Roles of the Irish Army Reserve
The Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) roles are those assigned to the Permanent Defence Forces (PDF):
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Defence against armed aggression.
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Aid to the Civil Power.
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Participation in Peace Support Operations.
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Fishery Protection.
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Other duties which may be assigned by Government.
Tasks are assigned to the RDF to support the PDF in fulfilling these roles. These include:
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Augmentation/reinforcement of the PDF.
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Provision of logistic support.
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Provision of armed escorts.
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Augmentation of Naval Service on fishery protection patrols.
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Staffing of Military Posts during periods of PDF deployment.
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Radiological Monitoring.
- Ceremonial Duties at national and local events.
Structure of the Army Reserve
The Army Reserve comprises three brigades, each organised along the standard infantry brigade model, plus the Reserve Defence Forces Training Authority.
The brigades mirror the organisation of the Permanent Defence Force and each unit within the Reserve Brigades has an affiliated Permanent Defence Force unit with which it has a direct working and support relationship.
