It has the flexibility to function as:
1. a Para-assault force in high risk operations.
2. a SWAT force in COIN Ops for CT, hostage rescue, VIP protection etc situations.
3. a regular infantry battalion in conventional war
4. a commando formation able to operate in small teams behind enemy lines.
5. Serve in QRF and RRF role.
Modelled on US Army Rangers, LCB will perform Air Assault, Para/dropping, capture of tactical and strategic objectives, bridges, passes etc. Leaving SSG with true small team Special Forces Ops in the traditional sense.
Real task of LCB is complementing efforts of SSG, by covering the gap between strategic ops (SSG) and tactical ops (field formations). Currently, 10 x Battalions are operational throughout Pakistan.
It has the flexibility to function as:
1. a Para-assault force in high risk operations.
2. a SWAT force in COIN Ops for CT, hostage rescue, VIP protection etc situations.
3. a regular infantry battalion in conventional war
4. a commando formation able to operate in small teams behind enemy lines.
5. Serve in QRF and RRF role.
Modelled on US Army Rangers, LCB will perform Air Assault, Para/dropping, capture of tactical and strategic objectives, bridges, passes etc. Leaving SSG with true small team Special Forces Ops in the traditional sense.
Real task of LCB is complementing efforts of SSG, by covering the gap between strategic ops (SSG) and tactical ops (field formations). Currently, 10 x Battalions are operational throughout Pakistan.