
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|
(effective) |
26 |
315 |
341 |
|
Total Reserve Strength |
21,091 |