Cavalry Corps (Ireland)
The Cavalry Corps (Irish an Cor Marcra) is the armoured formation of the Irish Army. In peacetime the Cavalry carries out various duties in aid to the Civil Power, such as:
- Border operations supporting Gardaí.
- Escort duties - cash, explosives, prisoner.
- Patrolling Government installations.
For this, the corps is equipped with various light armoured vehicles including the Mowag Piranha and Panhard AML, which are utilised as part of the light cavalry mission, in support of the infantry. In addition, a number of FV101 Scorpion light tanks are also used in the armoured reconnaissance role.
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