144 Parachute Medical Squadron

Urban Warfare Weekend

The squadron deployed to Salisbury Plain for an intense urban field exercise, pushing soldiers through a series of challenging and realistic scenarios. With EMUOTC attached—bringing around 15 personnel to play enemy forces—the weekend delivered a dynamic and immersive training environment.

This was a great opportunity for everyone to strip it back to the fundamentals, sharpen core soldiering skills, and build confidence operating in complex urban terrain. From section-level drills to decision-making under pressure.

What can 144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron offer you?

In January, the Squadron trained alongside the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, honing medical skills, teamwork, and decision-making under pressure during a simulated gas explosion.

Managing major incidents isn’t just a crucial skill for our reservist medics, but the skills learnt are transferable to all aspects of life - no matter what your civilian career demands!

Every training weekend with the Army Reserves offers a unique experience to sharpen your skills, boost your deployability and take on something new - one weekend at a time.

Keep an eye out over the coming months to see what else the Squadron can offer you!

Our Cardiff Detachment is home to a committed group of Reservists who train at the Army Reserve Barracks located just on the outskirts of Cardiff. Members come from across Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire bringing together a wide mix of skills, backgrounds and experience. The unit has personnel from a range of civilian backgrounds that are all committed to providing excellence in medical support to air manoeuvre.

Similarly to the other detachments we meet for training four evenings each month (one of these sessions held virtually). During these training nights which are around two hours in length we cover a variety of topics ranging from medical lessons/ scenarios, field craft lessons and weapons handling.

If you are interested in joining Cardiff detachment in 2026 and are a keen and motivated individual, do not hesitate to DM us.

Our Nottingham Detachment is home to a committed group of Reservists who train at the Army Reserve Barracks located at the Nottingham Universities Jubilee Campus. Members come from across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire, bringing together a wide mix of skills, backgrounds and experience. Notably the unit recruits a lot of emergency service personnel across the county ranging from paramedics, doctors, nurses and firefighters. We have members of the squadron travelling as far as Sheffield and Manchester.

Similarly to the other detachments we meet for training four evenings each month (one of these sessions held virtually). During these training nights which are around two hours in length we cover a variety of topics ranging from medical lessons/ scenarios, field craft lessons and weapons handling.

If you are interested in joining Nottingham detachment in 2026 and are a keen and motivated individual, do not hesitate to DM us.

144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron roles: Medical Support Officer

Major March – Officer Commanding 144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron
Alongside my role as a General Manager in an Acute NHS Hospital Trust, I am an Army Reservist, leading one of the Army’s elite airborne medical sub-units. As OC, I’m responsible for:

• Leadership & Welfare – Inspiring and supporting soldiers to deliver world-class medical care in demanding environments.
• Airborne Readiness – Ensuring the squadron is trained, equipped, and prepared for deployment alongside airborne forces.
• Strategic Direction & Operational Planning – Setting priorities, managing resources, and co-ordinating medical support for missions from humanitarian aid to high-intensity operations.
• Unit Cohesion & Representation – Building resilience, fostering esprit de corps, and representing the squadron at every level.

As a Medical Support Officer, I lead and co-ordinate medical teams to ensure effective healthcare delivery in both training and operational environments. My role bridges clinical expertise with operational command—planning medical support, overseeing casualty evacuation, and mentoring personnel to ensure soldiers receive timely, high-quality care wherever they serve.

My Army career has offered me experiences that few civilian roles could offer, all over the world; deploying to South Sudan, training in Kenya, Germany, Gibraltar, Belgium and even parachuting with the US Army in Italy. The Army Reserve offers the best of both worlds – paid training, travel, sport, and the opportunities to gain recognised civilian qualifications, while balancing a civilian career and family life. Many employers, including mine (Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust), recognise the leadership skills reservists bring back to their organisations.

144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron is a team of engaged, active, and aspirational individuals striving together for a common goal. If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, reach out to us to learn more.

Keep an eye out on our page as we deep-dive into some individual experiences within the Squadron.

144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron is the Reserve Squadron of 16 Medical Regiment — and over the next few weeks we’re showcasing where we’re based and how you can get involved!

Our London Detachment is home to Squadron HQ and around 80 dedicated members, all in a prime spot near Alexandra Palace in Hornsey. Troops travel in from across London, Cambridge, Essex and Kent to make the most of what we offer.

With four training nights a month (including one virtual), there are plenty of opportunities to meet, train, stay fit and sharpen your medical skills in preparation for our busy weekends and annual camps.

Driven by the airborne ethos, everyone in 144 is encouraged to push themselves, stay motivated and get stuck in. With the Army Reserve, you get out what you put in — and there’s no better time to start than now.

Ready to kick off 2026 with a new adventure? Get in touch TODAY.

Members of the Squadron assisted with The Duchess of Edinburgh (DssE) Competition.

The aim of the competition is to allow Tri-Service and International Units to participate in a series of competitive events to facilitate developing bonds of friendship, mutual understanding, and esprit de corps. This competition also provides HRH with an opportunity to engage with her Units Officers and Soldiers.

144 (Para) Med Sqn facilitated the Medical Emergency Stand. Simulating a drone strike with actors and casualties in a confined, lack of visibility space, subsequently followed by a CASEVAC. We provided the equipment, role players, Directing Staff and Hosting Duties for HRH and ITV, showcasing not only the highest of standards, airborne ethos but also Royal etiquette.

The variety of opportunities the Sqn gets is limitless. Are you interested in getting involved in something new and extraordinary? Get in touch Today!

At 144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron, physical fitness isn’t just training — it’s part of who we are.

Whether delivering Role 1 medical care on airborne operations or pushing ourselves on the sports field, our strength, resilience and teamwork define us.

From weekly PT to competitive sport, we build soldiers who are ready for any challenge — and we’re always looking for driven individuals to join us. If you’re seeking purpose or a new adventure, this is your sign.

Stay tuned as we delve deeper into the fundamentals that make us 144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron.

Today, we came together in solemn remembrance — to honour the fallen, to thank the serving, and to reflect on the courage and sacrifice that safeguard our freedom.

May we never forget their bravery, their service, and the legacy they left behind.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.


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Are you new to this page? Let us introduce ourselves:

We are 144 (Parachute) Medical Squadron — a dedicated Army Reserve unit providing vital medical support to the UK’s Airborne Forces.

Our Reservists are based across the country, balancing civilian careers with exceptional military training and opportunities. As qualified medical professionals, our personnel are skilled in both military and clinical disciplines, ready to deliver expert care in demanding environments.

Alongside our trained medical, dental, and healthcare professionals, we’re proud to have a range of essential support roles — including chefs, technicians, and drivers — all working together to keep our squadron mission-ready.

We currently have Detachments located in London, Cardiff, Nottingham, and Glasgow.

Challenge yourself, learn new skills, and make a real difference — join the Army Reserve today.

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