Article 5:

An Attack On One Is An Attack On ALL!

Company-Level Organisations for NATO

in the 1980s

USA - UK – West Germany – Canada – Netherlands –

Belgium - France
Includes points values for

Sabresquadron
 Article 5

“The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack
against them all and consequently they agree that, if such an armed attack occurs, each of them, in exercise of the right of
individual or collective self-defence recognised by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, will assist the Party or Parties so
attacked by taking forthwith, individually and in concert with the other Parties, such action as it deems necessary, including the
use of armed force, to restore and maintain the security of the North Atlantic area.” Article 5, North Atlantic Treaty.

This is the second supplement for the Sabresquadron rules, covering the armies of NATO’s Central Front during the ‘Second Cold
War’ of the 1980s. It complements Seven Days To The Rhine which details NATO possible opposition across the Iron Curtain. This
was a decade that saw NATO considerably increase its military capability through the introduction of new weaponry. It was
dangerous time – we know that war was just avoided on at least one occasion – but the economic strength of Free World and
resolve of key leaders led at the very end of the decade to obvious cracks appearing in the Eastern Bloc; cracks that soon
shattered the communist regimes completely.

The Free World forces in Scandinavia (including all those of Denmark) will follow in the next supplement.

How to use this Supplement

It is anticipated that an on-table force will be around a company in strength. Most forces will be formed from a complete
company – the exceptions are explained in the lists later - in its entirety, but to meet points limits players may agree to dispense
with a platoon and/or transport, particularly in defence..

Company organisations are shown in tabular form, like the Dutch Armoured Infantry Company below:

The contents of the Company HQ and its subordinate platoons are listed, along with the Morale Points and points values for
each unit, the latter of which can vary depending on the exact equipment used.

Once you have picked a company you have the chance to add support units from its battalion, brigade, division and/or corps;
exactly what is available will depend on the type of formation to which the Sabresquadron belongs.

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Below is one of the battalion’s assets – a section for the Reconnaissance Platoon – that can be attached to the company as a
Pathfinder unit. The section costs 17 points and contributes 2 Moral Points (MP).

Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover with MG = 17 points Each armoured infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon
of 2 sections with Land Rovers. One may support an armoured
squadron as a Pathfinder unit.

Below is one of the brigade assets – a platoon from the brigade anti-tank company – that can be attached to the Sabresquadron.
There are up to 3 options for its organisation, depending on the year in which the game is set, and each has a different cost. All
options contribute 4MP.

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 YPR765 PRAT = 248 points An armoured infantry brigade had an anti-tank company of 6
Or platoons. It is possible that some obsolete equipment
4 AMX13/105 = 168 points remained in service in the early 1980s so AMX are available
until 1983.
Or
4 AMX-VTT TOW = 136 points

In this example we’ll pick a platoon of YPR765 PRAT costing 248 points and contributing 4MP. You will see from the notes on the
right that the platoon may be split up to attach single tanks to individual platoons and that one tank may have a mine-roller
costing another 10 points.

Last is possible support from the corps:

Corps Artillery (1MP)

AOO with LRF, TI & GSR in YPR765 PRRDR = 43 points or in Jeep = 27 One per battery
points
6 towed 105mm howitzers = 96 points One half-battery may be used.
6 M109A2 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table as One half-battery may be used.
higher level support = 125 points

Per turn of the battery firing DPICM = 24 points

Up to 1 turn of the battery firing ATM = 24 points
4 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns = 100 points

We’ll choose a battery of M109A2 self-propelled armoured howitzers for 125 points plus 1MP, and an AOO in a YPR765 PRRDR
for 43 points (0MP).

This gives us the following force:

Armoured Infantry (YPR765) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 140 3
Platoon 1 175 4
Platoon 2 175 4
Platoon 3 175 4
Reconnaissance Section 17 2
Anti-Tank Platoon 248 4
Corps M109A2 Battery 125 1
AOO 43 0
TOTAL 1098 22

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A degree of flexibility has been allowed to enable combined arms forces to be fielded for most formations. Where units are
attached to come under a company HQ it is suggested that the full number of platoons and independent sections (unless
attached directly to platoons and so contributing to their Morale Points) is limited to 6.

