Indian Army's team of 8 GARHWAL wins Gold Medal in the prestigious Cambrian Patrol held at United Ki

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Indian Army's team of 8 GARHWAL wins Gold Medal in the prestigious Cambrian Patrol held at United Kingdom from 17 – 26 Oct 2014

Out of more than 140 participating teams from all over the world the Indian Army’s team won the Gold Medal in the prestigious Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2014.
Exercise Cambrian Patrol is an annual international military patrolling exercise that makes its participating units cover a 50-mile (80 km) course in less than 48 hrs while performing numerous types of military exercises placed throughout the rugged Cambrian Mountains and swamp lands of mid-Wales, UK.
Cambrian Patrol was first set up more than 40 years ago, by a group of Welsh Territorial Army soldiers who designed the training event to feature long distance marching over the Cambrian Mountains culminating in firing. In 2006 the exercise was opened to foreign armies to participate. The aim of the exercise is to test leadership, self-discipline, courage, physical endurance and determination.

The competition consists of teams of eight men patrolling across some of the most unforgiving terrain. The tests are over two days with no sleep or rest. Some tests which are undergone are; Firing of personal weapons, Obstacle crossing, First Aid and Casualty Evacuation, Recognition of aircraft vehicles and equipment, Artillery target indication, Patrol Techniques, Helicopter drills, Communications skills, Handling prisoners of war, Tactical River/Stream crossing, Ambush/Anti Ambush Drills, Recce Techniques, Tunnel Crossing, Navigation Skills and Rock climbing.
Many of the teams that enter do not finish, those that do earn one of four distinctions; gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal, or passing. In the past Indian Army team of 4/9 GORKHA RIFLES won the Gold Medal in 2010.

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[kaykay]

Congrats guys. Mountains are Gharwali's playground just like Gurkhas so not surprised.

 

[hkdas]

Indian Army's team of 8 GARHWAL wins Gold Medal in the prestigious Cambrian Patrol held at United Kingdom from 17 – 26 Oct 2014

Out of more than 140 participating teams from all over the world the Indian Army’s team won the Gold Medal in the prestigious Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2014.
Exercise Cambrian Patrol is an annual international military patrolling exercise that makes its participating units cover a 50-mile (80 km) course in less than 48 hrs while performing numerous types of military exercises placed throughout the rugged Cambrian Mountains and swamp lands of mid-Wales, UK.
Cambrian Patrol was first set up more than 40 years ago, by a group of Welsh Territorial Army soldiers who designed the training event to feature long distance marching over the Cambrian Mountains culminating in firing. In 2006 the exercise was opened to foreign armies to participate. The aim of the exercise is to test leadership, self-discipline, courage, physical endurance and determination.

The competition consists of teams of eight men patrolling across some of the most unforgiving terrain. The tests are over two days with no sleep or rest. Some tests which are undergone are; Firing of personal weapons, Obstacle crossing, First Aid and Casualty Evacuation, Recognition of aircraft vehicles and equipment, Artillery target indication, Patrol Techniques, Helicopter drills, Communications skills, Handling prisoners of war, Tactical River/Stream crossing, Ambush/Anti Ambush Drills, Recce Techniques, Tunnel Crossing, Navigation Skills and Rock climbing.
Many of the teams that enter do not finish, those that do earn one of four distinctions; gold medal, silver medal, bronze medal, or passing. In the past Indian Army team of 4/9 GORKHA RIFLES won the Gold Medal in 2010.

ADGPI - Indian Army | Facebook

 

[jugad]

Kudos to our soldiers

 

[sree45]

Congrats boys. You made us proud..

 

[Roybot]

Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2014​

27 October 2014

Exercise Cambrian Patrol is an annual event organised and run by 160 (Wales) Brigade. It is both physically and mentally demanding and is a highlight in the British Army’s training calendar.

This year five overseas teams took part for the first time, with soldiers from Brazil, Kazakhstan, The Royal Army of Oman, Georgia and Nepal attempting to complete the patrol, navigating their way through some of the harshest terrain in Wales. In addition, troops from Norway, New Zealand, Poland, Pakistan, Czech Republic, France, Denmark, Australia, Italy, Holland, Ireland, India, Canada and Estonia took part.

