The military authorities advise that the total establishment all ranks, based at Custume Barracks is 995 personnel. (A tabular breakdown of this figure is included below). The establishment for 6 Infantry Battalion, Athlone is 474 personnel, the establishment for 2 Brigade Artillery Regiment is 257 personnel and the establishment for 2 Field Engineer Company is 103 personnel.
There are no personnel presently undergoing career or skills courses in the detached element from Dublin of the 2 Brigade Training Centre at Custume Barracks, Athlone.
There are no recruits or 2 Star Privates in training in Custume Barracks, Athlone with either the 6 Infantry Battalion or 2 Brigade Artillery Regiment at this time.
9,500 CS4 Establishment
Effective from 30 November 2012
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UNIT
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ESTABLISHMENT
CUSTUME BKS
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REMARKS
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6 Inf Bn
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474
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|
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2 BTC (Ath)
|
17
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Bi located – 2 BTC Est - 36
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2 Bde Cadre
|
9
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|
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2 Bde AR
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257
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|
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2 Bde Fd Eng Coy
|
103
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Bi located –2 Bde Eng Gp Est - 128
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|
2 Bde Tpt Coy*
|
44
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Bi located –2 Bde Tpt Est - 139
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2 Bde Ord Gp*
|
27
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Bi located – 2 Bde Ord Gp Est - 93
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2 Bde MP Coy*
|
11
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MP Det in all 2 Bde Bk locations
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DFSM
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36
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|
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Med Det – CMU*
|
17
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Med Det in all 2 Bde Bk locations
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|
TOTAL
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995
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*Please note the CS4 establishment does NOT detail the exact no. of Appointments in Custume Bks. The establishment Custume Bks is what has been deployed by GOC 2 Bde and the relevant Unit Commanders.
