{"id":571,"date":"2024-11-18T15:09:11","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/?p=571"},"modified":"2024-11-18T15:09:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:09:12","slug":"jayjays-at-cambrian-patrol-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/jayjays-at-cambrian-patrol-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"JayJays at Cambrian Patrol 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Exercise Cambrian Patrol is an annual international military exercise that involves its participating units covering a 65km course in less than 48 hours whilst performing numerous types of tasks, manouvers &amp; patrols through the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally set up in 1959 by Major General Lewis Pugh DSO to feature long distance marching over the Cambrian Mountains from West Wales. Since then, the exercise has been rigorously updated to meet the challenges faced by modern soldiers today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/IMG_4335-2-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/IMG_4335-2-edited.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/IMG_4335-2-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/IMG_4335-2-edited-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/IMG_4335-2-edited-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/IMG_4335-2-edited-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sennybridge Training Area. Credit: Alun Lloyd Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now the exercise is recognised by military units worldwide who train months in advance to take part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most recent patrol seen a total of 120 patrols including a record breaking 36 international patrols take place. This was all made possible by the 300 directing staff ensuring the route, challenges and safety of participants were executed to perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To mark the 65<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the Cambrian Patrol, JayJays\u00ae were invited along to showcase our equipment and knowledge to the soldiers, staff and delegates, and was placed among some of the biggest names in military defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/1728484573409-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-578\" style=\"width:749px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/1728484573409-edited.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/1728484573409-edited-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/1728484573409-edited-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/1728484573409-edited-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simon &amp; Adam speaking with Dame Nia Griffith DBE MP (Wales Office). Credit: Army In Wales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At JayJays\u00ae we pride ourselves in the versatility and build quality of our products which is why we accepted the opportunity to showcase our products to 120 military units and visitors. Granted, we may have displayed some products that have not yet been announced, but that should keep you guessing what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We even met soldiers and officers who currently own out products and used these during the patrol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a social media post, we highlighted photography by the talented Ross Gourlay (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/callsign.rogo\/\" title=\"\">@callsign.rogo<\/a>), who followed a unit throughout the patrol capturing images of them taking part in this years Cambrian Patrol. In the photos it features J Thompson and G Wise, who were both wearing JayJays\u00ae products during the patrol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/rogo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/rogo.png 940w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/rogo-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/rogo-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Ross Gourlay \/ Callsign.RoGo (Instagram)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>J Thompson can be seen wearing our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jay-jays.com\/load-carriage\/webbing-sets\/jayjays-gen-4-commanders-webbing--multicam__4250\" title=\"\">Gen IV Commanders Webbing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jay-jays.com\/load-carriage\/yokes-and-harnesses\/jayjays-molle-yoke--multicam__4230\" title=\"\">Molle Yoke<\/a> with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jay-jays.com\/load-carriage\/pouches\/jayjays-utility-bumroll-v2--multicam__4449\" title=\"\">Bum Roll<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jay-jays.com\/load-carriage\/pouches\/jayjays-lfr-molle-smoke-grenade-pouch__3802\" title=\"\">Smoke Grenade Pouch<\/a> as his attachments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the months leading up to Cambrian Patrol, we were busy in the shop welcoming international military units, showcasing our kit, explaining how it\u2019s made in our very own workshop and pointing out some historical pieces that were tested in the harshest environments of war and kindly donated back to us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hosted the US Army\u2019s ROTC Virginia Military Institute as they made history being the first members of the United States Military to take part in the Cambrian Patrol, which is considered to be NATO\u2019s most challenging patrol test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/462541667_1228752488269370_587685988843367829_n-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/462541667_1228752488269370_587685988843367829_n-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/462541667_1228752488269370_587685988843367829_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/462541667_1228752488269370_587685988843367829_n-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/73\/2024\/10\/462541667_1228752488269370_587685988843367829_n-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">US Army visiting JayJays\u00ae <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ROTC unit claimed a bronze medal after completing the challenge within the 48-hour window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out their own blog for their take on the toughest military patrol  challenge in the world <a href=\"https:\/\/www.army.mil\/article\/280454\/vmi_becomes_first_rotc_program_to_participate_in_exercise_cambrian_patrol_secures_bronze_standard\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full results from CP24 can be viewed on the official Cambrian Patrol website <a href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/www.cambrianpatrol.net\/files\/20241023-ex-cp-24-results-o.pdf?3f39bbe78d\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our previous JayJays\u00ae blog <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/jaja\/jayjays-through-the-years\/\" title=\"JayJays through the years\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exercise Cambrian Patrol is an annual international military exercise that involves its participating units covering a 65km course in less than 48 hours whilst performing numerous types of tasks, manouvers &amp; patrols through the Cambrian Mountains of Mid Wales. 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