Written Answers Nos. 666-683
667. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the engagement he has had with the Turkish Government in relation to recent worrying comments regarding France; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33382/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have noted with concern recent remarks made by President Erdogan of Turkey and directed against President Macron and the French nation. Like many others, I have made clear my dismay at these remarks and have expressed my full solidarity with President Macron and the French people. My concerns have been made known through official channels to the Turkish Government.
These latest comments are unfortunately part of a wider trend of provocative acts by Turkey, which need to cease if we are to relaunch the EU-Turkey relationship. The comments are particularly disappointing as they come just a matter of weeks after the European Council on 1-2 October offered to launch a positive political EU-Turkey agenda if Turkey continued to take constructive efforts to stop illegal activities in relation to Greece and Cyprus.
Ireland would like to see a more stable and constructive relationship developed with Turkey, particularly given the importance of the EU-Turkey relationship to issues such as migration, security and the economy. This would benefit both the EU and Turkey. However, this very much depends on Turkish attitude. If we are to get beyond the current difficulties, Turkey urgently needs to actively engage in finding solutions to current tensions and refrain from negative and provocative behaviour.
668. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when it is planned for the British–Irish Intergovernmental Conference to meet next; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33383/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference is an important institution of the Good Friday Agreement, bringing together the Irish and British Governments under Strand Three of the Agreement on matters of mutual interest within the competence of both Governments.
The continuing importance we place on this institution was also reflected in the Programme for Government. We believe it would be important for the next meeting of the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference to take place at an early stage, as current circumstances allow, and are engaging with the UK Government through the secretariat of the BIIGC with a view to setting a date before the end of the year.
The Government has of course been continuing to engage bilaterally with the British Government on a range of key issues, including crucially in support of the power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland. Since the restoration of the Assembly and Executive, I have been in regular contact with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis, on a range of matters including COVID 19 cooperation, the implementation of the New Decade New Approach agreement, Brexit and issues pertaining to the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Regular contact and cooperation between our two Governments is also ongoing at official level. It is vital that we continue to work closely on a North/South and East-West basis in support of the power-sharing institutions in Northern Ireland and the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement and successor agreements, and the British Irish Intergovernmental Conference is an important dimension of that work.
669. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the assistance Ireland has provided to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33384/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraYemen is the worst humanitarian crisis in the world with 24 million people, 80 per cent of the population, continuing to require assistance and/or protection. The UN is warning that the country is on the brink of famine. Yemen faces outbreaks of violent conflict, flooding, displacement, cholera and restrictions on humanitarian access. Currently COVID 19 is spreading rapidly in the country.
In both 2019 and 2020 Ireland provided €5 million in funding to the United Nations Yemen Humanitarian Fund. This Fund mobilises and channels funding to NGOs and UN agencies which have the capacity and are best placed to deliver lifesaving assistance to the most vulnerable. In total, Ireland has contributed over €27 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen since 2015.
Ireland also provides significant humanitarian funding at the global level, including to the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). Ireland is among the top ten contributors to the CERF since its establishment in 2006. In 2019, the CERF provided €32 million in funding to Yemen. As an EU Member State, Ireland also contributes to the EU response to the crisis in Yemen. Since the conflict started in 2015, the EU has allocated €484 million in humanitarian aid.
Ireland continues to call for full, secure and unimpeded access for humanitarian and health workers and supplies to all parts of Yemen, in line with Security Council Resolution 2532. This would ensure the safety of essential services and allow lifesaving assistance to reach those in greatest need.
Along with the UN and the EU, Ireland believes that the only way to bring about a long-term sustainable improvement in the situation for the Yemeni people is through a negotiated end to the conflict.
Ireland fully supports the efforts of the UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths. We urge all parties to the conflict to engage with him without pre-conditions, to enact confidence-building measures to secure a sustainable peace, and to allow the people of Yemen to begin to rebuild their lives.
670. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he plans to open an embassy in either Serbia, North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina or Montenegro; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33385/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn June 2018, the Government launched the Global Ireland initiative, which aims to double the influence and impact of Ireland’s global footprint by 2025. To date ten new Missions have opened. In considering expansion of the Diplomatic Network, a wide range of foreign policy factors and priorities will be taken into account as well as the availability of resources. At this stage, there are no plans to open an Embassy in the Western Balkans. The Government is conscious of the factors that might warrant the opening of new Missions in a number of countries in the region and will keep the matter under active review.
The countries in the Western Balkans are covered currently by neighbouring missions in Athens, Budapest, Ljubljana and Bucharest. Irish diplomats from these Missions continue to regularly visit and engage with key figures in the Western Balkans, and cooperate closely with the respective EU Delegations in each capital.
