Organisations for The Modern Back to Basics.

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1 Organisations f The Modern Back to Basics. 1.0 Introduction This covers ganisations f the maj armies, and maj conflicts from 1958 to 1997, so some strange armies appear, because they have been in action. Even so I have left out such marvellous military ganisations as the U.A.E, whose entire armoured fce stared in a news bulletin in January 1991, and also the Iranians, f the same reason. The ganisations given can be used in conjunction with Rapid Fire as well as Back to Basics, but you would have to amend the rules to allow them to be used f modern warfare. The lists do not include the first line supply vehicles, except in artillery units, these should be added if using the supply rules. Although not noted in the rules, Infantry can be resupplied by helicopter flights. In these rules infantry have been given soft transpt where appropriate, if no lries are noted then the infantry don t have them, and walk. Assault and lift helicopters are listed separately under the battalion which can use them. 2 American Units. There are three sets of ganisation f the US army, Pentomic, Road and Division 86. The lists in this section cover all three, but I have simplified the situation somewhat, to avoid too long a document. ROAD and Division 86 units practised cross attachment, so Tank and Mechanised Companies may be fielded with companies fm the opposite. Similarly the Brigades are very flexible, and can command from 2 to 5 battalions in these units. 2 A American Pentomic Brigade group (Note very sht lived, Infantry have SAR) Company 1 Jeep(3) carrying CO, 1 Man with Radio. 1 Jeep(1) carrying AOP, and 1 Man Radio 1 Jeep(3) carrying 2 men with 3.5 RCL, 2 Men. Scout Plt 1 Jeep with HMG(4), 1 M41 Lt Tank(2) AA Plt 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lry(4) towing M55 Quad HMG(4) with 3 Crew. A/T Platoon 2 Jeep with 106mm RCL(4) Engineer Plt 1 M37 3/4 Tonne(2) carrying 4 Men with engineer stes. 5 Infantry Companies 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lry(3) carrying 2 Men with LMG, 8 Men 1 M37(3) carrying 1 81 mm Mtar(3) with 3 Crew. 1 Jeep with 106 mm RCL(2) 1 Tank Company 3 M48(5) M47(5) 1 Battery 1 Jeep(3) carrying Officer, 1 Man Radio, 1 Jeep(1) carrying AOP, and 1 Man Radio 2 2 1/2 tonne Lries(3) towing M mm Howitzers(3), 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lry(4). Note : A Cavalry Company from the ROAD cavalry Squadron could be added. Also one in 5 battalions had M59 APC s, these replace the CO s Jeep and the Infantry Company 2 1/2 Tonne lries. 2 B American Road Brigade 1958 to (May command 4 Battalions + 1 Artillery Battalion) 1 3/4 Tonne(4) M577(4) carrying CO, 2 Officers, 4 Men. (Lt Infantry have 2 Jeeps(4) ) 1 Engineer Company 1 M59(4) M113(4) carrying 1 man 90 mm RCL, 6 Engineer Figures. 1 AVLB(2) [M48 M60] 1 M728 CEV(1) (from 1965) Note All carry SAR until 1970 unless in S.E. Asia, in which case Assault rifle may be used from M577 replaced soft transpt in the mid s. Lt infantry Engineers delete the AVLB and CEV, replacing its APC with a 2 1/2 tonne lry, from 1967 may add M72 LAW to each group.

2 2 C American Road Mechanised Infantry Battalion 1958 to (SAR to , AR from 1967/70) 1 M59(3) M577(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios. 1 M37 3/4 Tonne(3) carrying 81 mm Mtar(3) with 3 crew 1 M125(3) 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio. 2 M113/106(3) [M113 units only] 3 Infantry Companies 1 M59(5) M113(5) carrying 1 Man 90 mm RCL, 1 Man LMG, 8 Men. 1 Jeep/106(2) M113/106(2) 1 Scout Platoon 2 Jeep/HMG(4), 1 M41(2) [With M59 units] with M113 units 3 M114(2) 3 M113 ACAV(2) each carrying 2 Men. M114 were replaced by Mtar Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man radio, 1 M84(4) M106(4) [M106 in M113 units] Note All European units have SAR, rather than AR, which can only be used in SE Asia. M72 was available from 1963, to any unit. All APC s should be of the same type. 2 D American Road Mechanised Infantry Battalion 1971 to (Infantry have AR and M72 LAW) 1 M577(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios. 1 M125(3), 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio. 2 M113/106(3) M150(3) [From 1973] M901(3) [From 1979] 1 Jeep(4) with GSR(4) 1 Jeep(4) carrying 1 Man with Redeye Lt AAGW, 1 Man 3 Infantry Companies 1 M113(4) carrying 1 Man 90 mm RCL Dragon ATGW, 1 Man LMG, 6 Men. 1 M113/106(2) M150(2) M901(2) 1 Scout Platoon 1 M113 ACAV(3) carrying 2 Men, 1 M150(3) M901(3). 1 Mtar Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man radio, 1 M84(4) M106(4) [M106 in M113 units] Note M150 was first used in 1973, Dragon in 1975, and M901 in mm RCL may not be mixed with Dragon, n may M113/106 with M150, there are no other restrictions. 2 E American Road Tank Battalion 1958 to 1965 (Infantry have SAR) 1 M59(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios, 1 M32(3) ARV. 1 M48 A2(4) M48 A1(4), M48(4) M103(4) [May be CO] 1 M48 A2(5) M48 A1(5) M48(5) M103(5) 1 Scout Platoon 2 Jeep/HMG(4), 1 M41(2) 1 Mtar Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man radio, 1 M84(4) M106(4) [From 1963] 3 Companies 3 M48A2(5) M48A1(5) M48(5) M103(5) Note All tanks must be of the same type, no me than 1 Battalion of M103 may be used. 2 F American Road Tank Battalion 1966 to 1980 (Infantry have AR and M72) 1 M577(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios, 1 M88(3) ARV. 1 M48 A3(4) M60 A1(4), M60A2 (4) M48A5(4) [May be CO] 1 M48 A3(5) M60 A1(5) M60A2(5) M48A5(5), 1 AVLB(2) 1 Scout Platoon 3 M114(2) 3 M113 ACAV(2) each carrying 2 Men. M114 were replaced by Mtar Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man radio, 1 M106(4) 3 Companies 3 M48 A3(5) M60 A1(5) M60A2(5) M48A5(5) Note Only one type of tank may be used, only 1 Battalion of M60 A2 may be used. Dates are as follows: M48 A3 to 1972, SE Asia. M60 A1 at any time M60A2 from M48 A5 from One Battalion can have M551 Sheridan. 2 G American Road Tank Battalion 1978 to 1985 (Infantry have AR and M72) 1 M577(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios, 1 M88(3) ARV. 1 Jeep(4) carrying GSR

3 1 Jeep(4) carrying 1 Man with Redeye, 1 Man. 1 M60 A1(4), M60A3 (4) M48A5(4) [May be CO] 1 M60 A1(5), M60A3 (5) M48A5(5), 1 AVLB(2) 1 Scout Platoon 1 M113 (3) carrying 2 Men. 1 M150(3), M901(3). 1 Mtar Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man radio, 1 M106(4) 3 Companies 3 M60 A1(5) M60A3(5) M48A5(5) Note Only one type of tank may be used, dates are as follows: M60 A1 at any time M60A3 from M48 A5 from One battalion can have M551 Sheridan. 2 H American ROAD Field Artillery Battalion 1958 to 1985 (Infantry have SAR to 1970, AR from then on) 1 3/4 Tonne(4) M577(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men with radios. 3 Jeeps(1) M113(1) carrying FOO and 1 Man with radio. 3 Batteries 2 M52 SP 105 mm(3), 2 M108 SP 105 mm(3) 2 M109 SP 155 mm(3) 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lry(4) M548(4) 2 2 1/2 tonne Lries(3) towing M mm(3) M mm(3), M mm(3), 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lry(4). 2 5 Tonne lries towing M mm(3) M mm(3) 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lry(4) 1 M mm SP(4) M mm SP(4), 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lry(4) Note SP battalions are f Armoured/Mechanised Divisions. They can have : M52 to 1964, M108 from 1962 to M109 fm 1964 onwards. M548 is used with M108 and M109. Towed battalions are f Light Infantry and Airbne Divisions. Airbne units have 105 mm, and Light units have mm mm until They can have M101 to 1973 M102 to 1986 M119 from 1983 M114 to 1980 M198 fm mm Battalions are Divisional heavy cp. level, could also have M mm From 1973 AOP s have GSR. Towed units must and SP units may use Jeep AOP 2 I American Divisional AA Battalion 1958 to M577 carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men. 2 Auto Weapons Btys 3 M163(4) M42(4) {M42 to 1990, M163 from 1970} 2 Missile Bty 3 M48 Chaparral(4) From Note To 1970 would have 3 Auto Weapons batteries with M42. Individual models may be attached to any battalion.

