In scenes redolent of an army boot camp, students of the Advanced Training Centres (ATC) from Waitakere, Manukau and Waikato battled in the annual Terminator Challenge at Mission Bay today.
![ATC provides military-style education for 16-19 year olds. Photo / Michael Craig](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/OVTS57E6QMJ45YDNHCJRB423AA.jpg?auth=6f73dce448bb194ce52736e51e844fe72f29830357cb93d1fcfbc96b5f2f0d76&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
The teams faced a series of challenges both mental and cerebral testing their abilities to succeed as a team, with the winner crowned the Ultimate Terminator 2019.
![The three teams had a variety of mental and physical challenges. Photo / Michael Craig](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/VA6Z3TPOIJBBCU63Y5GJ3BVNUA.jpg?auth=f87653239cee4e3cac8357e70ec69dd8af98290cff9270056067f31827823779&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
The ACT provides free military-oriented programmes for youth between 16-19 years old aiming to deliver the academic, physical and vocational qualifications to guide students into careers in the NZ Defence Force, Police and other services.