Ireland firmly believes in the unequivocal European perspective of the Western Balkans, and recognises that the security and prosperity of the Western Balkans is intrinsically linked to stability and economic prosperity in the wider region and in the EU as a whole. For that reason, we remain strong supporters of the accession process, which is the best way to anchor long-term stability in the region.
671. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the engagements he has had with Science Foundation Ireland in relation to its participation in the Ireland House strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33661/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn June 2018, the Government launched the Global Ireland initiative, which aims to double the impact of Ireland’s global footprint by 2025. Team Ireland – our Embassy network and State Agencies — plays a vital role in increasing our exports to existing and new markets, and attracting economic activity, investment and tourism to Ireland. Under Global Ireland, relevant Government Departments and Agencies are working together to optimise their capabilities and synergies overseas.
Science Foundation Ireland, the national foundation for investment in scientific and engineering research, works to progress Ireland’s society and economy by supporting the best scientific and engineering research while building an awareness of the role, impact and opportunities that science creates. It works internationally to enhance cooperation and collaboration, to support investment in Ireland and to work with foundations and groups that fund research of strategic interest to Ireland.
My Department has met with representatives of Science Foundation Ireland to discuss its contribution to Global Ireland and more specifically to discuss its presence on the ground in the United States, and how Ireland’s diplomatic Missions can assist SFI to promote Ireland’s research and innovation agenda, including through the Ireland House model.
The Embassy network in other parts of the world support SFI in furthering research and innovation linkages as and when there is a need and opportunity. Missions also periodically provide research and innovation policy insights and highlight developments and possible opportunities from their accredited countries.
672. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs when the post of Irish ambassador to Latvia will be filled on a permanent basis. [33702/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraOur diplomatic Mission network plays a key role in promoting and protecting the values, interests and economic well-being of the country and its citizens. My Department manages a total of 91 overseas Missions (plus offices in Armagh and Belfast) consisting of 67 Embassies, 7 multilateral Missions, 16 Consulates General and one Representative Office overseas.
Heads of Mission positions are filled by Ambassadors, Consuls General and Permanent Representatives as well as by Chargé d'Affaires in a small number of cases when the role is occupied on a temporary basis.
Currently the Embassy of Ireland in Latvia is headed by a Chargé d'Affaires. These assignments are generally of limited duration but it should be noted that the current public health emergency and measures to combat the spread of the virus, including restrictions on travel, may have an impact on the timing of rotations. The rotation of officers at all levels to ensure effective cover and continuity of service is being kept under continuous review by my Department.
673. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of data protection breaches identified within his Department in 2019. [33845/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2019, The Department of Foreign Affairs identified 124 data breaches which were notified to the Data Protection Commission, as required under Article 33 of the General Data Protection Regulation.
674. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence if medals will be awarded to the surviving soldiers from the siege of Jadotville; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32545/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe siege of Jadotville was a prominent event that occurred during Ireland's peacekeeping mission in the Congo in September 1961. "A" Company, 35th Infantry Battalion took responsibility for the UN post at Jadotville on 3rd September 1961. On the 9th September, a large force of Katangese Gendarmerie surrounded them and early on the morning of the 13th September "A" Company came under attack. From the 13th to the 17th September they endured almost continuous attack. They were taken into captivity on the 17th September and remained in captivity until finally released on the 25th October 1961.
The issue of the award of medals to the men of “A” Company, 35th Infantry Battalion was addressed in 1962 and 1965. A properly constituted Medals Board considered the various cases presented. The board did not award any medals whose citations mention Jadotville. The Chief of Staff of the day considered the decision of the Board and was satisfied with the findings. Subsequently at that time, the question was raised again in a letter to a newly appointed Chief of Staff. He forwarded the letter to the original Medals Board and asked that they reconvene and review their decision. The Board indicated that the issues raised had received due consideration and that they were not prepared to alter their findings.
A review was conducted in 2004 by military officers for the purpose of a broader examination of the Jadotville case. This Board recommended that the events of Jadotville and the contribution of the 35th Battalion be given recognition. In this context, a number of measures have taken place to honour and to commemorate the events at Jadotville and the very significant contribution of “A” Company and of the 35th Battalion, as a whole, to the UN Peace Support Mission in the Congo.
Recognition of their contribution over the years include:
A. A presentation of scrolls to "A" Company in 2006.
B. Portraits of Lt Col McNamee (35th Battalion Commander) and Comdt Quinlan (Company Commander “A” Company) were commissioned in 2006.
C. In July of 2010 the 50th anniversary of the first deployment to the Congo was commemorated in a highly publicised and well attended event in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel.