4 2 J American ROAD Cavalry Squadron 1958 to 1975 (Infantry have SAR to 1967/70, AR to 1975, & M72 from 1967) 1 M577(4) carrying CO, Officer, 4 Men 1 M88 ARV(2), 1 AVLB(3) 1 M114(2) M113ACAV carrying 3 Men 1 M132A1(3) [Vietnam only] 1 M113(4) Carrying 1 Man 90mm RCL, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men. 3 Cavalry Troops 1 M106(3), 1 M113(3) carrying 1 Man 90 mm RCL, 1 Man LMG, 2 Men 2 M41(3) M48A3(3) M551(3) [M48A3 in Vietnam only] 3 Sections 2 M114(3) each carrying 2 Men 2 M113 ACAV(3) each carrying 3 Men 1 Tank Troop 3 M41(5) 3 M48A3(5), 3 M551 Sheridan(5) [M48 in Vietnam, M551 from 1970] 1 Aircavalry Flight 2 OH 6A(5) OH58A(5), 2 UH 1B(3) AH 1G(3),1 UH 1D(5) carrying 5 Men 1 Battery 1 M113(1) carrying FOO and 1 Man with radio. 2 M109 SP 155 mm(3), 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lry(4) M48A3 and M113ACAV in the Cavalry Troops are only in Vietnam, AH1 G appeared in 1969/70, pri to that use UH1B. If M551 are used this is the only tank that may be used. 2 K American ROAD Cavalry Squadron 1976 to (Infantry have AR and M72) 1 M577(4) carrying CO, Officer, 4 Men 1 M88 ARV(2), 1 AVLB(3) 1 M551(2) M60A1(2) M60A3(2) 1 M113(4) Carrying 1 Man Dragon, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men. 3 Cavalry Troops 1 M106(3), 1 M113(3) carrying 1 Man Dragon, 1 Man LMG, 2 Men 2 M551(3), 2 M60A1(3) M60A3(3) 3 Sections 1 M113(3) carrying 3 Men, 1 M150(3) M901(3) 1 Tank Troop 3 M60A1(5) M60A3(5) 1 Aircavalry Flight 2 OH58A(5), 2 AH 1G(3) AH 1T(3),1 UH 1D(5) carrying 5 Men 1 Battery 1 M113(1) carrying FOO and 1 Man with radio. 2 M109 SP 155 mm(3), 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lry(4) Tank types may not be mixed, except that if Cavalry Troops have M551, the Tank Troop must have M60A1. 2 L American Light Infantry Battalion 1965 to 1997 (Infantry have AR, and M72 AT4 appropriate f Date) 1 Jeep(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men with radios. 4 Men mm Mtars(3) with 3 Crew. 3 Companies 1 Man 90 mm RCL Dragon, 1 Man with LMG, 5 Men 1 Platoon 2 Jeep with 106 mm RCL(4) 3 Jeep/Tow(4) 1 Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with radio, 1 Gamma Goat(4) towing 4.2 Mtr with 4 crew. Transpt None, 1 21/2 tonne lry(4) per company, 1 UH1D(4) UH60A(4) per company. 106 mm & 90 mm RCL can be used up to 1981, TOW & Dragon fm 1975, they may be mixed, but TOW cannot be used with 106 mm, and Dragon may not be used with 90 mm. This is a very generalised ganisation, and gives the basic Light Infantry ganisation. In particular Para units are lighter. 2 M American Division 86 Armoured Brigade (Infantry have AR with AT 4 LAW, may command 4 Btns) 1 M577(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men, 1 M981 FIST(1) 1 EW Company 1 HMMWV carrying 4 Men, 1 M1010 Fox with Jamming Equipment 1 Engineer Company 1 M113 carrying 1 Man Dragon, 6 Men with engineer stes. 2 M60 AVLB(3) 2 M9 ACE(3), 1 M728 CEV(3) 1 Attack Helicopter Flt 1 OH58(2), 2 AH64A(2) AH1T(2). 2 N American Division 86 Armoured Battalion to (Infantry have AR with AT-4) 1 M577(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men, 1 M981 FIST(1) 1 M1(4) M1A1(4) M1A2(4) M60A3(4) M48A5(4) may be CO.

5 1 M1(4) M1A1(4) M1A2(4) M60A3(4) M48A5(4) 1 HMMWV(4) carrying GSR, 1 HMMWV(4) carrying 1 Man Stinger, 1 Man 1 M60 AVLB(2), 1 M88 ARV(3) Scout Platoon 2 M3(3) M113(3) each carrying 1 Man SAW, 4 Men 2 HMMWV/HMG(3) each carrying 1 Man SAW, 4 Men, 1 HMMWV/TOW(2) Mtar Platoon 2 M125 A3(3) 4 Companies 3 M1(4) M1A1(4) M1A3(4), M60A3(4) M48A5(4) M60 and M48 units use M113. The HMMWV Scout platoon was used in the Gulf War 2 O American Division 86 Mechanised Battalion to (Infantry have AR with AT-4) 1 M577(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men, 1 M981 FIST(1) 1 M2(1) carrying 2 Men, 1 M113(1) carrying 2 Men 1 HMMWV(4) carrying GSR, 1 HMMWV(4) carrying 1 Man Stinger, 1 Man 1 M758(3) Scout Platoon 2 M3(3) M113(3) each carrying 1 Man SAW, 4 Men 2 HMMWV/HMG(3) each carrying 1 Man SAW, 4 Men, 1 HMMWV/TOW(2) Mtar Platoon 2 M125 A3(3) 4 Infantry Companies 2 M2(5) each carrying 1 Man Dragon, 1 Man LMG, 3 Men 1 M113(4) carrying 1 Man Dragon, 1 Man LMG, 5 Men 1 A/T Company 3 M901(4) M901A1(4) Units have M2 /M3 M113. The HMMWV Scout platoon was used in the Gulf War 2 P American Division 86 Cavalry Squadron 1986 to 1997 (Infantry have AR with AT-4) 1 M577(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men, 1 M981 FIST(1) 1 M3(2) carrying 2 Men. 1 M1 (2), M1A1(2) M1A2(2) may be CO 2 M106(3) 1 M113(3) carrying 3 Men with engineer training, 3 Troops 2 M1(5) M1A1(5) M1A2(5) 2 M3(4) carrying 3 Men. 1 Company 3 M1(4) M1A1(4) M1A3(4). 1 Attack Flight 1 OH58(2), 2 AH64(3) 2 AH1T(3). 1 Battery 1 M981(1), 2 M109A1(4), 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lry (4) 2 Q American Division 86 Field Artillery Battalion 1986 to 1997 (Infantry have AR with AT-4) 1 M577(3) carrying CO, 2 Officers, 3 men 3 Batteries 1 M981(1), 2 M109A2(4), 1 M113 with Counter Artillery Radar(1), 1 M548(4) 2 R American Division 86 Heavy Artillery Battalion 1986 to 1997 (Infantry have AR with AT-4) 1 M577(3) carrying CO, 2 Officers, 3 men 2 Batteries 1 M981(1), 1 M110A2(4), 1 M113 with Counter Artillery Radar(1), 1 M548(4) 2 Batteries 1 M981(1), 1 MLRS(3), 1 M113 with Counter Artillery Radar(1), 1 M548(4) 2 S American Divisional Helicopter Battalion 1986 to (Infantry have AR & AT-4) 1 UH60(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men, 1 AH-1 T(3) AH-64A(3) 3 Attack Companies 2 AH-1T(3) AH-64A(3) 1 Scout Company 3 OH58(4) Note Individual OH58 s may be attached to Attack companies. Individual companies may be used. 2 T American Divisional AA Battalion 1958 to M577 carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men. 2 Auto Weapons Btys 3 M163(4) M42(4) {M42 to 1990, M163 from 1970} 2 Missile Bty 3 M48 Chaparral(4) From Note To 1970 would have 3 Auto Weapons batteries with M42. Individual models may be attached to any battalion.

