Def Posture in CI Env

Question 1

Basic Considerations for Defensive posture

Answer 1

a. Insurgents
b. Terrain
c. Mutual sp
d. Tps/ resources avail
e. All Rd Def
f. Res
g. Co-ord
h. Sy
i. Obst Plan
j. Re-adjustment
k. Civil Consideration

Question 2

Layers of obst in def

Answer 2

a. Cat wire fence Type-B.
b. Low wire entanglement.
c. Improvised IED’s & punjies.
d. Anti-personnel mines.
e. First perimeter fence.
f. Perimeter ditch [especially for Plain region].
g. Chicken net.
h. Last perimeter fence.

Question 3

Suggested methods for gathering int, area familiarization & domination:

Answer 3

a. Bfg in the sand/cloth model by cdr.
b. Interrogation reports.
c. Employment of own int agencies.
d. Area study compendium.
e. Conduct of special operations like ambush, Raid etc.
f. Conduct of long opn coordinating with flanking units.
g. Air recce & patrolling.
h. Intense Patrolling (short range patrolling & long range patrolling).