Inf Bn In Ni Attk

Question 1

Problems of Ni attk

Answer 1

1. C and C is difficult.
2. Men are less influenced by example of their leaders.
3. Possibility of losing dir resulting in loss of control and confusion.

These can be overcomed by:
. Discipline.
. Trg.
. Careful prep.

Question 2

Reasons for undertaking Ni attk.

Answer 2

1. Compensate for the inadequacy of armr and arty sp.
2. Infiltrate and disorganize the en def and rear areas.
3. Achieve surprise.
4. Avoid aimed fire from grnd and air.
5. Enable breaching of minefield by hand.
6. Exploit superiority of trg and undermine en’s morale.
7. Exploit success.

Question 3

Types of Ni attk

Answer 3

1. Silent.
2. Noisy.
3. Combination of both.

Question 4

Characteristic of Ni Attk

Answer 4

1. En will be blind.
2. Surprise could be achieved.
3. En’s arty and air sp is difficult.
4. Readj for en will be diff.
5. More time for reorg and exploitation.
6. Movement of en reserves is diff.
7. Morale of troops will be high.

Question 5

Condition for Silent attk.

Answer 5

1. No man’s land must be dominated by ptl prior to attk.
2. Ni must be dark.
3. Assaulting troops must be highly trained.
4. Going must be suitable for silent movement or weather must be rough.
5. En must not be alert or active in sector chosen.

Question 6

Special pts applicable to a Ni Attk that must be borne in mind during PREP stage are

Answer 6

1. Recce.
2. Simplicity.
3. Surprise.
4. Objs.
5. Frontages.
6. Fmn.
7. Dir of attk.
8. Rate of Adv.
9. Assy A.
10. Fup and SL.
11. Navigation.
12. H hr.
13. Armour.
14. Arty.
15. Orders.

Question 7

Surprise during Ni Attk can be achieved by

Answer 7

1. Creating a diversion or illuminating area away from the main attk.
2. Conducting the attk without fire sp or illuminating the area.
3. Using radar and active IR.
4. Noise of tracked vehs to suggest mov away from the main attk area.

Question 8

Actual frontage during Ni Attk depends on

Answer 8

1. Deg of darkness.
2. Grnd.
3. En’s str and disposn.
4. Bn frontage = 400-600m depending upon visibility.

Question 9

Rate of adv in Ni Attk

Answer 9

No obst/Good visibility= 100 yds in 2-3 mins.
Obst exists/diff trn / bad visibility= 100 yds in 5-6 mins.

Question 10

H hr will depend on the following

Answer 10

1. Ph of the moon.
2. En’s ptl habits.
3. Time req for the asslt and fighting through the obj, breaching the main obst and move fwd of Sp wpns.
4. Time rqr for completing reorg.
5. Time taken to assemble and form up the force.

Question 11

Failure to hold obj at Ni can often be attributed to the fol factors

Answer 11

1. Loss of dir.
2. Loss of cdrs and key pers.
3. Loss of radio sets causing difficulty in calling for fire Sp.
4. Faulty disposn taken up on the obj in the darkness.
5. Lack of success on certain parts of the obj, the repercussion of which are known only at first light.
6. The inevitable confusion on reaching the obj and lack of liaison with flk units/sub units.
7. Difficulty in getting up Sp wpns.

Question 12

Successful reorg

Answer 12

1. Comns should be duplicated.
2. Every cdr must have an understudy and every man must know the plan and Bn cdr intent.
3. Very detailed orders must be issued to get Sp wpns and reorg stores. Rc and guides should be organised on the far side of main obstacles to ensure these arrive at correct place.
4. Bn cdr should arrive at the obj soon after its capture to reorg and ensure that patrol are sent out to prevent the en to achieve surprise.
5. Orders for reorg must be known to all ranks.
6. Arty and mortar should be prepared to produce smoke screen at first light.