Defence Instructions and Notices (Not to be communicated to anyone outside HM Service without authority) Title: Incremental Staff for Adventurous Training Group (Army) Audience: All Regular and Reserve Army Units Applies: Immediately Expires: 30 Sep 15 Replaces: 2013DIN07-127 Reference: Status: Current Released: November 2014 Channel: 07 Training and Education Content: Opportunities for motivated personnel to undertake work as Incremental Staff Sponsor: Adventurous Training Group (Army), Army HQ Contact: Maj Rich Gilbey, Group Training Officer, HQ ATG(A) Tel: 94344 8899, 01980 618899. Email: HQ-ATGA-SO2 GTO Keywords: Adventurous Training; Local Adventurous Training: Keywords: Supplements: (Please click on Annex I - Application Form the links to access >>>> ) Related Info: Classification: OFFICIAL 1. Requirement. The Adventurous Training Group (Army) (ATG(A)) constantly seeks well motivated personnel to serve as incremental staff at various locations on detached duty. There is a requirement for instructors, stores staff and other general duties staff. Adventurous Training (AT) qualifications as a pre requisite are not always essential and in some cases, full training will be provided, however previous AT qualifications or experience would be valuable. Candidates should be keen to learn AT skills, possess a positive attitude, display a willingness to succeed and be physically fit. Opportunities exist across a range of ranks from Pte up to and including Major. Young soldiers and JNCOs who wish to demonstrate their potential, whilst developing their leadership skills, will benefit greatly. Equally, individuals wishing to develop their skills and experience prior to selection for the RAPTC would find the opportunities available very useful. 2. Background. ATG(A) co-ordinates and administers the delivery of Type 2 and Type 4 AT through a number of Centres in UK, Germany and Cyprus. These AT Centres provide the opportunity for Service personnel to attend Type 4 courses or participate in Type 2 multi activity packages and selected single-activity Foundation courses. Each centre has its own Command Structure and all equipment is centrally funded by ATG(A). s are drawn predominantly from Army units to supplement each of the AT Centres and provide additional instructors, stores staff and other general duties staff. Applications from RN/RM and RAF personnel are also welcomed. 3. The activities conducted from the AT Centres vary by location but can include; mountaineering, rock climbing, kayaking, mountain-biking, sailing, skiing, caving, sub-aqua diving, parachuting and paragliding. Where applicable (Castlemartin) applicants will attend a Unit Adventurous Training Leader (UATL) course at the JSMTC whereby over a 3 month period they will gain leader/instructor qualifications in a number of AT disciplines (potentially up to 5). AT Centre locations 4. There is availability for incremental staff at all of ATG(A) s AT Centres. Specific detail on 1
the requirement for each Centre is provided within the respective Annexes as follows: Benefits a. Joint Service Mountain Training Centre (JSMTC), Anglesey (incl Wings at Anglesey, Ripon and Ballachulish) - Annex A. b. Joint Service Mountain Training Wing (JSMTW), Capel Curig - Annex B. c. Cyprus Joint Service Adventurous Training Centre (CJSATC) - Annex C. d. Joint Service Parachute Centre (JSPC), Netheravon - Annex D. e. Adventurous Training Centre (ATC), Castlemartin - Annex E. f. Adventurous Training Centre (ATC), Scotland - Annex F. g. Kiel Training Centre (KTC) Germany - Annex G. h. Alpine Training Centre (ATC) Bavaria Annex H. 5. Detachments may offer a variety of benefits to both the individual and their parent unit, these benefits include: Nominations a. To the individual. Enhanced confidence, the opportunity to obtain AT qualifications and improve instructional ability that will complement their normal career profile on returning to their parent unit. b. To the unit. During their detachment, these soldiers will be required to support the delivery of AT activities on a weekly basis. At the end of the detachment, the unit will receive a soldier who is more confident and self-assured and gained a number of AT qualifications. If attached in an instructor role, most notably, the individual could further develop their leader/instructor qualifications. 6. When considering individuals for nomination, units are requested to ensure that candidates are physically fit, well motivated and free from any on-going welfare or disciplinary issues. All candidates should be Medically Fully Deployable (MFD), however if they are classified as Medically Limited Deployability (MLD) an Appendix 9 should be raised stating suitability for employment in the incremental post requested. Application process 7. Those units that wish to nominate an individual for any of the positions described at Annexes A to H should complete the Unit Nomination Form provided at Annex I and return it direct to the appropriate ATG(A) AT Centre. An Appendix 9 must accompany all applications made for those who are not classified as MFD. 8. Enquiries should be directed to the appropriate AT Centre using the contact details provided within Annex I. Alternatively, contact Maj Rich Gilbey RAPTC, Group Training Officer, HQ ATG (A) for assistance using the contact details below. Email: HQ-ATGA-SO2 GTO Tel: 94344 8899 Mobile: 07717424132 2
