212 (Yorkshire) Field Hospital

212 (Yorkshire) Field Hospital is a British Army reserve unit that provides medical support and services in a field environment. It is part of the Royal Army Medical Corps, which is responsible for maintaining the health of the British Army personnel.

History

The 212 (Yorkshire) Field Hospital was established in Leeds, West Yorkshire, in 1967. It was initially known as 212th (Yorkshire) General Hospital. The unit has been deployed in various conflict zones, including the Falklands War, the Gulf War, and the War in Afghanistan.

Role and Capabilities

The primary role of the 212 (Yorkshire) Field Hospital is to provide medical support to British Army personnel in the field. This includes emergency medical treatment, surgical procedures, and post-operative care. The unit is equipped with mobile medical facilities, which can be rapidly deployed in a field environment.

Training

Members of the 212 (Yorkshire) Field Hospital undergo rigorous training in military medicine. This includes training in trauma care, battlefield medicine, and the use of military medical equipment. The training is designed to prepare the unit for deployment in a variety of operational environments.

Deployments

The 212 (Yorkshire) Field Hospital has been deployed in several conflict zones. During the Falklands War, the unit provided medical support to British forces. In the Gulf War, the unit was deployed to Saudi Arabia, where it operated a field hospital. During the War in Afghanistan, the unit provided medical support to British and coalition forces.

See Also

• Royal Army Medical Corps
• Reserve Forces (United Kingdom)
• Falklands War
• Gulf War
• War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)