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DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES TRAINING GROUP (DMSTG)

WO2 (QMSI) R Bell RAPTC

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MSTG continues to train it, robust, highly skilled and The special guest for the evening was the former British Welter
professional medics to meet the needs of a demanding Weight Champion Boxer Dave Boy Green whose career included
and modern ield Army, Navy and Air Force. DMSTG the
a challenge to Sugar Ray Leonard on 31 Mar 80.
home of Phase 2 and Phase 3 Medical training for all 3 Services

are currently in a busy period of transition, looking forward to The Soldiers Christmas lunch was a fun packed day starting
relocating to Defence Medical Services, Whittington, DMS (W) with a good old traditional run around the camp to get the blood
Lichield during Spring 14.
pumping, before taking part in what was an extremely enjoyable
Aerobics session conducted by ex RAPTCI Lorraine Hills. Trainees

The Physical & Recreational Training (P&RT) staff at DMSTG and permanent staff took part in some adventurous costumes.
comprises of a QMSI, 4 PTIs (Tri Service) and 1 civilian Instructional This event was shortly followed by a delicious Christmas lunch
Oficer (IO) all of whom are responsible for delivering Physical and a Football match between the Oficers’ and the WOs’ & Sgts’
Training, Adventurous Training and Sport to over 600 Oficers, Mess which was an extremely entertaining game to watch to say

Soldiers and Civilian Staff. The courses we support range from the least, I’m sure you can guess the result?
3 days to 3 years in duration, nonetheless, they are all as equally
diverse and demanding.
The Unit Health Fair (UHF) proved to be a huge success with 8
subject matter experts at hand to educate both the trainees and
In addition to the delivery of training we engage in a number of extra permanent staff in the seven pillars of health. Like any good old

curricular activities. DMSTG held the irst ever Tri Service Boxing PT session, ‘one place change’ was called every 15 minutes.
Night on Thu 15 Nov 12. The aim of the evening was to introduce Over 250 personnel from DMSTG beneitted from the UHF and
those undergoing Phase 2 training to the skilful art of amateur we even piloted a feedback survey taken from a percentage of
boxing, one of the centrepiece sports of the Armed Forces. It was attendees which enables us to self relect and better the service in

a controversial evening which was subject to opposition as it was which we provide. [Insert Picture Here] ‘’.
the irst of its kind for a military medical training establishment,
however the evening was a huge success and arrangements for a In summary, DMSTG is an excellent place to work with equally
second event are already under way.
excellent staff and resources. My department and I are thoroughly

enjoying our time here and we look forward to the challenges ahead.

“Dave “Boy” Green with Surgeon Captain SWS Millar, Ex RAPTCI Lorraine Hills with DMSTG PTIs
Commander DMSTG, the boxers and the committee

Subject matter experts at the
Unit Health Fair, DMSTG