D. A nominal roll of “A” Company, printed in copper, was affixed to the monument in Costume Barracks and was unveiled as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Jadotville affair in September 2011.
E. On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Siege of Jadotville, a Unit Citation to honour the collective actions and bravery of the men of “A” Company was issued. This was the first time a Unit Citation was awarded within the Defence Forces.
Furthermore, on 13th June 2017, the Government decided, as an exceptional step, to award a medal known as “An Bonn Jadotville” or “The Jadotville Medal” to each member of “A” Company, 35th Infantry Battalion and to the family representatives of deceased members to give full and due recognition in honour of their courageous actions at the Siege of Jadotville. This medal presentation ceremony took place on 2nd December 2017 in Custume Barracks, Athlone. This location is considered the spiritual home of “A” Company and it is from here that “A” company assembled in advance of their fateful deployment to the Congo.
With regard to enquiries about any additional medals, the award of Distinguished Service Medals (DSM) and Military Medals for Gallantry (MMG) are provided for in Defence Forces Regulations (DFR) A9. This regulation also sets out the criteria for the award of such medals. It is important that in order to maintain the standing of such medals and indeed all of those provided for in DFR A9, that the criteria outlined is strictly adhered to.
The introduction of any change to the regulations or to the criteria for the award of DSMs or MMGs is not a straightforward matter and has many associated complexities. Robust consideration must be given to any potential unintended consequences arising such as maintaining the integrity of the award of medals system and implications for previous decisions of properly constituted medals boards. The availability of documentary evidence and official records also presents a challenge in this case. It has been previously indicated that any additional documentation, information or evidence to support the request to award such medals will be considered. At this juncture, no new information has come to light that would be cause for the matter to be re-examined.
Notwithstanding the above, the issue is receiving further consideration. The Chief of Staff is currently considering the matter, in the context of the award of medals, and the possible implications for the integrity of the award of medals system. The Secretary General of my Department has also recently met with Comdt Leo Quinlan (retired) on the matter.
675. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence the complex legal, operational and management questions posed by membership of a union (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32546/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn 2017, the European Committee of Social Rights, in a non-binding ruling, found that Ireland was in violation of the European Social Charter in respect of the right to organise, that is to affiliate to certain organisations, and the right to negotiate collective agreements. It found that Ireland was not in violation of the Charter in respect of the prohibition of the right of military personnel to strike.
The European Committee of Social Rights, in arriving at its decision, took into an account a statement made in the complaint which claimed that ICTU had stated that “PDFORRA could be affiliated to ICTU with whatever conditions the Government deemed necessary”.
Defence management (civil and military) have engaged in discussions with the Permanent Defence Force representative associations and ICTU regarding the practicalities of a Defence Forces representative association forming association/affiliation with ICTU. These discussions encompassed matters of concern to all parties.
PDFORRA initiated legal proceedings on this matter on 26 June 2020. As this matter is now subject to litigation, it would not be appropriate to comment further.
676. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Defence if a report was undertaken in relation to the surveillance operation of a ship (details supplied) blown on to the coast of County Cork in February 2020; if not, his plans to undertake such a report; if so, if he will provide a copy of the report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32582/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish Coast Guard has overall responsibility for Ireland's system of marine communications and surveillance in Ireland's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
I understand that the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, which is a statutory independent body, is carrying out an investigation into the grounding of the vessel in Cork earlier this year.
677. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence his plans or those of the Defence Forces in relation to a military hospital (details supplied); if discussions have taken place to date between officials in his Department and the Land Development Agency; if so, the status of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32865/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn accordance with the Government’s decision on the establishment of the LDA, my Department have had proactive engagements with this Agency in relation to potential landholdings which may be of interest to them for the development of housing provision. The LDA have confirmed to the Department that they are interested in acquiring the St. Bricin's military medical facility in Dublin City to develop the site for housing.
The Defence Forces Built Infrastructural Programme was published in January 2020. This Programme, which is a 5 year plan, provides a blueprint for investment in the Defence Forces built infrastructure over a multi annual timeframe. The Programme identified projects of a strategic nature such as the relocation of St. Bricin's medical facility which will be progressed further as the Plan is implemented. The programme will ensure that the required capital funding is prioritised as building activities increase over the lifetime of the Programme
678. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if the members of the 35th Battalion of the Army that fought at the siege of Jadotville will be awarded a medal for their bravery: if he will respond to Kilkenny County Council and other local authorities that passed a motion in the name of a person (details supplied) unanimously calling for action in this regard; his plans for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33047/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe siege of Jadotville was a prominent event that occurred during Ireland's peacekeeping mission in the Congo in September 1961. "A" Company, 35th Infantry Battalion took responsibility for the UN post at Jadotville on 3rd September 1961. On the 9th September, a large force of Katangese Gendarmerie surrounded them and early on the morning of the 13th September "A" Company came under attack. From the 13th to the 17th September they endured almost continuous attack. They were taken into captivity on the 17th September and remained in captivity until finally released on the 25th October 1961.
