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The modern Irish Army uniform is based on the layer principle, and is designed to provide soldiers in the
Irish Army The Irish Army () is the land component of the Defence Forces (Ireland), Defence Forces of Republic of Ireland, Ireland.The Defence Forces are made up of the Permanent Defence Forces – the standing branches – and the Reserve Defence Forces. ...
with the right degree of protection for any operational environment.


Field dress

An Irish Army
combat uniform A combat uniform, also called a field uniform, battledress, or fatigues, is a casual wear, casual uniform used by military, police, firefighter, fire, and other public uniformed services for everyday fieldwork and duty, as opposed to dress uni ...
includes a number of
disruptively patterned Disruptive coloration (also known as disruptive camouflage or disruptive patterning) is a form of camouflage that works by breaking up the outlines of an animal, soldier or military hardware with a strongly contrasting pattern. It is often com ...
or camouflage patterned elements known as
Disruptive Pattern Material Disruptive Pattern Material (DPM) is the commonly used name of a camouflage pattern used by the British Armed Forces as well as many other armed forces worldwide, particularly in former British colonies. The main variants of DPM are a four-colo ...
(DPM). It consists of the following: ;Headwear * Black
beret A beret ( , ; ; ; ) is a soft, round, flat-crowned cap made of hand-knitted wool, crocheted cotton, wool felt, or acrylic fibre. Mass production of berets began in the 19th century in Southern France and the north of History of Spain (1808 ...
for regular branches of the army, light green beret for reserves (the RDF light green beret has now been replaced with the black beret to emphasise the single force concept), red beret for Póilíní Airm (military police), commando green beret for
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, Those serving under the UN wear blue UN berets. **
Glengarry The Glengarry bonnet is a traditional Scots cap made of thick-milled woollen material, decorated with a toorie on top, frequently a rosette cockade on the left side, and ribbons hanging behind. It is normally worn as part of Scottish military ...
headdress for Cavalry Corps, and black caubeen for army pipers. The
Irish Defence Forces cap badge The Irish Defence Forces cap badge (or "FF badge" as it is sometimes called) is common to all services and corps of the Defence Forces (Ireland), Defence Forces of Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Although principally associated with the Irish Army ( ...
is usually worn with headdress. * DPM/Desert DPM waterproof cap (for use in cold weather). * DPM/UN blue/Desert DPM bush hat. ;Outerwear * DPM shirt – both temperate and desert pattern.(Barracks dress) * DPM UBACS - (
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) worn with body armour (operational dress) * DPM smock – combat jacket with hood in both temperate and desert pattern. * DPM rainsuit – breathable material, temperate and desert pattern. * DPM trousers (tropical all-cotton and polycotton heavyweight versions). * A velcro cloth name tape is worn on the over the right breast pocket on the outer layer, and a Defence Forces Ireland or Óglaigh na hÉireann patch is positioned over the left breast pocket. ;Midlayers * Summer, winter, and tropical issue socks. * DPM Driflo baselayers, short and long sleeve tops, trunks and short leggings. * DPM Norwegian pattern combat shirt. * DPM softshell operational fleece jacket (barracks dress) * Hollowfibre "Snugpak" jacket (green/black reversible, operational dress) ;Footwear * Boots barrack light operational (worn in
barracks Barracks are buildings used to accommodate military personnel and quasi-military personnel such as police. The English word originates from the 17th century via French and Italian from an old Spanish word 'soldier's tent', but today barracks ar ...
and in warm weather at home and abroad). * Boots operational (
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lined all-leather waterproof, used in cold/wet conditions). ;Ancillary items * DPM Scarf. * DPM Insulated/waterproof gloves. * DPM Headover. * DPM waterproof Gaiters. ;Personal Equipment * Bose crewman's helmet APC crew. * Rabintex RBH 303IE combat helmet with DPM/UN blue covers. * IPLCS Battlevest, Large
backpack A backpack, also called knapsack, schoolbag, rucksack, pack, booksack, bookbag, haversack, packsack, or backsack, is in its simplest frameless form, a fabric sack carried on one's back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders; b ...
/patrol pack, DPM web gear. * Combat
body armour Body armour, personal armour (also spelled ''armor''), armoured suit (''armored'') or coat of armour, among others, is armour for human body, a person's body: protective clothing or close-fitting hands-free shields designed to absorb or deflect ...
(Personal body armour with DPM/UN blue covers). * Hatch Protective knee/elbow pads. *
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hydration systems normal 2.5 L version and 3 L
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version. * ESS profile NVG protective goggles.


