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AGC JOURNAL 2018

Personnel A fantastic

week of
in sunny
Administration
Wales

Training Wing Listening and

watching
students in
the Realistic
By Lieutenant Colonel Yvette Ashman Working
Environment
The past year has continued to be one of evolution and opportunity for the

staff and students of the Personnel Administration Training Wing, where Students being
put through their
innovation, jointery and blended learning have been central themes. The paces on Basic
Close Combat Skills
welcome addition of the Army School of Education has added a further
dimension and richness to the learning experience on offer.

Evolution The trainees have really made a difference within the

community this year, raising money for charity with a bake
Now fully embedded as part of the Defence College of Logistics, sale and supporting the local schools with a fun day event

Policing and Administration, our staff continue to make creating a family friendly obstacle course. Their gardening Community

the most of the first class training facilities available within and landscape skills were also put to the test at the local engagement
‘Building 101’ to enhance training delivery. The Realistic retirement home with a refurbishment of their gardens. project
Working Environment, where students sit in individual ‘mock’

offices, and have their actions assessed by staff remotely from Foley Troop (Military Training Team)
a central control room, remains hugely popular and of great By Captain Kitty Gorman
training value. In addition, trainers have exploited online As for the engine within Foley Troop, four Section Commanders Royal Air Force 100 celebrations, and helped deliver a Science
technology to enhance both the learner experience and the The Military Training Team, previously known as the ‘Duty of drive the team in a role that is often misinterpreted. It is Technology, Engineering and Maths day for over 125 local
trainer experience. Finally, we continue to make significant Care’ Team, has been shrouded in misconception. ‘Duty of vibrant, diverse and demanding. Prior to assuming the role, schoolchildren, which rolled into a Families’ Day attended

strides with the delivery of joint training, and look forward to Care’ is an obligation of all within the training environment, so Section Commanders are afforded the chance to hone their by approx. 350 members of the Worthy Down community.

welcoming the arrival of the Royal Navy Writer Squadron. a change in terminology was deemed appropriate, but this has infantry skills with the All Arms Basic Tactics Instructor and Drawing on Army and Royal Air Force assets, the children
not been the only revamp. Skill at Arms courses in Brecon. This provides them with explored the science of noise with the Adjutant General’s Corps
Life as a Trainer both the confidence and expertise to competently deliver the Band, and had an introduction to forensics, courtesy of the

My role is a dynamic second tour for enthusiastic Direct Entry exercise phase. The Section Commander role is intense, but Royal Military Police.
We offer a diverse and rewarding assignment within a Officers and offers a change in both pace and responsibilities this powerful little team continues to deliver a significant and

dynamic tri-service setting. Anyone who has ever worked in to that of a Detachment Commander. My twin sister Ella critical output. This year for the first time the Royal Air Force were permitted to

the training environment will recognise the immediate and serves at 1 Army Training Regiment and the two roles draw enter a team into the Triple Crown Challenge; Squadron Leader

tangible job satisfaction of making a difference to someone many parallels and align in terms of leading a team of Section Army School of Education Charlotte Best and Sergeant Nikki Gander both participated as
through instruction, mentoring and leadership. With over 30 Commanders, facilitating exercises and overseeing military part of the four person team in the 12 mile march and shoot.
different courses being delivered to around 1,800 students training. By Lieutenant David Boyles The team finished a respectable 86 out of 124 teams – watch

per year, every day is different and there is plenty of scope for out next year.
innovation and developing best practice. Core business has remained unchanged. Thirty two new

Officers have received trade specific training as both direct

Service Initial Personnel Administration and late entry officer recruiting remains extremely positive. Officer and Technical Squadron (Land)

The Potential Officer Development Programme has prepared

Course 25 civilians and 20 soldiers for Sandhurst, with a further eight By Staff Sergeant Leanne Jordan

By Warrant Officer Class Two William Harwood soldiers attending Army Officer Selection Board. The Technical The Squadron constantly strives for continuous improvement
Wing has also delivered 12 courses which have prepared within our courses and as trainers, we are always looking
Innovation is the key word this year. A complete review students to become Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers at new and innovative ways to teach and get the best from

of the course programme has been made with input and Artificers or to undertake undergraduate study. our students. As a result, there have been significant changes
collaboration from the three Services. All theory examinations with all courses, particularly the Unit Imprest Operator and

have now been moved onto an electronic platform and are Officer and Technical Squadron (Air) Regimental Accountants courses, with both areas being
being delivered on the Moodle application. This type of testing By Squadron Leader Simon McFarling rewritten to incorporate more contemporary and realistic
has proven popular with the trainees and the trainers as training scenarios and has been extended by two days to
it provides immediate feedback and reduces the marking We have enjoyed a productive year, innovating courses, enable the students to cover the manual aspect of the course
burden. This initiative, alongside other changes made to the challenging the trainers and drawing the best from our in greater detail.
programme, have ensured that we provide credible, relevant trainees. Alongside our colleagues, we have identified areas to

and robust learning, a must, given the current operational deliver training in a more interactive and innovative manner. The Squadron enjoy maintaining team cohesion and
climate. Change of Command. The Squadron delivers Phase 2 training for Royal Air Force frequently get together socially outside of the classroom. We
Lieutenant Colonel Personnel Branch Officers and nine Phase 3 administrative have taken part in numerous activities including an afternoon

Joint learning between the Army and Royal Air Force is Yvette Ashman takes at the Hi/Lo Ropes at the Army Training Regiment Winchester,
continuing to reap dividends, and has created cohesion and over command from training courses across a rank spectrum from Senior a ‘fun and foam’ filled day at the Gung Ho inflatable assault

an understanding of adaptability when delivering personnel Lieutenant Colonel Pat Aircraftsman through to Squadron Leader. course in Southampton and an excellent week Adventure
support. Wright In April, members of the squadron were heavily involved with Training in Wales.
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