The Australian Plattoon of the period is as follows:
9 man sections which are split into three man groups:
Scout group
No 1 Scout (rifle)
No 2 Scout (rifle)
Section commander (corporal) (rifle)
Gun Group
No 1 gunner (GPMG)
No 2 gunner (assistant) (rifle)
Section 2IC (Lance Corporal) (rifle)
Rifle Group
No 1 Rifleman (Rifle + GL)
No 2 Rifleman (Rifle + LAW)
No 3 Rifleman (Rifle)
Three Sections per plattoon plus a four man PHQ made up of:
Platoon Commander (2nd or 1st Lt) (rifle)
Platoon Sergeant/2IC (rifle)
Signalman (Rifle + manpack radio)
Runner (Rifle) - usually the next Private to be promoted to Lance Corporal
Note that occasionally 10 or even 11 man sections are used (VERY rarely) and the additional men added to the Rifle Group.
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