Annex A: JSMTC (Anglesey, Ballachulish, Ripon) Availability Annex B: JSMTW(Capel Curig) Availability Annex C: CJSATC (Cyprus) Availability Annex D: JSPC(N) (Netheravon) Availability Annex E: ATC (Castlemartin) Availability Annex F: ATC (Scotland) Availability Annex G: KTC (Kiel) Availability Annex H: ATC (Bavaria) Availability (All Below) 3
Annex A to JOINT SERVICE MOUNTAIN TRAINING CENTRE (JSMTC) AVAILABILITY Opportunities exist for Incremental Instructors to work for JSMTC at any of its 3 Wings - Anglesey, Ballachulish or Ripon. Instructors Stores Staff General Up to 5 at any one time. Nil Nil L/Cpl Maj Any other comments Proven instructional ability, team member, physically fit Delivery of JSAT courses at all levels (subject to qualifications held and following an initial period of shadowing and mentoring). At least one of: Advanced Summer Mountain Leader (ASL) Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) Canoe Instructor Level 2 (CI2) with a 4* Leader Award Winter Mountain Leader (WML) Winter Climbing Instructor (WCI) Cave Leader Training (CVT) Incremental instructors are not guaranteed additional qualifications, but will benefit greatly from delivering at a centre and will achieve qualifications if appropriate Agreed mutually between providing unit and JSMTC. The minimum attachment length is six weeks and incremental staff should expect 1 2 weeks shadowing a JSMTC instructor before instructing independently. Qualified personnel have the opportunity to revise and develop their AT instructional skills and methods. Providing units will gain access to JSMTC courses whilst they have incremental staff attached. JSMTC is open to a range of possible incremental staff attachments, with the intent of benefitting the individual, the providing unit and JSMTC. A-1
JOINT SERVICE MOUNTAIN TRAINING WING (CAPEL CURIG) AVAILABILITY Annex B to Opportunities exist for Incremental Staff to work at JSMTW (Capel Curig). Instructors Up to 5 at any one time. Stores Staff 1 General Nil LCpl Sgt Mature, good communication & listening skills, physically fit. Instructors: Stores Staff: Instruction on Foundation AT courses and multi-activity courses as required. Instructors: D1+E Driving Licence Assist with the receipt, issue, maintenance and accounting of AT stores and equipment. Stores Staff: AT Qualifications; At least two of: Mountain Leader Training (MLT) Kayak 2* Foundation (K2F) Open Canoe 2* Foundation (O2F) Rock Climbing Single Pitch Foundation (RSF) Subject to length of attachment and pre-existing qualifications but may include: Stores trained D1+E driving licence Opportunity to gain AT qualifications. Summer Mountain Leader (SML) Rock Climbing Multi-Pitch Leader Training (RMT) Joint Service Mountain Bike Leader Trained (JSMBLT) Canoe Instructor Level 2 (CI2) Agreed mutually between providing unit and OC JSMTW (CC). Flexible, but to be beneficial to all. Attachment durations should be between 18 24 months. Development of the individual to deliver a variety of AT activities on return to unit. Opportunity for the providing unit to have access to course places at JSMTC AT Centres. Single living accommodation will be SSA funded by the unit. B-1
Annex C to CYPRUS JOINT SERVICE ADVENTUROUS TRAINING CENTRE (CJSATC) AVAILABILITY Opportunities exist for Incremental Staff to work at CJSATC Instructors 1 Stores Staff General 5 Instructor: Pte Capt General : Pte - Cpl Proactive, mature, honest, capable of working independently and physically fit. Instructor: General : Working within the Sub Aqua Dive Wing to provide safety diver cover and other associated diving tasks. Instructor: BSAC Sports Diver Subject to ability, but could obtain additional qualifications. Equipment repair, building maintenance, driving and other associated GD tasks. General : Driving licence (Minibus preferred) Opportunity to gain AT qualifications. Agreed mutually between providing unit and OC CJSATC. Detachments are usually for a period of 6 months. Development of the individual to deliver a variety of AT activities on return to unit. C-1
JOINT SERVICE PARACHUTE CENTRE (NETHERAVON) (JSPC(N)) AVAILABILITY Annex D to Opportunities exist for Incremental Staff to work at JSPC(N) Instructors 0 Stores Staff 1 General 6 Stores/General : Pte Cpl Reliable, proactive, mature, able to use initiative with a diligent approach to work Assist with the daily administration of the centre. Refuelling of aircraft. Movement and handling of aircraft. Packing of parachutes. Assist and demonstrate to students parachute packing drills. Carry out packing checks. Flight manifesting of students. DZ. Participate in staff parachute training (not stores staff). Basic accounting duties and control of stores (stores staff only). Ideally completed Basic Freefall Course (not stores staff) Driving licence (with D1 Prov) On way to Category System basic Instructor (CSBI) (not stores) 150 Parachute Jumps (not stores) D1 Driving license Aircraft refuelling course Most will achieve 1 st Aid at work qualification PAT and SMA qualification (stores only) Mutually agreed between providing unit and OC JSPC(N) Mutually agreed between providing unit and OC JSPC(N) Availability of short notice call back to unit for important unit events. D1 qualified driver. An individual close to completing a parachuting instructor qualification. D-1