The issue of the award of medals to the men of “A” Company, 35th Infantry Battalion was addressed in 1962 and 1965. A properly constituted Medals Board considered the various cases presented. The board did not award any medals whose citations mention Jadotville. The Chief of Staff of the day considered the decision of the Board and was satisfied with the findings. Subsequently at that time, the question was raised again in a letter to a newly appointed Chief of Staff. He forwarded the letter to the original Medals Board and asked that they reconvene and review their decision. The Board indicated that the issues raised had received due consideration and that they were not prepared to alter their findings.
A review was conducted in 2004 by military officers for the purpose of a broader examination of the Jadotville case. This Board recommended that the events of Jadotville and the contribution of the 35th Battalion be given recognition. In this context, a number of measures have taken place to honour and to commemorate the events at Jadotville and the very significant contribution of “A” Company and of the 35th Battalion, as a whole, to the UN Peace Support Mission in the Congo.
Recognition of their contribution over the years include:
A. A presentation of scrolls to "A" Company in 2006.
B. Portraits of Lt Col McNamee (35th Battalion Commander) and Comdt Quinlan (Company Commander “A” Company) were commissioned in 2006.
C. In July of 2010 the 50th anniversary of the first deployment to the Congo was commemorated in a highly publicised and well attended event in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel.
D. A nominal roll of “A” Company, printed in copper, was affixed to the monument in Costume Barracks and was unveiled as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Jadotville affair in September 2011.
E. On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Siege of Jadotville, a Unit Citation to honour the collective actions and bravery of the men of “A” Company was issued. This was the first time a Unit Citation was awarded within the Defence Forces.
Furthermore, on 13th June 2017, the Government decided, as an exceptional step, to award a medal known as “An Bonn Jadotville” or “The Jadotville Medal” to each member of “A” Company, 35th Infantry Battalion and to the family representatives of deceased members to give full and due recognition in honour of their courageous actions at the Siege of Jadotville. This medal presentation ceremony took place on 2nd December 2017 in Custume Barracks, Athlone. This location is considered the spiritual home of “A” Company and it is from here that “A” company assembled in advance of their fateful deployment to the Congo.
With regard to enquiries about any additional medals, the award of Distinguished Service Medals (DSM) and Military Medals for Gallantry (MMG) are provided for in Defence Forces Regulations (DFR) A9. This regulation also sets out the criteria for the award of such medals. It is important that in order to maintain the standing of such medals and indeed all of those provided for in DFR A9, that the criteria outlined is strictly adhered to.
The introduction of any change to the regulations or to the criteria for the award of DSMs or MMGs is not a straightforward matter and has many associated complexities. Robust consideration must be given to any potential unintended consequences arising such as maintaining the integrity of the award of medals system and implications for previous decisions of properly constituted medals boards. The availability of documentary evidence and official records also presents a challenge in this case. It has been previously indicated that any additional documentation, information or evidence to support the request to award such medals will be considered. At this juncture, no new information has come to light that would be cause for the matter to be re-examined.
Notwithstanding the above, the issue is receiving further consideration. The Chief of Staff is currently considering the matter, in the context of the award of medals, and the possible implications for the integrity of the award of medals system. The Secretary General of my Department recently met with Comdt Leo Quinlan (retired) on the matter.
A response will issue to Kilkenny County Council and the other local authorities on their motions shortly.
679. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid annually for the past three years to private airline companies for the movement of Irish military personnel to and from overseas missions; if consideration is being given to the procurement of a national asset to perform this function; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33084/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra685. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Defence the amount paid annually for the past three years to private airline companies for the movement of Irish military personnel to and from overseas missions; if consideration is being given to the procurement of a national asset to perform this function; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33097/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 679 and 685 together.
My immediate priorities in relation to air-based capability have been the acquisition of three Pilatus PC-12 aircraft in the Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) role and for two Airbus CN 295 maritime patrol aircraft. No decisions have made for the acquisition of additional aircraft in other roles. Some €265 million, including VAT, is currently committed to the acquisition of these enhanced capabilities.
