Moderators Volcano Posted February 22, 2013 Moderators Share Posted February 22, 2013 Anyone know what the equipment load-out for a British mechanized (Warrior) infantry platoon is? For example, X ATGM weapons (of what?), and Y number of RPGs (of what?), and how many LMGs (of what caliber?). Maybe this info is top secret too... :sonic: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Anyone know what the equipment load-out for a British mechanized (Warrior) infantry platoon is? For example, X ATGM weapons (of what?), and Y number of RPGs (of what?), and how many LMGs (of what caliber?). Maybe this info is top secret too... :sonic:ATGMs, Heavy stuff, Snipers, Specialists etc tends to be kept in the support platoon of the company.But it was Milan and is now moving to Javelins. (No idea how many each team carried)RPG's used to be either M72 LAWS or the LAW 80, now moving to NLAW(duh) Possibly 2 per section/vehicle, not sure.LMGs = Used to be 1 off each Minimi/LSW (Both 5.56mm), is now 2 x Minimi'sThing you need to bear in mind Vman is the Army circulates the regiments throiugh the different roles. So "Y" years Regiment "X" will be light inf, next "Y" years it will be Armoured.If you can get hold of Fidel, he'll be able to tell you with more authority, as he is an ex-warrior dude.But I don't think he's been army for 5-10+ years. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonm Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thing you need to bear in mind Vman is the Army circulates the regiments throiugh the different roles. So "Y" years Regiment "X" will be light inf, next "Y" years it will be Armoured. That's not quiet correct RAC Regts rotate through RAC type roles (Tk, Recce, etc.) with the odd stint as dismounts for things like Northern Ireland, etc. Inf Bns tend to stay in role too. The Black Watch Bn for example, doesn't go from Inf to tank and then back to Inf again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 That's not quiet correct RAC Regts rotate through RAC type roles (Tk, Recce, etc.) with the odd stint as dismounts for things like Northern Ireland, etc.Inf Bns tend to stay in role too. Pretty sure Inf Bn's rotate through their various roles, too, which is what I was trying to say. (Maybe I wasn't specific enough?) So, for example, Black Watch will spend "X" years (Think its 10ish) as Light Inf role, then "X" years as Mech Inf role, then "X" years as Armoured Inf role, then back to Light Inf role. So when I said Armoured, I meant Armoured Infantry. :biggrin: Going from Inf to Tanks is bit of a leap. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipuli Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Check CMSF: British Forces. It's very accurate in terms of OOB and TOE...? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted February 22, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks for the answers, I will wade through it here and see if I have any more questions.Check CMSF: British Forces. It's very accurate in terms of OOB and TOE...?I would if I had it but I don't want to buy it just for that. :shocked:I don't suppose you could post something at platoon level for it -- probably too much to ask though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankHunter Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 From CMSFInf SquadAL85L85+GLL86L110 (LMG)L1A1 (AT) (AKA M72)L2A1 (AT) (AKA AT4)BL85L86L110 (LMG)L1A1 (AT) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jartsev Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 May be this will help: -comparison of 1940s and 1990s british infantry platoons(taken from "The Ultimate Weaponry" by Paddy Griffith, London 1995- somekind of "art of war for dummies" book). I don't think that things changed too much since 90s. SA80-series light support weapon is changed with kind of FN Minimi LMG now and LAW80s are gone probably... Â Â 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicatt Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 .55" Boyes anti tank rifle? I thought it went out of service after the first world war, I don't think it continued into WW2, it has been a long time since I read Ian Hogg so I might be mistaken.Edit: it was phased out in 1943 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted February 22, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks everyone, that should do it! Very useful info all. BTW, I am using this information for a template scenario that I am creating that I will share with the community at some point. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks everyone, that should do it! Very useful info all. BTW, I am using this information for a template scenario that I am creating that I will share with the community at some point.V, The rifle group/gun group split was maintained in the "SLR era" so probably 1960 to 1990ciFnTiacaDU S0mIm50Od8U kvB9LzziqfA 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertsaint101 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 57 x Warrior12 x Javelin ATGW21 x AFV 4328 x Recce Vehicles6 x 81mm Mortar700 odd All Ranks.ARMOURED INFANTRY BATTALION EQUIPMENT FROM MEMORY MAY/MAY NOT HELPARMOURED OR MECHANISED INFANTRY PLATOONMOUNTED IN WARRIOR OR AFV432 AIVF/APCPLT CMDR 2LT OR LTPLT SGTBOX OP51MM MORTAR OP1ST SECTION AIFV/APCFIRE TEAMSECT COMD CPLRIFLE MANRIFLE MANLMG GUNNERFIRE TEAMSECT 2 I/C LCPLRIFLE MANRIFLE MANLMG GUNNER2ND SECTION AIFV/APCFIRE TEAMSECT COMD CPLRIFLE MANRIFLE MANLMG GUNNERFIRE TEAMSECT 2 I/C LCPLRIFLE MANRIFLE MANLMG GUNNER3RD SECTION AIFV/APCFIRE TEAMSECT COMD CPLRIFLE MANRIFLE MANLMG GUNNERFIRE TEAMSECT 2 I/C LCPLRIFLE MANRIFLE MANLMG GUNNER 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertsaint101 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 ARMOURED INFANRTY BATTALION MANOEUVER SUPPORT COMPANYCOY HQCOMMANDER-MAJOR2X WARRIORATGW PL HQ1 PARTAN (BEING REPLACED BY ONE OF THE FRES MODLES) & 2X WARRIORX3 SECTIONS A SECTION CONSISTS OF 2X WARRIOR4X ATGMRECCE PL8X RECCE VEH CVTR (MIGHT BE REPLACED WITH FRES MODLE)ASS PIONEER PLX4 WARRIORMORTAR PLX3 SECTIONS + X3 MFC +1 ON MOBA SECTION CONSISTS OF 3X 4322X 81 MM MORTARALSO BRITISH FORCES USE A COMBINATION OF THE JAVELIN(DIFFERENT FROM THAT AMERICAN VERSION) AND NLAWAS STATED THESE 2 POSTS ARE FROM MEMORY AND OLD NOTES THAT HAVE BEEN DUG OUT DURING HOUSE MOVE MAY NOT BE ACCURATE BUT HOPE THEY HELP 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Volcano Posted February 26, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted February 26, 2013 Thanks everyone. Very helpful! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHK111 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Look this post: http://www.shipbucket.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=3079They working with wery good books and it's very visual.Salu2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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