Organisations for The Modern Back to Basics. 1.0 Introduction This covers organisations for the major armies, and major 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 organisations as the U.A.E, whose entire armoured force stared in a news bulletin in January 1991, and also the Iranians, for the same reason. The organisations 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 for 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 transport where appropriate, if no lorries 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 organisation for 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 form 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. 1958 (Note very short lived, Infantry have SAR) HQ 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 Lorry(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 stores. 5 Infantry Companies 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lorry(3) carrying 2 Men with LMG, 8 Men 1 M37(3) carrying 1 81 mm Mortar(3) with 3 Crew. 1 Jeep with 106 mm RCL(2) 1 Tank Company 3 M48(5) or 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 Lorries(3) towing M101 105 mm Howitzers(3), 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lorry(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 lorries. 2 B American Road Brigade HQ 1958 to 1982. (May command 4 Battalions + 1 Artillery Battalion) HQ 1 3/4 Tonne(4) or M577(4) carrying CO, 2 Officers, 4 Men. (Lt Infantry have 2 Jeeps(4) ) 1 Engineer Company 1 M59(4) or M113(4) carrying 1 man 90 mm RCL, 6 Engineer Figures. 1 AVLB(2) [M48 or 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 1967. M577 replaced soft transport in the mid - 1960’s. Lt infantry Engineers delete the AVLB and CEV, replacing its APC with a 2 1/2 tonne lorry, from 1967 may add M72 LAW to each group.
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Organisations for The Modern Back to Basics.
1.0 Introduction
This covers organisations for the major armies, and major 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 organisations as the U.A.E, whose entire
armoured force stared in a news bulletin in January 1991, and also the Iranians, for the same reason. The organisations
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 for 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 transport where appropriate, if no lorries 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 organisation for 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 form 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. 1958 (Note very short lived, Infantry have SAR)
HQ 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 Lorry(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 stores.
5 Infantry Companies 1 2 1/2 Tonne Lorry(3) carrying 2 Men with LMG, 8 Men
1 M37(3) carrying 1 81 mm Mortar(3) with 3 Crew.
1 Jeep with 106 mm RCL(2)
1 Tank Company 3 M48(5) or M47(5)
1 Battery 1 Jeep(3) carrying Officer, 1 Man Radio, 1 Jeep(1) carrying AOP, and 1 Man Radio
1 Battery 1 M113(1) carrying FOO and 1 Man with radio. 2 M109 SP 155 mm(3),
1 2 1/2 Tonne Lorry(4)
Notes 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 or AT4 appropriate for Date) HQ 1 Jeep(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men with radios. 4 Men
3 60 or 81 mm Mortars(3) with 3 Crew.
3 Companies 1 Man 90 mm RCL or Dragon, 1 Man with LMG, 5 Men
1 Platoon 2 Jeep with 106 mm RCL(4) or 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.
Transport None, or 1 21/2 tonne lorry(4) per company, or 1 UH1D(4) or UH60A(4) per
company.
Notes 106 mm & 90 mm RCL can be used up to 1981, TOW & Dragon form 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 organisation, and gives the basic Light Infantry
organisation. In particular Para units are lighter.
2 M American Division 86 Armoured Brigade HQ (Infantry have AR with AT 4 LAW, may command 4 Btns)
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) HQ 1 3/4 Tonne Landrover(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men with Radio.
3 1/2 Tonne Landrover(1) or Ferret Mk1(1) carrying AOP, 1 Man Radio
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) or AMX-13/90(3) [ From 1963 ?]
Rgt Mortar Bty 2 Lt Trucks(3) towing AM-50 120 mm Mortars with 4 Crew.
7 C French Armoured Regiment 1956 to 1966
HQ 1 M47(2), CO, 1 M47(3)
Regimental A/T Coy 3 AMX-13/75 SS(5)
2 Tank Battalions HQ 1 M47(4), CO, 1 M74 ARV(3)
3 Companies 4 M47(3)
Notes 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] HQ 1 Lorry with radio(1) or AMX-VCI(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men
2 Battalions HQ 1 AMX-VCI(1) or Jeep(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 Man
2 Batteries 1 Jeep(1)carrying AOP, 1 Man Radio, 2 M7 Priest(3) or AMX-105(3)
or 1 Jeep(1)carrying AOP, 1 Man Radio, 2 Lorries towing M101 105 mm with 4 Crew
1 4 Tonne Lorry(4).
