THE PREPARATORY PERIOD

Question 1

THE PREPARATORY PERIOD

 Normally a Bde and Bn will not be concerned with more than 1X pd at any one time.
 Following activities will be taking place in Prep pd: [DCP S LCD D]

Answer 1

1. Domination of the en [E2AC4]
2. Collection of Info [SEEDS Location] / [FARHA PAD MA SICA]
3. Planning and Issue of orders
4. Surprise and Deception measures [DUP 2(CRS)]
5. Log arrangement. [CLET]
6. Conc of force reqd for attk
7. Deployment of arty
8. Development of comn

Question 2

Domination of the En
 This is necessary IOT collect information of the enemy. Conversely it helps to conceal the Strength, direction & the time of attack from him. Domination is achieved by: [E2AC4]

Answer 2

1. Elimination of BOP
2. Aggressive Ptl
3. Air effort and interdiction
4. Capture key areas
5. Counter Bombardment
6. Close Air Support
7. Coordination of Electronic warfare

Question 3

Collection of Info

 Before Appre and formulation of final plan, Cdr should have sufficient info about:
[SEEDS Location]

Answer 3

1. Strength and disposition of enemy
2. Enemy capability, intention and likely reaction
3. Electronic warfare capabilities
4. Details of his defense and obstacles
5. Surveillance devices
6. Location of guns, reserves and HQ

Question 3

information for the formulation of final plan of the attack during Preparatory Pd will be obtained from the fol: [FARHA PAD MA SICA]

Answer 3

1. Formations and units under command
2. Air force
3. Recce in force
4. Higher formations, flanking HQs and units
5. Artillery Locating Device
6. Patrols and Ops of Combat Arms
7. All surveillance device
8. Deep Penetration Patrol and Stay Behind Parties (SBP)
9. Map, Town Plan and guide
10. Air photographs
11. Signals and electronic intelligence units
12. Interrogation of civilian, refugee and prisoners
13. Captured document and equipment
14. Agents and fifth columnist

Question 4

Surprise and Deception can be achieved in PREP stage of Attk by: [DUP 2(CRS)]

Answer 4

1. Drowning the noise of tanks and Vehs by arty fire or low flying Aircraft
2. Use of smoke screens to cover moves by day
3. Prevention of identification of new units especially when patrolling
4. Construction of dummies
5. Careful camouflage and concealment
6. Restricting movement by day.
7. Registration of arty targets on other sector
8. Simulating radio traffic
9. Simulation of conc of tps, guns and dumps in other sector

Question 5

Logistic/Admin Arrangement

 Key notes of the logistic planning for the attack are:
 Anticipation
 Foresightedness

 Main implications of logistics in the attack are: [CLET]

Answer 5

1. Calculation and provision of requirement
2. Location of requirements
3. Effects on surprise and security
4. Traffic control

Question 6

Concentration of force required for the Attack
 Concentration area must be:

Answer 6

1. Well to the rear
2. Out of en arty range
3. Good facilities for concealment and dispersal