ATTK Flashcards
(23 cards)
- How can the use of sp heptrs be used to substantially accelerate the movement of tps in hilly region? (IS - EMC) 5
(a) Important sections of trn can be taken before the en.
(b) Segregated units can be rejoined.
(c) En can be attked from unexpected directions.
(d) Cas can be rescued and transported quickly to a med aid post.
(e) Material needed in a particular ph of battle can be brought quickly to cbt posns and tps can be relieved of anything they temporarily do not rqr.
- What are the points included in the sub unit cdr’s plg and conduct of adv?
(OIC – Comn, Wpn, Tptx4) 9
(a) Ords for tps which rqr time e.g. raiding parties in the rear of an en.
(b) Incorporation of rft and sp wpns and their rqmts.
(c) CoOps with air mobile or airborne tps of other units.
(d) Comns to subordinate and adjacent forces.
(e) Wpns, eqpt, special eqpt and clothing to be carried.
(f) Type and loading of tpt to be taken along (vehs, pack animals, carriers).
(g) Tpt of addl amn, means of cbt and subsistence.
(h) Loc of tpt not included in attk.
(i) Tpt of cas, distribution points, heptr landing areas, med unit site.
- What are the factors affecting ops in mtnous country? (MEN FCCSS)8
(a) Mob.
(b) Efficiency of tps.
(c) NBC Hazard Prediction.
(d) Fire and Mov.
(e) Conc of Force.
(f) CoOps.
(g) Surprise.
(h) Sy.
- What are factors on which the depth of attk in mtn is dependent upon?
(EG – Need for Frontage) 4
(a) En str and disposns.
(b) Gping of forces aval to the attker, including sping arms.
(c) Need to secure grnd for the deployment of sping arms to sp subsequent phs of the attk.
(d) There is an inter-relation between depth and frontage in a major attk. It is only by reducing the frontage that sufficient weight can be applied to ensure the depth of pen rqr.
- What are the measures that help in maint of momentum?
(PCR Bypass–Keeping Consolidation) 7
(a) Primary purpose of res is to maint momentum of attk.
(b) Conc of a hy superiority of forces at main pt of effort and maintain it right though en defs.
(c) Repulsing en CAs.
(d) By passed en forces must be contained or kept under svl to be reduced by follow up echs.
(e) Keeping en ‘off balance’ after initial break-in. This is achieved by deep pen into en defs & rapid expl.
(f) Consolidation of the objs is carried out with min force if the momentum of attk is to be maint.
- In course of offn, what are the addl tasks that may be assigned to res?
(HER – Protect and Participate) 5
(a) Hold the firm base.
(b) Exploit success.
(c) Reinforce an attk sector which is vital.
(d) Protect flks.
(e) Participate in the destruction of en res or CA force.
- What are the imp fire sp considerations during attk in mtnous trn? (WIBI)
(a) Where rates of adv are difficult to predict, fire plans should be on call.
(b) If avail and when the trn permits, use should also be made of armed heptrs, naval gunfire sp and close air sp.
(c) Both tks and armred recce vehs may be able to provide fire sp particularly onto crest lines for which the flat trajectory of their wpns is more suitable than arty and mors.
(d) If a Forward Air Controller (FAC) is attached to an asslting unit, he should be well fwd, preferably in an airborne OP.
- What are certain problems peculiar to mtnous/semi-mtnous area? (RAM – Lack – BURA) 8
(a) Rqmt of well-practiced and rehearsal passing through drills.
(b) Attks will be on a narrow front in echelons.
(c) More accessible and negotiable appchs will, in all probability be mined and covered by a hy volume of fire.
(d) Lack of suitable deply areas, narrow appchs & reduced eff of arty fire may limit attk to bde str.
(e) Due to indifferent rd comn & difficult trn, BUILD-UP of attking forces will be time consuming.
(f) Attks will invariably be UPHILL, making them more difficult and time consuming.
(g) Nature of trn and bad visibility make RECCE difficult and time consuming.
(h) Arty fire wil bebless effective
- In mtns detailed info regarding what factors will be nec?
