Modernisation of Indian Army Infantry

[AUSTERLITZ]

I have a confusion due to multiple sources saying multiple things...is the carl gustav held at the platoon level or does each squad have carl gustav plus assistant ?
Do we actually have a 'platoon weapons squad' or platoon hq doesnt have any heavy weapons?Some say 51 mm mortar?

 

[Raj Malhotra]

5th extension for bid submission on 29,762 for NIGHT SIGHT (IMAGE INTENSIFIER (II)) FOR ASSAULT RIFLES

now it's may 23.

https://indianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/RFI/844/AcqnBidExtn060423.pdf

Last bulk order for Army Image intensifying sights was given in 2009 for 30,000 sights. Since then Dalal vs Dalal going on

 

[samsaptaka]

Last bulk order for Army Image intensifying sights was given in 2009 for 30,000 sights. Since then Dalal vs Dalal going on

Peacetime corrupt army and procurement babus in MoD.

 

[nongaddarliberal]

How a properly accessorized Sig 716 will perform.

 

[jackhammer2]

I have a confusion due to multiple sources saying multiple things...is the carl gustav held at the platoon level or does each squad have carl gustav plus assistant ?
Do we actually have a 'platoon weapons squad' or platoon hq doesnt have any heavy weapons?Some say 51 mm mortar?

In light infantry battalions Rcl are issued at section level. Composition of section goes as such :- Sec cdr, Sec 2ic , RL 1 , RL 2 , LMG 1 , LMG 2 , RFN 1 ,2 ,3 ,4 . Total = 10.

 

[AUSTERLITZ]

In light infantry battalions Rcl are issued at section level. Composition of section goes as such :- Sec cdr, Sec 2ic , RL 1 , RL 2 , LMG 1 , LMG 2 , RFN 1 ,2 ,3 ,4 . Total = 10.

2 negev per squad is a lot of ammo,maybe insas LMG was easy that way.I think it could be 1 LMG per section.
Also we dont have a dedicated marksman either then?

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

How a properly accessorized Sig 716 will perform.

If only our general could see this

 

[nongaddarliberal]

If only our general could see this

All the way back in Yudh Abhyas 2009, the soldiers and officers fell in love with the optics on the US m4 carbines, when regular soldiers were exposed to it for the first time. There was a part of the video where the US officer says "They didn't like our vests, which they found too heavy, but they loved our optics on the rifles".

But either they never requested for optics from the top brass after that, except for RR, or their requests fell on deaf ears.

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

All the way back in Yudh Abhyas 2009, the soldiers and officers fell in love with the optics on the US m4 carbines, when regular soldiers were exposed to it for the first time. There was a part of the video where the US officer says "They didn't like our vests, which they found too heavy, but they loved our optics on the rifles".

But either they never requested for optics from the top brass after that, except for RR, or their requests fell on deaf ears.

Now on sigs they be like the best I can do is holo on a battle rifle

 

[nongaddarliberal]

Now on sigs they be like the best I can do is holo on a battle rifle

One problem we have to admit regarding optics today is that a good quality sight, especially an LPVO, is more expensive than the rifle itself. The only way optics can become standard for all troops is if a domestic company starts mass manufacturing them. But that requires guarantees of mass orders from the Army, which doesn't seem to understand the concept of standardization.

 

[NoobWannaLearn]

One problem we have to admit regarding optics today is that a good quality sight, especially an LPVO, is more expensive than the rifle itself. The only way optics can become standard for all troops is if a domestic company starts mass manufacturing them. But that requires guarantees of mass orders from the Army, which doesn't seem to understand the concept of standardization.

The holo is made by bel I think it's decent but shouldn't be on a battle rifle for telephonic sights yes we need someone to step up there game maybe bel they are already making holo sights

 

[nongaddarliberal]

What the INSAS should have been.

 

[jackhammer2]

2 negev per squad is a lot of ammo,maybe insas LMG was easy that way.I think it could be 1 LMG per section.
Also we dont have a dedicated marksman either then?

I have seen both 1 LMG or 2 lmgs per section (mostly 1). In case of just 1 lmg, lmg 2 acts as a assistant gunner. Apart from house cleaning where both lmg separates , in most formation be it file, arrow or diamond both LMG -1 ,2 stays together so it won't be hard to replace 2 lmgs with a mg team in case of negevs . Along with RCL , LMG forms the base of fire in a section and both of these weapons holds equal importance.
Sniper/sharpshooter are attached at company level.

 

[FalconSlayers]

LPVOs (Steiner most prolly) operationalised by Northern Command.

 

[Aditya Ballal]

LPVOs (Steiner most prolly) operationalised by Northern Command.
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I hope you’re being sarcastic, that’s the 4x INSAS Telescopic Sight.

 

[FalconSlayers]

I hope you’re being sarcastic, that’s the 4x INSAS Telescopic Sight.

Ikr because I know they won't be spending much on LPVOs anyways, and only IA can fix a 5.56x45 designed LPVO on a 7.62x51 rifle.

 

[Aditya Ballal]

Ikr because I know they won't be spending much on LPVOs anyways, and only IA can fix a 5.56x45 designed LPVO on a 7.62x51 rifle.

There was another pic of a Generail inspecting one a while back? Can anyone repost it if y’all can find it? Thanks in advance.

 

[Aditya Ballal]

There was another pic of a Generail inspecting one a while back? Can anyone repost it if y’all can find it? Thanks in advance.

NVM, found it

 

[nongaddarliberal]

Interesting insights into a new style of straight stance.

 

[Johny_Baba]

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NVM, found it

same energy