Notes 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 Engineer Company 1 1 Tonne Truck(4) Carrying 1 Man LMG, 5 Men with Engineer Stores.
Notes This type of formation could also be used on colonial operations.
7 F French NATO Motorised Infantry Battalion 1956 to 1974. (Infantry have SAR and A/T R Grenade)
HQ 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 Mortar Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio,
2 Lt Trucks(3) towing 120 mm AM50 Mtr (3) with 4 Crew.
Notes Out of Europe units, such as the Foreign Legion, or Paras use this basic organisation
with only 4 120 mm Mortars.
7 G French Light Armoured Rgt 1956 to 1974 (Infantry have SAR and A/T R.Grenades.) HQ 1 AMX-13/75(5), CO, or AMX-13/90(5), CO, 1 AMX-13/75(5), 1 AMX-13/90(5)
3 Companies 3 AMX-13/75(5) or AMX-13/90(5), 2 Jeep/HMG(5)
1 Company 3 AMX-13/75 SS11(5), or 3 AMX-13/90 ENTAC(5)
Notes 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
organised as the Brigade Recce Company, with an HQ of 1 Lt Truck(3) carrying CO,
1 Officer, 3 Men, and 1 Jeep/HMG(5).
7 H French Armoured Division HQ 1966 to 1997 (Infantry SAR to 1978, then AR, with A/T R.Grenades)
Brigade Engineer Coy 1 M113(4) carrying 1 Man with Pnzfaust 44, 1 Man LMG, 3 Men with Eng. Stores
2 M48 AVLB(3) or Leopard Biber AVLB(3).
Notes M48 AVLB are a guess, for earlier units, Armburst could be M72. Earlier units could
replace M113 with Unimog Lt Trucks for the commander and engineers, and Spz-123
the HQ infantry platoon.
8 B German Griebs or Luftlannder Brigade HQ 1964 ? to 1997. (Inf have AR + Armburst LAW, may cmd 3 Btn) HQ 1 Jeep(4) or UH1D(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men
1 Unimog (2) or UH1D(2)carrying 1 Man with Pnzfaust 44, 1 Man LMG, 1 Man.
Recce Company 3 Jeep/MG(4) or an Infantry Company in 1 UH1D(4)
2 Brigade A/T Company 4 Jagd Pnz Kannone(4), [Griebs Brigade]
1 Brigade A/T Company 2 Jagd Pnz Rakette(4). [Griebs Brigade]
3 A/T Companies 6 Kraka with Cobra ATGW(4) carried in CH53(3)
Brigade Engineer Coy 1 Unimog (4) carrying 1 Man with Pnzfaust 44, 1 Man LMG, 3 Men with Eng. Stores
Notes Lufftalande Brigade replaces any Unimog not noted with UH1D. Light Heimatschutz
Komando brigades replace the A/T Btn with an M48 Panzer Btn, and delete the Recce
Coy. One of its infantry battalions may be in M113.
8 C German Panzer Battalion 1964 ? to 1982 [Infantry have AR with ARMBURST LAW]
HQ 1 M48A2G(3), CO or 1 Leopard 1(3), CO or Leopard 1A1, CO or M48A2G2(3), CO or
Notes For APC types see the RHQ. Only one vehicle type may be used. If Lt Trucks
are used all vehicles noted as APC are Lt Truck. The exception is the Mortar
battery which always has Lt Truck.
9 D Iraqi Divisional A/T Battalion 1965 to 1991. [Infantry have AR.]
HQ 1 Lt Truck(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men.
3 Companies 2 SU-100(3) or 2 Lorries (3) towing 100 mm D44(3) with 4 Crew
Or 3 Jeep/Harpon(4) [From 1968]
or 3 BRDM -2S(4) [From 1974]
or 3 BRDM 3S(4) [From 1979]
or 3 VCR/TH(4) [From 1986]
Notes Dates are approximate. Individual companies may be fielded.
9 E Iraqi Artillery Battalion 1965 to 1997. [Infantry have AR.]
HQ 1 Lt Truck(1) or ARCV 2(1) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men
3 Jeeps(1) or ARCV 2(1) carrying AOP, 1 Man Radio
3 Batteries 2 Lorries(3) towing D30 or M1938 122 mm(3), with 4 crew
or 2 So -122(3), 1 Lorry(4)
or 2 Lorries(3) towing GNH 45 155 mm(3) with 5 Crew, or 2 AMX-GCT(3)
1 Lorry(4)
or 2 Lorries(3) towing D20 152 mm(3) with 5 Crew, or 2 2S3 152mm(3)
1 Lorry(4)
or 2 BM-21(3), 1 Lorry(4)
Notes Divisional units have 122mm, with 1 Battalion of 152mm in mechanised
or armoured units. These divisions also use 1 Battery of BM-21. All the rest
are corp. assets. Russian SP’s appeared in 1984, the GCT from 1987, and the
GNH 45 at about the same time.
