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start, is extremely mentally and physically just those at a command level but across those learnt skills and become more active
demanding on the individual and ultimately the whole rank structure. In a short and plough into the Nordic Ski Touring
the entire team. It exempliies the need time of being in Norway with the RMAS scheme. If it really isn’t for you look to
for good navigation skills, trust, survival students and more recently those from your left and right and give someone the

and the ability to endure; in essence all the wider JS community, I have seen such adventurous and fun opportunity of a life
of the military core values and skills are men and women with the inert desire time, whilst at the same time enthusing
developed and tested at every stage of the and enthusiasm to develop and enhance and enhancing your team’s leadership
course. Thus, for Commanding Oficers different skill sets which can be used in a and military skills.

and those that are in a position of allowing multitude of environments. I have also seen
a soldier to attend a JSMTC AT course, the student who is the ‘admin vortex’ have Norway, Skeikampen is an amazing
it is more than just a week away from the a light bulb moment, not quite lickering training location, great accommodation,
Battalion; it is leadership training at its bright enough to be that leader yet but food and a true AT experience. For those

best. The military is and will continue for a licker nonetheless towards developing that know me best, after 4 weeks of being
some time to undergo a huge transitional into a more useful and productive cog in here I’m not sure what hurts more my
change process. For such a process to the MOD machine.
back or the fact it cost me £10 for one
be successful it requires transformational bottle of Heineken!

leaders who are inspirational and highly If you have an interest in Nordic skiing or
motivated to make change happen, not
come from a racing background translate

JOINT SERVICE MOUNTAIN TRAINING WING RIPON

Sgt (SI) G L Batty RAPTC

J
SMTC Ripon Wing has seen numerous changes to its staff his landing! He sustained multiple injuries to his hips and legs,
since the last MBS; Sgt (SI) Oz Osborne RAPTC has taken was in unbearable pain and couldn’t stand or walk. Luckily for
up his new post at Para Company, Catterick, after his 2 years OZ, his proactive students called in the Mountain Rescue, who
as the departments Instructor “X”. WO2 (QMSI) Daz Doyle RAPTC responded with a full callout, including the assistance of a Sea

hung up his uniform after 24 years distinguished military service, King Helicopter from RAF Bulmer. So, with great credit to his
but like so many before him has succumbed to the lure of Ripon. students, one vacuum packed JSMTW(R) instructor was hoisted
The very next day becoming a Specialist Instructional Oficer (SIO) up into the Sea King.
at JSMTW(R). It is excellent that we have been able to keep hold

of his vast depth of experience and continue to use his skills to Ripon Wing would not be able to deliver its high end courses without
develop the JS students and less experienced RAPTC ATI’s.
the expertise of its SIO’s Baz Albutt and Andy Philips, SPANCAVE
2012 was such a course. Located in the Cantabrian Mountains
The 2012 Scrambling Concentration was held in the Lake District of Northern Spain and with all the JSMTW(R) instructional staff,
based at the YMCA Keswick. This concentration affords the these two Instructors led and mentored the whole group around

opportunity for JS students to consolidate their mountaineering some of the most demanding and inest cave systems in Europe.
skills on a variety of graded terrain with a view to gaining the The expedition gives students the opportunity to gain valuable
Advanced Leader Summer (ASL) award. This year Ripon Wing overseas caving experience that is necessary for their progression
was the lead centre and the students experienced the best routes in the JSAT scheme. As with all great courses there is an exped

the Lakes have to offer. The group being led by Sgt Osborne, or ultimate goal SIMA DEL CUETO was this year’s target cave.
whilst scrambling up the Eskdale face of ‘Ill crags’ one of the One of the world’s classic pull through caves, it demands all the
most remote areas within the Lake District got more than they skills and attributes AT offers including physical endurance as OC
bargained for; Oz decided to fall 15 metres masterfully executing Ripon Capt Richie Groves can vouch for having completing it in a

5 summersaults as he fell past his students. Having been in the gruelling 27 hours! To take up an opportunity like this all you need
ATI stream for 4 years and still not having completed his Para is Caving Foundation (CVF) and Single Rope Techniques (SRT)
training the inevitable happened, he unfortunately failed to nail
courses which are conducted at JSMTW(R).

RAF Rescue Sgt Oz Osborne
JSMTW(R) SPANCAVE 12 inal day