First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

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The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) (FANY (PRVC)) is a British independent all-female registered charity which primarily provides surge relief to civil and military authorities in an emergency. It was formed in 1907 and was active in both nursing and intelligence work during the World Wars. Its members dress in British military-style uniforms and ranks, however it is not part of the Regular Army, or Army Reserve, nor is it part of any branch of the Armed Forces; its members are designated as civilians. Their officers do not train at Sandhurst nor do they hold the King's commission. Its members are unpaid volunteers who pay membership fees to the charity to take part in training and qualifications.

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