There is a story of that there was some irish officers visiting some Bangladeshi troops on a peace keeping mission. there driver was an Irish 3 star private an older soldier in his 40s. They assumed he was a general as 3 stars was a general rank in the Bangladeshi army.. and the bangladeshi soldiers were all lined up in a guard of honour. The 3 star "general" was only too happy to play the part..
Former American soldier here. Glad there's no international cooperation of militaries. There are so many types of rank insignia I couldn't figure it all out. Couldn't tell who the officerrs were. Probably end up saluting everybody.
The rank insignia up to officers are obviously intended to be as non British as possible. Strangely as soon as they reach the officer ranks they largely follow the British rank emblems, minus of course any crowns.
UK here - I like that Ireland has kept the rank of commandant, going back to the days when the country fought us. Regards to all actoss the bit of water.
The Corporals shown are from the Army Reserve element of the 12Bn, you can tell by the 12Bn badge above their chevrons and the "Cultaca" badge on the inspecting Officers jacket, he's from a different unit becauser his badge is different (also I know some of them, I'm also a Cpl in the 12Bn)
Irish Army ranks - Hair of the Dog - Slight Buzz - Good Buzz - Great Time - I LOVE YOU GUYS! - OH, YOU YA THINK YER F**KIN TOUGH HUH? - Furniture damage - Passed out
There seem to be a lot of shopkeeper ranks in the enlisted ranks. A whole army full of senior quatermasters is fine to run Aldi but who leads troopr in the field?
Some fine men served in the Irish Army over the years ,many with great skills ,remember one guy like a tailor ,great with a sewing machine ,Pity the past governments closed down so many barracks around the country , Magee Barracks Kildare town , Built in 1901 to train British artillery brigades for service in the Boer War, and closed in 1998, the barracks provides an exceptional spotlight for the local history of County Kildare and the military history of twentieth-century Ireland.
Correction to the narrative... the "diamond(s)" referred to are known as 'Pips' - & that's in any Western Army (as far as Commissioned Officers are concerned).
Honestly lad I'd say it's due to our size, armies like the British make use of it more I think. Would be nifty to have l, become the elusive 4 star pte 😅
the corporal rank used to be divided into 1-star and 2-star corporal, but it was simplified once UN missions started. Also, old NCO ranks used to have one less chevron, (i.e., one for corporal, two for sergeant, etc.) but that was changed when sergeants were misidentified as corporals by foreign troops.
Is it okay to say Erin go Bragh? It appears in tweets linking to articles about Ireland, in St. Patrick's Day salutations from people boasting Irish heritage, and on Irish-themed bric-a-brac and souvenirs. While Erin go Bragh is usually a warm-hearted way to cheer on and signal all things Irish, it can sometimes come across as a bit patronizing.
The irish have a army? I thought they just sat back and let eveyone else fight to protect them because of there geography. I am a U.S. marine with 3 combat tours i never saw the irish
Severe insignia inflation here? Three-star privates? That would be a Captain in other armies! Double sets of chevrons for sergeants? Does this make them twice as good as sergeants in other armies, who only carry one set? Seriously, though, is there a rationale behind these apparently quirky insignia choices?
Damned right..the title is a composite of two common words of French origin. Lieu, in place of, and "tenant", or holder..this Lieutenant holds command in lieu of a senior officer..l believe "Left" was the mispronunciation by Prince Albert, who had a thick Cherman accent? Believe it or not, the Yanks have the logical pronunciation. Lol
There is a story of that there was some irish officers visiting some Bangladeshi troops on a peace keeping mission. there driver was an Irish 3 star private an older soldier in his 40s. They assumed he was a general as 3 stars was a general rank in the Bangladeshi army.. and the bangladeshi soldiers were all lined up in a guard of honour. The 3 star "general" was only too happy to play the part..
Interesting story. Thanks for sharing.
Sólo puedo decir XD
3 stars for a private? Only Irish
@criostoirashtin11 yes 2 stars meant you were half trained and 3 stars meant you were fully trained
Stars 1-4 are normally reserved for the General Staff Rank in most Armed Forces across the globe, not privates!
Thanks for doing my suggestion
Great information. It’s interesting that the enlisted ranks are quite similar to those in the US army. I had never seen those insignia before, though.
Yooo those are my videos of my battalion 3rd BN “The Bloods” in the background kinda feel honoured now
Thanks for sharing.
Former American soldier here. Glad there's no international cooperation of militaries. There are so many types of rank insignia I couldn't figure it all out. Couldn't tell who the officerrs were. Probably end up saluting everybody.
But there is. I served with ROK army and air force (not Katusa). I also met UK, German and Japanese officers.
Recognizing ranks can give you an edge, esp when you already speak the language fairly well.
The rank insignia up to officers are obviously intended to be as non British as possible. Strangely as soon as they reach the officer ranks they largely follow the British rank emblems, minus of course any crowns.
UK here - I like that Ireland has kept the rank of commandant, going back to the days when the country fought us. Regards to all actoss the bit of water.
The Corporals shown are from the Army Reserve element of the 12Bn, you can tell by the 12Bn badge above their chevrons and the "Cultaca" badge on the inspecting Officers jacket, he's from a different unit becauser his badge is different (also I know some of them, I'm also a Cpl in the 12Bn)
Wow that's amazing 😱😱
How long does it take to become a corporal in the reserve, training wise
Can you do the army ranks of the old SADF and new SANDF of South Africa thank you
Will look into it.
