403 Battle Group (Bangladesh) Explained

Unit Name:403rd Battle Group
Dates:25 July 2007 - present
Type:Mixed Arms
Size:Battle Group
Command Structure:ARTDOC
Garrison:Mymensingh Cantonment
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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]

Overview

On 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

The official mission statement for 403 Battle Group states:

Provide ground testing facilities to ARTDOC for formulating the doctrine of Bangladesh Army.

Components

Major 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]

However, currently the Armoured squadron and Division support company are not present in the Battle group.

References

  1. Web site: ARTDOC . 2013-01-21 . 2017-03-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130121102338/http://www.artdoc.mil.bd/home.php?homeid=h102 . 2013-01-21 .
  2. News: Flag raising ceremony of 403 battle group held. 2009-11-22. The Daily Star. 2017-03-12. en.
  3. News: 2009-11-23. Flag Raising Ceremony of 403 battle group held. The New Nation. https://web.archive.org/web/20170312200159/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1906339281.html. dead. 2017-03-12.