9 F Iraqi Helicopter Battalion
HQ 1 Allouette III(2) or Mil -24(2) or Gazelle(2) carrying CO, 1 Officer.
4 Flights 2 Allouette III/SS11(2) [Form 1965]
or 2 Mil-24D(2) [From 1978]
or 2 Gazelle/HOT(2) [From 1982]
Notes Individual flights may be used attached to any HQ
T10 The Israeli Army 1956 to 1997.
An army with an immense amount of combat experience, and at one time probably the most effective army in the world.
The exact organisation is still secret, as are the details of vehicle markings. From 1985 the army has had no structure above
company level, these are attracted to Combat Forces, which in turn are formed into Combat Units. At this time there were
14 types of tank in service, counting all the various models. Few if any types are taken out of service, instead they re held as
war reserve. For reasons of space only the basic models are listed. Dates in service can be found in “Leopard” or “Modern
Equipment Handbook”.
10 A Israeli Brigade HQ 1956 to 1960 [Infantry have SMG, with no A/T Weapons, may Command 4 Battalions]
HQ 1 Jeep/HMG(3) carrying CO, 2 Men with Radio,
1 Lt Truck(1) carrying Officer, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men.
1 Engineer Company 1 M3 1/2 Track(4) or Lt Truck(4) carrying 1 Man Bazooka, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men
With engineer Stores & training.
2 Artillery Batteries 1 Jeep with HMG (1),carrying FOO, 1 Man Radio, 1 Lorry(4)
1 Lorry(4) towing 25 pdr(4) or M101 105 mm(4) with 4 Crew.
Or 3 Mortar Batteries 1 Jeep with HMG (1),carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio, 1 Lt Truck(4)
2 Lt Truck(3) towing AM -50 120 mm Mtr with 4 Crew, or 2 M3/120(3).
1 Scout Company 3 Jeep/HMG(4), 1 Jeep/106(4)
1 AA Platoon 1 M16(4) or 1 Lorry(4) carrying M55(4) with 3 Crew
Notes The Artillery and Mortar Batteries are exclusive. Infantry units use Mortars, motorised
units use towed, Mechanised (i.e. M3) use M3/120. Tank units have artillery batteries.
The Scout company may be combined into a Recce Battalion, see below. In addition
may add independent tank companies of M50 Sherman, or AMX-13.
10 B Israeli Tank Battalion 1956 to 1960.
HQ 1 Sherman M4A3E8(2), CO or M50(2), CO, or AMX-13/75(2), CO.
2 Sherman M4A3E8(2), or M50(2), or AMX-13/75(2).
4 Squadrons 3 Sherman M4A3E8(4) or Sherman M50(4) or AMX-13/75(4)
10 C Israeli Infantry Mechanised or Motorised Battalion 1956 to 1960. [Inf have BAR with no A/T Wpns]
HQ 1 M3(2) or Lt Truck(2) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 3 Men with radios.
2 Jeep/HMG(4), 1 Jeep/HMG(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio.
1 Lt Truck(4) carrying 1 M29 81 mm Mtr(4) with 3 Crew or 1 M21(4)
1 Lt Truck(2) or M3 1/2 Track(2) carrying 1 Man 2” Mtr, 2 SFMG with 2 Crew
1 M3 1/2 Track/6pdr(4) or Jeep/106(4)
3 Infantry Companies 1 M3 1/2 Track(4) carrying 1 Man Bazooka, 1 Man LMG, 1 SFMG with 2 Crew,
4 Men, 1 M21(2).
Or 1 Lorry carrying 1 Man Bazooka, 1 Man LMG, 1 60 mm with 2 Crew, 6 Men.
Notes Jeeps, Mortars, MG and A/T weapons at HQ may operate independently. Mechanised
units use M3, but may use Jeep/106, Motorised use Lt Trucks, and Jeeps.
10 D Israeli Brigade HQ 1961 to 1983. [Infantry carry AR with A/T Grenades, M72 from 1972]
HQ 1 M3 1/2 Track(4) or M113(4), carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 Man with LMG, 4 Men1
Engineer Company 1 M3 1/2 Track(4) or M113(4) carrying 1 Man Bazooka, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men
With engineer Stores & training.
