{"id":1076,"date":"2013-08-26T13:42:35","date_gmt":"2013-08-26T11:42:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/wordpress\/index.php\/modern_pakistani\/"},"modified":"2018-10-13T13:42:57","modified_gmt":"2018-10-13T11:42:57","slug":"modern_pakistani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stefanov.no-ip.org\/index.php\/2013\/08\/26\/modern_pakistani\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Pakistani"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pakistan<\/strong> 1950+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main foil for India on the sub-continent, this army follows the British model but is more involved in the internal politics of Pakistan and the international politics of Islam. A tough fighting army it has reputation holding on no matter what the cost and has become extensively involved in UN Operations at the battalion level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Infantry Brigade Headquarters (Commands 3 Infantry Battalions)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HQ <\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anti Aircraft Company 6 SA7, 6 Truck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anti Tank Company 3 SPAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Note Before 1970 replace the M577 with a Truck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPAT is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M36B1 (1950 to 1965)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeep\/106 (1965 to 1980)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeep\/Cobra (1980 to 1990)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeep\/TOW (1990+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeep\/Red Arrow (1995+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Armored Brigade Headquarters<\/strong> (Commands 3 Tank Battalions, 1 Mechanized Infantry Battalion, 1 Artillery Battalion Self Propelled)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HQ <\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anti Aircraft Company 4 SA7 or RBS70, 4 APC (Stinger is available in limited amounts after 1988)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Engineer Company 2 Engr, 2 APC, 1 PT54<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Anti Tank Company<\/strong> 3 SPAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note APC is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M113 (1970+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M3HT (1950 to 1969)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPAT is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M36B1 (1950 to 1960)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeep\/106 (1960 to 1975)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeep\/Cobra (1975 to 1985)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeep\/TOW (1980+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeep\/Red Arrow (1985+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M901 (1990+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Infantry Battalion 1950 to 1965<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HQ<\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Infantry Companies each<\/strong> 3 Rifle, 1 MG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Anti Tank Company<\/strong> 2 75RR, 2 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Mortar Company<\/strong> 2 76M, 2 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Infantry Battalion 1966+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HQ<\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Infantry Companies each<\/strong> 3 Rifle, 1 MG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Anti Tank Company<\/strong> 2 Jeep\/106<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Mortar Company<\/strong> 2 81M, 2 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani National Guard Infantry Battalion (local defense units that do not serve outside their locality)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HQ<\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Infantry Companies each<\/strong> 3 Rifle, 1 RPG7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Mortar Platoon <\/strong> 1 82M, 1 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note This organization holds for irregular \u00e2\u0080\u009cliberation\u00e2\u0080\u009d or \u00e2\u0080\u009cterrorist\u00e2\u0080\u009d forces engaged in Kashmir<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Special Services Group Commando Battalion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HQ<\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Infantry Companies each<\/strong> 3 Cdo, 1 RPG7, 1 MG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Anti Tank Company<\/strong> 1 Cobra, 1 82RR, 2 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Mortar Company<\/strong> 2 81M, 2 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note 3 SSG battalions form the SSG Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Mechanized Infantry Battalion 1950 to 1969<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HQ<\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Infantry Companies each<\/strong> 3 Rifle, 1 MG, 4 APC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Mortar Platoon<\/strong> 1 81M, 1 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note Before 1970 replace the M577 with a Truck. APC is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M113 (1970+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M3HT (1950 to 1969)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Mechanized Infantry Battalion 1970+<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HQ<\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Infantry Companies each<\/strong> 3 Rifle, 1 RPG7, 1 MG, 4 M113<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Support Company<\/strong> 1 81M, 1 Cobra, 1 82RR, 3 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Tank Battalion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HQ <\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Recon Company<\/strong> 1 Jeep\/MG, 1 Jeep\/106<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Tank Companies each<\/strong> 3 Tank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note Tank types are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M4\/76 (1950 to 1965)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M48 (1960 1990)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M47 (1975+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type 59 (1975 to 1990)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M48A5 (1980+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type 69 (1985+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Al Kalhid (1993+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

T80U (2002+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Divisional Cavalry Battalion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HQ <\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Recon Company<\/strong> 3 A\/C<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Tank Companies each<\/strong> 3 Tank<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note Tanks are usually light tanks, although Main battle tanks have been used. Again there are no hard and fast rules for this. Light tanks used are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M24 (1950 to 1965)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M41 (1960 to 1985)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AMX13 (1966 to 1976)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PT76 (1975 to 1990)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type 63 (1980+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armored cars used in the recon company are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M8 (1950 to 1969)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M20 (1950 to 1969)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AML90 (1970 to 1990)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Artillery Battalion (Light and Medium)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

4 Batteries each<\/strong> 1 FAO, 2 How, 2 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note Howitzers is<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light Guns <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.7H (mountain units)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75H<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25H <\/p>\n\n\n\n

105H (after 1960)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

122H (after 1965)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medium Guns<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.5H<\/p>\n\n\n\n

130H (after 1965)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

155H (after 1960)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Artillery Battalion (Self Propelled)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

4 Batteries each<\/strong> 1 FAO, 2 SPH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note Units were re-equipped from 1980 at a very slow pace. Self-propelled howitzers used are: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

M7 HMC (1950 to 1995)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

M109A2 (1980+)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Mortar Battalion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

HQ<\/strong> 1 FAO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Batteries each<\/strong> 2 120M, 2 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note Available mortars are 120mm and 107mm. 107mm is the WW2 British mortar and is considered obsolete but was in general use before 1965.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2 Batteries each<\/strong> 2 AAG, 2 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note Available anti aircraft guns are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14.5AA (after 1965)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23AA (after 1970)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37AA (after 1965)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40AA (after 1950)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57AA (after 1965)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Engineer Battalion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HQ <\/strong> 1 HQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Engineer Companies each<\/strong> 2 Engr, 2 Truck<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Bridging Company <\/strong> 2 Bridge, 2 Engr, 4 Truck, 1 MLG<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pakistani Attack Helicopter Squadron<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2 Flights each <\/strong> 2 AH1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Large Units:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infantry Division<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0093 2 to 4 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade (3 Battalions Light, 1 Battalion Medium, 1 Mortar Battalion), 1 Engineer Battalion, 1 Cavalry Battalion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Armored Division<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0093 3 Armored Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade (3 Battalions Light, 1 Battalion Medium, 2 Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalions), 1 Engineer Battalion, 1 Cavalry Battalion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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