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First impression of ATC (P) as an RAPTCI
Sgt (SI) S Smith RAPTC
Upon transferring into the RAPTC I looked forward to my new career starting in ATC (P) as a newly quali ed RAPTCI. When I started 6 months ago I was a little apprehensive and having 36 AAPTIs working for you is a task in itself, let alone all the different personalities and cap badges. To me it was critical to nd a good balance between being a good team player and also a senior instructor managing tasks appropriately. After a week or two I felt that I knew how the department worked and along side all the banter I fell right into my role as syndicate leader. Having previously worked in a phase 2 unit it was clear to me that this post would be totally different to any I had done before and I made it my task to pass on my experience and knowledge to the AAPTIs.
I quickly got to know the personalities within my syndicate and after individual interviews with each AAPTI it became apparent that more social and team events where needed. To this end I organised a syndicate paintballing event which turned out to be rather painful after getting ambushed and shot by paintballs but highly enjoyable. I also put into place a monthly challenge with each syndicate competing against one another at various events. My short time as a RAPTCI has developed me a great deal and my knowledge and understanding on the process of turning a young civilian into a soldier will aid me in my future as a RAPTCI.
Army Training Regiment Winchester (ATR (W)) continues to be a premier Phase 1 Training establishment. Now in my second year, I am still amazed at the dedication, knowledge and enthusiasm my staff have in turning out rst-class recruits ready to commence Phase 2 training. The Regiment has the capacity to train ~1500 recruits per annum when at full capacity and operates 3 Training Squadrons (Sqns) supported by a Headquarters Sqn and commanded by RHQ. The 14 week syllabus is now known as the Common Military Syllabus (Generic Soldier), no, not Terminator-minus, with the Physical Training aspect forming around 16% of the total programme. This does not include physical serials on exercise, or the AT week at the Soldier Development Wing.
I have 23 superbly motivated staff when fully manned (including 3 SIOs). This
With the new CMS (GS) being rolled out early 2015, I quickly had to get my head around the new programme and the dynamics of delivering it in a Phase 1 establishment. With an experienced set of RAPTCIs at the helm, in Sgts Boyd, Stoby and Rana, the transition was made
Captain (MAA) D E Williams RAPTC
includes the dynamic WO2 (QMSI) Gareth
(1 of 3) Slade-Jones, and 3 outstanding SIs (Sgts) Leeming, Rana & Grenier). Since taking post, the turnover of manpower continues at pace, with the previous QMSI (now SMI) Mandy Harrington leaving on promotion, along with Sgts Boyd and Stoby who were posted back to the ‘real world’. My AAPTIs come from all cap badges within the Army with the exception of the Infantry, and the location, facilities and role provides an excellent platform to prepare and develop these young instructors for RAPTC Selection. As an RAPTCI, ATR Winchester is an ideal place to be posted in order to develop at any rank, but I would especially recommend it to a young motivated Sergeant straight from the RAPTC transfer course. The responsibilities, tasks, and man management make it especially diverse in nature and the learning outcomes (and challenges) make it an ideal environment
WO2 (QMSI) G Slade-Jones RAPTC
a great deal easier. To add pressure to the initial HOTO though, the Regiment had scheduled the annual Boxing event concurrently. This was to be an Army versus Southern Counties Team contest to help demonstrate an inspirational display of sport to the recruits. The
to learn. Additionally, organisation of sport, AT, competitions and Mess functions all combine to make the Instructor a well- rounded and developed individual.
In conclusion, during the last year, the Regiment has gained an OUSTANDING grade from OFSTED, produced a team that gained Silver on the Cambrian Patrol, won the UK Sport (South) Minor Units Trophy and delivered some inspirational AT Expeds and Battle eld Studies. We have also hosted a fantastic Boxing Night, where the Army fought a hard won contest against Southern Counties. I can honestly say that Winchester has been a memorable part of my career due to the fact I am surrounded by some talented and highly motivated individuals.
Having arrived in Apr 2015, my feet haven’t hit the ground yet!!
planning and delivery of the event was a total success and it was a superb night for all who attended. Mid-year saw the uplift of Strength & Conditioning (S&C) equipment; the uplift being twofold. Firstly, the aim was to help the PTIs deliver a more comprehensive S&C element to
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“No man fails, who sets an example of high courage, of unbroken resolution, and of
unshrinking endurance”
Roald amundsen, aRctic exploReR
Syndicate bonding