(TNN – Possible Dply Nature of LOD) 9
(a) Trn from Assy A to FUP and on to obj.
(b) Negotiability of routes to the objs.
(c) Nature of obsts en route, how they can be negotiated or circumvented.
(d) Possible spd of mov during various stages.
(e) Deployment areas for guns and mors.
(f) Nature of rds and tr for mov of guns, amn and reorg stores.
(g) Loc of en res if possible.
(h) Obsn provided by intervening features.
(i) Details of habitation in the area and info about the inhabitants.
- What are sources through which the rqr info should be obtained? (FAAHLID - PW) 8
(a) Fwd tps in contact including arty OP/other resources of arty bde.
(b) Air photographs.
(c) Air recce.
(d) Higher hq.
(e) Locals, agents and other civilian int agencies.
(f) Int Liaison Units
(g) Defected personnel/en deserters.
(h) POWs.
- What are the considerations which assist in selection of objs? (OOE – Grnd Feature) 5
(a) Objs in depth such as hqs, comn centers, defiles, and adm areas.
(b) Objs and their order of capture should ensure a secure axis of maint.
(c) Effort should be made to get a foothold on the ridge line at the earliest.
(d) Grnd which affords obsn over en def or denies obsn to the en.
(e) Features in depth which isolates the defensive posn, dominating features on the flks which facilitate the capture of defensive posn guarding the main axis.
- Attker should make every possible effort to achieve tac surprise. What are some of the measures for achieving it? (PREM – AMA) 7
(a) Plan and execute tactical deception carefully.
(b) Resort to unconventionally method of attk.
(c) Ensure utmost secrecy of plans.
(d) Max advtg of grnd to conceal move of own tps.
(e) Adopt least likely COA.
(f) Move should be carried out rapidly, thereby preventing timely reaction by the en.
(g) Acquire max info about en svl system and make every possible effort to defeat this system.
- What are the advtgs of attk by Infil? (EAT - DAWA) 7
(a) En line of comn runs along difficult areas. Thus, it is difficult for him to protect line of comn all along.
(b) There is Ample space in rear areas for this force to successfully carry out its ops.
(c) Time and place can be chosen by the attker to his advtg.
(d) Due to uncovered gaps infil in pl/coy gps is possible.
(e) Attker can exploit his trg and leadership to the max.
(f) Such ops When carried out in conjunction with main attk give the attker added advtg and will act as force multiplier.
(g) Adversely affects the morale of the defender.
- What are the disadvs of attk by Infil? (SINCC) 5
(a) Since numbers of gaps are rqr to be used, the force will perforce have to be split.
(b) Infil force should be physically and mentally prepared to remain self-contained/ self- sufficient for ltd pd.
(c) Needs through trg and well-rehearsed SOPs.
(d) Comd, cntl and coord of these colns is difficult and necessitates detailed plg and meticulous exec.
(e) Coord of arty fire is difficult.
- What are some of the tasks which can be allotted to infil tps? (CODE - RL) 6
(a) Capture a VA/VP intact for the furtherance of tac plans.
(b) Occupy tact features on the flks or in depth, unoccupied by the en/lightly held by the en.
(c) Disruption of normal maint system.
(d) Estb blocks with a view to isolate defs and prevent mov of res
(e) Raids on en hq, gun areas and adm instln.
(f) Launch attk in conjunction with main attk on en depth localities to achieve tactical surprise and shatter his morale and will to fight.
- During prep stage, what are the main activities at all levels of div? 9
(a) Acq of info about the en and trn.
(b) Recce to confirm info already received and for familiarizations of area of ops.
(c) Formulation of plans and issue of ords.
(d) Build up and deployment of asslt and res echs.
(e) Dumping of amn.
(f) Rehearsals.
(g) Carrying out prelim ops to secure a firm base, obsn point or isolate en defs.
(h) Launching of subsidiary and diversionary ops.
(i) Final checkup of prep and signal communicators.
- What are some of the reasons by which attking in ltd vis in the mtns is difficult? (MMOLL) 5
(a) Mov are difficult or climbing trn is ltd.
