WWI CANADIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS (recreated)

Our unit membership falls into four distinct classifications.  Each of these have  specialized roles.

The Nursing Sister is a Commissioned Officer carrying the rank of First Lieutenant.  She oversees the treatment of the wounded at the Casualty Clearing Station.

The Nursing Sister Duty Roster is divided into six shifts rotating hourly including First Nurse, Second Nurse, Triage, Walking Wounded, Warming, and Down Time.

The Military Chaplain had a multifaceted role. Ministering to the spiritual and physical needs of wounded and dying men.  Assisting in casualty care and treatment.  Conducting burial services. Encouraging medical staff to carry on. Reorganizing shattered parties of stretcher bearers and much more.

The Medical Officer organizes immediate triage of the wounded.  He prescribes treatment and performs surgery as required.  He also provides onging training for the stretcher bearers and medical orderlies.

The Stretcher Bearer provides immediate first aid to battlefield casualties.  He also arranges for their transport back to the Casualty Clearing Station.  He may be called upon to move forward in supporting an attack anywhere along the front line.

The Medical Orderly remains  at the Casualty Clearing Station.  He ensures that firearms are properly secured and not allowed into the hospital tent.  He follows the medical directives of the Nursing Sisters and assists in treating the wounded.  He also arranges for outgoing transport of casualties in need of evacuation.