Casualty Union visits Tiverton Army Cadets

By Lewis_Clarke | Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 13:00

TIVERTON Army Cadets became simulated casualties on Monday when the Casualty Union paid a visit.

Group photo of Tiverton Army Cadets with simulated injuries.
Cdt Jon Prevett with a simulated broken nose.
Cdt Connor Brown with a simulated burnt arm.

The Crediton Branch of the Casualties Union visited Tiverton Army Cadets on Monday as the cadets learnt about why the union was set up, what they are used for, and got the opportunity to become casualties for the night.

The Casualties Union was founded in 1942 to act as live dummies for training purposes after World War 2. The use of real people for casualties instead of dummies taught the first aiders about assessing and treating the injuries in a more realistic way.

Today the casualty union is used to help to train doctors, nurses, paramedics, ambulance technicians, Army, Royal Navy, first aiders from voluntary organisations such as St John Ambulance and British Red Cross and so many more. One of the major clients for Devon Casualty Union is the Royal Navy for whom they provide casualties about 20 times a year, training ships’ companies how to deal with civic emergencies.

The members of the Casualty Union then demonstrated their talents by making up each cadet, with a variety of injuries. From burns to cuts, sprained wrists to broken noses, Tiverton Army Cadets were covered in simulated injuries by the end of the night.

This year the Army Cadets are celebrating their 150th anniversary.

Tiverton Army Cadet Detachment meet at the Cadet Centre in King Street, at 7pm every Monday and Wednesday night. The detachment recruits anyone aged 12 – 18. Anyone interested in joining Devon Army Cadet Force, should call 01884 252342 or visit the website at www.acompanyacf.co.uk .

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My Son attended that evening as a new Cadet, and he loved it! There is so much on offer for new cadets, and it gives them a sense of worth and also the chance to learn to self respect for yourself. I for one was very impressed with the older cadets who seemed so mature and helpful for their age. I would recommend that you take your girls and boys along for a look, you will be impressed.

By Gazjoe at 00:13 on 11/03/10
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