Indian Army: News and Discussion

[Blood+]

As far as i know these days infantry section is 10 man with 6 man rifle(one with UBGL) and 4 man support group(2 men on carl gustav, further negev 7 LMG with gunner and ammo carrier assistant).

As far as I've read, the break down goes like this (according to this NDTV article):
2 X LMG gunners with either Bren or INSAS LMGs (now being replaced), as far as my understanding goes, LMGs/ SAWs are considered personal weapons and hence not assigned a designated ammo carrier. The gunners will typically have 500 rounds on them, while 700–900 rounds are distributed among the other members of the squad. In all, 1200–1400 rounds per section are carried.
1 or 2 X RCL gunners
6 or 7 X Rifle Men (1 or 2 of these men will be equipped with an UBGL)
But if there's one GPMG assigned to each squad, then that will add two more men to each squad.

Not sure if dragunov's are standardized on a section basis,but each battalion has 10 sniper rifles assigned
Not sure if with the introduction of SAKO if dragunov is still considered sniper rifle.

I'm not sure Dragunovs were ever considered sniper rifles. The Sako TRGs and Beretta Scorpio TGTs are for replacing or supplementing the Mauser SP66 and H&K PSG-1 sniper rifles.

Generally 40 LMGs per battalion,with 36 in infantry sections and 4 probably in HQ sections .Have heard that battalions in the plains are given 80 LMG or 2 LMG per section,can't confirm though.

Nah, it's two LMGs per section across the Army, so about 80 LMGs per battalion.

 

[binayak95]

As far as I've read, the break down goes like this (according to this NDTV article):
2 X LMG gunners with either Bren or INSAS LMGs (now being replaced), as far as my understanding goes, LMGs/ SAWs are considered personal weapons and hence not assigned a designated ammo carrier. The gunners will typically have 500 rounds on them, while 700–900 rounds are distributed among the other members of the squad. In all, 1200–1400 rounds per section are carried.
1 or 2 X RCL gunners
6 or 7 X Rifle Men (1 or 2 of these men will be equipped with an UBGL)
But if there's one GPMG assigned to each squad, then that will add two more men to each squad.



I'm not sure Dragunovs were ever considered sniper rifles. The Sako TRGs and Beretta Scorpio TGTs are for replacing or supplementing the Mauser SP66 and H&K PSG-1 sniper rifles.



Nah, it's two LMGs per section across the Army, so about 80 LMGs per battalion.

Dragunovs were issued in an ad hoc manner, and yeas, they're DMRs not snipers.

Funny thing, IA stopped sniper training for decades

 

[Blood+]

Dragunovs were issued in an ad hoc manner, and yeas, they're DMRs not snipers.

Yeah, Major Avinash Sahani said the same thung.

Funny thing, IA stopped sniper training for decades

Stopped??!! When did they even start??!! Let them set up a proper sniper training school first.

 

[jai jaganath]

Dragunovs were issued in an ad hoc manner, and yeas, they're DMRs not snipers.

Funny thing, IA stopped sniper training for decades

Last year didn't IA started sniper course along with 2 training stages

 

[jai jaganath]

Yeah, Major Avinash Sahani said the same thung.

Stopped??!! When did they even start??!! Let them set up a proper sniper training school first.

In 1960s they had it I heard
But even I heard last year they started it

 

[Blood+]

In 1960s they had it I heard
But even I heard last year they started it

I see, may have missed that one. Anyway, they do have a marksmanship course in Infantry School, Mhow but I'm not sure if that qualifies as a sniper school.

 

[jai jaganath]

I see, may have missed that one. Anyway, they do have a marksmanship course in Infantry School, Mhow but I'm not sure if that qualifies as a sniper school.

No last year I remember sniper course was launched there were multiple tweets

 

[Blood+]

No last year I remember sniper course was launched there were multiple tweets

Oh, ok, definitely missed it somehow.

 

[Blademaster]

Dragunovs were issued in an ad hoc manner, and yeas, they're DMRs not snipers.

Funny thing, IA stopped sniper training for decades

Extremely short sighted and penny wise pound foolish decision. Snipers are basically force multipliers in combat.

 

[NotASussyBoi]

I'm guessing that frontliners will soon be using the new uniform this year

 

[DumbPilot]

I'm guessing that frontliners will soon be using the new uniform this year

ISN unit of the Indian Army land warfare corps(iron sight niggas)

 

[nongaddarliberal]

I'm guessing that frontliners will soon be using the new uniform this year

When they would never let a unit wear the old fibreglass helmets without the helmet cover, why do they let them wear the MKU helmet without any helmet cover? It's an all too common sight. Are there any utilitarian reasons why some units would prefer it without a cover?

 

[vidhwanshak]

I see, may have missed that one. Anyway, they do have a marksmanship course in Infantry School, Mhow but I'm not sure if that qualifies as a sniper school.

they started a new sniper course. there was a tweet by adgpi can't find it now

 

[rkhanna]

they started a new sniper course. there was a tweet by adgpi can't find it now

The big question I have is - Does anybody in the higher echelons of the Army know what a sniper is? The new Course will be as good or as bad as a function of the Objective it is being set up for.

 

[Sayman Ame]

No kidding! This mountain goat is a havildar in the army | Dehradun News - Times of India

An elegant white Safari comes to a stop outside the 7 Kumaon battalion location in the midst of a thicket of Sal trees, momentarily interrupting the n

m.timesofindia.com

Fun read. Goodest boi among bad bois.

Formally attired in a short woolen cape in green and yellow, the Kumaon colours, embroidered with the regimental crest in gold thread, Havildar SATVIR, has been receiving the Commanding Officers of 7 Kumao n every morning for nearly 60 years.

. This handsome mountain goat is their regiment al mascot, who participates in all ceremonial functions, receives the Commanding Officer every morning with a salute and a handshake and accompanies the unit and all its moves across the country, taking the special military train with the soldiers and officers.

The story goes that in the year 1963, a LongRange Patrol (LRP) of the unit was followed by a white mountain go at all the way back to the unit location. He was adopted by the unit and named SATVIR

 

[NotASussyBoi]

When they would never let a unit wear the old fibreglass helmets without the helmet cover, why do they let them wear the MKU helmet without any helmet cover? It's an all too common sight. Are there any utilitarian reasons why some units would prefer it without a cover?

Only logical answer is that there is a lack of helmet covers

 

[nixin]

In view of expansion of cyber warfare capabilities of adversaries & requirements of greyzone as well as conventional warfare, Army Commanders’ Conference decided to operationalise the Command Cyber Operations and Support Wings (CCOSWs) which are being raised. These organisations will assist the formations to undertake the mandated cyber security functions to strengthen the cyber security posture of the Indian Army: Government sources

Spoiler: ANI

 

[mist_consecutive]

I wanted to see this man as our CDS, but at least his talents will be used somewhere now.

 

[jai jaganath]

I wanted to see this man as our CDS, but at least his talents will be used somewhere now.

Infact I was expecting him to be chief but it didn't happen

 

[jai jaganath]

Our t-90 fleets are in dire need of upgradation I feel after looking into war anyway personal opinion