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Adventurous Training

Adventurous Training (AT) is a valuable addition to formal military training, helping support the values and standards of the British Army. When properly conducted it enhances an individual's ability to withstand the rigours of operations and rapid deployments.

Access to AT is open to all servicemen and women, including the injured and disabled who are able to participate through the Battle Back initiative.


The Aim of Joint Service Adventurous Training

“Develop individual courage and leadership skills through controlled exposure to risk in a challenging outdoor environment in order to enhance Operational Capability”


The Definition of Adventurous Training

"Challenging outdoor training for Service personnel in specified adventurous activities that incorporates controlled exposure to risk, in order to develop: leadership; teamwork; physical fitness; moral and physical courage; as well as other personal attributes and skills that are vital to the delivery of Operational Capability."

Adventurous Training courses

Service men and women wishing to undertake Adventurous Training courses can find further information on how to apply by visiting the Defence Gateway. Click on the 'apply online' link below.

For details on the latest Adventurous Training courses download the document from the panel on the right.

Apply online
Adventurous Training

Battle Back

Through Battle Back seriously injured service personnel are encouraged to participate in adventurous training and sport as part of their rehabilitation process.

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Battle Back
This video shows some examples of the type of adventurous training the Army has undertaken over recent years.