Exercise CAMBRIAN PATROL is the British Army’s premier patrolling event. It is held in Wales and hosted by Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade.
The dates for Exercise CAMBRIAN PATROL 2025 are 3 – 12 October 2025, the DIN will be published in March 2025 and applications will open on 1 April 2025.
CP24 applications have now closed, no further applications will be accepted.
Ex CP24 Merchandise
Exercise CAMBRIAN PATROL personalised clothing range can now be purchased from The Prints of Wales by visiting this link or scanning the following QR Code:
Photography
All queries relating to the purchase of CP24 patrol photographs are to be directed to Ian Griffiths Photography, e-mail: IGphoto@yahoo.co.uk.
Exercise CAMBRIAN PATROL is delivered by Headquarters 160th (Welsh) Brigade on behalf of Commander Field Army. The Exercise has been running for over 60 years and is the British Army’s principal All Arms Patrol Exercise and is open to all three Services (Regular and Reserve) and international participants are encouraged to take part.
Exercise CAMBRIAN PATROL is a mission focused and scenario-based exercise. The Exercise is not a competition, although patrol performance is assessed throughout based on Battlecraft Syllabus (BCS) and Individual Training Requirement (ITR), in addition to robustness and leadership.
The Exercise is currently made up of eight phases, each of 48 hrs, over 10 days. Each patrol will cover approximately 60 kms (average climb and descent is over 1000m) carrying no more than 32 kgs per person. The Exercise is designed to be arduous and all participants must be prepared both mentally and physically for the challenge ahead.
