The Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) is the cornerstone of the Army Medical Services, operating under the motto "In Arduis Fidelis" ("Faithful in Adversity"). Its primary mission is to maintain the fighting strength of the British Army by providing a seamless chain of healthcare, ranging from GP-style primary care in garrison towns to immediate life-saving trauma treatment on the battlefield. The Corps is staffed by a diverse mix of clinical specialists—including Doctors, Paramedics, Pharmacists, and Combat Medical Technicians (CMTs)—who deploy alongside combat units to establish and run Role 1 and Role 2 medical facilities. Despite their role as life-savers rather than war-fighters, the RAMC holds a legendary reputation for courage under fire, having been awarded 31 Victoria Crosses (including two "double" VCs), more than any other corps in the Army.