Sources

Despite a quarter of a century having passed since the end of the Cold War and the subsequent dawn of the information
revolution, undisputed data can still be hard to find. Add the facts that armed forces regularly reorganise and that there are
exceptions to every rule, trying to firmly tie down formation structures is fraught with difficulty. Ascertaining the introduction
and retirement dates of equipment in particular tends to inspire much debate and official dates often conflict with eyewitness
testimony. In compiling this supplement we have been faced with conflicting sources – up to 11 in some cases - so have often
had to take a view on what is best to present in order to enable players to have a game.

The definitive work on the subject is ‘Armies of NATO’s Central Front’ by David Isby and Charles Kamps. This is very rare and
sometimes a copy is offered on ebay for insane money.

Data

Equipment details can be downloaded from the website.

Sabresquadron

info@sabresquadron.com

www.sabresquadron.com

Photographs in this are available through open licences. All other contents are subject to copyright. The purchaser is licensed to
make print copies for his or her personal use.

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 Contents
Introduction 1 Netherlands 114
Armoured Squadron 115
Belgium 5 Armoured Infantry Company 120
Armoured Squadron 6 Reconnaissance Platoon/Squadron – Recce Bn 125
Mechanised Infantry Company 8 Reserve Armoured Squadron 129
Reserve Armoured Squadron 11 Reserve Armoured Infantry Company 132
Reserve Mechanised Infantry Company 13 Corps Support Options 137
Reconnaissance Squadron 16 Sample Dutch Forces 138
Light Infantry Company 17
I(Be) Corps - Support Options 19 United Kingdom 139
Provincial Reserve Armoured Squadron 20 Combined Arms Combat Team 140
Provincial Reserve Light Infantry Company 22 Medium Reconnaissance Squadron 147
Para Commando Company 24 BAORParachute Regiment Group – Infantry Company 148
Sample Belgian Forces 26 BAOR Divisional & Corps Support Options 151
Infantry Company 153
Canada 28 Light Role Infantry Company 157
Combined Arms Combat Team 29 Gurkha Infantry Company 160
Sample Canadian Forces 34 Territorial Army Infantry Company 163
Territorial Army Medium Reconnaissance Squadron 165
Federal Republic of Germany 35 Infantry Division - Divisional & Corps Support Options 166
Panzergrenadier (Marder) Company 36 Airmobile Infantry Company 167
Panzergrenadier (Jaeger) Company 41 Parachute Regiment Company 170
Panzer Company 45 RAF Regiment Field Squadron 173
Panzer Heavy Reconnaissance Company 49 RAF Regiment Light Armoured Squadron 174
Panzer Mixed Reconnaissance Company 51 Berlin Garrison Infantry Company 175
Panzer Jaeger Reconnaissance Company 54 Berlin Garrison Light Role Infantry Company 178
Heavy Jaeger Company 56 Sample British Forces 181
Jaeger Company 58
Panzer/Panzergrenadier Divisions – Support Options 59 United States of America 182
56th Heimatzschutz Bde Panzergrenadier (Marder) Coy 60 ROAD Combined Arms Combat Team 183
56th Heimatzschutz Bde Panzergrenadier (Jaeger) Coy 63 H Series Armored Cavalry Platoon 188
56th Heimatzschutz Bde Panzer Company 66 ROAD Division – Divisional & Corps Support Options 190
Heimatzschutz Jaeger Company 69 Division ’86 Combined Arms Combat Team 192
Heimatzschutz Heavy Jaeger Company 71 J Series Armored Cavalry Troop (Div Cav Sqn) 199
Heimatzschutz Panzer Company 73 Division ’86 – Divisional & Corps Support Options 201
Heimatzschutz Replacement Jaeger Company 76 J Series Armored Cavalry Troop (Arm Cav Reg) 203
Territorial Divisional & Corps Support Options 78 National Guard Mechanised Infantry Company 206
Fallschirmjaeger Company 79 National Guard Armoured Company 209
Gebirgsjaeger Company 81 National Guard Armored Cavalry Platoon 212
Sample West German Forces 84 National Guard - Divisional & Corps Support Options 214
Parachute Infantry Company 216
France 86 Air Assault Infantry Company 218
Armoured Squadron /Company 87 Berlin Brigade Infantry Company 220
Mechanised Infantry Company/Squadron 90 Sample United States Forces 222
Infantry Company 93
Light Armoured Squadron 95 Air Support 224
Armoured/Infantry/Light Armoured – Support Options 98
Alpine Infantry Company 100 Abbreviations 225
Alpine Division - Divisional Support Options 102
Airborne Infantry Company 103
Foreign Legion Airborne Infantry Company 105
Airborne Division - Divisional Support Options 107
Berlin Brigade Armoured Squadron 108
Berlin Brigade Infantry Company 110
Sample French Forces 112

