256 (City of London and South East) Multi-Role Medical Regiment

The 256 (City of London and South East) Multi-Role Medical Regiment is a unit within the British Army's Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC). As a Multi-Role Medical Regiment, its function is to provide medical support to deployed British forces. This support encompasses a wide range of capabilities, including primary healthcare, advanced medical treatment, medical evacuation, and preventative medicine.

The regiment draws its personnel primarily from the City of London and South East region of England, including both Regular Army and Army Reserve soldiers. This integration of regular and reserve personnel is a characteristic feature of many modern British Army units.

The "Multi-Role" designation indicates the regiment's capability to adapt to diverse operational environments and to provide medical support across the spectrum of conflict, from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to high-intensity warfare. This adaptability requires a high level of training and a broad skill set among its medical professionals.

The regiment's responsibilities include maintaining readiness for deployment, conducting individual and collective training, and participating in exercises to maintain its operational effectiveness. It works closely with other medical and non-medical units within the British Army to ensure comprehensive medical support for troops in the field.