253 (North Irish) Medical Regiment
| 253 (North Irish) Field Ambulance 253 (North Irish) Divisional GS Medical Regiment 253 (North Irish) Medical Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1967 – Present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Role | Medical |
| Size | Regiment 398 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 2nd Medical Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Belfast |
253 (North Irish) Medical Regiment is a regiment of the Royal Army Medical Corps within the Army Reserve of the British Army.
History[]
The regiment was originally formed as the 253 (North Irish) Field Ambulance, upon the formation of the TAVR in 1967. In 2006, under the Delivering Security in a Changing World reforms, the field ambulance was re-designated as a medical regiment, becoming 253 (North Irish) Divisional General Support Medical Regiment.[2] Under Army 2020, the regiment dropped the divisional title, to become 253 (North Irish) Medical Regiment, transferred to 2nd Medical Brigade, and was tasked to support 1st (United Kingdom) Division.[3]
Under the Future Soldier programme, the hospital will amalgamate with 204th (North Irish) Field Hospital to form the new 210th (North Irish) Multi-Role Medical Regiment by 2023. The new regiment will fall under 2nd Medical Group.[4]
Current Structure[]
The regiment's current structure is as follows:[5]
- Headquarters Squadron, at Belfast
- 107 Medical Squadron, at Belfast
- 108 Medical Squadron, at Limavady and Enniskillen
- 109 Medical Squadron, at Belfast
- 110 Medical Squadron, at Belfast
- 64 Medical Squadron, at Chorley
References[]
- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "253rd (North Irish) Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps (Volunteers)". Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
- ^ "TRANSFORMING THE BRITISH ARMY An Update" (PDF). p. 11. Retrieved 12 December 2020.
- ^ "Unit Details". www.army.mod.uk. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ "253 (North Irish) Medical Regiment - The British Army". Retrieved 12 December 2020.
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