What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scouts, as a rule, messed up part of basic training (7,6)" mean?

The definition is "part of basic training". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SCOUTS, + AS + A + RULE, = ASSAULT COURSE; definition: "part of basic training" The answer is ASSAULT COURSE.

Scouts, as a rule, messed up part of basic training (7,6)

Times Cryptic #28550 | 5 Down | 2023-03-14 flower

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