Our kit has much improved since that uniform was last worn. I was issued our new DPM uniform around 1998 or there about. Unlike the heavier OD uniform the present kit is a layered system so the smock etc are lighter, however the smock you have there was brilliant. We stopped wearing that shirt with our combats in the late 80’s, early 90’s when a new and lighter working dress OD uniform was issued. We’re still issued that belt, although it’s covered and rarely seen
I had the same jumper and shirt in the FCA or Irish reserves from 89 to 91. We had a southern command badge on our uniform. We were a field Artillery regiment and used to fire the 25 pounders. My Dad was an Infantry man and Bren Gunner from 59 to 61 in the regular army. He was a UN peacekeeper in the Congo in 61 with the 34th Battalion.
The combat uniform was introduced during the early 70’s. I have a jacket from 1976. Nice to see that your reviewing this kit. Their modern kit is second to none, the smocks and trousers are excellent.
This specific pattern with the vertical zipped chest pockets? The only Irish combat uniform I've seen in photos from the '70s is the British 1960 Pattern which was on issue to the Irish Army at the time. I have made a more in-depth video comparing the 1960 Pattern and this later pattern of Irish combat uniform, perhaps you could take a look and confirm ua-cam.com/video/6W2_eYzdmZw/v-deo.html
@@urma7713 lol, hope you join when your older, the defences force needs every person it can have, I'm around the same age, and I'm planning on joining when I'm of legal age aswell, maybe I'll se you there, no homo
This particular pattern with the vertical zipped chest pockets? The only Irish combat uniform I've seen in photos from the '70s is the British 1960 Pattern which was on issue to the Irish Army at the time. I have made a more in-depth video comparing the 1960 Pattern and this later pattern, perhaps you could take a look and confirm ua-cam.com/video/6W2_eYzdmZw/v-deo.html
@@michaelamos4651 this uniform was only worn for a short period during a tour to Lebanon as it was too heavy to wear in warmer weather, we were issued a lighter summer uniform for most of our overseas tours
@@RiflemanMoore In the British Army we wore them in Shirt Sleve Order in the trouser waist loops with either the Denims (Lightweignts)/DPM Trousers or the Dark Green Barrack Dress "Nylon" trousers (horrible things) - when the wolly pully was worn then the stable belt went over the jumper
I’m from ireland I’ve completed cadets I’m currently in the ranger wing and the jumper you showed at the start I had to wear that every day during collage/cadets yep every day
I imagine if the ARW had a woman finally join, the press would freak out about it, but they haven't, also, members of the ARW, are ordered to be anonymous until leaving the army, so you just broke one of the biggest rules
Our kit has much improved since that uniform was last worn. I was issued our new DPM uniform around 1998 or there about. Unlike the heavier OD uniform the present kit is a layered system so the smock etc are lighter, however the smock you have there was brilliant. We stopped wearing that shirt with our combats in the late 80’s, early 90’s when a new and lighter working dress OD uniform was issued. We’re still issued that belt, although it’s covered and rarely seen
I had the same jumper and shirt in the FCA or Irish reserves from 89 to 91. We had a southern command badge on our uniform. We were a field Artillery regiment and used to fire the 25 pounders. My Dad was an Infantry man and Bren Gunner from 59 to 61 in the regular army. He was a UN peacekeeper in the Congo in 61 with the 34th Battalion.
I’ve never clicked a video so quickly! It’s always ever so lovely to watch your videos!
Me too
Thank you so much! Lovely to read.
Haha the Irish conversion has begun :D Great to see you with some Irish kit!
Quite so! Cheers.
Thanks and regards from your brothers and sisters in Newfoundland and Labrador.Cheers!!
The combat uniform was introduced during the early 70’s. I have a jacket from 1976.
Nice to see that your reviewing this kit.
Their modern kit is second to none, the smocks and trousers are excellent.
Interesting, this pattern of combats? I understood that introduced in the '70s was of British 1960 Pattern.
The pay is crap for Irish soldiers though.
Own a pair myself, robust and reliable but hard to find. I also have the 58 pattern webbing and Isrealie helmet to go along with it.
Just waiting on the helmet myself and will have a nice basic setup together, minus boots.
Very good content expanding the field is always a good thing keep it up
Thanks Leo!
Did the British army combat tunic have the same “pocket” inside at the back?
