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Year two in the new Wing has been a period of significant progress and achievement for all members of the Team. Now firmly established in Halton Training Camp (Lancaster), the value of the move is becoming evident in terms of location and enhancing the training experience by reducing travel time to training venues.
Under the stewardship of SSgt (SSI) ‘Ross’ Penver RAPTC and Sgt (SI) ‘Josh’ Bullard RAPTC, the Soldier Development Wing (SDW) has seen a concentrated effort to facilitate the best package possible for the recruits undergoing training at the Infantry Training Centre (Catterick). Following the change to the common military syllabus (Basic Training Future Soldier), the programme has seen a slight increase in the frequency of intakes and Platoon sizes due to the Adventurous Training (AT) phase being brought forward to week four of Basic Training (BT). This change has come with challenges at times, but challenges that the Team and Entrust, our contracted partners, have welcomed. At such an early stage in BT, the instructors fully embrace the opportunity to introduce the recruits to AT and build resilience and leadership through controlled exposure to risk, promoting the aims of AT as they go. With a multitude of exciting projects in the pipeline, the future of the SDW looks incredibly promising and enjoyable for any ATI considering the Wing as a future assignment option.
The Type 4 training instructors have continued to deliver high-quality AT, from foundation courses through to instructor qualifications to the tri-service community, UK and abroad. Like most other AT Wings, the highlight of the
Capt (MAA) P Newton RAPTC
JOINT SERVICE MOUNTAIN TRAINING WING (HALTON)
training year is the planning and delivery of the overseas concentrations. For this, WO2 (QMSI) ‘Liam’ Mills was on point for Ex SPANCAVE and Ex SPANROCK and delivered the concentration training aims with absolute precision, fulfilling the student and instructor expectations and training requirements to the max. From an instructor’s perspective, the concentrations allow the Team to operate in a new environment in near-perfect training conditions, which is often a welcomed break from the operating norm of the UK and is also a golden opportunity for instructors to develop through peer training. In total, 30 students attained the next level qualification and advanced on the JSAT journey to becoming instructors. This success, coupled with the broader training aims achieved across the year, is
a testament to the energy, commitment, and investment of the SIOs and ATIs who battle the elements daily in the pursuit of the betterment of others.
In October 23, the Wing hosted the annual Adventurous Leadership and Resilience Training (ALeRT) conference. Opened by the GOC ARITC, Maj Gen T Bewick OBE, and smoothly administered by WO2 (QMSI) ‘Liam’ Mills and Sgt (SI) ‘Rich’ Murgatroyd, the conference was an excellent opportunity for Army Adventurous Training Group’s (AATG’s) ALeRT champions to synchronise and catch up whilst at the same time showcasing the Wing to the new members of the Group. Throughout the day, directly and indirectly, the ALeRT models and practices were at the
Team Halton
Type 1 Training
Students partaking in Ex SPANCAVE