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Organization of the WWII U.S. Army Infantry Rifle Platoon

Organization of the WWII U.S. Army Infantry Rifle Platoon

Infantry Rifle Platoon

This video introduces the platoon’s basic composition and weapons. It concentrates primarily on platoon headquarters but also takes a look at snipers, medics, and hand-held radios.
 
Note:
In this video I mention that the M1C is present in the final wartime “June T/O&E” (1 June 1945 T/O&E 7-17). While that is true, I want to make clear that it first replaced the M1903A4 (at least on paper) in the 30 January 1945 Change 2 to the 26 February 1944 T/O&E 7-17.
 
Credit to : G.I. History Handbook

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