Regimental Aid Post, 2009

Digital photograph, Afghanistan (2001-2014), 2009.

During the British deployment to Helmand British Army Royal Army Medical Corps staff worked at Camp Bastion Hospital, accompanied units on patrol and provided vital support to soldiers posted to Forward Observation Bases. Medical services were also provided by infantry team medics. Every fourth infantry soldier was trained to provide a basic level of medical aid.

From a file of 542 digital photographs compiled by Lieutenant-Colonel Simon Orr, 2 Medical Regiment; relating to the treatment of casualties at Field Medical Posts, Camp Bastion Field Hospital and pre-deployment training.