Pakistan 1950+

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.

Pakistani Infantry Brigade Headquarters (Commands 3 Infantry Battalions)

HQ                                           1 HQ

Anti Aircraft Company              6 SA7, 6 Truck

Anti Tank Company                  3 SPAT

            Note                                         Before 1970 replace the M577 with a Truck.

SPAT is:

M36B1              (1950 to 1965)

Jeep/106           (1965 to 1980)

Jeep/Cobra        (1980 to 1990)

Jeep/TOW         (1990+)

Jeep/Red Arrow (1995+)

Pakistani Armored Brigade Headquarters (Commands 3 Tank Battalions, 1 Mechanized Infantry Battalion, 1 Artillery Battalion Self Propelled)

HQ                                           1 HQ

Anti Aircraft Company              4 SA7 or RBS70, 4 APC (Stinger is available in limited amounts after 1988)

Engineer Company                  2 Engr, 2 APC, 1 PT54

Anti Tank Company                  3 SPAT

Note                                         APC is:

                                                            M113    (1970+)

M3HT    (1950 to 1969)

SPAT is:

M36B1              (1950 to 1960)

Jeep/106           (1960 to 1975)

Jeep/Cobra        (1975 to 1985)

Jeep/TOW         (1980+)

Jeep/Red Arrow (1985+)

M901                (1990+)

Pakistani Infantry Battalion 1950 to 1965

HQ                                           1 HQ

3 Infantry Companies each      3 Rifle, 1 MG

1 Anti Tank Company             2 75RR, 2 Truck

1 Mortar Company                   2 76M, 2 Truck

Pakistani Infantry Battalion 1966+

HQ                                           1 HQ

3 Infantry Companies each      3 Rifle, 1 MG

1 Anti Tank Company             2 Jeep/106

1 Mortar Company                   2 81M, 2 Truck

Pakistani National Guard Infantry Battalion (local defense units that do not serve outside their locality)

HQ                                           1 HQ

3 Infantry Companies each      3 Rifle, 1 RPG7

1 Mortar Platoon                      1 82M, 1 Truck

Note                                                                             This organization holds for irregular “liberation” or “terrorist” forces engaged in Kashmir

Pakistani Special Services Group Commando Battalion

HQ                                           1 HQ

3 Infantry Companies each      3 Cdo, 1 RPG7, 1 MG

1 Anti Tank Company             1 Cobra, 1 82RR, 2 Truck

1 Mortar Company                   2 81M, 2 Truck

Note                                         3 SSG battalions form the SSG Group.

Pakistani Mechanized Infantry Battalion 1950 to 1969

HQ                                                                               1 HQ

3 Infantry Companies each      3 Rifle, 1 MG, 4 APC

1 Mortar Platoon                      1 81M, 1 Truck

Note                                         Before 1970 replace the M577 with a Truck.  APC is:

                                                            M113     (1970+)

M3HT     (1950 to 1969)

Pakistani Mechanized Infantry Battalion 1970+

HQ                                                                               1 HQ

3 Infantry Companies each      3 Rifle, 1 RPG7, 1 MG, 4 M113

1 Support Company                 1 81M, 1 Cobra, 1 82RR, 3 Truck

Note                                                    

Pakistani Tank Battalion

HQ                                           1 HQ

1 Recon Company                   1 Jeep/MG, 1 Jeep/106

3 Tank Companies each          3 Tank

Note                                         Tank types are:

M4/76               (1950 to 1965)

M48                  (1960 1990)

M47                  (1975+)

Type 59             (1975 to 1990)

M48A5              (1980+)

Type 69             (1985+)

Al Kalhid           (1993+)

T80U                 (2002+)

Pakistani Divisional Cavalry Battalion

HQ                                           1 HQ

1 Recon Company                   3 A/C

3 Tank Companies each          3 Tank

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:

M24                  (1950 to 1965)

M41                  (1960 to 1985)

AMX13              (1966 to 1976)

PT76                 (1975 to 1990)

Type 63             (1980+)

Armored cars used in the recon company are:

M8                    (1950 to 1969)

M20                  (1950 to 1969)

AML90              (1970 to 1990)

Pakistani Artillery Battalion (Light and Medium)

4 Batteries each                       1 FAO, 2 How, 2 Truck

Note                                         Howitzers is

Light Guns       

3.7H (mountain units)

75H

25H     

105H (after 1960)

122H (after 1965)

Medium Guns

5.5H

130H (after 1965)

155H (after 1960)

Pakistani Artillery Battalion (Self Propelled)

4 Batteries each                       1 FAO, 2 SPH

Note                                                                             Units were re-equipped from 1980 at a very slow pace.  Self-propelled howitzers used are:     

M7 HMC           (1950 to 1995)

M109A2            (1980+)

Pakistani Mortar Battalion

HQ                                           1 FAO

3 Batteries each                       2 120M, 2 Truck

Note                                                                             Available mortars are 120mm and 107mm.  107mm is the WW2 British mortar and is considered obsolete but was in general use before 1965.

Pakistani Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalion

2 Batteries each                       2 AAG, 2 Truck

Note                                         Available anti aircraft guns are:

14.5AA                         (after 1965)

23AA                (after 1970)

37AA                (after 1965)

40AA                (after 1950)

57AA                (after 1965)

Pakistani Engineer Battalion

HQ                                           1 HQ

2 Engineer Companies each    2 Engr, 2 Truck

1 Bridging Company                2 Bridge, 2 Engr, 4 Truck, 1 MLG

Pakistani Attack Helicopter Squadron

            2 Flights each                          2 AH1

Large Units:

Infantry Division – 2 to 4 Infantry Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade (3 Battalions Light, 1 Battalion Medium, 1 Mortar Battalion), 1 Engineer Battalion, 1 Cavalry Battalion

Armored Division – 3 Armored Brigades, 1 Artillery Brigade (3 Battalions Light, 1 Battalion Medium, 2 Anti Aircraft Artillery Battalions), 1 Engineer Battalion, 1 Cavalry Battalion