3 Artillery Batteries 1 Jeep/HMG (1),carrying FOO, 1 Man Radio, 1 Lorry(4), 1 AMX/105(4) or M7(4)
Or 3 Mortar Batteries 1 Jeep/HMG (1),carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio, 1 Lorry(4), 1 M3/160(4) or
Lorry(4) towing 160 mm Mtr with 4 Crew.
1 Scout Company 3 Jeep/HMG(4), 1 Jeep/106(4) , or 2 Tank(3), 1 M3 or M113(3) carrying 6 men
1 AA Platoon 1 M16(4) or M3/20(4) or M163(4) or M48 Chaparral(4)
Notes This unit commands either 2 Tank & 1 Mechanised Btn, or 3 Mechanised & 1 Tank
Btn. The M113, M163 & M48 appeared form 1973 onwards, after the October war.
10 E Israeli Tank Battalion 1960 to 1984
HQ 1 Tank (3), CO, 2 Tanks(3), 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio
4 Companies 3 Tanks(3)
Mortar Battery 2 M3/120(3)
Notes There are a multitude of tank types which can be used. The designations Sho’t and
Mag’ach apply to the upgraded Centurions and M48/60 respectively.
Up to 1963 the tanks are AMX-13, and Sherman M50 or M1
From 1964 add Centurion 5(actually any mark, 5 was the first type sent).
From 1965 add M48, Sherman M51 and Centurion 5 105mm. Almost all Cents had
105 mm by 1967.
From 1967 add M48 105, few were converted or the 6 day war, add T55
From 1968 delete the AMX-13, add Tiran (T55 with 105)
From 1970 add M60, Centurion UG, and Delete Sherman M50
From 1980 add Merkava and the first of the Sho’t and Mag’ach types.
During the 1973 war a Mechanised Infantry Company was added to the battalions
10 F Israeli Mechanised Battalion 1960 to 1983 [Infantry carry AR with A/T Grenades, M72 from 1972] HQ 1 M3 1/2 Track(2) or M113(2) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men
3 Companies 1 M3 1/2 Track(4) carrying 2 Men with LMG, 1 Man Bazooka, 6 Men, 1 M21(3)
or 1 M113(4) carrying 2 Men with LMG, 1 Man with Dragon ATGW, 6 Men, 1 M125(3)
1 A/T Platoon 3 Jeep/106(2) or M150(2) [M150 form 1972 onwards)
Notes In 1967 reserve battalions were as for the 1956-60 Motorised Units. The M113 was not
common until after 1973, although some were used. For that war remove the Dragon,
and replace with a bazooka.
10 G Israeli Reccon Battalion 1956 to 1970 (use infantry as appropriate to date)
1 M113(2) or 3/4 Tonne Landrover(2) carrying 1 Man MAW, 1 Man LMG, 2 Men.
1 Tank(1) (Armoured & Mechanised Brigades)
Recce Company 2 Landrover/HMG(4), 1 Ferret 2(4).
Or 2 Landrover/HMG(4) or 1 M113(4) carrying 1 Man MAW, 1 Man LMG, 2 Men
or 1 Ferret 2(4), 1 Saladin(3) or 1 Tank (3) [Tanks may only be used with M113]
From 1985 replace the M113 with BMP 2, the options for Saladin & Ferret are
deleted, and the company has 2 Landrover, 1 tank, & 1 BMP.
AA Company 3 M163(4) or M42(4) [M163 from 1970 onwards]
Brigade Mortar Bty 1 Landrover(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio.
2 Landrovers(3) towing MO-120-60120 mm Mtr with 4 Crew.
1 Engineer Company 1 M113(3) or Lt Truck(3) carrying 1 Man LMG, 6 Men, Engineer Stores.
1 M48 AVLB(3)
Helicopter Flight 2 AH1Q(2) or AH-1T(2) [From 1974, AH1-T from 1983]
Notes This is a composite unit, and contains some divisional assets. Units in Lt Trucks may
only be used to 1970. MAW is Bazooka to 1970, Carl Gustav to 1985, and Dragon
ATGW from 1982. Saladin lasted until 1985 ?. Tanks are
M47 To 1970
Centurion 5 To 1975
M48 A2 To 1984
Centurion 7/2 1972 to 1986
M60A1 From 1982
Tariq (upgraded Cent 7/2) From 1985
M60A3 From 1985
Khalid From 1987
11 B Jordanian Armoured Regiment 1960 to 1997
HQ 1 Tank(3), CO, 1 Tank(3) 1 ARV (3)
3 Squadrons 4 Tanks(4)
Notes For tanks see The Brigade HQ. M47 and M48 may be mixed within a Brigade,
otherwise only one type may be used. From 1980 ARV is M88, M47/48 used M74
until 1971/2, Centurions used Centurion ARV, as did M48 after 1971 until replaced by
M88.
