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The History of the Royal Army Medical Corps. Come on the “Micks”. Early Times: Army Medical Services. Ancient Greeks and Romans first realised the need for Medical Services Helped Moral by removal of sick and wounded soldiers off the battlefield
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The History of the Royal Army Medical Corps Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Early Times:Army Medical Services • Ancient Greeks and Romans first realised the need for Medical Services • Helped Moral by removal of sick and wounded soldiers off the battlefield • Enabled wounded soldiers to return to battle more quickly • Each roman Legion had a Surgeon in attendance Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Regular Army • Formed in 1660 by King Charles • Each regiment had a Medical Officer and a Warrant Officer for medical duties • 1689 war broke out in Ireland • First time British Army had Field Hospitals • Known as “Marching or Flying Hospitals” • Female nurses where used for first time • Situated 1 mile from the battlefield Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Regular Army • Duke of Marlborough • Helped supply good food and clean water to fighting troops • Great respect and moral from troops • Over years Medical Services had highs and lows due to peace and war • Crimean War against Russia in 1854 • Not until a Cholera epidemic killed 1000 Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Nurses Arrive • Florence Nightingale and 37 nurses arrive • This was the birth of Army Medical Services • Start of First Aid Posts to ferry men to Field Hospitals Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Victoria Cross • First 3Victoria Cross’s awarded to Army Medical Services • 1855 Royal Warrant signed for formation of Medical Staff Corps • Renamed 3 Years later to Army Hospital Corps Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Royal Army Medical Corps • Queen Victoria signed Royal Warrant on 1 July 1898 • So formed Royal Army Medical Corps • Within 3 monthsin Sudan6 VC’s are won • Added to 15 already won by other medical personnel = 21 Victoria Crosses Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
World War1 & 2 • 9,345 medical Personnel killed in “Line of Duty” • Total of 31 Victoria Crosses won for gallantry • Lost most personnel during WW1 & WW2 Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Modern RAMC • Now has Regular and TA units • High profile in all Humanitarian Operations • Medical Officer and staff in all Med Centres through the world • Very important in Iraq and Afghanistan Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Cap Badge • Crown Used to represent Royal Warrant • Rod and Serpent Adopted by Medical Profession Dates back to Ancient Greece Greek physician angered Pluto by constantly healing sick and wounded Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Cap Badge • Pluto complained to Jupiter • Who killed Greek Physician with a bolt of lightening • He became a God • Temples used as hospitals • Each contained a pit of harmless snakes Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Cap Badge • Used for healing sores • Rod and Serpent has now become the sign of art and science of medicine Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Cap Badge • Laurel Wreath All ranks fused to become one corps Wreath of Laurel encircles Rod and Serpent This brings the Crown, Rod and Serpent together Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Cap Badge “MOTTO” • IN ARDUIS FIDELIS • Means “IN HARDSHIP FAITHFUL” Or Commonly translated as STEADFAST IN ADVERSITY Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Cap Badge • Has a Maroon Backing • Represents the Victoria Crosses won by the RAMC and Army Medical Services Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
Cap Badge • Wear your Cap Badge with pride • It has a long and Glorious History • Be Proud Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
TheEnd TheEnd Presented by “Come on the Micks” Come on the Micks Come on the “Micks”
