BREAKING: Indian army Gorkha Rifle bags gold at Cambrian Patrol

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Great !! Wow !!
Which countries were the participants this time ?

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So both India and Pak got gold this time is it?
 

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Which countries were the participants this time ?
In 2015 Indian army(3/4 Gorkha Rifles) won silver medal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exercise_Cambrian_Patrol

An Indian Army team has won the gold medal in the prestigious Cambrian Patrol held in the UK beating more than 140 participants.

http://www.business-standard.com/ar...a-prestigious-event-in-uk-114102800902_1.html

Exercise Cambrian Patrol is an annual international military patrolling event that makes its participating units cover a 80km course in less than 48 hours while performing numerous types of military exercises placed throughout the rugged Cambrian Mountains and swamp lands of mid-Wales in UK.
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The exercise is held in Wales and is delivered by HQ 160 Infantry Brigade on behalf of CLF. Cambrian Patrol is arduous and concentrates on leadership, teamwork, physical fitness and achieving the mission.

The Cambrian Patrol is an exercise and not a competition. It is conducted for the benefit of units and there is no final order of merit. The exercise is designed to be within the capability of any well-led and well-trained patrol from any Arm or Service. The exercise is the same for Regular and Reserve Forces and also draws participants from foreign countries.

t is a world-class event that is both physically and mentally demanding and is a highlight in the British Army’s training calendar.

Internationally, it is regarded as one of the toughest tests the modern-day soldier can face and some foreign entrants have to claim the right to take part by winning through their own domestic competition.

This year’s event will see Kosovo take part for the first time, aiming to navigate their way through some of the harshest terrain in mid-Wales.

They will join international patrols representing teams from Latvia, Mexico, Nepal, Canada, Italy, Georgia, Germany, Pakistan, Australia, Czech Republic, New Zealand, India, Ireland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Chile, Kosovo, Brazil, Switzerland.

http://www.army.mod.uk/news/28799.aspx

Indian Army team of 8 Garwhal Rifles won Gold Medal in the competition held from October 17–26."

According to Paki new-sites, This years (2016) winner is Pakistan Army.

Officially it is still on "This year’s exercise runs from Friday, October 14, through to Sunday, October 23. Each phase will be split between two patrol bases at separate locations in Mid Wales."

http://www.army.mod.uk/news/28799.aspx
 

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Okay so understand that Multiple Teams win Gold. The Medal System is for completing tasks against time. Each Round of the Course has its own Gold Medals.

The Pakis have also consistently won over the years. Just as an FYI.
 

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Okay so understand that Multiple Teams win Gold. The Medal System is for completing tasks against time. Each Round of the Course has its own Gold Medals.

The Pakis have also consistently won over the years. Just as an FYI.
Yeah, it's not really a Gold medal, it's like a pass grade which any competent infantry unit should be able to obtain. They give you a report card which teams can use for strength and weakness analysis. But shh don't tell that to the Pakis
 

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^^ Actually wouldnt go that far. The Gold Medal (Task and Time) is actually extremely hard. i.e a Report Card of elite Infantry tactics. You get grades for Silver and Bronze as well.

Secondly the Cambrian Patrol is a bloody hard course. India repeatedly winning Gold/Silver is just a reflection of the quality of our troops on AVERAGE.

Ps. In the past the Pakis have sent SSG for this competition. Only lately have they sent regular infantry.
 

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^^ Actually wouldnt go that far. The Gold Medal (Task and Time) is actually extremely hard. i.e a Report Card of elite Infantry tactics. You get grades for Silver and Bronze as well.

Secondly the Cambrian Patrol is a bloody hard course. India repeatedly winning Gold/Silver is just a reflection of the quality of our troops on AVERAGE.

Ps. In the past the Pakis have sent SSG for this competition. Only lately have they sent regular infantry.
The exercise is designed to be within the capability of any well-led and well-trained patrol from any Arm or Service and it also draws participants from overseas
http://militarycompetition.blogspot.com/2013/04/exercise-cambrian-patrol-2013.html
 

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Capability and Gold Medal is two different things. The Gold is like a A grade on a Paper for Infantry Units. The Exam:

From your same link

5. Cambrian Patrol is a Mission and Task Orientated exercise. The fundamental criteria used to assess the performance of the patrol is by determining whether or not it completes the various tasks and achieves its Mission. This is assessed by awarding marks for:

a.Military skills (approx 70% of total marks).

b.Orders (approx 15% of total marks).

c.Debrief (approx 15% of total marks).


6. The other Military skills that may be assessed during Cambrian Patrol are:

a.Dismounted Close Combat Skills.

b.Obstacle crossing drills.

c.First aid and CASEVAC procedures.

d.Recognition of aircraft, vehicles and equipment.

e.C-IED/Minefield Clearance drills.

f.Patrol Techniques.

g.Prisoner of War (PW) Handling.

h.Helicopter drills.

i.Media handling.

k. Radio communications skills.

l. Artillery Target Indication Procedures.

7. Additional skills to be assessed may be notified in the future. Units may find References A, B and C useful. Reference B can be supplied to units on request by CP Office, HQ 160 (Wales) Bde.
The above would be the requirement of a well lead and well trained patrol but definitely. You will be suprised how much of a rarity it is in the world.
 

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PS the Nepali Army won Bronze.

Also alot of Western Units take part - Aussies, UK, Etc. Some dont finish at all. Few have won Gold as often as Sub continental Units. - These countries dont field 2nd tier infantry units.

This exercise aint that easy.
 
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