2010 Paulatim Magazine - RAAMC Association

Royal Military College Duntroon
Field Medical Support Section (FMSS)
The FMSS Team for 2010 consists of –
SGT Lydia Martin
CPL Brendan Kelly
CPL James Rathbone
CPL Kaye Buchanan
CPL Vanessa Palmer
Field Medical Support Section (FMSS) is located at the Royal Military
College at Duntroon minutes from the centre of Canberra. After being
posted to RMC we have all experienced the Army in a different light as
well as seeing much of Australia. SGT Martin has been dealing with
what at times are numerous requests for medic support. Her biggest
bug bear are range practices – so please read MLW 2-9-2 Range
Regulations Table 1-2 if being posted to RMC. “Warm and fuzzy” is not
an acceptable reason for having a medic at a Cat A range.
Apart from dealing with our constant manning shortages, SGT Martin is
often organising many Army First Aid Recertification courses and
Combat First Aid courses. We have provided medical support (PHCT /
RAP and Field Evacuation Care) to Specialist Service Officer (SSO)
Courses, ADFA, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class activities and other activities. The
field activities conducted through this year have included activities held
at Majura, Puckapunyal, Wide Bay, Holsworthy and Darwin (which is
just slightly hotter than the usual weather we get down south).
Over the course of the year FMSS has utilised external support from
medical staff (Medics, Nursing Officers and Medical Officers) for some
taskings at RMC. FMSS would like to thank the following units for
detaching their medical personnel: 1 HSB, 2 HSB, AFG, LBMC & 7 CSSB
(especially those who leave sunny Queensland to travel down here to
sub zero temperatures). This extra assistance and help has been very
much appreciated by RMC and FMSS and has allowed us to cover all
taskings and provide an excellent level of health care to the cadets here
at the Royal Military College.
Overall, being posted to RMC as a medic is a very challenging yet
rewarding place to be. There are plenty of field opportunities allowing
you to practice your clinical abilities, as well as consolidating your
instructional skills.
As the end of the year draws to a close we would like to take this
opportunity to congratulate CPL Vanessa Palmer and husband on the
arrival of their daughter in August. 2010 also sees the departure from
FMSS of CPL James Rathbone and SGT Lydia Martin.
I would also like to Farewell SGT Rob Buttery who was here upon us
marching into FMSS this year. He has moved onto greener pastures
within the civilian world and we wish him all the best in his new chosen
profession.
By: CPL Buchanan and FMSS Staff
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