Albanian Commando Troops were ranked third in the International Exercise "Cambrian Patrol"

Published: Wednesday, 17 October 2018 13:54

Albanian Commando Patrol won the third place among 137 patrol teams and more than 1.000 troops participating in the International Exercise "Cambrian Patrol” in the United Kingdom.

The "Cambrian Patrol’’ exercise, with participating troops from 37 countries around the world, is held annually in the Brecon, Wales.

The troops participating in the exercise have to march about 65 km, loaded with weapons and equipment, on both an unknown and harsh ground. Extreme elements of this exercise are evaluated as a proof of leadership, self-discipline, courage, physical endurance and determination.

This year, the platoon of the Albanian troops, consisting of troops from the Commando Battalion, was ranked third, winning the bronze medal.

A team from the Kosovo Security Force also participated in the Cambrian Patrol 2018 exercise.