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Pak Army bags first position in Cambrian Patrol Exercise

Pak Army bags first position in Cambrian Patrol Exercise
November 3, 2016
RAWALPINDI (92 News) – The Pakistan Army clinched first position in the Cambrian Patrol Exercise held in the United Kingdom from October 14-23 A total of 122 teams participated in the event known as one of the toughest patrolling test for military personnel. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif on Thursday met with Pakistan Army team which won Gold Medal in the exercise and appreciated the team for their commendable performance in winning the medal and keeping Pakistan’s flag high. Cambrian Patrol is physically challenging and arduous exercise which concentrates on teamwork for achieving the mission. The teams of eight men carrying up to 40 kgs each crosses some of the most mountainous terrain of mid-Wales, UK, amid tactical and technical challenges, testing leadership, self-discipline, courage and determination of the participants. This is the third time Pakistan Army has won a gold medal in the Cambrian Patrol, winning the competition last year as well.