6 3 Argentine Fces f the Falklands War 1982 These have been included to give a basis f the recreation of the Falklands Conflict. The Argentines deployed only light armour to the Islands, but I have included some of the Armoured units which could have been used. 3 A Argentine Brigade (Infantry have AR) 1 Radio Lry(1), CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men. 1 FOO, 1 Man Radio. 1 Jeep/HMG(4) 1 Man with LMG, 3 Men, with engineer stes /2 Tonne(2) lry towing tw 35mm AA(2) with 3 crew. This unit may b e on foot, mounted in 1 M113(1) AMX-VCI(1), VCTP(1) f the CO, and one APC(1)f the FOO. In this case delete the Radio Lry. 3 B Argentine Infantry Battalion (Infantry Have AR) 1 Jeep/HMG with radio(1), CO, Officer, 2 Men with Radios. 1 HMG with 2 Crew, 1 SFMG with 2 Crew, 1 81 mm Mtar(3) with 3 Crew. 1 Section 2 Jeep/106(3) 3 Companies 1 Man with 90 mm RCL, 1 Man with LMG, 4 Men with Rifles. 1 Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with Radio, 2 3/4 Tonne truck(3) towing 120 mm Mtr(3) with 4 Crew. Note This unit may be mounted in M113, AMX-VCI, VCTP. Each company has 1 vehicle, strength 4, and one vehicle replaces the Jeep at. The Jeep/106 Section could be 1 Jeep with SS11 Cobra(4). 3 C Argentine Marine Battalion (Infantry have AR) 1 Radio Lry(1), CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men. 1 FOO, 1 Man Radio mm Mtar(3) with 3 Crew. 1 Jeep/HMG(4). 1 3/4 Tonne Truck(2) towing 20mm AA(2) with 3 crew. 1 Section 2 Jeep/106(3) 3 Marine Companies 1 Man with 90 mm RCL, 1 Man with LMG, 5 Men. 1 A/T Company 3 Jeep/Bantam ATGW(3). 1 Mtar Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with Radio, 2 3/4 Tonne truck(3) towing 107mm Mtr(3) with 4 Crew. 3 D Argentine Tank Battalion. This unit may be mounted in LVTP-7 f the and Marine companies, and LRAC-5 carrying the mtars and A/T Company. 1 Sherman Firefly(4), TAM(4) AMX-13/75(4), as CO 1 Sherman Firefly(4), TAM(4) AMX-13/75(4). 3 Tank Companies 3 Sherman Firefly(4), TAM(4) AMX-13/75(4). 3 E Argentine Cavalry Recce Unit 1 AMX-VCI(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men. 3 Groups 1 AMX-13/75(3) M41(3), 1 Jeep/HMG(4), 1 Jeep/106(4), 1 AMX-VCI(2) carrying 1 Man 90mm RCL, 1 Man LMG, 2 Men.

7 3 F Argentine Divisional A/T Company. 3 Kurrassier(4) 3 G Argentine Amphibious Recce Unit. 1 Roland APC(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 SFMG with 2 Crew. Armoured Car Coy 3 AML-90(4) ERC-90(4). Infantry Section 1 Roland APC (1) carrying 1 Man LMG, 3 Men. 3 H Argentine Artillery Battalion. 1 Jeep with Radio(1) AMX-VCI(1) carrying CO, 2 Men with radios. 3 Batteries 1 Jeep(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with Radio, 2 1 1/2 Tonne Lries(3) towing 105 mm M56(3) with 4 crew. Or 2 5 Tonne Lries(3) towing 155 mm Howitzers(3) with 4 Crew. Or 2 F3 155 mm SP howitzers(3). 4 British Army. A shrinking fce, still primarily an infantry fce, and the European army with the most experience in wld wide deployment. It remains heavily committed to the Central Front, with divisions in Europe. The basic structures have changed little, and the introduction of new equipment has always been slow, due to lack of funds. Cross attachment is practised, but brigade structures are rigid unlike those of the American army. 4 A British Brigade 1958 to (Infantry have SAR with Energa A/T, may command 3 battalions) 1 3 Tonne Lry(1) Saracen(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men. 1 Engineer Squadron 1 3 Tonne Lry(3) carrying 1 Man with LMG, 6 Men with engineer stes. 1 Helicopter Flight 2 Sioux( 3), 2 Scout(3) Note Armoured Brigades use the Saracen, others use the 3 Tonne lries. An Armoured Brigade add 1 Centurion 5(3) 1 Centurion 8(3), which could be the CO. 4 B Infantry Brigade 1969 to 1997 (May command 5 Battalions, Infantry have SAR AR fm 1985, M72 to 1989 then LAW 80) 1 Landrover(2) with radio carrying CO, Officer, 3 Men. 1 Engineer Squadron 1 Landrover(4) carrying 1 Man Carl Gustav, 1 Man LMG, 5 Men with engineer stes. 1 Helicopter Flight 2 Sioux( 3) Gazelle(3), 2 Scout/SS11(3) Lynx/TOW(3) 1 A/T Battery 4 FV 438(4) Striker(4) [In NATO infantry Brigades only] 1 AA Battery 3 1/2 Tonne Landrovers(4) carrying 1 Man Blowpipe/Javelin, [1974, Javelin 1984] Note If LAW 80 and AR are in use then the engineers lose their Carl Gustav. Sioux remained in service until 1978, and Scout until If the Lynx is unarmed they can lift one infantry company. 4 C British Tank Regiment 1958 to 1968 (Infantry have SMG with no A/T weapons) 1 Comet(3), CO, Centurion 5(3) CO, Centurion 8(3), CO Centurion 13(3) CO. 1 FV 610 Saracen(4) carrying Officer, and 3 Men 2 Conquer(3) Charioteer(3) [Conquer with Cent 5 8, Charioteer with Comet) 2 Sioux(3), 1 Ferret 1(4), Recce Section 2 Ferret 2 4(4) 3 Squadrons 5 Comet(3) Centurion 5(3), Centurion 8(3) Centurion 13(3) Comets represent reserve regiments, they were probably replaced by The Conquer Troops were removed by 1967, they were not issued to regiments with Centurion 13.