11 C Jordanian Infantry Battalion 1960 to 1997 [Infantry : SAR to 1970, then AR, M72 from 1970] HQ 1 M113(2) or 3/4 Tonne Landrover(2) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 men.
1 M113(2) or 3/4 Tonne Landrover(2) carrying 2 SFMG with 2 Crew, 1 Man 2” Mtr.
3 Infantry Companies 1 M11(4)3 or 3/4 Tonne Landrover(4) carrying 1 Man MAW, 1 Man LMG, 6 Men,
1 M125(3) or 3/4 Tonne Landrover(3) carrying 3” Mtr with 3 Crew.
Or 1 BMP -2(3) carrying 1 Man MAW, 3 Men, 1 BMP -2 carrying 1 Man LMG, 3 Men.
1 M125(3)
A/T Company 3 Landrover/106 mm(4), or M150(4)[From 1972] or M901(4) from 1985.
Mortar Bty 1 Landrover(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with radio, 1 M106(4) or
1 3/4 tonne Landrover(4) towing 107 mm Mortar(4) with 4 crew.
Notes Where there are options soft transport is for Infantry Brigades. It may not be used form
1972. BMP appeared in 1985, M113 is still much more common. Types may not be
mixed. See the Brigade HQ for MAW types and dates.
11 D Jordanian Artillery Regiment 1960 to 1997. [Infantry : SAR to 1970, then AR, M72 from 1970]
HQ 1 M113(2) or 3/4 Tonne Landrover(2) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men
3 Landrovers(1) carrying 1 FOO, 1 Man with Radio.
2 or 3 Batteries 2 Lorries(3) towing 25 pdr(3) with 4 crew, or GHN45 155mm(3) with 6 crew.
1 Lorry(4)
Or 2 M52 105 mm SP or 2 M109 155 mm SP, or 1 M110 203 mm(3), 1 Lorry(4)
Notes M52 units have only 2 batteries and form part of Armoured Brigades, rest have 3.
25 pdr was out of service by 1972, and was in Mechanised and Infantry Brigades.
M 109 was introduced in 1972, replacing the M52. GHN45 and M110 are Divisional
and Corp. level units.
12 North Korean 1960 ? to 1997. As the last Stalinist state, North Korea has lost its sponsors, and may well have little functioning equipment left. Well into
the 1980’s their commandos raided into the South, trying to destabilise the regime there. The list below is of course
estimated. There has been some combination and simplification of infantry types. It is also, for those feeling nasty, to add
South Korean Equipment, say 1 or 2 companies.
12 A North Korean Tank Regiment HQ 1960 to 1997 [ Infantry have AR & A/T Grenades, commands 3 Btn] HQ T55(2). CO or T62(2), CO, or Type 59(2), CO.
Recce Company 2 PT-76(2), or Type 63(2),
1 BTR-152(2) or BTR50(2) or BMP-1(2) carrying 1 Man RPG 7, 1 Man LMG, 2 Men
AA Company 2 BTR-152A(3) or ZSU-23/4(3).
Engineer Company 1 BTR 50(4) carrying 1 Man FTR, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men, Engineer stores,
1 MTU-20(2), 1 T34-ARV(2)
Notes T55 can be used without restriction, T62 from 1970 ?, and Type 59 without restriction.
BMP were issued from 1981, and ZSU-23/4 from 1975.
12 B North Korean Mechanised Regiment HQ 1960 to 1997 [ Infantry have AR & A/T Grenades, commands 3 Btn] HQ 1 BTR-152(2), or BTR-50 PU, or BTR60PU carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men.
1 BRDM 2(4)
AA Company 2 BTR-152A(3) or ZSU-23/4(3).
Engineer Company 1 BTR 50(4) carrying 1 Man FTR, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men, Engineer stores.