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 Belgium

Having been occupied early in each World War, Belgium was keen on collective defence and strong alliances and became a
founding member of NATO. The post-World War II period saw the Belgian Army engaged in Africa as its small empire was
dismantled. Like the other continental NATO members, Belgium utilised conscription but this had been reduced to a 12-month
term by the end of the 1950s and, by the dawn of the 1980s, there were moves to increase the professionalism of the armed
forces.

Belgian defence policy put an emphasis on forward defence and the Belgian Army contributed I(Be) Corps to NORTHAG,
sandwiched between I(Br) Corps and III(Ge) Corps. I(Be) Corps comprised 2 mechanised infantry divisions, each of 3 brigades
with no divisional combat assets, and some corps support elements.

A Belgian mechanised infantry brigade comprised 2 mechanised infantry battalions, an armoured regiment, an artillery battalion
and a combat engineer company. A reorganisation of anti-tank units in the 1980s led to the creation of an anti-tank company in
each mechanised infantry brigade. A Belgian armoured brigade had the same organisation as a mechanised infantry brigade but
with the addition of a second armoured regiment.

Belgian equipment was a mixture of British, US, German and French kit. Much of this equipment was obsolescent due to
budgetary cuts which had delayed new equipment and upgrades to existing weaponry; the upgrade to the Leopard 1 to bring it
up to Leopard 1A5 standards had been approved in 1984 but was not carried out until the 1990s, for example. The same
spending constraints also left ammunition stocks low and limited training hours. From 1985 spending was increased to try to
tackle the problems, although the possibility of reducing the conscription term – already the lowest in Europe - to 6 months was
being considered.

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 The Armoured Squadron

Belgian armoured regiments were equipped with the Leopard 1. These were of 1A2A1 standard with the addition of a laser
range finder. An upgrade to the Leopard 1A5 was approved, but this did not happen until years after the Cold War ended.

Armoured regiments had 3 squadrons of 13 tanks and a reconnaissance troop equipped with the British CVR-T series of
armoured vehicles.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 953 points.

Armoured Squadron – Support Options

Regimental Support

Battalion Commander (2MP)

1 Leopard 1 (Belgium) This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
more than one company is used on the table.
91 points

Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

2 Spartan each carrying: Each armoured regiment had a reconnaissance troop with 1 HQ
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II section and 3 reconnaissance sections – 1 with Spartans, 1 with
70 points Scimitars and 1 with Scorpions. One section can be attached to
or an armoured squadron as a Pathfinder unit (cost is included in
2 Scorpion = 74 points the points stated).
Or The Troop HQ consisted of 1 Spartan carrying 1 RG with M72 & II
2 Scimitar = 71 points costing 33 points (not a Pathfinder unit). If fielding more than 1
armoured squadron the whole troop could be fielded as a unit
for 250 points (Pathfinder) or 238 (non-Pathfinder) and 4MP in
each case.

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Brigade Support

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M108 armoured self-propelled 105mm howitzers off-table as higher Each armoured or mechanised brigade had a
level support = 100 points regiment of M108s with 3 batteries. A single half-
battery may be used costing half of the points but
remaining at 1MP.
AOO with LRF, II & GSR in Land Rover = 26 points, in M113 = 39 points

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 Anti-tank Vehicles From the mid-1980s the anti-tank platoons of
mechanised infantry battalions were amalgamated
Jagdpanzer Kanone(Belgium) = 164 points into brigade anti-tank companies. The actual dates for
this are unclear so we assume that this unit is
4 M113A1-B-MIL = 156 points
available from 1985.
4 Land Rover with Milan = 88 points

Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 AIFV-B-25 carrying: This is from one of the mechanised battalions in the
1 WG with Light Mortar & II brigade.
2 WG with LMG & II The AIFV is available from 1985.

