MEDIUM MORTAR PLATOON 1944

MEDIUM MORTAR PLATOON 1944
Image: 3in Mortar Section (IWM)
  • Platoon HQ:

  • Lieutenant/Platoon Commander (.38 Pistol).
  • Pvt/Range Taker (.303 Rifle).
  • Pvt/Mechanical Fitter (.303 Rifle).
  • Pvt/Driver/Mechanic (.303 Rifle).
  • 1 x Carrier.

  • Platoon Sergeant (Sten SMG + Motorcycle).
  • 2 x Pvts/Orderlies (Sten SMGs + Motorcycles).

  • 3 x Mortar Sections Each Containing:

  • 1st Detachment:
  • Sergeant/Section Leader (.303 Rifle).
  • 3 x Pvts/Gunners (.303 Rifles).
  • Pvt/Driver/Mechanic (.303 Rifle).
  • 1 x 3in Mortar + 66 x Rounds of Ammo.
  • 1 x Carrier.

  • 2nd Detachment:
  • Corporal/Assistant Leader (.303 Rifle).
  • 3 x Pvts/Gunners (.303 Rifles).
  • Pvt/Driver/Mechanic (.303 Rifle)
  • 1 x 3in Mortar + 66 x Rounds of Ammo.
  • 1 x Carrier.

  • Ammunition Section:
  • Lance Corporal (.303 Rifle).
  • Pvt/Batman (.303 Rifle).
  • Pvt/Driver (.303 Rifle).
  • 1 x Boys Anti-Tank Rifle.
  • 73 x Rounds of Ammo.
  • 1 x 15 cwt. Truck.

  • Totals:
    • 1 x Officer.
    10 x NCOs.
    35 x Other Ranks.
    6 x 3in Mortars.
    3 x Anti-Tank Rifles.
    3 x Motorcycles.
    7 x Carriers.
    2 x Trucks.