Army Medical Service (Germany)

The Army Medical Service (Germany) (German: Sanitätsdienst der Bundeswehr) is a branch of the Bundeswehr, the unified armed forces of Germany. It is responsible for providing medical care to military personnel and, in some cases, their dependents.

Pronunciation

In German, Sanitätsdienst der Bundeswehr is pronounced as [zaˈniːt͡sdiːnst deːɐ̯ ˈbʊndəsveːɐ̯].

Etymology

The term Sanitätsdienst der Bundeswehr is derived from the German words Sanität (sanity), Dienst (service), and Bundeswehr (Federal Defense). It literally translates to "Sanity Service of the Federal Defense".

Related Terms

Bundeswehr: The unified armed forces of Germany.
Sanität: A German term for sanity or health.
Dienst: A German term for service.
Medical Service: A branch of the military responsible for medical care.
Military Medicine: The practice of medicine in a military context.

Functions

The Army Medical Service provides a range of medical services, including emergency medical care, routine healthcare, and medical evacuation. It also conducts medical research and training, and provides advice on health matters to the Bundeswehr and the German Ministry of Defense.

Structure

The Army Medical Service is divided into several branches, including the Medical Corps, the Dental Corps, the Veterinary Corps, and the Medical Service Corps. Each branch has its own specific responsibilities and areas of expertise.

History

The Army Medical Service was established in 1956, following the creation of the Bundeswehr. It has played a key role in providing medical support to German military operations around the world, including in Afghanistan, Bosnia, and Kosovo.

External links

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Army Medical Service (Germany)