Great video chap! Greetings from the Netherlands 🇳🇱❤🇬🇧
Cheers! Glad you enjoyed.
What's that union jack about
This unform was standard uniform long before 1985 from the earlier part of the 70s and produced in Ireland.
This specific pattern with the vertical zipped chest pockets? The only Irish combat uniform I've seen in photos from the '70s is the British 1960 Pattern which was on issue to the Irish Army at the time. I have made a more in-depth video comparing the 1960 Pattern and this later pattern of Irish combat uniform, perhaps you could take a look and confirm ua-cam.com/video/6W2_eYzdmZw/v-deo.html
The rank is just Private 3 star (fully trained private)
I presume my granny has my (dead since 2011) granda’s beret and rank insignia.
He was a quartermaster in the Irish army
Ah, you again
@@jsnxjdjxjx2598 ahh, who are you?
@@urma7713 no one, I've just seen your comments on tons of irish army videos
@@jsnxjdjxjx2598 Lol, well welcome back to finding me on every Irish army video ;)
@@urma7713 lol, hope you join when your older, the defences force needs every person it can have, I'm around the same age, and I'm planning on joining when I'm of legal age aswell, maybe I'll se you there, no homo
I got issued with that combat uniform in 74 Way before the year stated
This particular pattern with the vertical zipped chest pockets? The only Irish combat uniform I've seen in photos from the '70s is the British 1960 Pattern which was on issue to the Irish Army at the time. I have made a more in-depth video comparing the 1960 Pattern and this later pattern, perhaps you could take a look and confirm ua-cam.com/video/6W2_eYzdmZw/v-deo.html
The olive green combat uniform was introduced into the irish army in early 1972.
Indeed so but not the pattern shown in the video. The pattern introduced in 1972 was the pre-existing British 1960 Pattern.
I'm new to your channel it's very interesting and entertaining I look forward to your future downloads ✌️💚🇮🇪
That is all our old kit not our new one
That uniform is ancient not standard issue anymore
Indeed, the change to Irish DPM too place around 20 years ago.
The rank is a 3 star private
Great Video Mate. Love the Channel keep it up.
Thank you!
Fantastic video as allways
Thanks John!
Nice kit. Not sure if it ever got used anywhere though. Please tell me if I'm wrong
Irish troops patrolled along the border during the Troubles and were involved in many UN deployments.
@@RiflemanMoore Deployed along the Ulster Border to allow the IRA free passage to the south after killing British Soldiers and RUC men.
@@RiflemanMoore Of course forgot about their UN involvement. Thankyou
@@michaelamos4651 this uniform was only worn for a short period during a tour to Lebanon as it was too heavy to wear in warmer weather, we were issued a lighter summer uniform for most of our overseas tours
@@JohnJones-bg6uj Here we go..... same old bullshit.
I have an Irish Army No1 uniform from the mid 1990s for sale if your interested in buying.
Hi Tom, thanks for the offer, bit outside my main area of collecting at present I fear.
@@RiflemanMoore no bother at all if you know of anyone who is interested put them my way
Thats a "Stable Belt" worn over the wolly pully or shirt
Thanks for that! Were they not worn as a trouser belt in shirtsleeve order?
@@RiflemanMoore In the British Army we wore them in Shirt Sleve Order in the trouser waist loops with either the Denims (Lightweignts)/DPM Trousers or the Dark Green Barrack Dress "Nylon" trousers (horrible things) - when the wolly pully was worn then the stable belt went over the jumper
@@RiflemanMoore yes, they were worn as a trouser belt in the DF's
Hello from the land of... Ire?
I want one of them jackets please anyone know where I can get one xxl please ??
I’m from ireland I’ve completed cadets I’m currently in the ranger wing and the jumper you showed at the start I had to wear that every day during collage/cadets yep every day
Didn't realise any women had completed the ARW course, is that a secret too
I imagine if the ARW had a woman finally join, the press would freak out about it, but they haven't, also, members of the ARW, are ordered to be anonymous until leaving the army, so you just broke one of the biggest rules
Ceannaigh éide na mairtírreach, ní na fealltóirí.
Translation: "Buy the uniforms of the martyrs, not the traitors."
@@RiflemanMoore correct
Tiocfaidh ar la! 🇮🇪🍀