The PoK Survey: Over 70% wants independence from Pakistan

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How do you propose to clear PoK? It's a given that China WILL intervene either directly or by stirring up things elsewhere. We must account for that.

Perhaps we can have a separate thread discussing the logistics and tactics of taking back PoK..with contributions from @Kunal Biswas @hammer head @Mikesingh @aditya10r @Immanuel @COLDHEARTED AVIATOR and others.

Late Brig. RayC sir would have been the best person to initiate such a discussion..
What happened to the brigadier ?
 

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Wow, you've really been away far too long haven't you?
 

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How do you propose to clear PoK? It's a given that China WILL intervene either directly or by stirring up things elsewhere. We must account for that.

Perhaps we can have a separate thread discussing the logistics and tactics of taking back PoK..with contributions from @Kunal Biswas @hammer head @Mikesingh @aditya10r @Immanuel @COLDHEARTED AVIATOR and others.
Feasibility of such an Op: Very low

Factors:

1. China
2. Terrain
3. Unfriendly population pockets in POK.
4. Pak's 'strategic assets' raised for this very eventuality.
5. Logistical nightmare.
6 Extremely difficult to secure lines of communications (Supplies).
7. Need for air supremacy (not just air superiority).
8. Huge combat ratios needed - at least 6:1 if not more.
9. Possible nuke riposte by Pak or threat of use.
10. Leading to International pressure for immediate halt/withdrawal.
11. Massive affect on the economy.

So, it's not a good idea to even contemplate an op to capture POK. You will not be able to hold on to it for long due to the factors brought out above. And then, what are we going to do if we capture POK? Be embroiled in another unending insurgency?
 

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