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CAMBRIAN PATROL TRAINING
In May the 8 RIFLES Cambrian Patrol team kickstarted their training package on the Yorkshire Three Peaks with Ex SETTING
THE CONDITIONS building on the previous year’s success. The team covered 44 kilometres and 1,740 meters worth of ascent with various lessons conducted at CPs throughout the route.
The whole team put in a strong performance and formed a cohesive unit and atmosphere, with all the Riflemen displaying resilience in abundance. The climate conditions and kit carriage made it challenging, but the entire patrol worked well together and fundamentally come in as a complete C/S. It proved to be a demanding
Exercise which ensured the patrol has stepped off in good order and ultimately delivered the exercise name, SETTING THE CONDITIONS.
The next event is the Cambrian Patrol Build-Up Training Camp in September,
which will be a challenging 2-week camp
on Sennybridge Training Area in the form
of patrol/BL exercise. A final confirmation Exercise will include OUOTC, ULOTC, SUOTC and 6 RIFLES, ensuring we have a competitive challenge from the start.
X COUNTRY NORTHERN LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
The battalion has been taking part in the Northern League Cross Country race since it started in November 2023, over the space of six months we have entered a 4-man team in every event, and on average 16x regiments entered with up to 120x runners have been taking part. Each race has been scored on a point system and total points are added up at the end of the league. 8 RIFLES has been consistent throughout the league and managed to walk away with the silverware and placed overall top unit for Regulars and Reserves.
SPORT IN 8 RIFLES
During 2024 there have been several reserve and regular personnel representing Corps or Army in numerous different sports including fishing, rugby, rock climbing, BJJ and much more!
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