Originally Posted by
Maple 01
PTIs in direct support of air ops? I don't think so - bin them
Notwithstanding the reason for the RAFFT, argument over suitable levels for age/gender and the commitment or otherwise of the Service to fitness, Maple has asked the question I always ask about PTIs - why bother having them in uniform? The market is full of fitness instructors who would do it for a lot less - ie. no pensions to pay - and they'd contribute just as much to the war effort. Currently I estimate their contribution to be roughly zero.