1 AIFV-B-25 carrying:
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with SAW, Blindicide & II

2 AIFV-B-.50 each carrying:

2 RG with SAW, M72 & II

220 points
1 AMX-VCI carrying: This is from one of the mechanised battalions in the
1 WG with Light Mortar & II brigade.
2 WG with LMG & II

1 AMX-VCI carrying:
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with SAW, Blindicide & II

1 AMX-VCI carrying:
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
2 WG with Milan

1 AMX-VCI carrying:
2 RG with SAW, M72 & II

198 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 APC each carrying 2 ERG with M72 & II Each brigade had a combat engineer company of 3
platoons, One platoon may be attached to a
1 APC carrying: Sabresquadron. The M113 is available from 1985.
1 ERG with SAW & II
1 ERG with Blindicide & II

M75 = 160 points

M113A1-B = 164 points
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The Mechanised Infantry Company

Belgian mechanised infantry battalions had 3 rifle companies and a reconnaissance troop equipped with the British CVR-T series
of armoured vehicles. The usual armoured personnel carrier was the old AMX-VCI which began to be replaced from around 1985
by the YPR-765 variant AIFV-B series.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Or

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Notes

1. The company costs a total of 760 points with AMX-VCI and 827 points with AIFV-B.
2. The AIFV-B can be used from 1985.
3. The whole battalion must be equipped with one series of vehicle.
4. The Milan may be dismounted from the AIFV-B-.50 to form a WG with Milan in addition to the other infantry elements.
5. An AMX-VCI company may be deployed dismounted with transport left off-table in which case the CHQ costs 84 points
and each platoon costs 122 points, a total of 494 points.
6. An AIFV-B company may be deployed dismounted with transport left off-table in which case the CHQ costs 111 points
and each platoon costs 132 points, a total of 519 points.

Mechanised Infantry Company – Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (2MP)

2 AIFV-B each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
1 CRG with M72 & II more than one company is used on the table.

1 AIFV-B-25 carrying;
2 RG with SAW, M72 & II

145 points
Or
2 AMX-VCI each carrying:
1 CRG with M72 & II

1 AMX-VCI carrying;
2 RG with SAW, M72 & II

139 points

Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

2 Spartan each carrying: Each armoured regiment had a reconnaissance troop with an HQ
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II section and 3 reconnaissance sections – 1 with Spartans, 1 with
70 points Scimitars and 1 with Scorpions. One section can be attached to
or an armoured squadron as a Pathfinder unit (cost is included in
2 Scorpion = 74 points the points stated).
Or The Troop HQ consisted of 1 Spartan carrying 1 RG with M72 & II
2 Scimitar = 71 points costing 33 points (not a Pathfinder unit). If fielding more than 1
armoured squadron the whole troop could be fielded as a unit
for 250 points (Pathfinder) or 238 (non-Pathfinder) and 4MP in
each case.

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 Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)
4 Jagdpanzer Kanone(Belgium) Every mechanised infantry battalion included an anti-tank platoon of 4
Jagdpanzer Kanone. From the mid-1980s the anti-tank platoons of
164 points mechanised infantry battalions were amalgamated into brigade anti-
tank companies. The actual dates for this are unclear so we assume that
this unit is available until 1985. And cannot be used with the brigade
anti-tank platoons.

Battalion Mortar Battery (1MP)

4 107mm towed mortars positioned off-table Every mechanised infantry battalion included a battery of mortars. This
can be used, positioned off-table with the AOO on the table.
72 points

AOO with LRF, II & GSR in Land Rover = 26 points

Brigade Support

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M108 armoured self-propelled 105mm howitzers Each armoured or mechanised brigade had a regiment of M108s with 3
off-table as higher level support = 100 points batteries. A single half-battery may be used costing half of the points
but remaining at 1MP.
AOO with LRF, II & GSR in Landrover = 26 points, in
M113 = 39 points

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 Jagdpanzer Kanone(Belgium) = 164 points From the mid-1980s the anti-tank platoons of mechanised infantry
Or battalions were amalgamated into brigade anti-tank companies. The
4 M113A1-B-MIL = 156 points actual dates for this are unclear so we assume that this unit is available
from 1985. This cannot be used with the battalion anti-tank platoon.
Or
4 Land Rover with Milan = 88 points