Thank you for the reply stay safe
Irish Army ranks
- Hair of the Dog
- Slight Buzz
- Good Buzz
- Great Time
- I LOVE YOU GUYS!
- OH, YOU YA THINK YER F**KIN TOUGH HUH?
- Furniture damage
- Passed out
There seem to be a lot of shopkeeper ranks in the enlisted ranks. A whole army full of senior quatermasters is fine to run Aldi but who leads troopr in the field?
Some fine men served in the Irish Army over the years ,many with great skills ,remember one guy like a tailor ,great with a sewing machine ,Pity the past governments closed down so many barracks around the country , Magee Barracks Kildare town , Built in 1901 to train British artillery brigades for service in the Boer War, and closed in 1998, the barracks provides an exceptional spotlight for the local history of County Kildare and the military history of twentieth-century Ireland.
Correction to the narrative... the "diamond(s)" referred to are known as 'Pips' - & that's in any Western Army (as far as Commissioned Officers are concerned).
I'm an ex Irish soldier.
Did you know about the siege of gedovile? ❤🇮🇪❤
Jadotville.
Why no lance corporal?
I'm presuming private 3 stars is their equivalent
@@tigerland4328 could just have one double chevron instead
@@Mishima505 yes I know what you mean. I prefer it to be 1 stripe, 2 stripe,3 stripe etc rather than starting at two.
Honestly lad I'd say it's due to our size, armies like the British make use of it more I think. Would be nifty to have l, become the elusive 4 star pte 😅
the corporal rank used to be divided into 1-star and 2-star corporal, but it was simplified once UN missions started. Also, old NCO ranks used to have one less chevron, (i.e., one for corporal, two for sergeant, etc.) but that was changed when sergeants were misidentified as corporals by foreign troops.
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As much as I love the Irish side of my family I think they over complicated their ranks but hey if it works for them go for it.
Same background music as Drachenfel.
Ranks?
Oh hello ducky.private.
Oh you're cheeky.corporal.
Hello handsome. Sergeant.
All with as many rainbow stripes as they can sew on!
Don't annoy the leprechauns now, to be sure !!
I guess they wanted to get away from British Army insignia for the most part....
In Irish army Who gets the rifle on alternative weekends?
I didn't even know Ireland had an Army.
Stars or pips, but not diamonds.
Best airsoft ever
Erin Gu Brath
Is it okay to say Erin go Bragh?
It appears in tweets linking to articles about Ireland, in St. Patrick's Day salutations from people boasting Irish heritage, and on Irish-themed bric-a-brac and souvenirs. While Erin go Bragh is usually a warm-hearted way to cheer on and signal all things Irish, it can sometimes come across as a bit patronizing.
The irish have a army? I thought they just sat back and let eveyone else fight to protect them because of there geography. I am a U.S. marine with 3 combat tours i never saw the irish
And they never saw you there either because you’re full of shit.
Gobshite. Go research who was the first and second person to die in the US Civil War. Moreover, go research who founded your navy.
Well, well. As you can see, the Irish has a very fine Army - the Ranger Wing - their SF - won the international sniping match again this year.....
Suspension Not qualified
3 levels, pished, very pished and on the deck pished
I am irish
Congratulations 🙄
My condolences.
sorry bout that.
Keeping the north in check
Oh, behave wouldn't have the balls, just like in the 70s their balls dropped when they were "going to invade the North"
North side of Dublin?
LOL, they could not even keep a Lidls store in check, they got a right kicking that night.
Irish Army. Why?
Ss
They really should have called it the IRA lol, sounds alot better than Irish defence force.
that term has heavily negative historical connotations.
@@conormcdonald8093 Or positive depending on your side and the IDF traces its routes to the IRA.
¿ rabia?
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@@oisinmtomI have a friend who has served in the Irish Army. He never ever ever said he was in the IRA. He also said he hated the provos.
Severe insignia inflation here? Three-star privates? That would be a Captain in other armies! Double sets of chevrons for sergeants? Does this make them twice as good as sergeants in other armies, who only carry one set? Seriously, though, is there a rationale behind these apparently quirky insignia choices?
Ireland doesn't have an army
bruh.....
No full Generals, that's Irish.
Cool some fuckets going in to help Homas
Ireland has an Army? Do they mean the I.R.A.? My mom's dad was a member, back in 1915/16.
There was no IRA by 1916
There's no f in lieutenant
There is in Ireland
Damned right..the title is a composite of two common words of French origin. Lieu, in place of, and "tenant", or holder..this Lieutenant holds command in lieu of a senior officer..l believe "Left" was the mispronunciation by Prince Albert, who had a thick Cherman accent?
Believe it or not, the Yanks have the logical pronunciation. Lol
Wrong. there is in the irish Army and in most former commonwealth countries
DO THEY NEED FEMALES? ARE THEY SERIOUS SOLDIERS AT AL, AT ALL?
I heard they're good at delivering a sound beating to keyboard warriors like you.
At least they're all white.Which is more than one can say about the British Army.
There's a great lack of black people in the Republic of Ireland, that's true.
Nuff said
Volunteers HH 💚
Not an Army. A Joke!! 🇬🇧
The joke was on you when they kicked you out in 1921.