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INFANTRY PLATOON
Comprised of around 58 members
Platoon commander (Lieutenant)
Platoon Sergeant
Platoon runner (Private)
Platoom range finder (Private)
Standard small arm used
by
Riflemen was the No.1
Mk III SMLE - a lighter version was used in the Pacific.
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SECTION
Bren light machine guns, 2inch mortar and sometimes Boys anti tank rifle |
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Bren light machine guns, 2inch mortar and sometimes Boys anti tank rifle |
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Bren light machine guns, 2inch mortar and sometimes Boys anti tank rifle |
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MORTAR PLATOON (as at start of Syria campaign)
Platoon commander (Lieutenant)
Platoon Sergeant
Platoon runner (Private)
Platoon range finder (Private) |
No1 Detachment
3 in. mortar
Corporal
approx 5 privates |
No2 Detachment
3 in. mortar
Corporal
approx 5 privates |
No3 Detachment
3 in. mortar
Corporal
approx 5 privates |
No4 Detachment
3 in. mortar
Corporal
approx 5 privates |
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ARMOURED CARRIER PLATOON
Platoon commander (Lieutenant)
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10 Carriers each consisting of a commander, driver and
gunner. |
Each
Battalion has a platoon each of
signals, mortar, carrier, pioneer, antiaircraft, transport and admin.
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