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The staff enjoying a Go-Karting competition
MY FIRST ASSIGNMENT
Sgt (SI) P Quinn RAPTC
Upon successfully transferring into the RAPTC in Sep 19 I was presented with the prestigious opportunity to be posted to the PT Wing at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
(RMAS). In the short period of time I have been here I have learnt and experienced things which would rival the past 3 years of my Army career. The battle rhythm and pace of life at the academy is relentless, but the day to day business we conduct as RAPTCIs is extremely varied which keeps you on your toes and weirdly, wanting more.
Although part of a large team (11 RAPTCIs in total), individual responsibilities are in abundance. Recently, my main effort was to analyse the performance of the Commissioning Course using SCR data. It was rewarding to see that our role as RAPTCIs is positively affecting the health and well-being of the OCdts whilst challenging them both physically and mentally.
Whilst writing this, I find it hard to think of a better first post as a newly qualified RAPTCI that would rival RMAS. In my opinion, the team is what makes the job what it is. Being surrounded by like-minded individuals who’s knowledge, standards, motivation and general outlook on life has enabled me to grow as an RAPTCI and I am confident that by the time I leave the academy it will be something I will deeply miss in future assignments.
LIFE AT RMAS
SSgt (SSI) L Brimble RAPTC
RMAS is a challenging yet rewarding place to work. The battle rhythm is fairly set for each 14-week term, such as the delivery of PT lessons and the Sovereigns Banner
Competitions. However, there are so many additional events that the team can get their teeth stuck into, for example the Pace Sticking Competition, organising competitions with the Navy and RAF Officer Academies, visiting our International Counterparts and briefing many external visitors from General Mike Garrett, US Army through to Frank Lampard! The relentless pace of life was made even more challenging when all staff had to move out of their offices for most of a term to make way for the refurbishment of parts of the gymnasium. The refurbishment has transformed tired and outdated office/communal spaces into a more professional environment to work in.
Life is not always about work! Supporting Corps sport is still important, and the PT Wing can often be found gracing the local area with our presence a few times each term. With the return of the historic ‘Bum of The Term’ we continue to finish each term with some average banter and a rare sighting of the SMI opening his wallet.
PT Wing doors before
PT Wing doors after
PT Wing foyer before
PT Wing foyer after