In situations where a user may be too busy to handle a talk switch, voice operated switches are sometimes employed. Some systems use PTT ID to identify the speaker.

If the reader wishes to read a brief, but rather amusing, article then go to: http://www.arrse.co.uk/wiki/PTI 12.0 References Governments that have sanctioned MEC and MEHL should encourage Thailand, Japan, Singapore, and other countries with significant investment in Myanmar to adopt similar measures.

10.0   Differentiation between Military and Civilian Fitness Training

A major difference between military and civilian fitness instructors, as alluded to above, is that civilian fitness instructors are not required to complete the training that their clients undertake. Also, a client’s fitness goals and aspirations are set by the client and not a higher formation (in this case the British Army). Finally, implicit for our civilian brethren is the critical aspect of customer service and care. Although care (of trainees and avoidance of injury) is implicit for PTIs, both commanders and PTIs have a very varied range of interpretation for the implementation and delivery of ‘customer service’ in the Army. Think of the 80-10-10 rule; 80% are average to good, 10% are very good, and 10% have areas for improvement. 11.0 PTIs: The Funny Side

Currently, successful students gain the AAPTI qualification which is valid for 5 years and can join the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPS) at own expense at Level 2 or 3 (dependent on experience). 8.0 Continual Professional Development Fielder Centre had a massive upgrade in IT/AV facilities, which allows students direct access to the internet throughout the building (since 2012); In 1996 when I attended my first fitness course at the Army School of Physical Training (ASPT) – the British Army’s PTI Class Three Course (now All Arms Physical Training Instructor course) – I was one of 99 trainees (one did not turn up) wondering what we had let ourselves in for! Of the 99 trainees on the first day only two were women (one TA (now Army Reserve) soldier and one regular soldier).By the end of the course an instructor will know how the body works, the principles of physical training and be able to conduct all types of fitness training and testing. They will also be entitled to wear the crossed swords badge on their uniform, which indicates that they are a qualified PTI. Unit Fitness Training Officer (UFTO): A week long course designed to provide officers with an overview of their role and responsibilities as a UFTO. UFTOs do not instruct on fitness lessons, rather they can provide leadership, oversight and strategy/policy functions or act as a figurehead ( it typically depends on a combination of the person fulfilling the role and the Commanding Officer’s intent). The ASPT evaluates its training delivery on a continual basis and is now (since 2012) fully responsible for all PT course design (CD), having sub-divided the previous dual role of both CD and TDT (Training Development Team) from HQ RAPTC. The ASPT training wing has responsibility for resourcing all PT courses. 9.0 Training Facilities The course was very much designed to be progressive in terms of both theoretical and practical application using the EDIP method (explanation, demonstration, imitation and practice). For example, trainees were taught the theory of warm-ups, given a practical demonstration of a warm-up (trainees were the guinea pigs), trainees would then imitate and finally practice. PTI Class 1 Course: The PTI Class 1 course had an overhaul during 2012 which resulted in a change from 3 x 10 weeks (Senior, Intermediate and Junior terms) to 2 x 15 weeks (Senior and Junior terms). Course No.194 (May 2012) was the first course to experience the new two-part course format (Scarr, 2012).

Pitcairn, K.D. (2014) Army Training Unit (London). Mind, Body and Spirit: The Journal of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps. 2014, pp.79. AAPTI instructors are required to attend the AAPTI refresher course every five years to remain ‘in-date.’ It is the role of unit RAPTCIs and regional RAPTC inspection teams to ensure which instructors are ‘in-date’. ABN 58/17: Change of Duration to All-Arms Physical Training Instructor (PTI) qualification and Introduction of a PTI Logbook. ABN 58/17, published in July 2017, informs us that the course duration is to change once again. The ABN also informs us that the Army is introducing a PTI logbook. Flag competitions are held every Friday morning. They include a variety of different activities ranging from athletics to battle PT. This is an opportunity to go up against other sections throughout the course to compete for pride but also for the flag of the RAPTC, which is presented to the winning section on the pass off parade. 5.0 Grading StructurePhysical Training Instructor Class Three (PTI3): on successful completion of this six week basic course PTIs could instruct trained soldiers across a broad range of military fitness and sports activities at land establishments and on operations. Develop the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare and conduct gym- and outdoor-based exercise programmes and sessions with apparently healthy adults; both individuals and groups, including: Intermediate level: All PTI2 and PTI1 trainees were required to pass all of the intermediate level tests. PTI3 trainees could attempt these tests also. It will offer significant enhancement to the war fighter across all three services by delivering world-leading command and communications capability to the front line.”

For civilians, fitness training is optional in contrast to military physical training which is compulsory, although over the year’s soldiers and officers have developed a number of devious methods and excuses for avoiding physical training.This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Hytera: TC-265, TC-268, TC-268S, TC-270, TC-270S, TC-365, TC-368, TC-368S, TC-370, TC-370S, TC-620, TC-700EX, X01