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Battle Back
Identify, facilitate and encourage adaptive Adventurous Training (AT) and Sport opportunities for wounded Service personnel.
Introduction
Battle Back is a new Tri-Service initiative which aims to improve and formalise the use of AT and Sport in the aftercare of wounded Service personnel in order to aid their rehabilitation and return to an active life.
It was endorsed by the Service Personnel Executive Group (SPEG) on 20 Mar 08. The Army have taken the lead on behalf of Defence, with Headquarters Land Forces (HQ LF) resourcing a co-ordination office in the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC) Headley Court from Jul 08.
Background
When first faced with the reality of a disability, many individuals experience a loss of confidence, depression, and believe that their active lives have ended. The sudden, traumatic change in physical ability makes them vulnerable to psychological and emotional stress which can alienate them from their friends and family.
The use of Sport or outdoor activities has a proven track record to aid successful physical and psychological rehabilitation, providing the foundation for the development of a positive self-image and outlook on life. AT and Sport offer significant opportunities during the latter stages of rehabilitation and beyond to aid re-integration and confidence building for wounded Service personnel.
Role
Battle Back will:
- Identify, facilitate and encourage adaptive AT and Sport opportunities for wounded Service personnel
- Develop and strengthen relationships with all relevant Service charities and disabled National Governing Bodies, facilitating appropriate advice to wounded Service personnel and their families regarding all AT and Sport activities
- Identify talented disabled Service personnel and facilitate access to elite sporting opportunities and challenging Level 3 AT expeditions
- Advertise and promote adaptive AT and Sport opportunities both internally to wounded individuals and the chain of command, and externally to national media, charities etc
- Develop and maintain an in depth understanding of disabled Defence policy, and subsequently inform/advise policymakers in relation to AT and Sport activities as appropriate
Battle Back Quick Facts
Eligibility : All wounded Service personnel are eligible to participate in correctly authorised and organised AT and Sport opportunities, including overseas expeditions.
Authorisation : The Battle Back staff, in conjunction with DMRC Headley Court, HQ ATG(A), Combined Services Disabled Sports Association and Single Sports Board, as appropriate, are the authorising authorities for all adaptive AT and Sport.
Instructor Qualifications : Service or civilian qualified instructors or coaches may require additional adaptive training prior to conducting adaptive AT and Sport activities. Battle Back staff will provide guidance as required prior to authorising any adaptive AT or Sport.
Battle Back Key Facts
- OPCOM: Battle Back is under the Operational Command (OPCOM) of Headquarters Adventurous Training Group (Army) (HQ ATG(A)).
- ADMINCON: Battle Back is under the Administrative Control (ADMINCON) of DMRC Headley Court.
Contact Details
Battle Back can be contacted on:
Tel mil: 95238 7042
civil: 01372 378271 ext 7042
Fax mil: 95238 7276
civil: 01372 388393
Email the Battleback team
For Media enquiries please contact MOD Press Office:
Tel: 0207 218 7931
Email the MOD Press Office
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