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Old 08-23-2011, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 95th Rifleman View Post
A support section was the same size as a regular section, just they had gimpys instead of L86's.

generaly the support section would cover an advance or retreat while the rifle sections would do the old leapfrog.
Was it something like this?

Support Section:
Cpl. <>, Section/Fire Team Leader & Grenadier
Pte. <>, Machinegun Gunner
Pte. <>, Rifleman / Assistant Machinegun Gunner
Pte. <>, Rifleman / Ammo Bearer
LCpl. <>, Fire Team Leader & Grenadier
Pte. <>, Machinegun Gunner
Pte. <>, Rifleman / Assistant Machinegun Gunner
Pte. <>, Rifleman / Ammo Bearer

Would he rank of the Singaller and Mortar Man be Cpl. or Sgt?
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