Armoured Troop (4MP)

3 Leopard 1 (Belgium) This is from an armoured regiment in the brigade.

213 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 APC each carrying: Each brigade had a combat engineer company of 3 platoons, One
2 ERG with M72 & II platoon may be attached to a Sabresquadron. The M113 is available
1 APC carrying: from 1985.
1 ERG with SAW & II
1 ERG with Blindicide & II

M75 = 160 points

M113A1-B = 164 points

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 The Reserve Armoured Squadron

The Belgian armoured regiments within the 2 Reserve Brigades to be deployed in West Germany as part of I(BE) Corps were
equipped and organised the same as regular formations.

Armoured regiments had 3 squadrons of 13 Leopard 1 (Belgium) tanks and a reconnaissance troop equipped with the British
CVR-T series of armoured vehicles.

The quality of training and morale are considered to be lower than for regular units.

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 761 points.

Reserve Armoured Squadron – Support Options

Regimental Support

Battalion Commander (2MP)

1 Leopard 1 (Belgium) This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded
if more than one company is used on the table.
73 points

Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

2 Spartan each carrying: Each armoured regiment had a reconnaissance troop with an HQ
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II section and 3 reconnaissance sections – 1 with Spartans, 1 with
57 points Scimitars and 1 with Scorpions. One section can be attached to
or an armoured squadron as a Pathfinder unit (cost is included in
2 Scorpion = 60 points the points stated).
Or The Troop HQ consisted of 1 Spartan carrying 1 RG with M72 & II
2 Scimitar = 58 points costing 26 points (not a Pathfinder unit). If fielding more than 1
armoured squadron the whole troop could be fielded as a unit
for 202 points (Pathfinder) or 189 (non-Pathfinder) and 4MP in
each case.

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Brigade Support

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M108 armoured self-propelled 105mm howitzers Each armoured or mechanised brigade had a regiment of M108s with 3
off-table as higher level support = 80 points batteries. A single half-battery may be used costing half of the points
but remaining at 1MP.
Raw-trained AOO with LRF, II & GSR in Landrover = 23
points, in M113 = 35 points

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 Jagdpanzer Kanone(Belgium) = 131 points From the mid-1980s the anti-tank platoons of mechanised infantry
Or battalions were amalgamated into brigade anti-tank companies. The
4 M113A1-B-MIL = 125 points actual dates for this are unclear so we assume that this unit is available
from 1985.
or
Milan may be dismounted from Land Rover or M113 to form WG with
4 Land Rover with Milan = 70 points Milan.

Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 APC carrying: This is from one of the mechanised battalions in the brigade.
1 WG with Light Mortar The M113A1-B began to replace the M75 from 1985.
2 WG with LMG

1 APC carrying:
1 RG with SAW & M72
1 RG with SAW & Blindicide

1 APC carrying:
1 RG with SAW & M72
2 WG with Milan

1 APC carrying:
2 RG with SAW & M72

M75 = 150 points

M113A1-B = 154 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 APC each carrying: Each brigade had a combat engineer company with 3 platoons, One
2 ERG with M72 platoon may be attached to a Sabresquadron. The M113 is available
1 APC carrying: from 1985.
1 ERG with SAW
1 ERG with Blindicide

M75 = 115 points

M113A1-B = 118 points

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 The Reserve Mechanised Infantry
Company

Belgian mechanised infantry battalions in the reserve brigades attached to I(BE) Corps had the same organisation as regular
formations. Each had 3 rifle companies and a reconnaissance troop equipped with the British CVR-T series of armoured vehicles.
The usual armoured personnel carrier was the old M75 which began to be replaced from around 1985 by the M113A1-B.

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 554 points with M75 and 568 points with M113A1-B.
2. The M113A1-B can be used from 1985.
3. The whole battalion must be equipped with one type of vehicle.
4. A company may be deployed dismounted with transport left off-table in which case the CHQ costs 59 points and each
platoon costs 93 points, a total of 354 points.

