2025/2026
A Light Infantry Battalion is able to plan and conduct the following
:i.Mount quick attacks and
deliberate attacks on all objectives including both urban & nonurban terrain.
ii.Defensive
operations independently, in all types of urban and non urban terrain for prolonged
periods.
iii.Prolonged security and civilmilitary relations as part of CAB's overall security
Iv. Raid operational on key installations as part of CAB's overall operational. - ANSWERSI, II, iii
The Infantry Battalion is capable of conducting offensive and defensive operations
independently for up to ______ hrs. - ANSWERS48
Which is a Combat Element in the Infantry Battalion? - ANSWERSRifle companies
Light Infantry Battalion is able to conduct the following as part of the manoeuvre to attack the
objectives:
i.Flanking movements on foot through all types of terrain (including Jungle
hook).
ii.Coastal Hooks supported by combat engineer and/or naval watercrafts (For Light
Infantry (CHO))
iii.Assault crossing of water obstacles.iv.Crossing of inland water obstacles of up
to 50m.
, v.Executing Heliborne operations to overcome terrain obstacles speedily. - ANSWERSTrue
The Support Company of the Light Infantry Battalion comprises:
i.Mortar Platoon
ii.Scout Platoon
iii.Signal Platoon
iv.Pioneer Platoon
v.ATGM Platoon
vi.Motorised Support Platoon - ANSWERSa. i, ii, iii and iv
The Scout Platoon consists of
Platoon HQ,
2 x Recce Sections,
1 x RSTA Team
1 x Bn Field
Intelligence Team. - ANSWERSFalse. It consists of 4 x RSTA Sections, 1 x FI, 1 X Muav
During foot movement to FUP with the companies, the CO and the Battalion Tactical HQ should
position themselves behind the point Coy or point platoon for better situation awareness. -
ANSWERSTrue
How many Detachments are there in the 120mm Mortar Platoon of the Infantry Battalion? -
ANSWERSFour
The Battalion may be required to conduct linkup operations under any of the following
conditions:
i.Linkup with forces inserted earlier after initial breakout