ADVANCE BY NIGHT

Question 1

 Reasons for Night advance: [IP CAMP]

Answer 1

1. Ideal for deploying forces for first light attack
2. Problem of obtaining favorable air situation
3. Combat is not restricted to day ops only
4. Avail of highly developed NVDs
5. More surprise is achieved
6. Prevent en’s readjustment and regrouping

Question 2

 Main Factors to be considered for Ni-Advance are: [SAICCO]

Answer 2

1. Suitability of terrain for X-try movement of tracked and wheeled vehicles at night
2. Adv would generally be slow during Ni
3. Importance of maintaining continuous pressure on the en
4. Chance of achieving surprise
5. Characteristics of NVDs held by side
6. Own and En’s ECM capability

Question 3

 Following measures assist in maintaining momentum during Ni- Advance: [BEE PREM]

Answer 3

1. Bypassing known en posns thereby forcing him to withdraw
2. Evolving good battle drills on coming in contact with the en.
3. Ensuring smooth passing through of the follow up tps.
4. Practice of navigation by nifor effective X-try mov.
5. Rested and Replenished units emp at the appropriate time to continue the adv in night.
6. Ensure continuous Arty sp, and also, emp arty for maint of direction.
7. Making tps self-contained to cut down frequent replenishment halts.