2010 Paulatim Magazine - RAAMC Association

School of Infantry and Singleton Military
Area Gymnasium
Lone Pine Barracks NSW, Physical Training Instructors 2010
PAULATIM
Physical Training Instructors (PTI’s) are assigned to an Initial
Employment Training (IET) platoon and remain as the instructor for the
duration of the course. At the completion of the basic rifleman course
the PTI’s are included in the march out by presenting a commentary to
the family and friends of the platoon while they conduct a Military Self
Defence and an Obstacle Course Display. The most rewarding aspect of
the job is knowing you have contributed in the members’
transformation from recruit to trained soldiers.
As warfare is becoming more complex and diverse, the PT cell has
developed the training program deliver instruction that is calibrated
with operational needs. Recently a new 13 week PT program has been
implemented which is part of the constant evolution of training
development. The new program has been designed to not only develop
physical fitness but to develop initiative, encourage teamwork and aims
to bring training inline with the Army Capability Requirement (ACR) for
Infantry 2012. The ACR introduces changes to section sizes and the type
of combat loads being carried.
Earlier this year work began on upgrading the gym facility under the
Enhanced Land Force project. These improvements include an extension
to the weights room, pool area and new office space. The obstacle
course received a facelift at the end of last year with new urban
orientated obstacles being introduced to provide the skill sets needed on
the modern battlefield.
Inclosing, the Unit and PTI’s have had a very demanding and successful
year; this was recognised with the following awards being presented:
• SOI – Certificate of Achievement, Defence Occupational Health
and Safety Awards 2010, for its outstanding performance in
improving rehabilitation and return to work services for Trainees
and personnel.
• SGT Damien Browne – Silver Commendation, for his excellent
work within the Rehabilitation cell.
• CPL Steve Laverack – Soldiers Medallion, for his outstanding
efforts as a PTI within a very busy training unit.
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