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era, the inception of RAVC TA and Reserves, the Women of the WRAC and RAVC, who have played an immense part in the Corps heritage, Pack Animal Transport Past and Present, ceremonial or ‘Warrior Horses’ located here in the capital providing a huge source of pride to the nation not only on state occasions but each and every day, Technical matters, the RAVC’s Wider Integration in Defence are among some of the other aspects which provide a better insight of what the RAVC does today. The manuscript outlines the formation of one of the youngest regiments in the British Army, 1st Military Working Dog Regiment (Royal Army Veterinary Corps) which delivers veterinary support and the numerous Military Working Dog Teams for military operations worldwide.
Significantly this volume recognises and endeavours of our soldiers who have been so instrumental in the Corps performance.
This history is a must read for anyone interested in the proven benefit of the British Army’s Military Working Animals, or wants to know what the contemporary RAVC ensures as well during the past 60 years. In an ever- changing hi-tech world Military Working Dogs are relatively inexpensive, extremely adaptable and are an unrivalled constant on operations and will endure.
The History of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps 1962-2021 by Lieutenant Colonel Chris Ham MBE RAVC, is available from the RAVC Regimental Secretary kristy.mccomiskie297@mod.gov.uk