India, Aug. 30 -- Initially based in Leh, the Brigade was responsible for a vast frontage stretching from Daulat Beg Oldie to Demchok with just two regular infantry battalions and two J&K Militia battalions, with no artillery or armoured support. Nevertheless, with the formation of the 3 Himalayan Division, the Brigade's area of responsibility reduced. Its operational area was now around 80 kilometres long, stretching from Lukung to TsakaLa. 5 Jat under Lt Col Bakhtawar Singh had been hard struck and sustained casualties in the DBO and Galwan sectors, was now regrouped and strengthened by troops from the Jat Regimental Center and other sister battalions. The Battalion was now based in Lukung-Phobrang, and its Alpha Company, with lesser troo...