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This year started with supporting the Battlefield study ‘Ex Operation Overlord’ organised by WO1 (RSM) Newton RAPTC. This gave all JSMTC and ATG(A) participants time to reflect on the reality of this historic event, and how Service Personnel (SP) sacrificed their lives to better ours. ‘Insert photo
Staff of JSMTW (L) have had a busy year delivering the Leadership Development Training (LDT) course to all members of ATG(A). This package, which is a pre-requisite for all ATG(A) instructors, provides instructors with additional styles, techniques and models to ensure that AT enhances operational effectiveness.
AT aside, as Wing Sergeant Major (WSM) I have the great honour of leading the ‘Remembrance Parade’ for the town of Llanrwst. This consists of marching the military staff with the veterans and smaller local contingencies following from the church service to the Cenotaph for the formal parade and the laying of wreaths. This opportunity is not just a personal honour
Remembrance parade, WO2 (QMSI) Arkless RAPTC, Sgt (SI) Davison-Webb RAPTC, Sgt Owen RAF, Cpl Falloon RF
but provides an occasion to engage with the local community, liaise with the Town Council and Mayor and establishes a rapport within the small town.
Since my arrival back to JSMTW(L) in Aug 18, for personal development I enrolled onto the Business and Leadership Management (BALM) Honours degree, conducted through Northumbria University. I saw this as an opportunity to further develop my skills as a Warrant Officer (WO) and increase my skillset to lead and manage more effectively and efficiently.
With the use of standard learning credits and RAPTC training grants this was very achievable and I would highly recommend further education to all serving personnel.
The final dissertation was ‘How Can JSAT Enhance British Army Leaders and Operation Effectiveness’ which provided some great results and were passed up the CoC. Graduation in Dec 19 was a great experience having received a First-Class Honours award.
JSMTC / ATG (A) participants JSMTC Battlefield Study’
JSMTW LLANRWST
WO2 (QMSI) Arkless RAPTC
My Experience on the Resilience Margin
Upon completion of the RAPTC Instructor Course in June 19, I was posted on the Resilience Margin (ReM) to JSMTW Indefatigable to commence the Adventurous Training Instructor (ATI) course. The ReM is a course designed to prepare potential ATIs for their future role within JSMTC or ATG(A).
Having previously been selected for a mainstream role within the RAPTC, I had minimal qualifications across all JSAT disciplines and was therefore very aware of the challenge that awaited me. I was to undertake an intensive 6-month Adventurous Training package which would provide me with the necessary skillset to commence my job as an ATI. The ReM would also provide me with the time and expert tuition to train me to a suitable level to deliver JSAT to service men and women.
I arrived at JSMTC (I) in July 19 eager to begin training and it was not long before I was suspended off the side of a rock face in sunny Snowdonia - shades on, sleeves up - what a life! Come November, I was still suspended off a rock face but this time trying to shield myself from the biting wind and horizontal rain, still bizarrely enjoying it; I knew this was the job for me. Notable highlights of the course were sea cliff climbing, wild mountain bike rides and nerve wracking, adrenaline pumping kayaking journeys.
The pathway to success was not always plain sailing, as not only did I have to learn new skills, I also had to deal with the nemesis of self - induced pressure during assessments. It is amazing how, at times, this could cloud your judgement; something I had to learn to cope with in order to be successful.
I learned about these emotional stresses whilst attending the Leadership and Development Training (LDT) course, which plays a
Sgt (SI) E Roberts RAPTC
Sgt Roberts Lead Climbing