Mortar Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio,
2 Lt Trucks(3) towing M38 120 mm Mtr(3) with 4 Crew.
A/T Gun Battery 2 Lt Trucks(3) towing 76 mm Zis-3(3) with 4 crew, 1 Lorry(4)
MRL Battery 2 BM-21(3), 1 Lorry(4)
Notes The BM-21 can be replaced by earlier types prior to 1975. This unit does not normally
have any tanks attached, but may have 1 battalion.
12 C North Korean Tank Battalion 1960 to 1997 [ Infantry have AR & A/T Grenades]
HQ 1 T55(4), CO, or T62, CO or Type 59, CO.
3 Tank Companies 3 T55(3) or T62(3) or Type 59(3)
1 Infantry Company 1 BTR -50(4) carrying 1 Man RPG-7, 1 Man LMG, 6 Men
or 1 BMP-1 carrying 1 Man RPG-7, 3 Men, 1 Man LMG, 3 Men
Notes Officially a Tank battalion has the Recce Company, AA Battery and Engineer comapny
shown at Regiment, but sources do not give the army enough equipment to do this. So
players may field these regimental companies in each Battalion. For dates see the
regiment. Some T34’s remain in service, so could be substituted for the types given
above.
12 D North Korean Infantry Battalion 1960 to 1997 [Infantry have AR & A/T Grenades]
HQ 1 BTR-152(2) or BTR-50(2) or BTR60 PB(2) or Lt Truck(2)
carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men. [May be on foot]
3 Infantry Companies 1 APC(4) carrying 1 Man RPG-7, 1 Man LMG, 6 Men [May be on Foot]
1 APC(2) carrying 2 75 mm or 82 mm RCL with 2 Crew,[May be on foot]
or 1 RCL, 1 Man with Sagger ATGW. [From 1970, Mech only]
Or 1 60 mm Mtr(3) with 3 Crew.
MG Coy[Not Mech] 1 Lt Truck(3) carrying 2 12.7 mm HMG with 3 Crew[May be on foot]
A/T Company 2 Jeep/82 mm RCL(3) or 2 Jeep/107 mm RCL(3) (107 mm in Mech)
Btn Mortar Battery 3 APC(3) or Lt Truck(3) each carrying 82 mm Mtr(3) with 3 Crew.
Notes This gives Mechanised, Assault, Infantry and Light Battalions.
Mechanised units use APC’s, the types are shown under HQ. BMP-1 Companies are
possible, use those shown under the Tank Battalion, with BTR-50 for HQ, and
Mortars, Delete the A/T Company in BMP units.
Infantry use Trucks or are on foot. They may replace the Company A/T Plt with
1 12.7 mm HMG, this is from a doubtful source.
Assault and Light Battalions are intended to be tank riders. Light companies use the
60 mm mortar, Assault delete the A/T Platoon, and neither have any support
companies. Assault Companies may be transported in Mi-8(4).
Any type may add 1 Man SA-7 LtAAGW to HQ from 1975.
12 E Divisional A/T or Close Support Battalion 1960 to 1997 [Infantry have AR & A/T Grenades]
Divisional A/T Coy 2 SU-100(3) [To 1984] or 2 Stug III G(3)[To 1967] or 2 Pnz Jager IV(3) [To 1967]
Notes Lorries can replace BTR-152 in 1967. An engineer company in Lorries can also be
added, but Infantry Divisions only have one of these.
15 C Syrian Tank Battalion 1965 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Grenades],
HQ 1 BTR-152(3) or BTR-50(3) carrying 1 Officer, 1 Man RPG-7, 3 Men
1 Pnz IV(4), CO, or T34/85(4), CO or T55(4), CO, or T62(4), CO, or T72(4), CO.
3 Tank Companies 3 Pnz IV(3) or T34/85(3) or T55(3), or T62(3), or T72(3).
Notes Panzer IV were dug in in 1967, and may only be attached to Infantry units. BTR-152
may only be used with Pnz IV, T34 or T55, and not after 1970.
15 D Syrian Special Forces Battalion 1983 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Grenades],
1 Company 1 Mil 8(4) carrying CO, 1 Man RPG-7, 1 Man LMG, 1 Man Milan/Spigot, 2 Men
2 Companies 1 Mil 8(4) carrying 1 Man RPG-7, 1 Man LMG, 1 Man Milan/Spigot, 3 Men
Notes Only one of these units may be used.
15 E Syrian Mechanised Battalion (BTR)1965 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Grenades],
HQ 1 BTR-152(4) or BTR60(4) or OT64(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 1 Man RPG-7, 4 Men.
