What does PDF stand for?

Permanent Defence Force (Irish Army)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Britain will propose setting up a 3,000-strong permanent defence force for NATO when defence ministers from the alliance meet in Poland on Thursday, the Financial Times reported.

Britain to propose permanent NATO force: report

The Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association called on the Government to pay the soldiers more money but they refused.

EUR190 A WEEK; FOR PUTTING THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR IRELAND

The Irish Defence Forces consist of the Permanent Defence Forces (PDF) and the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF).

Irish Defence Forces Select N.E.T. Promina Platforms to Expand ...

I still believe he is a threat to thepublic' The Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association,which represents personnel serving in the Defence Forces, has also criticisedthe decision.

Mountjoy to Maghaberry for Ireland's killer soldier; Transfer: ...

It also said the Permanent Defence Forces (PDF) had a gender imbalance, with women accounting for less than four per cent of its personnel.

ARMY DECLARES WAR ON BULLIES; 1-in-4 soldiers 'suffered physical or ...

Gerry Rooney, of the Permanent Defence Force Other Ranks Representative Association, said the level of payments did not surprise him.

THE COMPO ARMY; pounds 25million paid out for soldier's 'slips and ...

The minister said the Garda reserve would have a similar role to the FCA in supporting the permanent Defence Forces.

McDowell to create part-time gardai

In contrast, Ireland's permanent Defence Force numbered 8,500 and the report noted "its combat efficiency is extremely low".

1971 GOVERNMENT RECORDS RELEASED: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE; DEFENCE FAILURE ...