A team march across the Beacons towards their helicopter lift in the new Puma Helicopter on Day One of Cambrian Patrol.
Puma and Merlin helicopters airlifted troops from the assembly area to a drop-off point in mid-Wales where teams had to begin. A record number of 119 teams were cleared to enter this year and included a mixed Regular and Reserve team for the first time in the event’s 55-year history.

Exercise Cambrian Patrol began in 1959, when a group of Welsh Territorial Army soldiers designed a weekend training event, featuring long distance marching over the Cambrian Mountains, culminating in a shooting match on the Sennybridge training area.

A vehicle is made to look like it has hit a mine in order to assess the teams as they deal with the scenario.
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Navigating both by day and night, the patrols faced many testing and specialist challenges, including observation and reconnaissance of enemy forces, cold river crossings in full kit without access to boats, first-aid and an attack.

Military skills, stamina and dedication are constantly evaluated during the patrol and marked with a system of points. Teams that successfully completed their mission are awarded a gold, silver or bronze medal or certificate of merit, depending on the total number of points they have gained.

All-female patrols are a rarity and those actually completing the exercise even rarer. This year a patrol of eight women representing London University Officer Training Corps made history by winning a bronze medal.

All female LUOTC team at the beginning of Cambrian Patrol.
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From the all-female patrol, Officer Cadet Tara Parks, Blandford, said: “We’re delighted. That was so, so difficult. We got to the river crossing at 3am because we were a bit late on our timings.

“Dropping down into swamps in muddy fields was emotional. It’s such a cliché, but it was the team spirit which got us through. We were sat on the bus, looking at each other, saying, ‘we did it’”.

Brigadier Martyn Gamble, Commander of 160 (Wales) Brigade and head of the Army in Wales, said: “This is the 55th year since the event started and every time we try and incorporate challenges that will test soldiers’ ability to navigate through tough and rangy terrain with an emphasis on bringing the best out of people.

Members of the Brazilian Army team as they prep in the Assembly Area at the beginning of Cambrian Patrol.
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“As we’ve seen this year, completing the patrol is perfectly achievable with the right amount of preparation and training.“I’m entirely comfortable that only about four per cent of all teams achieved gold. Those people who have achieved a finish or a medal should be applauded. “About a third of teams failed to finish and is again testament to how much of a challenge this is.”

Five teams won the elusive gold medal: 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment on phase one; Gurkha Sittang Company on phase four; 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles; on phase four; the 8th Battalion Garwhal Rifles team from India on phase six; and the 1WW Infantry School Ireland.

Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2014 - British Army Website

 

[hkdas]

who was the winner in 2013?

 

[Aarush]

Proud to be an Indian and then a Garhwali....

 

[janon]

This is the second time the IA is winning the gold. IIRC, IX Gorkha Rifles won it in 2011. A Pakistani SSG team won in 2010.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Good that Indian Mil is getting involved in such interactions on the global stage, I wouldn't read too much into who "wins" these things though. In the real world it is pretty meaningless and often fanboys see such results and draw the wrong conclusions.

 

[The_Sidewinder]

Music to my ears. Congratulations boys. You did well. Proud of you guys.

 

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

This is the second time the IA is winning the gold. IIRC, IX Gorkha Rifles won it in 2011. A Pakistani SSG team won in 2010.

They send SSG for infantry competition?

 

[janon]

They send SSG for infantry competition?

That's what I remember, maybe my memory is wrong. I'll try to check it up.

 

[hkdas]

That's what I remember, maybe my memory is wrong. I'll try to check it up.

yes it was SSG...
Indian Army team bags gold at world patrolling competition - Indian Express

 

[Dandpatta]

It's nice to know that Indians won the Gold this year (too). However, it is an achievement of all teams to be able to be selected to compete for the Cambrian. It's no small feat ! All teams from various countries must have trained hard for this.