Ex CAMBRIAN PATROL 2016

14 23 October 2016

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Presentation Outline

History
Aim
Format of CAMBRIAN PTL
International Patrols
Questions

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History
1959 Reserve Forces March
and Shoot
1987 - Long Range Recce
Patrol Competition
1990s - All Arms Patrol
Exercise
2000s Op Focused
2013 Present - Supporting
the return to Contingency
operations

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Aim

The aim of the CAMBRIAN Ptl is to provide a

challenging Patrol Exercise in order to
enhance Operational Capability.
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Key Elements
Physically Demanding
Mission and Task Orientated
Test Basic Military Skills

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Potential Exercise Area

X Range

SENTA

Private Land

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Physically Demanding
Approximately 50 km on foot in the Cambrian
Mountains with over 1000m of climb and 750m of
descent, carrying approx 25kg per person.

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Mission and Task Orientated

Recce Ptl Format

Place the Comd and
2IC under pressure
Maximum Involvement
from all the Patrol

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Tasks
Very Likely Tasks
Recce Enemy
positions
Water Crossing
Patrol Reports
Debrief

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Other Tasks / Skills Likely To Be Tested

Leadership
Battle Procedure
Navigation
Fieldcraft
Physical Fitness/Endurance
Obstacle Crossing
First Aid & Casualty Evacuation
Procedures
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Other Tasks likely to be tested

(cont.)
Signals/Reporting
Enemy
Weapon/Mine/Vehicle
Recognition
Artillery Target
Procedures
Assault
Captured Persons
(CEPERs)
Media Handling

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Format / Patrol Composition

The Exercise is open to Regular &
Reserve and up to 25
International Patrols, a total of
144 Patrols (117 2015)
The Exercise is over 10 days (8
overlapping Phases)
8 Patrol members with a:
Pl Comd/Sgt: IC
Cpl/LCpl: 2IC
6 Ptes
Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals
are awarded to the Patrols that
have performed well during the
Exercise

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Sequence of Patrols 2016

18 Patrols per Phase = Total Capacity 144 Patrols
Fri
14 Oct

Sat
15 Oct

Sun
16 Oct

Mon
17 Oct

Tue
18 Oct

Wed
19 Oct

Thu
20 Oct

Fri
21 Oct

Sat
22 Oct

Sun
23 Oct

Phase 1 (Res & UOTC)

Phase 2 (Reg & IP)
Phase 3 (Reg & IP)
Phase 4 (Reg & IP)
Phase 5 (Reg & IP)
Phase 6 (Reg & IP)
Phase 7 (Reg & IP)
Phase 8 (Res & UOTC)
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Programme of Events 2015

Assembly Area

Deploy

Patrol Orders, Inspection, Test Radio Equipment, AFV

Recog

Task 3

Task 2

Task 1

River Crossing

Complete Patrol
Report & 2IC Os

Recce Main
Enemy Position

Task 4
First Aid (BLS)

Task 5
CBRN

Sennybridge
Camp

Task 6

Task 7

CPERs

Task 8
Debrief
Patrol
Extraction

Final Admin, UKSF Brief, Award Ceremony, Return to Unit

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FIBUA
Assault &
CASEVAC

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Main Lessons From 2015

Low Level Leadership

Navigation (Night & Day)
Physical Robustness
Admin in the Field
Basic Skills eg Basic Life Support
Tactical & Situational Awareness
7 P Rule Applies (Prior Prep & Planning Prevents a Pretty Poor
Performance)

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Assessment Exercise Not Competition

The level of award will depend on the patrol completing all aspects of the
exercise, in particular the mission phase. Awards are:
Gold: 75% or more of the points available
Silver: 65-74% of the points available
Bronze: 55-64% of the points available
Certificate: Completed the exercise in the time allowed and scored less
than 55% of the points available
Certificates are awarded to all those that complete the Cambrian Patrol.
However, patrols or individuals who withdraw will not be awarded a
certificate (patrols that fall below 5 members are withdrawn for safety
reasons)

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International Entries 2015 21 Places

Oman

Netherlands

India

New Zealand

USA

Kazakhstan

Denmark

Pakistan

Nepal

Bosnia

France

Australia

Georgia

Brazil

Chile

Czech
Republic

Ireland

Canada

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Poland

Switzerland

Lithuania

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Possible outline for MOLD Competing in 2017

Apply to compete via 2 R IRISH

Team selection and Trg programme to be

developed (Jan-Sep 17)

Focus on physical robustness/endurance/map

reading and military skills specific to the
competition

Country Clearance - DA Responsibility

Team deploys to UK for RSOI prior to start,

hosted by 2R IRISH

Transport All flights arranged through DA. 2

R IRISH will provide a Minibus, Driver and Fuel
for the duration.

Accommodation/feedinq/equipment Provided
by 2 R IRISH

All Patrols will use UK Wpns 2 R IRISH will

provide wpns and training

Communications Int Patrols will use Sat

Phone in lieu of Radios

At least 3 x member of patrol to be an English

speaker e.g. Ptl Comd.

Early liaison with 2 R IRISH is essential for

success
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International Patrols - Tips

Visit possibly 20 to 22 Oct 16
Pre Deployment Trg details tbc
Medical Fitness to participate
Moldovan AF responsibility
Use your own SOPs & Tactics except
for UK Patrol Report & Orders format
Focus on

Navigation (by Map and Compass)

Endurance
Mental Robustness

Environment

Damp/Wet/Cold
Harsh Terrain

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Any Questions?

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