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 Reserve Mechanised Infantry Company – Support
Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (2MP)

2 APC each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
1 CRG with M72 more than one company is used.

1 APC carrying;
2 RG with SAW & M72

M75 = 102 points

M113A1-B = 105 points

Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

2 Spartan each carrying: Each mechanised infantry regiment had a reconnaissance troop
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II with an HQ section and 3 reconnaissance sections – 1 with
57 points Spartans, 1 with Scimitars and 1 with Scorpions. One section can
or be attached to an armoured squadron as a Pathfinder unit (cost
2 Scorpion = 60 points is included in the points stated).
Or The Troop HQ consisted of 1 Spartan carrying 1 RG with M72 & II
2 Scimitar = 58 points costing 26 points (not a Pathfinder unit). If fielding more than 1
armoured squadron the whole troop could be fielded as a unit
for 202 points (Pathfinder) or 189 (non-Pathfinder) and 4MP in
each case.

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 Jagdpanzer Kanone(Belgium) = 131 points Every mechanised infantry battalion included an anti-tank platoon of 4
Jagdpanzer Kanone. From the mid-1980s the anti-tank platoons of
mechanised infantry battalions were amalgamated into brigade anti-
tank companies. The actual dates for this are unclear so we assume that
this unit is available until 1985. And cannot be used with the brigade
anti-tank platoons.

Battalion Mortar Battery (4MP)

4 107mm towed mortars positioned off-table Every mechanised infantry battalion included a battery of mortars. This
58 points can be used, positioned off-table with the AOO on the table.

AOO with LRF, II & GSR in Land Rover = 26 points

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Brigade Support

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M108 armoured self-propelled 105mm howitzers Each armoured or mechanised brigade had a regiment of M108s with 3
off-table as higher level support = 80 points batteries. A single half-battery may be used costing half of the points
but remaining at 1MP.
Raw-trained AOO with LRF, II & GSR in Land Rover =
23 points, in M113 = 35 points

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 Jagdpanzer Kanone(Belgium) = 131 points From the mid-1980s the anti-tank platoons of mechanised infantry
Or battalions were amalgamated into brigade anti-tank companies. The
4 M113A1-B-MIL = 125 points actual dates for this are unclear so we assume that this unit is available
from 1985. This cannot be used with the battalion anti-tank platoon.
or
4 Land Rover with Milan = 70 points

Armoured Troop (4MP)

2 Leopard 1 (Belgium) This is from an armoured regiment in the brigade.

170 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 APC each carrying: Each brigade had a combat engineer company of 3 platoons, One
2 ERG with M72 platoon may be attached to a Sabresquadron. The M113 is available
1 APC carrying: from 1985.
1 ERG with SAW
1 ERG with Blindicide

M75 = 115 points

M113A1-B = 118 points

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 The Reconnaissance Squadron

I(Be) Corps had two reconnaissance regiments. Each had 3 squadrons comprising 4 troops with Scorpion and Scimitar, 1 troop
with Spartan and an anti-tank troop with Striker.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The squadron costs a total of 913 points.

2. One troop (not with Striker) may be classed as a Pathfinder unit at an additional 7 points.

Reserve Armoured Squadron – Support Options

Regimental Support

Regimental Commander (2MP)

2 Sultan each carrying: This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be
1 CRG with M72 fielded if more than one squadron is used.

1Spartan carrying;
2 RG with SAW & M72

146 points

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 The Light Infantry Company

I(Be) Corps contained up to 4 independent light infantry battalions. Each battalion had 3 or 4 rifle companies, 1 light
reconnaissance platoon, 1 mortar platoon and an anti-aircraft section.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 613 points.

2. Milan may dismount from Land Rover to form WG with Milan.
3. If transport is omitted the CHQ costs 81 points, each platoon costs 125 points, the anti-tank platoon costs 76 points,
and the company costs 552 points in total.
.

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 Light Infantry Company – Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (2MP)

1 Truck carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
1 CRG with M72 & II more than one company is used.
1 RG with M72 & II

2 trucks each carrying:

3 RG with M72 & II

134 points

Reconnaissance Platoon (4MP)

4 Land Rover with HMG = 42 points Each light infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon. This is
a Pathfinder unit.
.

