Regiment or PTI

[wannabe_rock]

As my name states I want to be a rock, but I have recently started thinking about PTI. I have looked at the careers website and its just not helping me make any kind of decision. I need to go to the AFCO to ask some questions really, but if anyone here can help that would be great?

Do PTI's get abroad often? One of the attractions of being a rock is the opportunity to travel to and work in many varying climates and environments. As a PTI would I get the same opportunity for travel.

What does a PTI do as a day job? I know what rocks do and I know that rocks can work all kinds of "shifts". But I cant see a PTI being needed in the middle of the night.

I know they may sound soft questions, but if anyone can help id be very appreciative.

Thanks guys

[ChrisGray]

Hiya bud, I know this is not much help but when I was initially reading through all the various trades I belive I rember the RAF saying the PTI will be expected to train in another trade aswell.

Would be nice for you if you could do PTI and Gunner, just give the AFCO a call.

[RAF Reginald]

I belive I rember the RAF saying the PTI will be expected to train in another trade aswell.

Never heard of that one, mate. Think you may have misunderstood someone. WR, if you are torn between RAF Regt and PTI youneed to have serious words with yourself. You just cannot compare the two and you have to really want the Regiment or you will not get through the training. Your everyday duties as a PTI would include running lunchtime/evening circuits, remedial PT for all the pie eaters, remedial PT for those with injuries, P'ed flight admin, organising sports training, events etc. You can also get involved in Adventurous training (definately the best move). You will deploy, but only really to well established overseas posts or theatres, so nowhere near as much as a Gunner.

So, both decent trades, what do you want?

[wannabe_rock]

Thanks Reg, once again your advice is spot on. Ive got till february before I can apply so ill have to have a propper think and speak to the AFCO.

Thanks mate

[rawli]

As a PTI you can specialise in 3 ares: Remedial Instructor (RI), Adventurous Training Instructor (ATI), Parachute Jumping Instructor (PJI). PTIs rarely go into theatre and if they do it is usually to set up a volleyball court or something like that. However as a PJI you could be teaching SF things like HALO and HAHO para jumps and all the other stuff that goes with it.

If you want to see combat become a rock. If you like mincing around in a tight vest and a little pair of shorts then become a PTI!

[Keith00]

Hello mate

In my 5th week of basic training. You don't need to train in another trade if you want to be a PTI. You will go in as acting CPL but not earn Corpral wages for a while. It is however a better and higher paid job than the regiment.

Would go for it if I were you but you need to be fit. My mate is a Marine and he's never heard of the Regiment although they seem to think they are at the same level as the Marines and the Para's.

Hope that helps

[RAF Reginald]

It is however a better and higher paid job than the regiment.

I won't argue with you as, after your 5 weeks of training, you are obviously talking with a wealth of experience. You sprog twat. We'll see if you still think that when you're spending every Wednesday afternoon teaching some sweating pie eater in the RAF how to put one foot in front of the other!

[qoute="Keith00"] My mate is a Marine and he's never heard of the Regiment although they seem to think they are at the same level as the Marines and the Para's.[/quote]

Obviously he must have as much time under his belt as you then! If by "at the same level" you mean having completed basic, trained soldier and combat infantry training, followed by a pre-para and jumps course for 2 Sqn, then why should'nt they think that. No-one in the Regiment however claims to be a commando!

When (if) you pass out of your 'gruelling' PTI training, i suggest you wind your f'ing neck in a bit when you reach your station, prick.

[wannabe_bootneck]

Go RAF Reg. just for bayonets, 'box via porkpie go!' 'kill kill kill' anyone who has done it will know, especially pork pie, I never want to eat or see another shagging pork pie ever again.

[rawli]

Now Reg are you saying that a Regiment Gunner has to do more to earn a medal than just set up a volleyball court in the desert?!

[RAF Reginald]

Now Reg are you saying that a Regiment Gunner has to do more to earn a medal than just set up a volleyball court in the desert?!

Are you refering to PTI's........or Firemen?!

[rawli]

I may have to stand corrected on that matter!

[Hyperlithe]

It is however a better and higher paid job than the regiment.

I won't argue with you as, after your 5 weeks of training, you are obviously talking with a wealth of experience. You sprog twat. We'll see if you still think that when you're spending every Wednesday afternoon teaching some sweating pie eater in the RAF how to put one foot in front of the other!

When (if) you pass out of your 'gruelling' PTI training, i suggest you wind your f'ing neck in a bit when you reach your station, prick.

I don't think he's doing PTI training, I reckon he's still at Halton....

[macster]

As a PTI you can act hard without putting yourself in any kind of danger.

....and you get to shuft all the rough birds !!

PTIs work on quantity rather than quality !!

[Dawnie]

Is that you talking from experience macster?

[macster]

Yeah, I used to nip all the stunners and the PTIs and scuffers used to end up with the ten to two birds.