I don't see them filling a role as Paramedics; stretcher bearers and essential operational support in medical stations yes, but not Paramedics. A proper full time Paramedic is closer to a Casualty Surgeon than to a GP or a First Aider. The members of the band seem more like the old job of Ambulance Driver rather than Paramedics.
This bit below comes from the Horse's mouth, as it were.
Our primary role is to supply first class music for any military event, State event or for any event that requires musical support and raises the profile of the Army and associated charities throughout the world.
The Corps also has an operational capability, and at present this is in support of the Army Medical Services. This includes chemical decontamination of casualties for the field hospitals and general duties. This general duties could be guarding key installations to guarding prisoners of war. A number of CAMUS personnel have served or are about to serve on Op Herrick - Afghanistan - in general support roles.
What a career in Army music can offer:
- Bursary scheme for students enrolled on performance based courses in both further and higher education
- A structured career with employment potential to 55 years of age
- The opportunity to gain diplomas and degrees, subsidised by the Army
- To play alongside some of the world's best musicians, in 1 of 22 Regular Army bands, based throughout the United Kingdom
- Extensive travel opportunities with the chance to play in some of the worlds greatest concert venues and arenas
- The chance to perform in a variety of musical ensembles playing varied musical genres
- The opportunity to participate in a wide range of sporting and adventurous training activities
- Free medical and dental care
- A full time salaried and pensionable career, as a professional musician
How much a week does it cost to feed a horse? I'm asking because 1.2 Million quid a year for fuel to feed the 13 Jets compared to 4,000 horses is how much week per horse?
From the most recent figures I could find:
Red Arrows
13 Jets using £1,200,000 in fuel.
is £92,307.69 per jet per year
or £23,076.92 a week
at £1,775.15 per jet.
Horses, let's say the Army spend what the RAF spend on "fuel" for the horses.
4,000 Horses
£1,200,000 for food
£23,076.92 a week
£300 per horse per year
is £5.77 a week
Can you really feed a horse on less than £6 a week?
So how much more is the Army spending on horse food than the Red Arrows are spending on aviation fuel?