8 4 D British Armoured Brigade 1969 to (Commands 3 4 Btn/Rgt, SA & At as Infantry Brigade) 1 FV436(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 men, 1 MBT, 1 Sultan carrying 1 Officer, 2 Men 1 Engineer Squadron 1 FV 432(4) carrying 1 Man Carl Gustav, 1 Man LMG, 5 Men with engineer stes. 1 FV 180 CEV(4), 1 Centurion ARVE(3) Chieftain ARVE(3) Air Defence battery 3 Landrover(4) Spartan(4) with 1 Man Blowpie/Javelin [From 1974, Javelin 1984] 3 Spartan/Starstreak(4) [From 1993?] 1 Helicopter Flight 2 Sioux( 3) Gazelle(3), 2 Scout/SS11(3) Lynx/TOW(3) Note If LAW 80 and AR are in use then the engineers lose their Carl Gustav. Sioux remained in service until 1978, and Scout until If the Lynx is unarmed they can lift one infantry company. The MBT can carry CO and may be : Centurion 13 to 1975 Chieftain 3 to 1985 Chieftain 9/12 from 1984 to 1995? (may be earlier, still in service) Challenger I from 1986 Challenger II from 1996? (may be not yet in service), Sultan entered in service in 1974, pri to then use FV 432, this may be used anyway. 4 E British Tank Regiment 1969 to 1997 (Infantry have SMG AR, with no A/T weapons) 1 Centurion 13(2) CO, Chieftain 3(2), CO Chieftain 9/12(2), Challenger I(2), CO, 1 Challenger II(2), 1 ARV(4) (see notes),1 FV434(4) 1 FV 436 Sultan(2) carrying Officer, 3 Men. 1 AVLB(3) (see notes). Recce Section 2 Ferret 2 4(4) [To 1978] 2 Scimitar(4) [From 1975] 1 A/T Troop 2 FV 438(4) [From 1978 to 1986]. 3 4 Squadrons 4 5 Centurion 13(3), Chieftain 3(3), Chieftain 9/12(3) Challenger I(3) Challenger II(3) [See ] The ARV is Centurion in Centurion Regiments, Chieftain in Chieftain Regiments, and Challenger in Challenger Regiments from 1990, otherwise Chieftain. The AVLB is Centurion to 1979, Chieftain from The tanks must match Brigade, see 4C f dates in service. Chieftain regiments may have had 4 Tank troops from 1983 to 1987, in this case a Squadron has 4 models with Strength 4, and adds 2 Models to, strength 4. The regiment may add one infantry company, exchange one with a Mechanised battalion. 4 F British Infantry Battalion 1958 to 1967 (Infantry have SAR and Energa A/T Grenades) 1 3/4 Tonne Landrover with radio(5) carrying CO, 2 Officers, 3 Men. 1 1/4 Tonne Landrover(2) carrying MOP, 1 Man with radio. 1 Man with 3.5 Bazooka, 1 Man, 1 SFMG with 3 Crew. 1 Man 2 Mtr 3 Rifle Companies 1 Man with LMG, 7 Men. 1 A/T Platoon 2 3/4 Tonne Landrovers(3) carrying 120 mm Mobat/Wombat(3) with 3 Crew. 1 Mtar Battery 2 1/4 Tonne Landrovers(3) carrying 3 mtars. This unit may be on foot, as above, Motised, with 1 3/4 Tonne Landrover(1) at f the Bazooka, and 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) f each company, Armoured with 2 Saracen(4) Humber Pig(4) at, replacing the 3/4 tonne, and 1 Saracen Pig(4) f the Rifle companies. 4 G British Mechanised Battalion 1968 to 1978 (Infantry have SAR and M72). 1 FV436(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 Man 2 Mtr, 4 Men. 1 Ferret 1(4). 1 FV434(3) 1 Ferret 1 (1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio. Recce Section 2 Ferret 4(4) 3 Rifle Companies 1 FV432(4) carrying 1 Man with Carl Gustav, 1 Man with LMG, 6 Men. 1 A/T Platoon 2 FV432/Wombat(3) 1 Mtar Platoon 2 FV432 M(3). Saracen could be substituted up to H British Mechanised Battalion 1976 to 1990 (Infantry have SAR & M72 to 1988, AR & LAW 80 afterwards) 1 FV436(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men, 1 Man 2 Mtr. 1 Ferret 1(4). 1 FV434(3)

9 1 Ferret 1 (1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio. Recce Section 2 Scimitar(4) 3 Rifle Companies 1 FV432(t) carrying 1 Man with Carl Gustav, 1 Man LMG, 6 Men if SAR. Or 1 FV432(t) carrying 2 Men LMG, 6 Men, if AR/LAW A/T Platoon 2 FV 432(3) each carrying 1 Man Milan, 1 Man 2 Mtar, 2 Men. 1 G.W. Platoon 1 FV 438(4). 1 Mtar Platoon 2 FV432 M(4). The GW platoon could be a Company of 3 vehicles, from 1985 onwards. Wombat could replace the Milan up to MOP Ferrets could be replaced by Spartan. 4 I British Armoured Infantry Battalion 1987 to 1997 (Infantry have AR and LAW 80) 1 Warri(2) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 Man 2 Mtr. 2 Men. 1 Spartan(1) Carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio. Recce Section 2 Scimitar(4) 3 Rifle Companies 2 Warris(4) each carrying 1 Man LMG, 3 Men. 1 Mtar Platoon 2 FV432 M(4), 2 Warri(4) each carrying 81 mm Mtar(4) with 3 Crew. 1 A/T Platoon 2 Spartan MCT(4). This unit may also have Milan on 1 Warri per rifle company. Up armoured Warris (Warri UG) may be used in an Action situation, such as the Gulf Bosnia. SFMG appear to be carried f defensive use, if dug in replace one of the Warri crews with an SFMG detachment of 2 Guns with 2 Crew. In a defensive role the Warris fm a separate company operating in a fire suppt role. 4 J British Airmobile Infantry Battalion 1967 to 1997 (Infantry have SAR AR, with M72 Carl Gustav) 1 1/2 Tonne Landrover with radio(2) carrying CO, Officer, 2 Men. 1 Man with 2 51 mm Mtr, 2 SFMG with 2 Crew. 4 Men with engineer training. 1 1/2 Tonne Landrover with radio(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with radio. Recce Platoon 2 3/4 Tonne Landrovers with 2 twmg(4), carrying 1 Man with Carl Gustav, 1 Man. 3 Infantry Companies 1 Man with Carl Gustav, 1 Man with LMG, 6 Men. Or 2 Men with LMG, 6 Men. 1 Mtar Battery 2 1/2 Tonne Landrovers(4) each carrying 81mm Mtar(4) with 3 Crew. 1 A/T Platoon 2 3/4 Tonne Landrovers(3) carrying 120 mm Wombat(3) with 3 Crew. [To 1983] Or 2 1/2 Tonne Landrovers (3) carrying Milan(3) with 3 crew. [From 1978] This ganisation is used by most British Infantry units, including Marines, Paras, and Gurkhas although the number of Milan and Mtars varies, whilst the Paras had US 106mm RCL until replaced by the Milan. The unit may be motised in 4 Bedfd MK(2), one f each Company and 1 f, 8 Saxon(4), replacing all the 1/2 tonne Landrovers, and adding to the infantry companies. The unit may be lifted in Puma, Wessex, and Lynx helicopters. This ganisation, with Milan is crect f the Falklands in they, but many units reganised themselves f the task. In particular a second LMG was added to each company.

10 4 K British Artillery Regiment 1956 to 1965 (Infantry have SAR) 1 Saracen(3) 3/4 Tonne Landrover(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radio. 3 1/2 Tonne Landrover(1) Ferret Mk1(1) carrying AOP, 1 Man Radio 3 Batteries 2 3 Tonne Lries(3) towing 25 pdr Gun How(3) with 4 Crew. 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) 2 3/4 Tonne Landrovers(3) towing M mm(3) with 4 Crew, 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) 2 M mm SP Howitzer(3), 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) 2 5 Tonne Lries(3) towing 5.5 Howitzers(3), with 5 crew 1 5 Tonne Lry(4) towing 203 mm M115(4) with 6 Crew, 1 5 tonne lry(4). M44 are f an armoured brigade, 25 pdr f an Infantry brigade. 5.5 guns are Divisional level weapons, and M115 cp. level. M56 started to replace 25 pdr from L British Armoured Division Artillery Brigade 1964 to 1984 (Infantry have SAR) 1 FV 436(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios. 2 Lt Regiment 1 FV 436(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios, 1 FV432 carrying Counter Mtar radar. 3 Batteries 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 2 Abbot 105mm SP(3), 1 Stalwart(4) 1 Hvy Regiment 1 FV 436(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios, 1 FV432 carrying Counter Mtar radar. 2 Batteries 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 2 M mm SP(3), 1 Stalwart(4) 1 Battery 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 2 M mm SP(3), 1 Stalwart(4) Individual batteries may be attached to Armoured Regiments Mechanised battalions. M110 battery is intended to fire counter battery fire. Cp. level artillery had M110 and M107 in Regiments of 3 batteries of 1 gun(4). Again these may be used f Counter battery fire. 4 M British Armoured Division Artillery Brigade 1983 to 1997 (Infantry have AR) 1 FV 436(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios. 2 Lt Regiment 1 FV 436(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios, 1 FV432 carrying Counter Artillery radar. 3 Batteries 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 2 Abbot 105mm SP(4), 1 Stalwart(4) 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 2 M109A2 155 mm SP(4), 1 Stalwart(4) 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 2 AS mm SP(4), 1 Stalwart(4) 1 Hvy Regiment 1 FV 436(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios, 1 FV432 carrying Counter Artillery radar. 3 Batteries 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 2 M109A2 155 mm SP(4), 1 Stalwart(4) 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 2 AS mm SP(4), 1 Stalwart(4) Abbots appear to have been out of service by 1990/1, only M109 were taken to the Gulf. AS90 started entering service in 1991, post Desert Sabre, and may have fully replaced M109. Stalwarts may be replaced by 5 tonne Foden Lries. 4 N British Artillery Division Artillery Regiment 1984 to 1997 (Infantry Have AR). 1 FV 436(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radios, 1 FV432 carrying Counter Artillery radar. 3 Batteries 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 2 M mm SP(3), 1 Stalwart(4) 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 1 M110A2 203mm SP(4), 1 Stalwart(4) 1 FV432(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 1 MLRS(4), 1 Stalwart(4) M107 and M110 are to be replaced by MLRS. M107 went first, by 1990?, but M110 were still in service in 1991, and probably remained until 1993.

