202 (Midlands) Field Hospital
202 (Midlands) Field Hospital is a British Army Reserve unit that is part of the Royal Army Medical Corps. It is one of several Field Hospitals in the British Army and is based in Birmingham, England.
History[edit | edit source]
The 202 (Midlands) Field Hospital was formed in 1967 as part of the reorganisation of the Territorial Army. It was originally known as the 202nd (Midlands) General Hospital. The unit has been deployed on several peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, including in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iraq.
Role and Structure[edit | edit source]
The primary role of the 202 (Midlands) Field Hospital is to provide medical support to the British Army in the field. This includes emergency medical treatment, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation. The unit is made up of both regular and reserve personnel, including doctors, nurses, and combat medical technicians.
Training[edit | edit source]
Members of the 202 (Midlands) Field Hospital undergo regular training to maintain their medical skills and military competencies. This includes both military exercises and continuing professional development in their respective medical fields.
Deployments[edit | edit source]
The 202 (Midlands) Field Hospital has been deployed on several operations, including Operation Telic in Iraq and Operation Grapple in Bosnia and Herzegovina. During these deployments, the unit provided medical support to both military personnel and local civilians.
See also[edit | edit source]
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