Pakistan Army has achieved the silver medal in the renowned ‘Cambrian Patrol,’ one of the world’s toughest military competitions held in Wales, UK. This year, a total of 113 teams participated, including 38 international teams from various countries.
Colonel Taimur Rahat, the Army and Air Attaché at the Pakistan High Commission in the UK, explained that this competition, which has been held since 1959, is considered NATO’s most rigorous patrolling test, featuring world-class testing standards.
The participating countries included the UK, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Albania, Germany, Armenia, France, Denmark, Mexico, Latvia, Netherlands, Spain, USA, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Italy, Ghana, Ireland, New Zealand, and Poland. Some of these units have a history dating back 200 years.
The Pakistani team, led by Lieutenant Awais Usman from the 67 Punjab Regiment, demonstrated exceptional performance. Team Manager Maj Osama and Observer Maj Haseeb also played vital roles.
The Cambrian Patrol competition involves a grueling 48-hour tactical endurance exercise covering a 60 km area. It assesses a full range of battle drills and combat techniques, including casualty evacuation, water gap crossing, section attack, close target reconnaissance, counter explosive ordnance, and more.
This competition tests the highest levels of physical and mental endurance of soldiers. The 67 Punjab Regiment of the Pakistan Army was awarded a silver medal for their outstanding performance.
The Infantry Battalion, established in 1972, has an impressive history, including the grant of 1 Sitara e Basalat and 7 Tamgha e Basalat in operational areas. Pakistan Army remains committed to participating and showcasing its exceptional combat skills in diverse environments against the world’s best teams.
