Inf Bn in Def

Question 1

Def locs are reqd to deny one or more of the followings [GVEE]

Answer 1

1. GTI
2. VG
3. En axis of advance
4. En axis of maintenance

Question 2

 In Def , an Inf Bn may be called upon to provide

Answer 2

1. Inf element of covering tps
2. Screens
3. Hold a Def area as a part of Bde def sector
4. Earmarked for the purpose of launching Deliberate CA

Question 3

 A Def whether organized or sited for all round defense depends upon: [DRT3]

Answer 3

1. Direction of en threat
2. Resources avail.
3. Task(s) allotted
4. Trn
5. Tactics of en.

Question 4

 Camo and Concealment
The Gen policy for camo and concealment would be laid down by the Bde cdr in accordance with the orders of the Div cdr. The points that need special attention at Bn level are. [STD Local Work]

Answer 4

1. Sitting of Field Defenses
2. Track Discipline
3. Disposal of Earth
4. Local Resources
5. Work during Day and Ni

Question 5

 Battle Procedure
The sequence of events in the planning by the Bn Cdr may be as follows: [IR IR CII AO]

Answer 5

1. Issue of WO
2. Reece of R Gp
3. Issue of prelim order to Sub-ordinate Cdrs
4. Reece by sub-ordinate cdrs & detailed Reece by the Bn Cdr
5. Co-ordination by Bn Cdr
6. Issue of Final order by the Bde Cdr
7. Issue of final order by Bn Cdr
8. Arrival of tps in the def area (this may also take place after step (5).
9. Occupation and final adjustment.

Question 6

 Appn by Bn Cdr: [LOC GAP FALLS]

Answer 6

1. Likely en tank and inf approaches
2. Obstacles, mines and wire.
3. Camo and concealment
4. GTI
5. Anti tank layout
6. Protection during prep of defenses
7. Fire plan
8. Availability of time and resources
9. Location of Bn HQ
10. Location of Ops
11. Selection of def locs and alt posns.

Question 7

After carrying out the appn, the bn cdr will indicate the following pts to ‘O’gp.

Answer 7

1. Inter bn and coy boundaries and intersection pts
2. VG or GTI within the bn def area
3. Camo and concealment policy
4. Layout of coy def loc
5. Approx loc of protective mine field and other obstacles
6. Priorities of wk and approx allocation of def stores
7. Loc of sp arms and their tasks
8. Likely DF tasks
9. Gen layout of the Bde def sector
10. Gen layout of the bn def area

Question 8

 Coy cdr considerations while sitting coy def loc [PSC GF]

Answer 8

1. Pl def locs should be mutually supported within the coy as well as with the Pls of the flanking coys
2. Selection of DF(SOS)
3. Construction and concealment of the protective minefields and wire.
4. Grnd allotted to the Pls should be clearly defined
5. Fire of all LMG, MMG and A/T wpns should be coordinated

Question 9

 While organizing Pl def loc, pl cdr take following into account

Answer 9

1. His def loc must remain concealed from en.
2. Sections should be able to support each other
3. Pl must be capable of all round def
4. Tanks if any recoilless guns and MMG located in his def loc must be well protected
5. Obstacle around the pl def loc should be covered by fire
6. Section def posts should be within sight and voice control of pl HQ
7. In order to minimize casualties, the pl must not be too congested

Question 10

 Task of airborne troops

Answer 10

1. Main ops to secure bridges or defile
2. Raid
3. Est. of force on ground to assist advance of follow up group
4. Assist main force in the est of a bridge-head across a water obstacle by neutralazing the defences on the far bank

Question 11

 Counter measures against air borne tps

Answer 11

1. EW systems
2. OP and accurate reporting
3. Good signal communication to pass info between units and formations concerned.
4. Mobile columns with auto weapons held in res especially in read of def
5. Escorts of MT columns
6. Units in rear prep to defend themselves including adm installations
7. Close protection tps for the defense of VP
8. Passive measures anti airborne obstacles camouflage and concealments, dummy

Question 12

1. What are the distinct advantages of reinforcing a locvis a vis CA for its recapture? what factors should be kept in mind while reinforcing a threatened loc?

Answer 12

The two options open to commander while conducting a def battle in mountain
seems to be equally imp. This however is very delicate dilemma which must be considered thoroughly before coming at a decision.

Question 13

Advantages of reinforcing a loc vis a vis CA

Answer 13

a) Surprise: enemy is surprised to find more troops on the obj than appreciated by him
b) Commitment of enemy res: en res committed on the reinforced locality en time plan is put out of gear by making him take more time to capture a locality than appreciated by him
c) More casualty to en: more casualties can be inflicted on the enemy from defense against a CA

d) Initiative: reinforcing a locality would wrest initiative from the enemy as he would have to react to a situation created by defender rather than defender reacting to the attackers action

Question 14

Factors to be considered while reinforcing a location

Answer 14

1. Enemy intentions Enemy’s intentions and thrust line should be clear to the defender. Premature reinforcement of a loc may open an avenue for the attacker to any other locality.
2. Time available Adequate time should be available for reinforcement of a locality. The troops earmarked for reinforcement should be stage forward as the battle picture keeps getting clear
3. Troops available Availability of troops for reinforcement should be considered against weakening another locality thereby providing a fresh avenue to the enemy.

Question 15

1. What do u understand by false frontages? What basic considerations need to be borne in mind to achieve it

Answer 15

An area of ground occupied ahead of main defense by small dets with a view to deceiving the en as to layout of the main defense is termed as false frontage. Such a force would also provide EW, cause attrition and make the enemy deploy prematurely

Location of false frontage it may be located as under
1. In the general line of screens
2. Between the screens and FDL
3. Immediate ahead of FDL