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Pakistan Army wins gold in Exercise Cambrian Patrol in UK
By News Desk
Published: October 20, 2016
Cambrian Patrol is considered to be one of the toughest exercises in the world. PHOTO SOURCE: PAKISTAN DEFENCE
Pakistan Army secured a gold medal at an annual international military patrolling exercise, ‘Exercise Cambrian Patrol’ held in Wales, United Kingdom.
Cambrian Patrol is considered to be one of the toughest exercises in the world where soldiers are pushed to their limits under extremely challenging conditions.
Pakistan Army wins gold in Exercise Cambrian Patrol in UK
“And top marks again for Pakistan. Year after year they deliver a polished performance. Another hard-earned gold medal,” Army Wales posted on Twitter.
And top marks again for Pakistan. Year after year they deliver a polished performance. Another hard-earned gold medal. #CambrianPatrol pic.twitter.com/Ac3HgPM6le
— Army Wales (@Army_Wales) October 19, 2016
Last year, the Pakistan Army team shared the first place award with the Royal New Zealand Army, beating 140 teams from armies across the globe. The Indian army secured second place winning a silver medal.
The international military patrolling exercise marks an important event in the British Army’s training calendar. Run by the 160th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Wales, over a 140 countries compete in the exercise which puts the soldiers’ military strength to the test.
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In order to be eligible to compete in what is internationally regarded as the toughest military test, some overseas entrants are required to win the domestic competition.
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 and culminating in a shooting match on the Sennybridge training area.
By News Desk
Published: October 20, 2016
Cambrian Patrol is considered to be one of the toughest exercises in the world. PHOTO SOURCE: PAKISTAN DEFENCE
Pakistan Army secured a gold medal at an annual international military patrolling exercise, ‘Exercise Cambrian Patrol’ held in Wales, United Kingdom.
Cambrian Patrol is considered to be one of the toughest exercises in the world where soldiers are pushed to their limits under extremely challenging conditions.
Pakistan Army wins gold in Exercise Cambrian Patrol in UK
“And top marks again for Pakistan. Year after year they deliver a polished performance. Another hard-earned gold medal,” Army Wales posted on Twitter.
And top marks again for Pakistan. Year after year they deliver a polished performance. Another hard-earned gold medal. #CambrianPatrol pic.twitter.com/Ac3HgPM6le
— Army Wales (@Army_Wales) October 19, 2016
Last year, the Pakistan Army team shared the first place award with the Royal New Zealand Army, beating 140 teams from armies across the globe. The Indian army secured second place winning a silver medal.
The international military patrolling exercise marks an important event in the British Army’s training calendar. Run by the 160th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Wales, over a 140 countries compete in the exercise which puts the soldiers’ military strength to the test.
Pakistan military ranked 11th strongest in world
In order to be eligible to compete in what is internationally regarded as the toughest military test, some overseas entrants are required to win the domestic competition.
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 and culminating in a shooting match on the Sennybridge training area.
