4/5 Gorkha Rifles(Frontier Force) represented the Indian Army at the prestigious Cambrian Patrol Exercise at Brecon, Wales, the UK from 13th October- 15th October 2021. The Indian Army Team won the Gold Medal in this prestigious competition and received rich accolades from the team of judges.
HE Mrs Gaitri Issar Kumar, High Commissioner of India to UK, felicitated the Indian Army Cambrian Patrol Team at India House, London.
The event is considered the ultimate test of human endurance, team spirit and is rightly considered the Olympics of Military Patrolling.
The Indian Army team competed against 96 teams which included 17 international teams representing special forces and regiments from around the world.
The team has performed extremely well under the harsh terrain conditions and inclement weather. These, in itself, presented various challenges in addition to the complex real world situations which were simulated to assess their reactions in a combat setting.
The Indian Army team was complimented on its excellent navigation skills, delivery of patrol orders and overall endurance for completing the Patrol. The team captain stated that his team adhered to the basics that the Indian Army follows in its battle drills and procedures.
The award ceremony was honoured by the presence of General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, the Chief of General Staff of the British Army, who presented the Gold Medal to the entire Indian Army team. Brig Vikramjit Singh Gill, Military Advisor at High Commission of India London, also attended this prestigious event.
This year, out of 96 participating teams in Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2021, only three international patrols have been awarded a gold medal till phase 6th of this Exercise.
