HIGH ALTITUDE AND COLD WEATHER WARFARE

Question 1

Factors which effect emp of tps, wpns, eqpt
Apart from normal hazards of mtnous trn, special factors which effect emp of tps, wpns, eqpt & their corresponding eff on tactics & adm are:

Answer 1

(a) High alt causing rarified atmosphere, lack of oxygen & increased solar radiations.
(b) Extreme climate causing very low temperatures, perpetual snow, high winds & blizzards synonymous of near arctic condition.
(c) Isolation caused due to general lack of well-developed surface communications, closure of passes on account of snow, and erratic air supply and general lack of amenities.

Question 2

Environmental Hazard
The important environmental conditions which tps at high altitude face are:

Answer 2

(a) Lowered atmospheric pressure resulting in diminishing supplies of oxygen in the inhaled air (hypoxia).
(b) Low temperatures & humidity.
(c) Increased intensity of solar radiations.
(d) Isolation and monotonous surroundings.

Question 3

Acclimatization
It is imp that when tps are posted at alt above 2,440 m (8,000 feet), they are systematically acclimatized. Normally, it takes approx 3 weeks for sufficient acclimatization, before tps can be effectively deployed in an active role at high altitudes.
It is ideal to acclimatize the tps in three stages, as given under: -

Answer 3

(a) 2,745 metres (9,000 feet approximately).
(b) 3,355 metres (11,000 feet approximately).
(c) 4,270 metres (14,000 feet approximately).
Acclimatization at each altitude has been for a period of not less than eight days.

Question 4

Plg Considerations in HIGH ALTITUDE AND COLD WEATHER WARFARE [MFC DAA] - 6

Answer 4

(a) Mob.
(b) Fire sp.
(c) Comns.
(d) Determination.
(e) Air sp.
(f) Appre.

Question 5

Adv Special Considerations in HIGH ALTITUDE AND COLD WEATHER WARFARE [REM FAP] - 6

Answer 5

(a) Routes.
(b) Engr Effort.
(c) Mov of tps.
(d) Flk protection.
(e) AD.
(f) Pursuit.

Question 6

Attk Special Considerations in HIGH ALTITUDE AND COLD WEATHER WARFARE [CAMMSSS PRET] - 6

Answer 6

(a) Close recce of obj.
(b) Air photos.
(c) Mov.
(d) Maint of dir.
(e) Selection of obj.
(f) Selection of appchs.
(g) Surprise & deception.
(h) Phasing of attk.
(i) Reorg.
(j) Emp of ski tps.
(k) Timing of attk.

Question 7

Defence Special Considerations in HIGH ALTITUDE AND COLD WEATHER WARFARE [SCCULP] - 6

Answer 7

(a) Selection of grnd.
(b) Constr of def works & obsts.
(c) Constr of shelters & stocking.
(d) Use of avalanches.
(e) Local CA.
(f) Patrolling of gaps.