ADVENTUROUS TRAINING CENTRE (CASTLEMARTIN) (ATC (C)) AVAILABILITY Annex E to Opportunities exist for Incremental Staff to work at ATC (C) Instructors Trainee Instructors Stores/Bosun A Mix of up to 8 1 Pte Cpl Reliable, proactive, mature and physically fit individual capable of working independently. Instructor: Stores/Bosun: Deliver single activity Foundation and First line repair on water craft multi-activity courses as required and other stores related tasks. Instructor: Any of the following Stores/Bosun: Rock Climbing Instructor (RCI) BCU Level 3 Coach (Inland/Open) Summer Mountain Leader (SML) BSAC Advanced Instructor (AI) Sub Aqua Diving Supervisor (SADS) Mountain Bike Leader (MBL) Trainee Instructor: Will spend 3 x months at JSMTC on a Unit Adventurous Training Leader (UATL) Course gaining leader qualifications in up to 5 AT activities. Upon completion they will deliver instruction at the Centre (CM). Trainee Instructor: Store/Bosun: Opportunity to advance or obtain additional AT qualifications, dependant on ability. Sea Survival Equipment, Mountain Bike and Diving equipment maintainer. RYA Powerboat Level 2. Mutually agreed between providing unit and OC ATC (C) Minimum attachment length for instructors is 8 weeks. Attachment period for trainee instructors is 15 18 months. Development of a soldier who on return to unit will be capable of delivering a variety of AT activities. E-1
Annex F to ADVENTUROUS TRAINING CENTRE (SCOTLAND) (ATC (S) AVAILABILITY Opportunities exist for Incremental Staff to work at ATC (S) Instructors 0 Stores Staff General 1 4 X Summer Period 2 x Winter Period Pte Cpl Motivated, mature, physically fit, good communication skills, and able to work with a minimum of supervision. General : Pte L/Cpl: Assist in the office, stores and driving duties. General : See personal attributes. D1+E License. Stores: Pte Cpl: Stores & Driver duties. Stores: See personal attributes. D1+E Licence. Agreed mutually between providing unit and OC ATC (S). Minimum attachment lengths are six months. Individuals will be exposed to a training environment that heavily promotes coaching and mentoring across all activities. Individuals will be encouraged to undertake a number of foundation courses as well as pushing those with talent/capacity towards higher level awards. Therefore the unit will receive an individual whom is more confident, self assured and with an array of foundation level AT qualifications. F-1
Annex G to KIEL TRAINING CENTRE (KTC) AVAILABILITY Opportunities exist for Incremental Staff to work at KTC Germany Instructors 0 Stores Staff 0 General 8 General : Pte Cpl Reliable, mature, good communication and listening skills, capable of working independently, physically fit. GD Staff: Provide general support to Sailing and Sub Aqua Diving Adventurous Training Courses and Expeditions. GD Staff: Sailing and/or Sub Aqua diving experience desirable. D1+E driving licence required. Individuals will be developed in accordance with their starting qualifications and ability. There will be opportunities to gain Sailing, Sub Aqua Diving and RYA Power Boating qualifications. Mutually agreed between providing unit and OC (KTC) Mutually agreed between providing unit and OC (KTC) Depending on ability, development of the individual to deliver AT activities on return to unit. G-1
Annex H to ALPINE TRAINING CENTRE (ATC) BAVARIA AVAILABILITY Opportunities exist for Incremental Staff to work at ATC Bavaria (Hubertus House and the Wertach Lodges) Instructors Stores Staff 2 x Summer 2 x Winter 1 over the Winter period & 1 over the Summer period General 5 over the Winter period & 2 over the Summer period L/Cpl Maj Reliable, mature, good communication and listening skills, capable of working independently, physically fit. Stores Staff: Assist with the receipt, issue maintenance and accounting of AT stores and equipment. Stores Staff: General Staff: Primarily driving duties to support the delivery of AT, some assistance with stores and other duties as required. General Staff: Stores training desirable but not essential. Minimum of B+E however D1+E driving licence preferred. Minimum of B+E however D1+E driving license preferred. Individuals will be developed according to their starting qualifications and ability. It is normal for staff to have attended AT courses where their duties allow and to have gained more than 1 qualification Mutually agreed between providing unit and OC ATC Bavaria Winter Staff required from 1 Nov 14. Summer Staff required from 1 May 15. Mutually agreed between providing unit and OC ATC Bavaria Winter staff end date 30 Apr 15. Summer Staff end date 30 Oct 15. Depending on ability, development of the individual to deliver AT activities on return to unit. H-1