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applied. These lessons are High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Loaded Marches and aerobic development. In these cases, the lessons will be conducted in single sex groups. The results of these lessons will form a large part of the monitoring and feedback that hopefully moves this process forward and continue to train soldiers as integrated platoons.
Sport
Sgt (SI) J Atherton RAPTC
As an RAPTCI it is our job to promote sport and some of the benefits include team building, increased self-esteem and a desire to improve. Fortunately, the Commanding Officer being as a sportsman really drives the emphasis on playing sport at every level, which is a great asset to the P&RTC. Winning the UK Army Athletics, Runners up in squash and producing some outstanding results in the Cross Country league coupled with good results on the Rugby & Football Field all contributed to unit success and resulted in winning the Minor Unit, Army UK Sports Trophy.
I look forward to seeing sport grow at ATR Winchester and will do my very best to inspire new trainees as well as permanent staff to start and increase participation in the many sports and activities we offer.
Boxing
Sgt (SI) M Qasim RAPTC
The Army V Southern Counties boxing event took place on Thu 26 Oct 18 at ATR Winchester.
The main purpose of this event was to promote and showcase high level sport to the trainees and PS, notwithstanding the chance to experience a unit boxing event. Boxing underpins the Army’s Core Values of discipline, selfless commitment and courage and these were shown in abundance during the event. The night was a huge success and the level of boxing on display was admired by all spectators. After some outstanding performances from both teams the Army came away victorious with a total of 7 bouts to 0.
Sgt Atherton and the ATR Athletics Team
DEFENCE COLLEGE OF LOGISTICS, POLICING AND ADMINISTRATION (DCLPA) WORTHY DOWN STATION
THEY THINK IT’S ALL OVER
WO2 (QMSI) J Dykes RAPTC
It’s eventually here, time for my final entry into the MBS as a regular soldier. I suppose I should blurt out some meaningful rubbish which I’ve stolen from somewhere else to make myself
look clever, however for those who know me, that won’t be happening. My year, like so many other years has been filled with hard work whilst being sprinkled with personal highs and a few speed bumps along the way.
Worthy Down Station as we are now called, is moving at speed towards its ultimate end state of a fully-fledged Tri Service Station. New buildings are opening, old buildings continue to be demolished and the gym complex falls further behind its scheduled build time. I have spent many a frustrating hour in Stakeholder meetings deciding on such delights as where a light switch should go, through to what colour and texture the floors should be. Whatever is eventually built it will be an improvement on the infrastructure which we currently have; it may even be a useable product!
The Station has continued about its usual business amongst the enormous trucks and continued land grab, delivering Phase 2 and 3 Training to AGC (SPS) HR Administrators (clerks in old money),
RAF clerks, RLC Chefs and RAF Chefs/Caterers. Mix in a dollop of Pre-Sandhurst Cadets, Reserve soldiers, AGC recruiting, RHQ AGC and you have an eclectic mix of Units, all with their own CoC up to Commanding Officer level. Fortunately, the DCLPA Brigadier and his team have moved in to really settle things down....
The Triple Crown came and went; I even managed to persuade the AGC RHQ to part with funds to build a Tough Mudder style event as part of their flagship competition involving 1000 competitors from all over the AGC. Unsurprisingly it worked amazingly well with it now becoming the mainstay of the whole competition; such was the enjoyment and feedback.
I popped away occasionally on my resettlement, completing the whole suite of Project Management courses which have fried my brain and left me talking like I have learnt a different language. However, the highlight was a small trip to watch the British and Irish Lions in New Zealand. Not only did I get to watch 3 matches with my brother and closest friend (including the 1st Test) but I also bumped into the Fan Van and Scott Quinnell. An amazing and at
ATR W Boxing Evening – Army v Southern Counties