Company Commanders Quiz of the Week

RAPTC

The PT Corps was 1st Established by a Group of Soldiers known as?

• The 12 Apostles

• The 3 Amigos

• The Dirty Dozen

• The Magnificent 7

Answer explanation

The Royal Army Physical Training Corps was 1st called The Army Gymnastics Staff

Read the Question Carefully.

When was the Royal Army Physical Training Corps Formed?

• 1860

• 1919

• 1940

• 2010

Answer explanation

The Queen Presented the Corps Royal Status for it's 150 year Anniversary

Which of the below are the normal tests you would do at Army Selection?

• 1.2 Mile Run or MSFT

• Heaves

• Med Ball Throw

• Mid Thigh Pull

Answer explanation

Physical Fitness Remains a major part of your Training within the Military.

Which of the Below is the RAPTC Capbadge?

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PT History

The Medicine Ball got it's name from the PT Corps using Medicine Bags for weight when Training Soldiers?

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Answer explanation

When was the last time you trained with a medicine ball?

1 = A, 2 = B, 3 = C and so on.

What Military Role is this?

16,20,9.

(a)  

Answer explanation

Clue

No One Gets Left Behind Charity Event

How much money is the target for MPCT to Raise?

• £4000

• £5000

• £10,000

• £20,000

Answer explanation

Keep clocking up those miles on Strava and Raising Sponsorship!

What three streams (Streams=Job roles) are there in the RAPTC?

• Aerobic, Anaerobic, Vo2

• Mainstream, ERI, Adventure Training

• Soldier, Medic, Driver

• Marine, Airman, Sailor

Answer explanation

RAPTC provide Gymnastic Presentations as part of their role.

How long is the AAPTI (All Arms Physical Training Instructor) course?

• 10 weeks

• 14 weeks

• 9 weeks

• 8 weeks

Answer explanation

This Course would make you a Physical Training Instructor within your Corps or Regiment.

Where is HQ RAPTC?

• Merville Barracks, Colchester Garrison

• Fox Lines, Aldershot

• Lympstone

• ITC Catterick

Answer explanation

Clue