Royal Army Physical Training Corps

07/09/2026

04/09/2026

ACRRS Rnd 7 — Gravesend | 2 Sep 26

The RAPTC Velo Apostles took on the final round of the Army Cycling Road Race Series at Gravesend. Wet and windy conditions made for a challenging day, but the circuit proved to be a fantastic course to race on — arguably the best course of the ACRRS season.

The final round delivered plenty of drama, with two Apostles crashing early in the A Category race. Despite the setbacks, the team continued to push on and finish the ACRRS season strongly.

Strong performances on the day included:

A Category

* SSgt Chennell — outstanding 4th place, mixing it up with some of the strongest cyclists in the Army A League
* SSgt Gander — strong ride to finish 9th
* SSgt Boachie-Ansah — 12th place
* Sgt Kelly — 13th place

B Category

* SSgt Ramsdale — excellent ride to a well-earned 5th place
* WO1 Brimble — 8th place
* Capt Cowley — 10th place

C Category

* WO2 Bowling — fantastic first race for the Apostles, taking an impressive 3rd place

A hard-fought final round brings the 2026 ACRRS season to a close. Through wet and windy conditions, crashes, breakaways and countless hard miles, the Apostles have continued to race aggressively, support one another and represent the RAPTC jersey with pride.

A huge effort from the whole team throughout the ACRRS season — and now the focus turns to the Inter Corps Championship on 9 Sep 26, where the Apostles will be back on the start line representing the RAPTC.

Interested in representing the RAPTC Velo Apostles Race Team?
Please contact WO1 Brimble.

📷 WO1 Brimble & Phil Carr Photography

04/09/2026

The LONDIST RAPTCIs today had the absolute privilege of visiting the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea. A massive thank you to ex-REME soldier and Chelsea Pensioner Gerry Corns, who graciously hosted the team and shared the incredible history, stories and camaraderie that define the home of the iconic Red Coats.

From one generation of service to another, the bond across the military family remains as strong as ever.

02/09/2026

Corps SM Update -

Yesterday I was at Worthy Down Support Unit visiting WO2 (QMSI) Ingles and the PD team.

An action packed visit with briefings, observing PT delivery, viewing facilities (including the new PPNI suite), targeted discussion groups with the PD team, office calls and finishing off with a PD team workout 💪🏻

Worthy Down is an ITT / STT Tri Service establishment within LWC. Within Worthy Down , Maddox Gymnasium delivers multiple PD outputs for Army, Navy and RAF across Logistics and Supply, Personal Administration, Catering, Education and Ground / Air crew courses .

Alongside ITT and STT delivery the gymnasium also look after PD elements of the potential officer development course, ALDP courses, all permanent staff across site, Artemis holdover Sqn, DSLA and DCSp HQs, AGC HQ and RLC HQ.

WO2 (QMSI) Ingles RAPTC and his team of 3 Tri Service OR6s - Sgt (SI) Swainston RAPTC , PO Edwards R Navy and Sgt Hollyman RAF PTI look after 10 Tri Service OR4s and ensure ITT/STT output remain integral to LWC, DCSp and LWC intent. The team collectively ensure the standards of PD are upheld at all times and the gymnasium remains a flagship example across LWC and wider Tri Service establishments.

Due to his continuous and unwavering dedication at both Worthy Down and external RAPTC commitments - Sgt (SI) Swainston was awarded the RAPTC Association coin.

A PD team that is fully committed to their craft and the SP under their care, operating with purpose, clarity and a unified approach of pursuing professional excellence.

What a place, what a team 🔴⚫️⚔️💪🏻

British Army

02/09/2026

This 2-day practical workshop is designed to develop the technical coaching skills and programming knowledge required to incorporate Olympic weightlifting into strength and conditioning programmes to enhance performance.

This workshop will enhance your knowledge of:

✅ Principles of strength training and dynamic correspondence
✅ Applying weightlifting movements to enhance performance
✅ Coaching the sn**ch and its derivatives
✅ Coaching cleans
✅ Coaching presses and jerks
✅ Designing effective weightlifting sessions

This workshop combines practical coaching with evidence-based application, providing RAPTCIs with the knowledge and skills to improve athletic and operational performance.

Application instructions and venue location details can be found in the PD DownRep or via HQ RAPTC SharePoint > Training & Development > CPD.