11 4 O British Medium Air Defence Regiment 1985 to Sultan(4) carrying CO, 1 Man 2 Towed Batteries 2 1 Tonne Landrovers(5) towing Rapier PD AAGW(5), with 3 Crew, 2 /4 Tonne Landrovers(5) 2 SP Batteries 2 TR-1(5), 2 M548 cargo carriers(5). Note These units may be attached out as individual models. 4 K British Towed Artillery Regiment 1966 to 1997(Infantry have Small arms appropriate to date) 1 3/4 Tonne Landrover(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radio. 3 1/2 Tonne Landrover(1) Ferret Mk1(1) carrying AOP, 1 Man Radio 1 1/2 Tonne Landrover towing Counter Mtar radar. 3 Batteries 2 3/4 Tonne Landrovers(3) towing M mm(3) with 4 Crew, 1 4 Tonne Lry(4) 2 1 Tonne Landrovers(3) towing 105 mm Lt Guns(3) with 4 crew, 1 4 Tonne Lry(4) 2 5 Tonne Lries(3) towing 5.5 Howitzers(3) with 5 crew, 1 4 Tonne Lry(4) 2 5 Tonne Lries(3) towing FH mm (4) with 5 Crew, 1 5 tonne lry(4). M56 were replaced in front line units by guns remained until 1980, but FH70 entered service in Light guns are used by Airmoblie units, and FH 70 by Nato brigades.. 4 Q British Medium Recce Regiment 1958 to 1976 (Infantry have SAR and Energa A/T grenades) 1 Saracen FV610(5) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men. 1 ARV(3) 1 Flight 2 Sioux(3) 1 Assault Squadron 1 Saracen carrying 1 Man Carl Gustav/3.5 RCL, 1 Man LMG, 6 Men. 3 Recce Squadrons 2 Saladin (4), 2 Ferret 2/3(4) 1 Ferret 2/3(4) and 1 Ferret 2/6(4) [From 1965] 4 R British Medium Recce Regiment, Germany 1972 to 1997(Infantry have Small Arms appropriate to date) 1 Sultan(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 Man. 2 Sultan(3) carrying Officer, 2 Men 2 Ferret 1(3), 1 Samson(4), 1 Spartan(4) 3 Squadrons 1 Spartan with GSR(5), 1 Striker(4), 4 Scpion(4) 2 Scpion(4), 2 Scimitar(4) Units in Nato have all Scpion Squadrons, other units have Mixed Scpion/Scimitar Squadrons. Squadrons with Scpion/Striker may delete the Striker. 4 S British TA Lt Recce Regiment, 1974 to 1990? (Infantry have SAR and M72) 1 Saracen(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men, 2 Saracen(4) each Carrying 4 Men Tonne Towing Truck(3), 3 Ferrets(4) 1 Assault Squadron 3 Saracen(4) carrying 1 Man LMG, 5 Men. 4 Recce Squadrons 4 Fox(4). Foxes were not very satisfacty in service, and there were enough regular Recce regiments to replace the TA ones. The date they were disbanded is a guess.

12 5 The Chinese Army. The Wld s largest army, which may now be conscript, although it was until the 1980 s an all volunteer fce. The ganisations given are crect f 1978, and onwards, but are probably crect f earlier periods. This army makes an interesting opponent f both Russians and Vietnamese, you could also use it against the British, assuming that the negotiations over Hong Kong have gone wrong. 5 A Chinese Infantry Regiment 1960 to 1997 (Infantry have either SAR and AR and AT Grenades) 1 2 1/2 Tonne lry with Radio(2), CO, 1 Officer, 1 Commissar, 5 Men. Engineer Company 8 Men with Engineer Stes. A/T Company 3 75 mm RCL 82 mm RCL with 3 Crew, Or 3 HJ73(Sagger) ATGW with 2 Crew. [From 1975] Or 3 HJ3[Milan] ATGW with 2 Crew [From 1985] AA MG Company 2 AA SFMG/HMG with 3 Crew. Mtar Company 1 MOP, 1 Man Radio, 3 82 mm Mtars(3) with 3 Crew, 1 75 mm RCL with 3 Crew This unit may be motised 1 Jeep(2) f the CO, 1 Lry(3) f the engineers, 3 jeeps(3) f the A/T Company, 1 Lry(2) f the MG company, and 1 Lry(3) plus two jeeps(1) f the Mtar Company. The infantry have Russian A/T grenades, from 1980 also have Type 79 LAD, in front line units. F Mechanised units replaced soft transpt with APC s, types are covered in 5 B. 5 B Chinese Tank Regiment 1960 to 1997 (Infantry as Inf Rgt) 1 Tank(1) carrying CO, 1 APC(1) carrying Officer, 4 Men 1 APC carrying 1 Man LMG, 4 Men. 1 ARV(4), 1 T34 AVLB(4) Tanks can be : T34 to 1970? Type 59 from 1958 Type 69 from 1975, Type 59/79 from 1979, Type 80 from APC s can be : Type 56 from 1954 [BTR-152] YW 531 (K63) from 1967 WZ 501 from 1986 [BMP-1] Other types also exist. 5 C Chinese Infantry Battalion 1960 to (Infantry have AR SAR, Type 69 = RPG7) CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men 2 60mm Mtars(3) with 2 Crew, 1 Man with 57 mm RCL Type 69 LAW, 1 Man 3 Infantry Companies 1 Man LMG, 6 Men (Have M79 LAD from 1980?) MG Company 2 SFMG/HMG with 3 Crew, 2 men with LMG., 3 Men Mtar Company 1 MOP, 1 Man Radio, 2 82 mm Mtars(3) with 3 Crew, 1 75 mm RCL with 3 Crew 75 mm RCL may be replaced with Type 69 fm 1982, and 57 mm RCL from 1980 but may still be used in Second line units. Motised units are mounted in Field Cars f the CO, and Lries(4) f the companies. Mechanised units use APC s 1 f the CO, and 1 f each Company strength 4, types allowed are covered in 5 B. 5 D Chinese Infantry Division Tank Assault Gun Regiment 1960 to 1997 (Infantry have AR) 1 Type 59(1) Type 62(1) T34/85(1) carrying CO, 1 APC(1) carrying Officer, 4 Men 1 APC carrying 1 Man LMG, 4 Men. 1 ARV(4) Tank Battalion 1 Type 59(4), CO 1 Type 62(4), CO T34/85(4), CO. 3 Companies 3 Type 59(3) Type 62(3) T34/85 Assault Gun Battalion 3 SU 100(3) 5 E Chinese Tank Battalion 1970? to Type 59 (4), CO 1 Type 69(4), CO, Type 59/79(4), CO Type 80(4), CO 1 Type 59 (4), 1 Type 69(4), Type 59/79(4), Type 80(4).

