403 Battle Group is the only military organization of Bangladesh Army established to test and validate existing and new doctrine related to training and operations. It is part of the Army Training and Doctrine Command (ARTDOC).[1]
| 403rd Battle Group | |
|---|---|
 Command Flag of 403rd Battle Group | |
| Active | 25 July 2007 - present |
| Country |  Bangladesh |
| Branch |  Bangladesh Army |
| Type | Mixed Arms |
| Size | Battle Group |
| Part of | ARTDOC |
| Garrison/HQ | Mymensingh Cantonment |
Overview
editOn 25 July 2007, the Flag Raising Ceremony of newly established 403 battle group and five units under its command was held at Mymensingh Cantonment in Mymensingh. ARTDOC undertakes various types of research and development related projects which are later validated through 403 Battle Group.[2]
Mission
editThe official mission statement for 403 Battle Group states:
Provide ground testing facilities to ARTDOC for formulating the doctrine of Bangladesh Army.[1]
Components
editMajor General Anwar Hussain inaugurated five units under its command. Initially consisted of one infantry Battalion, one independent armoured Squadron, one independent Field Artillery Battery, one independent field Engineer Company and one independent division support company.[3]
- 27th Bangladesh Infantry Regiment.
- 15 Independent Armored Squadron.(Posted to 24th Infantry Division)
- 34th Independent Field Artillery Battery .
- 45th Independent Field Engineers Company .
- 99th Independent Division Support Company (Posted to 24th Infantry Division)
However, currently the Armoured squadron and Division support company are not present in the Battle group.
References
edit- ^ a b "ARTDOC". 21 January 2013. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Flag raising ceremony of 403 battle group held". The Daily Star (Bangladesh). 22 November 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2017.
- ^ "Flag Raising Ceremony of 403 battle group held". The New Nation. 23 November 2009. Archived from the original on 12 March 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2024.