1 Gaz/B11 RCL(4) or 1 Gaz/Snapper(4) [To 1968]
3 Infantry Companies 1 BTR-152(4) or BTR60(4) or OT64(4) carrying 1 Man RPG-7, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men
1 BTR-152(1) carrying 1 B10 82 mm RCL(2), with 2 Crew,
or 1 BTR60 (1) or OT64(1) carrying 2 Men with Sagger, or Milan or Spigot, 2 Men
Btn A/T Platoon 2 Gaz/B11 107 mm RCL(3) [BTR152 & BTR60 Btn to 1968 to 1973]
or 2 Gaz Jeep(3) carrying 1 Man Sagger, 1 Man RPG-7, 1 Man [ To 1982]
Mortar Bty 1 BRDM 2u carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio.
2 BTR60(3) carrying 82 mm Mtr with 3 Crew, [To 1980]
or 2 Lt Trucks(3) towing 120 mm M43 Mtrs with 4 Crew. [From 1978]
Notes Infantry Battalions may replace the BTR-152 with Lorries, until 1970. Sagger was
introduced in 1971, Spigot and Milan in 1981. If they are used in the companies the
Btn A/T platoon must be deleted. OT-64 was introduced in 1981.
15 F Syrian Mechanised Battalion (BTR/BMP) 1968 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Grenades],
HQ 1 BTR-50(4) or BMP-Ksh(4) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men
3 Companies 1 BTR-50(4) carrying 1 Man RPG-7, 1 Man LMG, 4 Men,
1 Man Sagger/Spigot/Milan [ For dates see BTR Btn]
or 1 BMP-1 carrying 1 Man RPG-7, 2 Men, 1 BMP-1 carrying 1 Man LMG, 2 Men.
Mortar Bty 1 BRDM 2u carrying MOP, 1 Man Radio.
2 BTR50 (3) carrying 82 mm Mtr with 3 Crew, [To 1980]
or 2 Lt Trucks(3) towing 120 mm M43 Mtrs with 4 Crew. [From 1978].
Notes BTR-50 Btns may have had Btn A/T platoon. BMP’s may use BTR50 mortar Plt.
15 G Syrian Artillery Battalion 1965 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Grenades],
HQ 1 Lorry with Radio(2), carrying CO, 3 Men. 1 Jeep(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man radio.
2 Batteries 2 3 Tonne Lorries(3) towing 122mm M38 or D30(3), with 4 Crew, 1 3 Tonne Lorry(4)
or 2 3 Tonne Lorries(3) towing 152mm M38 or D20(3), with 4 Crew, 1 3 Tonne Lorry(
or 2 3 Tonne Lorries(3) towing 160/240mm Mtr (3), with 5 Crew, 1 3 Tonne Lorry(4)
or 2 3 Tonne Lorries(3) towing 130 or 180 mm Gun (3) 5 Crew, 1 3 Tonne Lorry(4)
or 2 BM 24(3), or BM27(3), 1 3 Tonne Lorry(4)[BM-27 from 1983]
Notes Division has 3 Battalions with 122 mm, 1 with 152 mm, and 1 with 160 mm Mtr(most
common), or 240 mm Mortar. 130 mm, 180mm and MLRS are army level assets for
CB. It is also possible that some Army level units have D-74 122 mm Guns.
16 North Vietnamese 1962 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Grenades]
One of the worlds largest armies, and also arguably the most successful. The following are obviously estimates, and best
guesses. It does not cover the Vietcong, since they were not an army in the conventional sense. The use of captured
Western equipment should be restricted to the period 1975 to 1985, and only in limited quantities.
16 A North Vietnamese HQ 1962 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Grenades, commands 4 Btn]
HQ CO, Officer, 4 Men.
Engineer Coy 1 Man with RPG-2/7, 1 Man with LMG, 1 Man with FTR, 4 Men.
AA Coy 2 HMG on AA Mounts with 2 crew.
Notes This unit may be mounted in Lorries, any BTR type, M113, Commando, and Type
531. Most are on foot. Any type may command 1 or 2 Tank companies. From 1978 it
may add 1 Flight 1 Mi24 A(2). The engineer company can be added to Infantry
Battalions. AA unit may be 2 ZSU-57/2(2) or 2 ZSU-23/4(2) or 2 M42(2) in
mechanised units.