Service dress

The Service Dress (SD) Uniform is used by the Army for ceremonial and administrative duties. It resembles
service dress Service dress uniform is the informal type of uniform used by military, police, fire and other public uniformed services for everyday office, barracks and non-field duty purposes and sometimes for ceremonial occasions. It frequently consists of a ...
worn in many armies, but is in a distinctive green shade. The uniform, introduced in 1961, consists of a jacket which is open to show a creamy brown shirt and green tie. The layout of the uniform varies from corps to corps. For enlisted soldiers, the rank markings are worn on the sleeves of the issue tunic. The Unit and Brigade Flashes are worn on the right and left sleeves respectively. A lanyard depicting the corps function is worn over the left shoulder and pinned to the left chest pocket button (e.g. white lanyard for artillery, red for military police). The corps badge is pinned to the tunic lapels. A cloth belt with brass buckles is worn around the waist of the tunic. Black leather gloves are worn by privates or NCOs below BQMS rank. When worn as SD No. 1, the cloth belt is traded for a white dress belt, and white gloves are worn by enlisted personnel below BQMS rank. Medals are worn with SD No. 1. Medal ribbons are worn with SD No. 2 and 3. Peaked caps have been introduced and are worn by enlisted ranks on ceremonial occasions. With SD No1 troops wear the all-leather "Linkers" ceremonial boot. The tunic button is a stay-bright material with a harp and the inscription "IV" commemorating the
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. Officers have their rank markings pinned to the shoulder straps of their tailored tunic. They also wear a
Sam Browne Belt The Sam Browne belt is a leather Belt (clothing), belt with a supporting strap that passes over the right shoulder, worn by military and police officers. It is named after Sir Sam Browne, Samuel J. Browne (1824–1901), the British Indian Army G ...
in brown leather. The Officers SD No. 1 Uniform also includes brown leather shoes and brown leather gloves. Non-cavalry officers in the Permanent Defence Force wear peaked caps, whereas cavalry and reserve officers wear Glengarry hats with black and green ribbons respectively. All officers except colonels and higher ranks (who have since 2010 worn a gilt badge backed with red cloth) wear bronze cap badges, marking them out from the enlisted ranks who have anodised aluminium brass coloured cap badges. Army Bands wear a black ceremonial uniform with red
facings A facing colour, also known as facings, is a common tailoring technique for European military uniforms where the visible inside lining of a standard military jacket, coat or tunic is of a different colour to that of the garment itself.René Char ...
and red stripes on the trousers and a
forage cap Forage cap is the designation given to various types of military undress, fatigue or working headwear. These vary widely in form, according to country or period. The coloured peaked cap worn by the modern British Army for parade and other dress occ ...
as headwear. The Cavalry corps ceremonial escort of honour wears a new dress uniform since 2010. Army Pipers and drummers wear a saffron kilt with Royal green tunics and black beret with saffron band and ribbons. Brass type name tags are worn with Service dress No. 1, 2 and 3.


See also

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Irish Defence Forces cap badge The Irish Defence Forces cap badge (or "FF badge" as it is sometimes called) is common to all services and corps of the Defence Forces (Ireland), Defence Forces of Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Although principally associated with the Irish Army ( ...


References

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