AMERICAN ARMY:
INFANTRY PLATOON
(official rules; these replace those contained in the basic rules)
Consisting of: 0-1 HQ, 1-3 Infantry Squads
Morale Test: 4+
0-1 Headquarters
Points: 100 (RP:3)
1 lieutenant (leader) equipped with Thompson M1 sub-machine gun and Colt 1911A1 pistol
1 sub-lieutenant (leader) equipped with M1 semi-automatic carbines
2 men equipped with M1 semi-automatic carbines (runners)
1 man equipped with a Garand M1 semi-automatic rifle
All models are equipped with grenades
1-3 Infantry Squads
Points: 240 (RP:3)
1 sergeant (leader) equipped with a Thompson M1 sub-machine gun
1 corporal (leader) equipped with an M1 semi-automatic carbine
1 man equipped with Colt 1911A1 pistol and Bar automatic rifle
9 men equipped with Garand M1 semi-automatic rifles
All models are equipped with grenades
Variants
- One man per platoon can substitute his Garand M1 semi-automatic rifle with a Colt 1911A1 pistol and a M9A1 "Bazooka" rocket-launcher for +50 points. In this case the man together with another from the same squad can form an independent unit.
- One man per platoon can substitute his Garand M1 semi-automatic rifle with a Springfield M1903 rifle and sight for +50 points. In this case the man becomes a sniper and acquires the characteristic accurate shot. He can form an independent unit.
- Up to three men per squad can be equipped with Hawkins Mines for +10 points each.
- The Thompson sub-machine guns can be substituted with M1 semi-automatic carbines for +10 points each.
Options for the Infantry Platoon
For every complete platoon (1 HQ + 3 infantry squads) you can buy up to four of the following optinos. If you buy the Headquarters and 2 squads, you can buy 2 options. The same option can be bought more than once up to the maximum limit allowed (max). For the costs of the Variants refer to each single item:
Dodge Truck (max 2).
Jeep (max 1,counts as 2 options).
105mm Field Howitzer (max 1, counts as 3 options).
81mm Mortar Platoon (max 1, counts as 2 options).
57mm Anti-tank Section (max 1, counts as 2 options).
M1919A4 .30 cal. Machine gun Section (max 1).
M2HMG .50 cal. Machine gun Section (max 1).
Reconnaissance Section (max 1, counts as 3 options).
60 mm Mortar Squad (max 1).
OPTIONS
Use the Platoon Morale Test to which it is attached unless otherwise specified.
DODGE TRUCK (Truck)
Points: 50
Main weapon: none
Crew: Transported unit
Duties: Driver, troops (exposed)
Characteristics: Open-topped vehicle, soft skin, troop transporter(13)
JEEP (Car)
Note: counts as 2 options
Points: 70 (RP:1)
Main weapon: none
Crew:
1 man equipped with a M3A1 Grease Gun sub-machine gun
2 men equipped with M3A1 Grease Gun sub-machine guns
All men are equipped with grenades
Duties: Driver, troops (exposed)
Characteristics: Open-topped vehicle
Variants:
- The jeep can be fitted with an M1919A4 .30 cal. medium machine gun mounted on a weapon support for +60 points. Main weapon/Secondary Weapon. Additional task: Machine-gunner (exposed).
- The jeep can be fitted with an M2HMG .50 cal. heavy machine gun mounted on a weapon support for +80 points. Main weapon/Secondary Weapon. Additional duty: machine-gunner (exposed).
- Ambush camouflage can be added for +30 points
- The M3A1 Grease Gun sub-machine guns can be substituted with M1 semi-automatic carbines for +10 points each.
105mm M1 FIELD HOWITZER(Artillery)
Note: counts as 3 options
Points: 340 (RP:2)
1 sergeant (leader) equipped with a Thompson sub-machine gun and a Colt 1911A1 pistol
2 men equipped with M1 semi-automatic carbines
1 man equipped with a Colt 1911A1 pistol and a 105mm M1 heavy gun (howitzer)
3 men equipped with Colt 1911A1 pistols
All models are equipped with grenades
Characteristics: Indirect fire (minimum distance 100cm), exposed crew
Variants:
- A Dodge truck can be added as towing vehicle +50 points
- One man per army can become radio operator for +10 points.
- One man per section can substitute his M1 semi-automatic carbine with a Colt 1911A1 pistol and a ÒBazookaÓ rocket-launcher for +50 points.
57 MM ANTI-TANK SECTION (Artillery)
Points: 320 (RP:2)
Note: counts as 2 option
1 sergeant (leader) equipped with a Thompson sub-machine gun and a Colt 1911A1 pistol
3 men equipped with M1 semi-automatic carbines
1 man equipped with a Colt 1911A1 pistol and a 57mm medium gun
1 man equipped with a M1 semi-automatic carbine
All models are equipped with grenades
Characteristics: Long barrel, exposed crew (when unloaded)
Note: Unit towed by a WC51
Variants:
- One man per section can substitute his M1 semi-automatic carbine with a Colt 1911A1 pistol and a ÒBazookaÓ rocket-launcher for +50 points.
M1919A4 MEDIUM MACHINE GUN SECTION
Points: 160 (RP:3)
1 corporal (leader) equipped with a Thompson sub-machine gun
1 man equipped with a Colt 1911A1 pistol and a M1919A4 medium machine gun
2 men equipped with M1 semi-automatic carbines
1 man equipped with a Colt 1911A1 pistol
All models are equipped with grenades
Characteristics: Tripod
Variants:
- One man per section can substitute his M1 semi-automatic carbine with a Colt 1911A1 pistol and a ÒBazookaÓ rocket-launcher for +50 points.
M2HMG .50 CAL. HEAVY MACHINE GUN SECTION - Points: 180 (RP:3)
1 corporal (leader) equipped with a Thompson sub-machine gun
1 man equipped with a Colt 1911A1 pistol and a M2HMG .50 cal. heavy machine gun
2 men equipped with M1 semi-automatic carbines
1 man equipped with a Colt 1911A1 pistol
All models are equipped with grenades
Characteristics: Tripod
Variants:
- One man per section can substitute his M1 semi-automatic carbine with a Colt 1911A1 pistol and a ÒBazookaÓ rocket-launcher for +50 points.
60mm Light mortar squad
Points: 180 (RP:2)
1 corporal (leader) equipped with a Thompson sub-machine gun and a Colt 1911A1 pistol
1 man equipped with a Colt 1911A1 pistol and a 60mm light mortar
2 men equipped with M1 semi-automatic carbines
2 men equipped with Colt 1911A1 pistols
All models are equipped with grenades
Characteristics: Only indirect fire (minimum distance 20cm)
Variants:
- One man per army can become a radio operator for +10 points.
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