Medical alpine training | New Zealand Army

The scenario – the Alpine Fault, New Zealand’s largest fault line running 600km along the South Island, has just ruptured.

27 New Zealand Army Regular and Reserve Force doctors, nurses and medics from the Deployable Health Unit are put to the test.

The training, at the Snowfarm Nordic Ski Area near Wanaka was specifically selected for its infrastructure and remote environment. The majority of personnel attending the weekend were part-time Reserve Force medics many of whom work or study within the medical field bringing a diversity of experience and skills.

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