(b) Mov at ni, in fog and snow can only proceed slowly.
(c) Orientation is difficult.
(d) Ltd use can be made of tpt.
(e) Loose stones, screed and dry branches make silent mov in many sections of trn impossible.
- What are the factors on which composn and size of any mil force that can be sustained in mtns depends on? (NAACA) 5
(a) Number and cap of the rds and the means of improving them.
(b) Amt of grnd and cover avail for deployment off route.
(c) Availability of specialist tpt, eqpt and sup.
(d) Climate.
(e) Altitude.
- One of the major problems faced in mountains by the attker is positioning and employment of Reserve. Define the problem and suggest measures to overcome it?
Problems of Reserve in mountain.
(a) Paucity of tps. Tps are required for:
(i) Holding firm base.
(ii) Clearing of PPs along the axis.
(iii) Sy of FUP.
(iv) For diversionary actions.
(v) Flank protection.
(vi) Establishment of blocks.
(vii) Disrupting en’s means of commns & fire sp.
(b) Widely Separated Areas. Difficult to switch res easily from one axis to other.
(c) Timings. Switching res at opportune (right) moment is difficult and time consuming.
Measures to Overcome.
(a) Right at the inception of ops plan, ensure fmns/units moving on sub axis are given ltd objs and have inbuilt res.
(b) Res should preferably be located on the axis where major decision is being sought.
(c) Res should be located close to assaulting tps for speedy expl of resources gained.
(d) Force op on main axis should be adequately group with res.
(e) Use of heli for speedy movement of reserve.
(f) Loc of res should be determined in terms of time required for movement & not mere dist.
- War in mountains differs from ops in the plains. Explain the difference in the factors that would affect your planning as a commander in attk? (SAnO – BARA) - 7
(a) Surprise. Most important battle winning factor.
(b) Acquisition of info. Detailed and accurate info is essential in mtn.
(c) Objective. Obj should be carefully selected, so as to avoid frontal attks in mtn.
(d) Built up. Takes more time in mountains.
(e) Assessment of tasks. Must be done realistically and objectively.
(f) Reserves. Launching of reserves in mtn will always be a problem.
(g) Assessment of time. Need more time in mountains.
- What are the advtgs and disadv of exhaustive method of attking in echelon?
Exhaustive Method.
1. Adopted when the info on en and grnd is inadequate.
2. Definite objective not allotted to the attking force.
3. Attking tps do not pause and no re-org but keep on pushing until the tps exhausted.
4. Possibility of heavy casualties.
Advtgs.
1. Flexibility retained.
2. Exploitation of fleeting opportunities.
3. More chances of success as it is launched against hastily prepared defences.
4. Suitable when info is scanty.
5. Achieve surprise by its speed and momentum and the Reserve Echelons do not need to pass through same obj.
Disadv.
1. Wearing out of tps.
2. Attk w/o recce and plg.
3. Bfg difficult due to lack of info.
4. Cdrs of res ech not in picture of the sit and hence confused.
5. Res ech underutilized and uncertain.
6. Uncertainty and disheartened feeling for tps.
7. Exhausted tps may be destr easily by en CA.
8. Loose comd and con due to lack of info.
- What are the advtgs and disadv of definite obj method of attking in echelon?
Definite Objective Method.
1. Definite tasks and objectives.
2. Limited objective allotted.
3. Task proportional to capability.
4. Based on info of en and trn.
5. Re-org after captr of each obj.
Advtg.
- Judicious emp of sub units
- Chances of success are higher due to detail recce and planning.
- Definite tasks for reserve
- Progress of ope is known, emp of res timely
- Tps not over stretched
Disadv.
1. More tps required
2. En may get time for rft/re-adj/CA.
3. Attk takes longer time
4. Too cautious move may lose fleeting opportunities
- In mountains, the concentration and assembly of the required forces takes time. Detailed Time and space considerations are essential for what factors?
(a) Movement of assault echelons.
(b) Movement and deployment of guns and dumping of ammunition.
(c) Movement of reserve echelons, headquarters and tps allowed for special msns.