13 3 Tank Companies 3 4 Type 59(3), Type 69(3) Type 59/79(3), Type 80(3) Only 1 Tank type can be used. These fmations were not ganised until the T34 had been taken out of service, but could have existed as independent battalions pri to this. In this case the T34 can be used. Dates f vehicles are shown under the Tank Regiment. 5 F Chinese Army Recce Battalion 1960 to 1997 (Infantry have SAR AR) 1 Lry with Radio carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men Lt Tank Company 2 3 Type 63(3) PT 76(3) [ May be added to Mechanised Tank Rgt ] 3 M/cycle Companies 1 Man LMG, 6 Men mounted on Mot Cycles(Have M79 LAD from 1980?) [1 may be added to Infantry Rgt ] 5 G Chinese Artillery Battalion 1960 to 1997 (Infantry have AR SAR) 1 Jeep(1) carrying CO, 1 Man with Radio, 1 Lry with Radio, carrying 4 Men 1 Jeep(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with Radio, 3 Batteries 2 Lries(3) towing 76 mm(3) 85 mm(3) 100 mm(3) with 4 crew, 1 Lry(4) 1 SP 122 mm(4) 1 Lry towing 122 mm (4) with 4 Crew, 1 Lry(4) 1 Lry(4) towing 120 mm(4) 160 mm Mtars(4) with 4 crew, mm MLRS(3) May be SP towed. 2 Lries(4) Tank Divisions have SP weapons, Infantry Divisions towed ones, at Army level there is an artillery division with 152 mm, and mm, plus heavier MLRS. 5 H Chinese AA Battalion 1960 to Lry with Radio carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men Lt Battery 3 Lries(4) towing mm HMG(4) with 3 crew, Heavy Battery 4 Lries(4) towing 37 mm 57 mm AA(4) with 3 crew 4 T34 with tw 37mm AA(4) Tank divisions have the SP 37 mm, this is a composite ganisation, and actual numbers of weapons differ in the tank and infantry divisions by 1 2 barrels. 6 The Egyptian Army 1956 to The maj Arab army fighting Israel, and despite the results obtained one of the me effective. Initially it had British equipment, but by 1956 it had received much Russian equipment, whilst in the late 1970 s it moved on to American vehicles, with a Russian basic ganisation. 6 A Egyptian Brigade 1956 to [Infantry have SAR, may command up to 3 battalions] 1 Lry with radio(2) BTR 152(2) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men 1 Lry(2) BTR 152(2) carrying 1 Man LMG, 3 Men. 1 Lry(2) carrying 4 Men with Engineering Stes. 1 T34/85(2) Sherman M4A2(2) may be CO, Tank Regiment only. 6 B Egyptian Armoured Regiment 1956 to 1960 [Infantry have SAR] 1 Sherman M4A2(4), CO, T34/85(4), CO, 1 M32(3) T34-T(3) 1 Sherman/Dozer(3) T34/85(Dozer)(3) 3 Companies 3 Sherman M4A2(5) 3 T34/85(5), Sherman M4 FL-10(5) Only 1 Company may have M4 FL-10. This may be used in a Sherman regiment, other than this the tanks may not be mixed. Shermans go with Infantry and T34 with Tank units.

14 6 C Egyptian Infantry Battalion 1956 to [Infantry have SAR] 1 Lry with radio(2) BTR 152(2) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 Man 2 Mtr, 2 Men. 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with radio. 3 Infantry Companies 1 Lry(4) BTR 152(4) carrying 1 Man with Bazooka, 1 Man with LMG, 4 Men 1 MG Company 2 Universal Carriers(2) each carrying 1 SFMG with 2 Crew 1 A/T Company 2 Universal Carriers(4) each towing 57mm Zis 2 (4) with 3 Crew (Could also be 6pdr) 1 Mtar Battery 1 3/4 Tonne Truck(4) towing 4.2 Mtar(4) with 4 Crew. Companies may also be in Universal Carriers, in this case the comapny has two carriers, one with Bazooka, 2 Men, and the other with LMG, 2 Men. Units in BTR- 152 fm part of Armoured brigades, those in lries fm part of Infantry Brigades. 6 D Egyptian A/T Heavy Tank Battalion 1956 to 1960 [Infantry have SAR ] 1 BTR-152(1) Carrying CO and 2 Men. 3 Batteries 2 SU-100(3) IS-III(3) 3 Archer(4) Archers are used with Infantry Units, SU-100 with Tank units, and IS - III are independent. SU-100 units may be used until 1967, the IS - III are covered below. 6 E Egyptian Divisional Recce Battalion 1956 to 1960 [Infantry have SAR] 1 Universal Carrier(3) carrying CO, 2 Men 3 Companies 2 M4A2 Sherman(3), 1 Universal Carrier(2) carrying 4 Men. 6 F Egyptian Artillery Battalion 1956 to 1970 [ Infantry have SAR to 1965, AR from then on] 1 Lry with Radio(2), carrying CO, 3 Men. 1 Jeep(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio. 3 Batteries 2 3 Tonne Lries(3) each towing 25 pdr(3) 122mm M1938(3), with 4 Crew 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) 2 3 Tonne Lries(3) each towing 5.5 (3) 152mm M38(3), with 5 Crew 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) 2 3 Tonne Lries(3) each towing 122 mm A19(3), with 5 Crew, 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) 2 BM 24(3) 25 pdr and 5.5 may only be used with Infantry, and were out of service by 1965, although the Palestinian Division had 25 pdr in BM 24 did not come into service until G Egyptian Regimental 1961 to 1970 [Infantry have AR may command 3/4 battalions. ] 1 BTR50 U(3) BTR60P(1), Walid(1) Lry with Radio(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 Man RPG-2, 3 Men. 1 BTR40(4), 1 Man RPG-2, 3 Men 1 T34/85(1) T54/T55(1) [In tank units only, may be CO] Regimental AA Coy 2 ZSU-57/2(3). Regimental Recce Coy 2 BTR40(4), 1 Man RPG-2, 3 Men, 2 PT-76(3) Regimental A/T Coy 2 Lries(3) towing D-44 85mm(3) M mm(3) with 4 Crew. [Not in Tank units] Regimental Mtar Coy 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio, 2 Trucks(3) towing 120mm Mtar with 4 Crew. Regimental Eng. Coy 1 BTR 50(4) carrying 6 Men with Engineer Training & Stes. The unit above is a composite. The Recce company has been attached from Division. Tank Units do not have A/T Company, and may lack the Mtar company. In they they command no infantry, f balance purposes they may have 1 Battalion attached. Similarly Mechanised and Infantry units have no armour, they may add 1 Tank battalion, a Battalion company of SU-100. Tank units use BTR-50, others use any other. Any type may use T34 s, and 1 Company of IS-III, Tank Brigades should have either T54/55, 2 T34 and 1 IS-III battalion. 6 H Egyptian Tank Battalion 1961 to 1982 [Infantry have AR] 1 BTR-50U(1) BTR-40(1) BRDM-1(1), carrying 1 Officer, 3 Men 1 T34/85(4), CO, 1 IS-III(4), CO, 1 T54/55(4), CO 1 T62(4), CO

15 3 Companies 3 T34/85(3) IS-III(3), T54(3) T55(3) T62(3). T34 and IS-III were out of service (destroyed) after the 1967 war, T62 s started to appear in small numbers from I Egyptian Mechanised Infantry Battalion 1961 to 1982 [Infantry have AR] 1 BTR 50U(1) BTR60P(1) OT62A(1) BMP1 Ksh(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 men, 1 BTR 40(2) BRDM 1(2) carrying 4 Men 1 BRDM 1 carrying MOP. 1 Man Radio. 3 Infantry Companies 1 BTR50(4) BTR60BP(4) OT62A(4) carrying 1 Man RPG 7, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men. Or 2 BMP -1 (4) each carrying 1 Man RPG 7, 1 Man LMG, 2 Men. 1 Mtar Platoon 2 BTR50(3) OT62(3) BTR60(3) each carrying 82 mm Mtar(3) 1 Battalion A/T Plt 1 BTR50(3) BTR152(3) carrying B10 82 mm RCL(3) with 3 Crew. [To 1972] Or 2 Gaz with B11 RCL(3) with 3 Crew (BTR 60 units fm 1967] Or 2 Gaz Jeeps(3) with 2 Men carrying Sagger ATGW [BTR 60 units from 1972] BTR50, OT62, and BMP1 are only used in Tank regiments, BTR60 in Mechanised Regiments, Lries, BT152 and Walid can be substituted f BTR60. BMP and OT62 entered service in J Egyptian Artillery Battalion 1970 to 1997 (Infantry have AR) 1 Lry with Radio(2), carrying CO, 3 Men. 1 Jeep(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man radio. 2 Batteries 2 3 Tonne Lries(3) each towing 122mm M1938 D30(3), with 4 Crew 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) 2 3 Tonne Lries(3) each towing 160mm Mtr (3), with 5 Crew, 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) 2 3 Tonne Lries(3) each towing 130mm 180 mm Gun (3), with 5 Crew, 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) 2 BM 24(3), 1 3 Tonne Lry(4) 180 mm only lasted f the 1973 war, first used in K Egyptian Regimental 1971 to 1997 (Infantry have AR, may command 3/4 Battalions) 1 BTR50U(1) BTR60P(1), M577(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 Man RPG-7, 3 Men. 1 BRDM2 U(4), 1 Man RPG-7, 3 Men 1 T54/T55(1) T62(1) M60A3(1) M1A1(1) [In tank units only, may be CO] Regimental AA Coy 2 ZSU-23/4(3), 1 SA-9(3). Regimental Recce Coy 3 BRDM - 2 (4) Regimental A/T Coy 2 BRDM 2S(4), M901(4). [Not in Tank units] Regimental Mtar Coy 1 BRDM 2U(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio, 2 Trucks(3) towing 120mm Mtr with 4 Crew. Regimental Eng. Coy 1 BTR 50(4) carrying 6 Men with Engineer Training & Stes, 1 MTU20 AVLB(4). The unit above is a composite. The Recce company has been attached from Division. Tank Units do not have A/T Company, and may lack the Mtar company. In they they command no infantry, f balance purposes they may have 1 Battalion attached. Similarly Mechanised and Infantry units have no armour, they may add 1 Tank battalion, a company of SU-100. Tank units use BTR-50 M577, Mechanised use M577 BTR60. Tank Brigades may have any type of tank, Infantry M60 ot T55. American equipment started to appear in 1982, the M1 in It may not be used with Russian equipment if an alternative is offered.

