Army Chief General Dalbir Singh felicitated the Indian Army team which has achieved the Gold standards in Cambrian Patrol in New Delhi today. The team of two officers and nine soldiers of 2nd Battalion 8th Gorkha Rifle had participated in the exercise conducted in Wales, UK. Gen Singh complimented the team for the professionalism displayed by each member. <br/><br/>The Cambrian Patrol is a grueling exercise which involves negotiating difficult terrain carrying a personal load of 30kgs over 50-60 km in 48 hour. During the exercise they are made to negotiate minefields, carry out river crossings and other such combat drills. As part of the simulations, the patrol also deals with hostage situation.