28/08/2026

🏆 READY TO STEP UP, SET THE PACE & LEAD FROM THE FRONT?

🏆Royal Army Physical Training Corps

158 REGT RLC IS RECRUITING 🏃 RAPTC SGT – SSGT ROLE 🏋️
📍 Peterborough | Army Reserve
SERVE ADVERT Live LINK - in the comments below: or SERVE (Search keyword 1938368)

This isn’t a job for someone who wants to sit on the side lines. We’re looking for an experienced RAPTC Physical Development SME ready to get the Regiment fighting fit, raise the bar and keep Team 158 performing at the top of its game.

⚽ YOUR PLAYING FIELD

You’ll take the lead on Physical Development across the Regiment, managing and delivering PT, Adventure Training and Sport while ensuring PD supports the Unit’s operational role.

You’ll be expected to:

🏃 Set the pace – manage Unit Physical Development and optimise soldiers’ physical performance.
🏋️ Raise the bar – manage physical fitness testing and drive standards across the Regiment.
🎯 Keep us on target – advise the Chain of Command on Physical Development, health and wellbeing policy, DO Fit and Mental Fitness Training.
🏟️ Own the home ground – manage P&RTC facilities, infrastructure and firm-base equipment.
🧠 Coach the coaches – manage and develop your team while educating and advising the Chain of Command.
🥇 Get amongst the action – support and deliver PD events, officiate competitions and assist higher-formation PD branches.

⏱️ THE COMMITMENT

Minimum 27 Reserve Service Days, with an additional 24 ST allocated annually to the appointment. Evening and weekend work will be required.

Annual Bounty is awarded on achievement of mandatory training requirements.

📍 158 Regt RLC is a Regional Army Reserve Regiment based from Peterborough ARC. 🏅 THINK YOU’VE GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Don’t warm the bench. Get in the game.

📧 Send your application and Military CV to:
[email protected]

All applicants will be boarded for suitability before being invited to interview.

🏃‍♂️ SET THE PACE. RAISE THE BAR. BUILD THE TEAM.
158 REGT RLC – YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE STARTS HERE.

28/08/2026

Corps SM update -

Yesterday I visited 17 Port and Maritime Regiment RLC and SSgt (SSI) O Dales RAPTC.

The visit started with a customary PT session with the Sqn, being put through my paces by a talented AAPTI in the final stages of her preparation for RAPTC Selection - Good luck 💪🏻

I then spent the day receiving updates from the SSI on the Unit and how he / his Unit are getting after the Corps strategy for the betterment of Defence.

In the afternoon, I was Port side, learning the different trades of the Unit and the considerations the Corps instructor needs to understand when constructing the PTP. Following this, we hit the open water and took the boats for a spin, a great experience and we returned the boat (under supervision) with no damage. This was followed up with office calls with the CoC which as always, were hugely beneficial.

In addition, SSgt Dales departs for Las Vegas on Tuesday to compete in the BJJ World Championships, he fights on Thursday and the Corps family will be tracking with interest.

Unit visits are integral in witnessing first hand the sheer size, volume, capacity and impact our RAPTCIs are having at Unit / Corps / Defence level.

One to watch and a hugely impressive SSgt at the very top of his game 🔴⚫️⚔️

British Army 17 Regiment RLC | Port & Maritime

27/08/2026

RAPTC Association Northern Europe Cemetery Tour 26

The team continued their tour today by visiting 3 SP who lost their lives in WW1, this was followed by visiting Le Paradis.

Le Paradis in the final video was the location where Sgt Campbell was murdered by the SS alongside 96 others, the barn in the video was the location of the executions.

The stark reality of war, a grave that is permanently filled has left a seat at the family table which will always be empty.

We must remain ever cognisant of the service and sacrifice of those who have gone before us, we build on their foundations, we are the guardians of the past, custodians of the present and the architects for the future of this great Corps. The Corps family doesn’t forget 🔴⚫️⚔️

26/08/2026

RAPTC Association Northern Europe Cemetery Tour 26

Day 2 concluded at the Menin Gate Ceremony in Ypres.

A special ceremony where time stands still and unity of thought switches to those who fell, some of them ours. The Corps family remembers 🔴⚫️⚔️