16 6 K Egyptian Tank Battalion 1982 to 1997 [Infantry have AR] 1 BTR-50U(1) OT-62(1) M113(1), carrying 1 Officer, 3 Men 1 T54/55(4), CO 1 T62(4), CO 1 M60A3(4) M1A1(4) 3 Companies 3 T54/ T55(3) T62(3) M60A3(3) M1A1(3). T54/5 and T62 have been gradually upgraded with new night fighting kit and improved fire controls. The M1A1 was first used in M60 and M1 units use M577 command, the OT-62 appears to have been taken out of service some time during the late 1980 s, but are probably still in reserve. 6 L Egyptian Mechanised Infantry Battalion(BTR M113) 1982 to 1997 [Infantry have AR] 1 BTR 50U(1) BTR60P(1) M113(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 men, 1 BRDM 2(2), 1 BRDM 2u(1) M113(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with radio 3 Infantry Companies 1 BTR50(4) BTR60BP(4) M113(4) carrying 1 Man RPG 7, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men. In BTR60 & M113 battalions may replace 1 man with 1 Man with Sagger Milan 1 Mtar Platoon 2 BTR50(3) BTR60(3) each carrying 82 mm Mtar(3), 1 M125A2(4) f M113 units. 1 Battalion A/T Plt 2 Gaz Jeeps(3) with 2 Men carrying Sagger Milan ATGW [BTR 60 units only] BTR50, are only in Tank regiments, BTR60 in Mechanised Regiments, M113 in either. A new series of vehicles known as Fahd is entering service to replace the Walid in reserve units. It is also rumoured that the YPR-765 may be introduced to replace the BTR s, and also BMP s, the battalion structure is then as below. 6 M Egyptian Mechanised Infantry Battalion(BMP) 1982 to 1997 [Infantry have AR] 1 BMP-1 Ksh carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 men, 1 BRDM 2(2), 1 BRDM 2u(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with radio 3 Infantry Companies 2 BMP-1 each carrying 1 Man RPG 7, 1 Man LMG, 3 Men. 1 Mtar Platoon 2 BTR50(3) each carrying 82 mm Mtar(3), These units are only in Tank regiments. The notes under 6 L about YPR-765 apply. 7 The French Army. Able, despite the almost complete destruction of France in 1940, to be the only fully independent army in Western Europe, and only with lose ties to NATO. The French have a considerable wld wide capability and maintain large and varied light fces to allow this. However the continual shtage of money has meant that new equipment is either just prototyped, never appears. The French also continually reganised during the 1970 s and 80 s, this has not been covered. From 1978 ish French divisions have been large brigades, so from that date on the Brigade level is called Divisional. 7 A French Armoured Brigade 1956 to 1966 (Infantry have SAR with R Gren, comds 3 Tank Rgt,1 Inf rgt ) 1 M47(4) CO, 1 AMX-VCI(4) carrying 1 Officer, 2 Men with Radio 1 AMX-VCI(2) Carrying 1 Man Bazooka, 2 Men LMG, 1 Man Brigade Engineer Coy 1 AMX-VCI(4) carrying 1 Man LMG, 6 Men, 1 AMX-13 ECV(2), 1 AMX-13 CPP(2) Recce Groupe 3 Jeep with HMG(4) 2 Sections 2 EBR90(3) The M47 can be replaced with M4A3E8, and the AMX-VCI with M3 1/2 Track 7 C French Mechanised Regiment 1956 to [Infantry have SAR with Rifle Grenades] 1 AMX-VCI(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men, 1 AMX-13/75(2) 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio, 1 AMX-VCMP(4), A/T Section 2 Jeep/106(3) 2 Infantry Companies 1 AMX-VCI(4) carrying 1 Man Bazooka, 2 Men LMG, 4 Men. 2 Tank Companies 4 AMX-13/75(3) AMX-13/90(3) [ From 1963?] Rgt Mtar Bty 2 Lt Trucks(3) towing AM mm Mtars with 4 Crew.

17 7 C French Armoured Regiment 1956 to M47(2), CO, 1 M47(3) Regimental A/T Coy 3 AMX-13/75 SS(5) 2 Tank Battalions 1 M47(4), CO, 1 M74 ARV(3) 3 Companies 4 M47(3) 1 Battalion may be fielded individually, in which case an Infantry company may be added. 7 D French Brigade Artillery Regiment 1956 to 1966 [Infantry have SAR with Rifle Grenades] 1 Lry with radio(1) AMX-VCI(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men 2 Battalions 1 AMX-VCI(1) Jeep(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 Man 2 Batteries 1 Jeep(1)carrying AOP, 1 Man Radio, 2 M7 Priest(3) AMX-105(3) 1 Jeep(1)carrying AOP, 1 Man Radio, 2 Lries towing M mm with 4 Crew 1 4 Tonne Lry(4). The SP units are part of an Armoured unit, towed part of an infantry brigade. Towed 105 mm may be upgraded to 155 mm, individual Battalions may be attached to Regiments, and batteries to battalions. 7 E French NATO Infantry Brigade 1956 to 1974 [Infantry have SAR with Rifle Grenades, may command 3 Inf & 1 Lt Tank Rgt] 1 Jeep with Radio(1) carrying CO, 1 Man, 1 Lry with Radio carrying 1 Officer, 5 Men. 1 Recce Company 2 Jeep/HMG(5), 2 AML-90(3), 2 AML-60(3), 1 Jeep/106(3) 1 Engineer Company 1 1 Tonne Truck(4) Carrying 1 Man LMG, 5 Men with Engineer Stes. This type of fmation could also be used on colonial operations. 7 F French NATO Motised Infantry Battalion 1956 to (Infantry have SAR and A/T R Grenade) 1 Lt Truck with radio(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men 1 Jeep with HMG(3), 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio 2 Lt Trucks(4) carrying 81 mm M44 Mtr(4) with 3 Crew. 2 Jeeps/106 mm (4) 4 Companies 1 Lt Truck(4) carrying 1 Man Bazooka, 2 men LMG, 6 Men. 1 Mtar Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio, 2 Lt Trucks(3) towing 120 mm AM50 Mtr (3) with 4 Crew. Out of Europe units, such as the Feign Legion, Paras use this basic ganisation with only mm Mtars. 7 G French Light Armoured Rgt 1956 to 1974 (Infantry have SAR and A/T R.Grenades.) 1 AMX-13/75(5), CO, AMX-13/90(5), CO, 1 AMX-13/75(5), 1 AMX-13/90(5) 3 Companies 3 AMX-13/75(5) AMX-13/90(5), 2 Jeep/HMG(5) 1 Company 3 AMX-13/75 SS11(5), 3 AMX-13/90 ENTAC(5) The AMX-13/90 appeared in 1963?, the types may not be mixed. In Out of Area units this regiment may be replaced by an Armoured Car regiment, of 3 Companies ganised as the Brigade Recce Company, with an of 1 Lt Truck(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men, and 1 Jeep/HMG(5).

