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After the deployment of NEPCON VIII in SECTOR NORTH different training activities were conducted to enhance the professionalism of the troops as per new terrain and weather condition that was different from the home nation.
On 24th JAN 20, Chief of Staff Col Martin Alvarez, UNDOF visited NEPCON AOR, Sector North. He was accompanied by UNDOF-SSO-COPS Lt Col Jayendra K.C. and MA TO COS Capt Conrado Martinez.
On Saturday the 4th April 2020 Irish Contingent FRC UNDOF rotated through Dasmascus International Airport in Syria. The significance about this rotation was the last time a major Troop rotation occured through Damascus International Airport happened in 2011.
On Wednesday the 11th of March 2020 Force Reserve Company 60 Inf Gp Irish Contingent UNDOF held its Medal Parade in Camp Faouar UNDOF HQ.
SSO Media and SO PR HQ UNDOF conducted a COVID 19 awareness Poster dispaly Campaign in UNDOF HQ on Tuesday 24th March 2020. The posters were published in 5 languages and set out the procedures to be taken by all Peacekeepers in the Mission in relation to santiseation and COVID 19 awareness.
On Tuesday the 17th of March 2020 60 Inf Gp UNDOF FRC Irish Contingent celebrated the National Irish Holiday of Saint Patricks Day. Saint Patricks Day is celebrated on the 17th of March every year around the world. It is normally marked with parades and traditional wearing of the Shamrock .
In coordination with the UNDOF Training Cell, the UNDOF Medical Section conducted awareness programs on the COVID-19 outbreak on the 5th and 6th March 2020.
On 21st February 2020, UNDOF conducted inter-contingent UNDOF volleyball competition at UNDOF Headquarter, Camp Faouar.
On 7th of february,2020, HO/TO between outgoing Nepalese Mechanized Company (NMC) commander Lt Col Amar Singh Thapa and incoming NMC commander Lt Col Jayson S.J.B.
On the 18th of October 2019 Brigadier General Maureen O Brien was appointed Acting Force Commander of UNDOF until further notice.