This article examines the Royal Army Medical Corps’ (RAMC) recruitment problems throughout the Cold War (1945–1980s). It explores why the RAMC experienced difficulties in attracting new personnel, how the army tried to alleviate these shortages, and the impact of chronic understaffing on the quality of military health care for generations of soldiers and their families. It concludes by reflecting on the enduring dilemmas of recruiting professionals in peacetime.

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和平的麻烦：皇家陆军医疗队的冷战招募难题

本文研究了整个冷战时期（1945-1980年代）皇家陆军医疗队（RAMC）的招募问题。它探讨了RAMC为何在吸引新人员方面遇到困难，军队如何设法减轻这些短缺，以及长期人员不足对后代士兵及其家人的军事医疗质量的影响。最后总结了和平时期招募专业人员的长期困境。