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THE RESERVES

SSgt (SSI) S Burrell RAPTC

I
n Sep 2012 I was appointed the POC for all PD The breakdown of each course is as follows:
training of the Reservists. My initial instincts TA (Alpha): 1 x Input test (1.5 mile)
set the alarm bells off as it would most fellow
2 x Sport lessons

RAPTCIs – weekend work!!! There wasn’t a lot that 3 x Endurance (SSR and loaded march)
could be done about that and yes, it takes up a lot 4 x Strength and Conditioning sessions
of weekends as their courses run for 2 weeks and (progressive dificulty)
they form up on Fridays. Here at ATC (P) we have 1 x Output test (4 mile loaded march)

been working towards the large uplift in Reserves TA (Bravo): 1 x Input test (PBL, Jerry Can carry
courses in order to achieve the numbers required and 4 mile loaded march)
in the coming years. The courses are coming 1 x Strength and Conditioning session.
through and we usually have three platoons form 1 x Combat agility (Obs course)

up together which can be as many as 40+ or as 2 x Gym agility (Build up to Obs course)
little as 16.
2 x Endurance (4 mile SSR and loaded march)
1 x Output test (PBL, Jerry Can carry and 6
My main aim was to ensure the training delivered to
mile loaded march)
the Reservists is in direct correlation to that of the regular recruit.

I believe that we have got this right and the training is bringing the The main concern with the Reservists is what they may or may not
best out of the voluntary recruits. There will always be the wide do when they have left us here in relation to PD within the TA Units.
range of itness and robust levels within the reservists but we will As a Corps, I feel that we should all be assisting the Reservists
give each individual the encouragement and assistance to ensure wherever possible in the maintenance and development of

they have the best possible training whilst here at the ATC.
physical itness.

SOLDIER DEVELOPMENT WING SENNYBRIDGE

Sgt (SI) W Houston RAPTC

I
was posted to the Soldier Development Harrogate. To assist with this we have and Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel.
Wing in Sennybridge Mid-Wales in recently completed in house training Some individuals have also been to
August 2012. This is my irst Adventure
in Coaching and Mentoring and Neuro Belize caving, Cyprus Sea Kayaking,
Training (AT) post and is very busy. Linguistic Programming (NLP). Anyone Germany skiing and Scotland winter
However I have found time in a very who has ever visited Sennybridge will mountaineering. We have plans in the

packed programme to complete a small know we have our own micro climate and future to take the department to Canada
amount of AT myself.
this helps when gale force winds, snow to develop VBL in Trails End Camp.
and ice are required to push the recruits
The position is very exciting and offers to their limits.
Overall we have been very busy and the

challenges that I believe are unique to the outlook appears to be even more so. This
post. We are pioneering the development Within the department we have managed will provide new challenges and with this
and awareness of the core values and to get away from the daily grind and take in mind the post is ideal for a development
Values Based Leadership (VBL) to Phase part in more adventure training such as post within AT.

1 Recruits from Pirbright, Winchester and
climbing expeditions to Alicante, Spain