16 B North Vietnamese Infantry Btn 1962 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Grenades],
HQ CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men
3 Infantry Companies 1 Man LMG, 1 Man RPG-2, 6 Men, 1 57 or 82 mm RCL(3) with 2 Crew,
1 M37 82 mm Mtr(2) with 3 crew
Notes This unit may add the regimental engineer company, and a tank company. It may be
motorised or armoured, for types see 16 A. From 1971 add 1 Man SA-9 to HQ, and
from 1972 add 2 Men with Sagger ATGW to the HQ.
16 C North Vietnamese Tank Btn 1962 to 1997.
HQ 1 Tank(4), CO, 1 BTR or BMP carrying Officer, 3 Men
3 Tank Companies 3 Tanks(3)
Notes Some 1st line units have a fourth company of obsolete types for training purposes.
Other than this battalions may only use vehicle type. Strength 4 Tanks are used only in
Motor Rifle Regiments. Tanks allowed are :
T34/85 To 1980
T 54/55 No restrictions, upgrades at appropriate dates
T62 From 1961 to 1993 ?
Type 59 From 1971
M48A3 From 1975 to 1985 ?
PT-76B No restriction
Type 63 No restrictions
M41 From 1975 to 1985 ?
16 D North Vietnamese Artillery Units 1962 to 1997 [Infantry have AR with A/T Grenades] HQ 1 Lorry with Radio(2), carrying CO, 3 Men. 1 Jeep(1) carrying FOO, 1 Man radio.
3 Batteries 2 3 Tonne Lorries(3) towing 122mm M38 or D30(3), with 4 Crew, 1 3 Tonne Lorry(4)
or 2 3 Tonne Lorries(3) towing 152mm M38 or D20(3), with 4 Crew, 1 3 Tonne Lorry(4)
or 2 Lt Trucks (3) towing 120 mm Mtr (3), with 4 Crew,
or 2 BM 21(3), 1 3 Tonne Lorry(4)
Notes Division has 3 Battalions with 122 mm or 120 mm Mtr, and 1 with 152 mm, MLRS
are army level assets for CB. In the 1960’s and 1970’s some units had 82 mm Mortars.
17 South Vietnamese 1964 to 1975.
Politicised, corrupt and incompetent is the image that ARVN left behind. Yet in a hopeless, losing situation in 1975 many
units fought to the end, in particular the armour kept inflicting a bloody nose on the NVA. The force was from 1964
organised along US lines, with little in the way of armoured equipment. What equipment it did have was frequently
obsolete, and tanks in particular were considered to be “voting machines” used to support the next general trying to occupy
the presidency.
17 A South Vietnamese Brigade HQ 1964 to 1975. (May command 4 Battalions + 1 Artillery Battalion) HQ 1 3/4 Tonne(4) or M577(4) carrying CO, 2 Officers, 4 Men.
1 Jeep(1) carrying US Advisor, 1 Man Radio
MP Escort Coy 3 Jeeps/HMG(4) or 2 XM706 Commando(4) carrying 4 Men
Note All carry SAR until 1967 then AR from 1967. M577 are used in Armoured Cavalry
and Mechanised units.
17 B South Vietnamese Infantry Battalion 1964 to 1975 (Infantry have SAR, or AR and M72? From 1968 ) HQ 1 Jeep(3) carrying CO, 1 Officer, 2 Men with radios.
1 Jeep(1) carrying 1 US Advisor, 1 Man with Radio
3 60 Mortars(3) with 3 Crew.
3 or 4 Companies 1 Man with LMG, 8 Men.
1 Platoon 2 Jeep with 106 mm RCL(4)
1 Battery 1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with radio,
1 Lt Truck (4) towing 4.2” Mtr with 4 crew.
Transport None, or 1 21/2 tonne lorry(4) per company, or 1 UH1D(4) per company.
Notes There may be variations on this outline, in particular with Marines and Paras.
Fourth companies are doubtful, but possible. Mechanised units are mounted in M113,
with an ACAV kit fitted. Single companies could be mechanised. In the Delta
transport could be LCA, or similar light craft.
17 C South Vietnamese Armoured Cav Regiment 1964 to 1975(Infantry have SAR, or AR and M72? From 1968 ) HQ 1 M577(2) Carrying CO, 1 Officer, 4 Men, 1 M548 ARV(4)
1 M113(4) carrying 1 Man LMG, 7 Men
1 Jeep(1) carrying 1 US Advisor, 1 Man with Radio.
1 Jeep(1) carrying MOP, 1 Man with Radio, 1 M106(4)