A team from Gorkha Rifles which represented the Indian Army at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol Exercise at Brecon, Wales, UK, has been awarded a Gold medal.

Ex Cambrian Patrol

• Organized by the UK Army, this exercise is considered the ultimate test of human endurance, team spirit and is sometimes referred as the Olympics of Military Patrolling.
• The aim of The Cambrian Patrol is to provide a challenging patrols exercise in order to enhance operational capability.
• The event has evolved into a cost-effective, ready-made exercise that Commanding Officers can use to test the basic training standards of their soldiers, in preparation for future operations.
• It is mission-focused and scenario-based with role players used to enhance the training benefit.

How it is conducted?

• During the exercise, teams are assessed for their performance under harsh terrain and inclement cold weather conditions.
• They undergo various challenges in addition to the complex real-world situations painted to them so as to assess their reactions in combat settings.

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