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ARMY SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL TRAINING – ALDERSHOT
Capt (MAA) R Windard RAPTC
The ASPT has seem many changes over the past 12 months, the most important of these being the redesign of the AAPTI course syllabus and its subsequent first run through with Cse no 53 which commenced in Jan 18. The new course has seen a long road of development and change following the initial recommendations of Maj (MAA) A Humes study, to the vision of what could be, and now the reality that we are ever developing the “Army’s Edge”.
There have been two teams critical to the success of delivering this vision. Firstly, the team members of the ASPT Course Design Cell (CDC), but I won’t steal Capt (Jack) Horner’s sandwiches on this one, and secondly, every member of the ASPT Training Wing and delivery team. To a man (and woman), every member of the team has shown purpose in their ethos and work ethic, loyalty in their dealings, example and enthusiasm in their instruction and
RAPTCI Cse 212 and AAPTI Cse 53 Pass off Parade
CORPS SERGEANT MAJOR (SM)
WO1 (Corps SM) M Arthur RAPTC
Iwould like to start by offering thanks to Capt (MAA) C Burnett for his extensive handover and the support he offered as I transitioned into the position of Corps SM. I also thank him for
the work he conducted on our behalf during his tenure. His positive influence at the Comd SM level improved the understanding and reputation of the Corps. I am grateful of his commitment to the role and hope to live up to that standard.
It is a great personal honour to serve as the Corps Sergeant Major of the RAPTC with the privilege of representing our RAPTCIs. Having now fully settled into role and conducted many visits, I can firmly state that I am extremely proud of the achievements of our personnel and their continued delivery of the highest quality outputs in support of the RAPTC mission. This is not just my opinion, but also that of the Army Sergeant Major command network, who consistently remind me of what a good job our people are doing. I am acutely aware these successes are not without challenge and adversity, however I personally feel it is the adaptability and versatility of the RAPTCI that ensures the Corps remains credible in an ever changing and financially constrained Army.
From a School perspective, the ASPT delivery team and course design cell continue to work tirelessly to ensure that every students potential is maximised and their time on course is both enjoyable and rewarding. I have been particularly impressed by how the staff have managed the significant changes to the syllabus resulting from Project 1 of Programme THOR, the Army Physical Training
Corps SM attending the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey
coaching, and a continued commitment to the ASPT mission. And despite the long hours needed to bring this new course to life, it now breaths the life of better trained and better educated AAPTIs, who will keep the Army Fit to Fight.
As a school we have moved with the times in our delivery methodology to engage with the younger service personnel, we have moved forward with an evidenced based approach, which is ever evolving, but we have maintained true to our heritage and our breeding ensuring that tradition and standards are embedded in the DNA of all new students passing out of the ASPT.
The air of optimism that consumed the ASPT 12 months ago has how been realised and we can firmly say we are “the measuring eye that guides the hands and feet”!
ASPT Staff