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Battalion question - 12/10/2007 11:32:53 PM

Radu

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In the case of modern day battalion organization,how wide a front sector can a battalion reasonably cover?

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RE: Battalion question - 12/11/2007 12:57:39 AM

hueglin

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It really depends on the battalion type, the terrain and the mission.

In general, a modern mech division could defend a frontage of about 20-30km. With 2 Brigades forward and each Bde having 2 Bns forward that would give a frontage per Bn of 5-7 km. This would be considered the maximum when defending against a competent mechanized opponent.

This involves covering large areas just with long range ATGW fire and mortars. A company of infantry will generally not spread out farther than 1 sq km (actual extent of area occupied). With 2 coys forward this means that there are 3-5 km that are just being covered by fire.

This is all from memory, but I am pretty sure it is close to the mark. Of course, as I said, terrain and mission will modify this greatly.

Hope it helps.

Dave

(in reply to Radu)

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