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A Physical Training Instructor (PTI) is a Royal Australian Army Medical Corps (RAAMC) soldier who is responsible for the provision of physical conditioning and rehabilitation to the Australian soldier and the ADF in a variety of settings. The PTI is employed in the prevention of injuries, delivery of Military Self Defence and the Combat Fitness Leader Courses (CFLC). Also, the PTI delivers the Defence Injury Prevention Program (DIPP), conducts fitness assessments of Australian Defence Force members, physical training, coordinates sporting events and other specialist activities.

The Sergeant PTI Supervisor is required to analyse, plan, implement and supervise advanced integrated conditioning programs and the provision of health services support.

At Warrant Officer Class 2 PTI Manager level, there is a requirement to manage the integrated conditioning systems and injury prevention elements within the command area. The Warrant Officer Class 2 PTI is also responsible to identify the training needs for the MSD and CFLC for their local military area, as well as provide integrated logistic and health support.

There is a Warrant Officer Class 1 PTI posted to the Australian Defence Force Physical Training School as a senior instructor. Also, currently there are Warrant Officer Class 1 PTIs posted into the position of Injury Prevention Advisors to commanders.

Duties of a PTI are as follows:

• Plan and conduct physical training instructional sessions;
• Provide individual and group physical training programs;
• Provide initial management of sports injuries;
• Conduct physical training assessments;
• Conduct obstacle course training;
• Implement and monitor occupational health and safety in the physical training environment;
• Apply, supervise and manage injury prevention strategies;
• Promote health and fitness awareness;
• Officiate, coach and coordinate sporting competitions;
• Provide advice to the Commanding Officer on physical training, injury prevention, rehabilitation and Military Self Defence;
• Instruct and supervise Military Self Defence;
• Instruct on Combat Fitness Leaders Courses;
• Rehabilitation of soldiers; and
• Education on Health and fitness.