Along with other equipment capability requirements, the acquisition, renewal and retention of equipment capabilities is being pursued under the Defence Forces Equipment Development Plan (EDP) published in June 2020. This sets out current priorities and plans taking account of available resources and in line with the policy approach in the White Paper on Defence. While the option of acquiring a wider military lift capability has been mentioned, it is not identified as an action in the present EDP. Much of this longer range lift capability is provided by way of chartering aircraft through a competitive procurement process on an as-required basis. To date, this has been considered to be the most cost effective approach taking account of the acquisition, running and maintenance costs of larger aircraft in the context of their expected usage and contingency requirements. The overall priorities in the EDP will remain under review as it is progressively implemented and taking account of funding availability.
The table below provides the amounts paid for the UNDOF and UNIFIL troop rotations for the years 2017-2019.
|
Year |
Contingent |
Cost |
|
2017 |
UNDOF |
€185,350 |
|
2017 |
UNIFIL |
€372,470 |
|
2018 |
UNDOF |
€224,000 |
|
2018 |
UNIFIL |
€388,075 |
|
2019 |
UNDOF |
€181,000 |
|
2019 |
UNIFIL |
€509,400 |
680. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence if cadets that have been deployed again to the front line as contact tracers and contact tracing trainers and have had their their training suspended again will be paid the military service allowance (details supplied). [33085/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra686. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Defence if the cadets that have been deployed again to the front line as contact tracers and contact tracing trainers with their own training suspended will be paid the military service allowance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33098/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 680 and 686 together.
The circumstances facing the State with the COVID 19 virus pandemic has placed unprecedented demands on the principal response agencies and the health service in particular. The Defence Forces are providing supports, across a wide range of areas, to the civil authorities as part of the State's response to the COVID 19 virus. Defence Force Cadets have been assigned to carry out contract tracing for the HSE.
Cadets are continuing to receive their pay, which starts at €19,640 per annum. Cadets also receive their accommodation and rations free of charge.
The Maintenance of Essential Services Allowance (MESA) is paid to members of the Defence Forces who are deployed on occasion to support the Civil Authorities, across a wide range of scenarios. It is paid in addition to basic pay.
In addition to the annualised salaries which cadets receive while in training, they will be paid a daily Maintenance of Essential Service Allowance for duties they are assigned to in contact tracing for the HSE. The allowance is €50.80 per day for weekdays; €76.31 on Saturdays (where no working day as a rest day); €101.74 on Sundays and Defence Forces holidays.
A Military Service Allowance is paid to all members of the Permanent Defence Force, who have completed their training, up to and including the rank of Colonel. In accordance with paragraph 67(2)(a) of Defence Force Regulations S3 - Pay and Allowances (Permanent Defence Force), Military Service Allowance is not paid to cadets.
This matter is currently the subject of a claim through the Conciliation and Arbitration scheme for members of the Permanent Defence Force. As discussions in the scheme are confidential to the parties, it would not be appropriate to comment any further.
681. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces at the end of September 2020; and the number of personnel in full-time induction training in terms of recruits, two star training cadet training or apprenticeships and therefore non-deployable. [33086/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra683. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Defence the strength of the Defence Forces at end September 2020; and the number of personnel that are in full-time induction training (details supplied) and therefore non-deployable. [33095/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 681 and 683 together.
The establishment for the Permanent Defence Force is 9,500 personnel. Personnel in training are counted as part of the 9,500 strength level.
As at 30th September 2020, the strength of the PDF was 8,529 personnel (whole time equivalents). Of that strength, 435 personnel were in full time induction training of varying durations, comprised of: 195 recruits, 81 Private 2 star, 98 Cadets and 61 Air Corp Apprentice Technicians.
Members of the PDF, when not deployed overseas, are engaged in a range of ongoing operations and training and are available for service at all times, including those in induction training, where appropriate.
682. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel on overseas service at the end of September 2020, by rank. [33087/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra684. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Forces personnel on overseas service at end of September 2020, by rank. [33096/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 682 and 684 together.
As of 2nd October, 2020, Ireland is contributing 571 personnel to 10 different missions throughout the world and also to a range of international organisations and National representations.
The number of personnel serving overseas by rank is outlined in the following table.
|
Rank - Officers |
Number |
Rank - Enlisted Personnel |
Number |
|
Brigadier General |
2 |
Sergeant Major |
5 |
|
Colonel |
8 |
Battalion Quarter Master Sergeant |
3 |
|
Lieutenant Colonel |
29 |
Company Sergeant |
15 |
|
Commandant |
37 |
Company Quarter Master Sergeant |
19 |
|
Captain |
36 |
Sergeant |
74 |
|
Lieutenant |
16 |
Corporal |
99 |
|
Private |
226 |
There are also two chaplains serving overseas.
