Infantry Battalion in Attack

Question 1

Preparatory Stage

Answer 1

a. Issue of WO
b. The collection of info
c. Recce and appreciation by Bn Cdr
d. Issue of preliminary orders
e. Recce by sub-unit Cdrs and detailed recce by Bn cdr
f. Detailed orders by bB cdr
g. Briefing of tps
h. Arrival of tps in Assy A
i. Move from Assy A to FUP and SL

Question 2

Recce and Appreciation

Answer 2

a. Objective
b. Phases
c. Grouping
d. Axis of advance
e. Assy A, FUP and SL
f. Timings
g. Boundaries
h. Flank protection
i. Rate of advance
j. Re-org
k. Exploitation
l. Employment of other arms
m. Crossing of obstacles
n. Logistcs

Question 3

Rate of Advance

Answer 3

Depends on: -
 Whether the attack is by day or night
 Type of country to be crossed and the state of ground
 Density of enemy obstacles
 Degree of opposition
 Fire support available

During deliberate attack against well prepared defense: 100 m in 4 min.

During day attack in favorable ground against hastily prepared defense: 100 m in 2 min

Question 3

Battalion Commander’s Consideration for Company Objective

Answer 3

 Str and disposition of the enemy
 Ground and obstacles which have to overcome
 Frontage and depth of the obj
 Troops and supporting fire required to capture and hold objective.