Attk By Infiltration

Question 1

Major engagements are avoided during infil, infiltration can provide an opportunity to strike decisive blow to the en by…. DDC

Answer 1

(a). Depriving him of the opportunity to withdraw or reinforce.
(b). Destroying his C and C set up
(c). Cutting him off from his source of log Sp.

Question 2

Aim of Infil.

Answer 2

The aim of infil is to destroy strong forces on the en’s areas for the execution of decisive tasks while exposing only small forces to en fire during the passage through en def.

Question 3

Suitable obj for infil. CAFLE

Answer 3

1. C and C centers.
2. Areas of grnd which restrict the move of en reserves or isolate his def posn.
3. Fire Sp means.
4. Log installation
5. En’s depth def posn.

Question 4

Condition favouring Infil. WET

Answer 4

1. Weather
2. Extended def.
3. Trn.

Question 5

Basic consideration of Infil
S3 goli

Answer 5

1. Surprise
2. Sy
3. Selection of obj.
4. Good comns
5. Offn attitude
6. Log cover
7. Int.

Question 6

Requirements of Infil PPT POI

Answer 6

1. Planning
2. Patrolling proficiency
3. Timing and Sy
4. Physical efficiency
5. Offn spirit
6. Initiative

Question 7

Method of Infil (MAAL)

Answer 7

1. Move to the RV
2. Assembly of force.
3. Action on obj.
4. Link up

Question 8

Planning consideration of Infil

Answer 8

1. Adm
2. Info
3. Deception measures
4. Speed
5. Frontages- Infil should be done on as wide front as possible with max no. of troops in min time
6. Fire Sp, FOO, ACT, Air drop of heavy wpns.
7. Control measures
8. Comns.

Question 9

Speed in Infil

Answer 9

Success in Infil is achieved by rapid moves.
(a). Discarding heavy equipment and carry only light equipment, composite rations and light dress.
(b). Deny the en ability to react quickly by surprise, deception, camo, dispersal, harassing fire, raids and Rd block.
(c). Rapid exploitation of every opening.
(d). Initiative on the part of junior cdrs.
(e). Make full use of local resources.

Question 10

Control measures in Infil.
RRR FAT

Answer 10

(a). Recognition and identification.
(b). RV can be firm base.
(f). Routes.. No fire lanes , own arty does not fire.
(d). Firm base.
(c). Aids for keeping direction.
(e). Timings.

Question 11

Aids to keeping directions.

Answer 11

(a). Periodic firing of arty concentration on obj.
(b). Firing star shells over the obj.
(c). Flying aircraft over laid down routes in the direction of the obj. at specified times.

Question 12

Timings in Infil may be laid down to

Answer 12

(a). Start the Op.
(b). Complete the assembly in en territory.
(c). Co-ord the progress of other forces.
(d). Start the attk on the obj.
(e). Complete the Op.