India, Aug. 30 -- The Battalion was in the same formation as 13 Kumaon in Uri Sector, but the latter was transferred first in October and the Jats were given the order to move in November. In just a few days, the entire battalion assembled at Srinagar Air Base, from whence they were flown and transported to Chushul under the command of Lt Col Jaspal Singh. After being inducted into the sector without acclimatisation, troops began to experience difficulties; shortly, a JCO died of altitude sickness, and the CO had to be evacuated due to pulmonary edema. Lt Col Balbir Singh was appointed to command the unit. Alpha Company was led by Captain KS Kang, who was also serving as the unit's Adjutant and Charlie Company, commanded by Major RS Mavi, w...