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- Around 128 teams from 42 countries took part in the exercise this year, says Pakistan Army
- Patrols had to cover 60 kilometers in 48 hours across inhospitable terrain completing tasks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s army has bagged the gold medal in Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2024 organized by the British Army, the army’s media wing said on Sunday, in which 128 teams from 42 countries around the world participated.
The Exercise Cambrian Patrol has been running for over 60 years and is the British Army’s principal All Arms Patrol Exercise. It is open to all three Services (regular and reserve) while international participants are encouraged to take part. This year the exercise was held from Oct. 4-13.
The scenario-based exercise is not a competition although patrol performance is assessed throughout based on Battlecraft Syllabus (BCS) and Individual Training Requirement (ITR), in addition to robustness and leadership, the exercise says on its official website.
“This year, 128 teams from 42 countries participated in the Exercise and out of all these teams, Pakistan Army’s team showed exceptional performance in the exercise and has been awarded with the gold medal,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement.
The military’s media wing said that patrols from around the world had to move tactically across inhospitable terrain to cover a distance of 60 kilometers within 48 hours, completing specialist tasks in a “contested environment.”
“It is indeed a proud moment for the whole nation and the Pakistan Army, which is known for its professionalism and highest standards of training,” the ISPR said.