An Forsa Cosanta Aituil or the F.C.A. (the english translation of which
is 'The Local Defence Force') is Ireland's Army Reserve modelled on such
formations as the British Territorial Army or America's National Guard.
As with it's regular Army counterpart , the < P.D.F.> ( or Permanent Defence Force), the F.C.A. can expect to undergo massive changes oner the next few years as part of the Army restructuring programme. This web page has been compiled by serveral members of the F.C.A. as a guide to our role, organisation and news on future developments.
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