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The Transport Corps (TPT) ( ga, An Cór Iompair) is a combat service support corps of the
The Transport Corps , Irish Army
{{Irish Army & Army Reserve Military of the Republic of Ireland
The Transport Corps (TPT) ( ga, An Cór Iompair) is a combat service support corps of the Irish Army
The Irish Army, known simply as the Army ( ga, an tArm), is the land component of the Defence Forces of Ireland.The Defence Forces are made up of the Permanent Defence Forces – the standing branches – and the Reserve Defence Forces. The A ...
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of Ireland
Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in north-western Europe. It is separated from Great Britain to its east by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St George's Channel. Ireland is the s ...
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The role of the Transport Corps is to provide the Defence Forces with a heavy lift transport and logistics capability. It is responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of all soft skinned vehicles, the maintenance of all armoured vehicles within the Army, and the provision of vehicle fuels, oils and lubricants. The Corps also oversees driving standards within the Defence Forces, including driver training, testing and certification.
Field Transport Company
The Field Transport Company provides transport lift and logistics support for the Infantry Corps. The company provides supplies of Petroleum, Oil, & Lubricants ("POL"), ammunition and rations as well as second line transport maintenance, repair and recovery for infantry units.Transport Vehicle Maintenance School
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(DFTC) and subordinate to the Directorate of Transport. The Transport School is responsible for the training, education and technical upskilling of Defence Forces personnel in all areas of driving and maintenance of vehicles for use domestically and overseas. The TVMS works closely with organisations outside the military to ensure best practice.
See also
* Modern vehicles of the Irish Army *Armoured fighting vehicles of the Irish Army
Throughout its history, the Irish Army has used a number of armoured fighting vehicles.
Rolls-Royce armoured car
During the Irish Civil War thirteen Rolls-Royce armoured cars armed with Vickers .303 machine guns. were handed over to the ...
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The Transport Corps , Irish Army
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Transport
Transport (in British English), or transportation (in American English), is the intentional movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, land ( rail and road), water, cable, pipelin ...