18 7 H French Armoured Division 1966 to 1997 (Infantry SAR to 1978, then AR, with A/T R.Grenades) 1 AMX-VCI(4) AMX-10PC(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men, 1 AMX-VCI(4) AMX-10PC(4), carrying 1 Man LRAC, 1 Man LMG, 3 Men, 1 AMX-13 DCA(3). 3 Engineer Companies 1 AMX-VCI(4) VAB -Genie(4) carrying 1 Man LMG, 6 Men with Engineer Stes 1 AMX-13 ECV(4), AMX-30(4) 1 AMX-13 CPP(2) AMX-30 CCP(2). 1 A/T Company 3 VCAC (VAB HOT)(4), [From 1975] Helicopter Flight 2 Allouettte III/SS(2) Gazelle/HOT(2), 1 Allouette III/20(2) Gazelle/20(2) Recce Company 6 EBR-90(3), 4 Jeep/HMG(3). [To 1985] 2 Jeep VBL/Milan(3), 1 Jeep VBL/GSR(4), 3 Jeep VBL/HMG(3) The ganisation given is a composite of the 1966 and 1984 Armoured divisions. Equipment can be used fm the following dates : AMX-10 P from 1975 AMX-VCI to 1995? VAB - Genie from AMX-30 Engineering vehicles from VBL fm APLIAS replaces LRAC from I French Armoured Regiment 1966 to 1997 (Infantry SAR to 1978, then AR, with A/T R.Grenades) 1 M47 AMX-30(3), CO, 1 M47, AMX-30(3), 1 Jeep/HMG(3)[To 1973] 4 AMX-30DD(3) ARV 1 AMX-30(5), CO, 1 AMX30B2(5), 1 LeClrec(5), 4 AMX-30DD(3) ARV 1 AMX-VCI(1) AMX-10(1) carrying 1 Officer, 3 Men, 1 Jeep VBL/HMG(3) 4 Companies 4 M47(3) AMX-30(3) AMX-30B2(3) LeClerc(3) 1 Company 1 AMX-VCI(4) carrying 1 Man LRAC, 2 Men LMG, 4 Men., 1 AMX-VCMP(2) from AMX-10P(4) carrying 1 Man Milan, 1 Man LRAC, 2 men LMG, 4 Men. AMX-VCI can be substituted f AMX-10P until 1994?, but not with LeClerc. M47 can be used until 1970, AMX-30 B2 from 1985, and LeClerc from Replace LRAC with APILAS from VBL may be used from J French Mechanised Infantry Battalion 1966 to 1974 (Infantry have SAR with A/T Rifle Grenades) 1 AMX-VCI(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men, 1 Jeep/HMG(3) 1 AMX-VCI(2) carrying 1 SFMG with 3 Crew. 1 Jeep carrying MOP and 1 Man Radio, 1 AMX-VCMP(4) 1 AMX-13/75(2) AMX-19/90(2) 2 Companies 1 AMX-VCI(4) carrying 1 Man LRAC, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men 2 Companies 4 AMX-13/75(3) AMX-13/90(3), 1 AMX-13/75SS(4) 1 AMX-13/90ENTAC(4) AMX-13 may not be used after Bazooka replaces LRAC until K French Mechanised Infantry Battalion 1975 to 1997 (Infantry have AR with A/T Rifle Grenades) 1 AMX-VCI(3) AMX-VCI/20(3) AMX-10P(3)carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men. 1 AMX-VCI(3) AMX-VCI/20(3) AMX-10P(3) carrying SFMG with 2 Crew, 1 Man with Milan, 2 Men. 1 Jeep(1) VBL(1) carrying MOP and 1 Man Radio. 2 Companies 1 AMX-10P(4) carrying 1 Man APILAS/LRAC, 1 Man LMG, 6 Men. 1 Company AMX-30(3) AMX-30B2(3) LeClerc(3) 1 Mtar Battery 2 AMX-VCI(3) AMX-10P(3) towing 120 mm Mtr(3) with 4 crew. AMX -VCI can be used until 1994, LeClrec from APLIAS from 1985?. ERECX may also be used, from 1995?

19 7 L French NATO Artillery Regiment 1966 to 1984 (Infantry have SAR with A/T Rifle Grenades) 1 AMX-VCI(2) Lry with Radio(2) carrying CO, Officer, 4 Men 3 Batteries 1 AMX-VCI(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with radio, 1 AMX -F3 155mm(5) 1 Jeep(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with Radio, 2 Lries(2) towing 155mm M50 with 5 Crew Light units f Airmoblie divisions have 105 mm towed by Lt Trucks. AMX-F3 are used with armoured divisions, towed 155 mm with Motised ones. Individual batteries may be attached to Battalions. 7 M French NATO Motised Infantry Division 1974 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Rifle Grenades] 1 VAB(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men 1 VAB(1) carrying 1 Man LRAC/APLIAS, 1 Man LMG, 2 Men. 3 Engineer Companies 1 VAB-Genie(4) carrying 1 Man LMG, 6 Men with Engineer Stes 1 A/T Company 3 VCAC (VAB HOT)(4) Recce Company 2 Jeep VBL/Milan(3), 1 Jeep VBL/GSR(4), 3 Jeep VBL/HMG(3) Helicopter Flight 2 Gazelle/HOT(2), 1 Gazelle/20(2) This unit fms part of the NATO fce, f out of area fces replace the VAB with VLRA Lt Trucks, and VCAC with Jeep VBL /MILAN. 7 N French NATO Motised Infantry Battalion 1974 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Rifle Grenades] 1 VAB(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men, 1 VAB(4) carrying 3 Men Milan, 3 Men 1 VAB(2) carry 2 SFMG, with 2 Crew, 2 VAB/PM81(4), 1 Jeep carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio. 4 Infantry Companies 1 VAB(4) carrying 1 Man LRAC/APILAS, 1 Man LMG, 6 Men 1 AA Company 3 VAB(4) towing T12 20mm AA(4) with 3 Crew. 1 Mtar Battery 1 VAB(1) VBL(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio. 2 VAB(3) each towing 120 mm Mtr(3) with 4 crew. This unit is NATO committed, but is similar to the FAR units. It may replace it s VAB with Pumas, and VAB s with Lynx, OP s have Gazelle. FAR units replace their troop carrying and towing VAB s with VLRA Lt Trucks, the MILAN are Jeep mounted with 5 Models Strength 4. The VAB/PM81 are deleted, the AA company has only one weapon, add it to, and change the mtar battery to 1 81 mm (4), and mm(4), each with a Lt Truck. 7 O French Light Armoured Regiment 1984 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Rifle Grenades] 1 VAB(5) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men 1 VAB carrying 1 Man APLIAS/LRAC, 1 Man LMG, 6 Men 3 Companies 4 AMX-10 RC(3), ERC-90(3) AMX-10 RC are used in NATO units, and were taken to the Gulf. ERC-90 in they are with FAR units, but may also appear in NATO. 7 P French NATO Artillery Regiment 1984 to [Infantry have AR with A/T Rifle Grenades] 1 AMX-10 (2) AMX-VCI(2) Lry with radio(2) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men 1 AMX-10(4) AMX-VCI(4) Lry with/carrying Counter Mtar Radar 4 Batteries 2 AMX-F3(3) GCT(3) 2 Lries(3) towing M50(3) with 4 Crew, 1 Lry(4) 1 AMX-10P(1) VAB(1) VBL:(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man with Radio 1 AA Battery 2 Lries(3) towing 40mm AA(3) with 4 Crew, 1 Lry(1) with FCR(1) (In motised units only) 8 The West German Army. The F3 is probably out of service. Towed guns are restricted to Motised units, the weapons may have been updated. FAR units may have towed 155 mm, replace these with 105 mm 2 batteries of 105 mm and 2 batteries of 120 mm mtars. Some FAR units replace the Bofs 40 mm with T12 20 mm. Individual batteries may be attached to battalions.