Officer Commanding 1st Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Kevin McCarthy, will conduct a Passing Out Parade on Friday January 31 for members of the 131st Recruit Platoon who will soon complete their basic training in Dun Ui Mhaoiliosa. .
This parade will be attended by The General Officer Commanding No 1 Brigade, Brigadier General Derry Fitzgerald.
This parade marks the end of a soldier's basic training which is 16 weeks in duration, after which they will be appointed to the rank of Private (2 Star ) before undertaking further advancement training immediately afterwards.
