Does the Army have a skydiving club, that is not the paras? for those have passed their AFF course.
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You know, for those highly exciting, adrenaline seeking, extra curricular activities, :D
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Date asked: Thursday, August 22, 2019
Last reviewed: Thursday, March 19, 2020
Georgina Z.
Marketing Manager
The Army has lots of sky diving teams. My husband was in the RLC silver stars for many years. You can train at Netheravon or other places in the UK. There are so many opportunities and great sports teams, and adventurous training trips for those keen to go.
Friday, August 23, 2019
Katie
Staff Officer - Projects for People
Hi there,
Thank you for your question.
The Army Parachute Association is based at Netheravon in Wiltshire and runs as a club. At the same site is the Joint Service Parachute Wing running adventurous training courses for soldiers and officers. The Armed Forces Parachute Championships are held at Netheravon each summer, and most Regiments and Corps send a team to compete. Some Regiments and Corps also have teams that carry out displays.
There are loads of opportunities.
Katie
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
James A.
Reconnaissance Platoon soldier
Yes there is a free fall team and there is plenty of opportunity to fall from various different countries and complete courses. If that is what you are interested in then the army will support you going on to potentially become a gall instructor.
J
Thursday, March 19, 2020
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