The jungle is alive – with dangers! Can you name any?
Sweltering heat
Close, humid conditions
Dense, noisy wildlife, creating a tense and stressful environment
Insect bites
Poisonous snakes
Lots of vegetation – not all edible!
Getting lost or ambushed in the thick plant life
So who needs jungle training? And what would they learn?
It’s key for RAF Medical Officers to receive proper training in how to deal with this poisonous terrain. They need to know how to: - Treat snakebites - Identify and take care of different tropical diseases - Respond to heat-related illnesses
During an intense 28-day course, front line troops train how to: - Build durable shelters - Find safe food and water - Navigate safely through dense jungle vegetation
The jungle is alive – with dangers! Can you name any? 