Battalion Mortar Battery (1MP)

4 82mm mortars positioned off-table = 40 points Every light infantry battalion included a battery of mortars. This is
positioned off-table with the AOO on the table.
AOO with LRF, II & GSR in Land Rover = 32 points

Anti-Aircraft Attachment (1MP)

1 M167 Vulcan = 37 points A light infantry battalion could have an anti-aircraft platoon with 2
M167 Vulcans. One may be attached to a Sabresquadron.

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 I(BE) Corps support options

All Corps support is Trained with Average Morale.

Anti-Aircraft Detachment (1MP)

1 AAA Vehicle

M167 Vulcan = 37 points

Gepard = 32 points

Corps Artillery (1MP)

AOO with LRF, II & GSR in Landrover = 26 points, in M113 = 39 points One per battery
6 M108 armoured self-propelled 105mm howitzers = 100 points One half-battery may be used.

8 M109A1 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers = 166 points One half-battery may be used.
6 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns = 150 points One half-battery may be used.

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

6 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns = 85 points

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 The Provincial Reserve Armoured
Squadron

Belgian provincial armoured regiments had 2 or 3 squadrons of tanks and up to 1 reconnaissance troop. Most were equipped
with the ‘front line’ Leopard 1 (Belgium) but older equipment persisted in at least 2 reserve regiments.

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 761 points if Leopard 1 (Belgium) and 462 points if M47.

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 Provincial Armoured Squadron – Support Options
To build a combined arms combat team take the following steps:

Regimental Support

Battalion Commander (2MP)

1 Tank This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be fielded if
more than one squadron is used.
Leopard 1 (Belgium) = 73 points
M47 = 50 points

Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

2 Spartan each carrying: A leopard-equipped armoured regiment could have a
1 RG with SAW & M72 reconnaissance troop with an HQ section and 3 reconnaissance
54 points sections – 1 with Spartans, 1 with Scimitars and 1 with Scorpions.
or One section can be attached to an armoured squadron as a
2 Scorpion = 60 points Pathfinder unit (cost is included in the points stated).
Or The Troop HQ consisted of 1 Spartan carrying 1 RG with M72
2 Scimitar = 58 points costing 25 points (not a Pathfinder unit). If fielding more than 1
armoured squadron the whole troop could be fielded as a unit
for 198 points (Pathfinder) or 185 (non-Pathfinder) and 4MP in
each case.

Brigade Support

Light Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 Truck carrying: This is from one of the light infantry battalions in the brigade.
1 RG with M72
1 RG with Blindicide
2 RG with SAW & M72
2 WG with LMG

1 Trucks carrying:
3 RG with Blindicide
3 RG with M72 & SAW

92 points

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 The Provincial Reserve Light
Infantry Company

Belgian provincial reserve light infantry battalions had 3or 4 rifle companies and a light reconnaissance platoon. They could also
have a light mortar platoon and an anti-aircraft platoon.

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 354 points.

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 Provincial Reserve Light Infantry Company –
Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (2MP)

1 Truck carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
1 CRG with M72 more than one company is used on the table.
1 RG with M72

2 trucks each carrying:

3 RG with & M72

78 points

Reconnaissance Platoon (4MP)

4 Land Rover with HMG = 34 points Each provincial reserve light infantry battalion had a
reconnaissance platoon. This is a Pathfinder unit.
.

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 Land Rover with ATGM A light infantry company may have an anti-tank platoon attached or
integral.
Entac = 32 points
Milan = 70 points

Battalion Mortar Battery (1MP)

4 82mm mortars positioned off-table = 32 points Every light infantry battalion included a battery of mortars. This is
positioned off-table with the AOO on the table.
AOO with LRF, II & GSR in Land Rover = 26 points

Anti-Aircraft Attachment (1MP)

1 M167 Vulcan = 30 points A light infantry battalion could have an anti-aircraft platoon with 2
M167 Vulcans. One may be attached to a Sabresquadron.

Brigade Support

Armoured Troop (4MP)

3 tanks This is from a provincial reserve armoured regiment.
Leopard 1 (Belgium) = 170 pts
M47 = 101 points

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 The Para Commando Company

The Para Commando regiment appears to have been organised similarly to a regular light infantry battalion with 3 rifle
companies, 1 light reconnaissance platoon and 1 mortar platoon. Although classed as ‘airborne’, the Belgian armed forces’ lack
of air transport limited the Para Commando’s deployment options.

Training – Expert

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 696 points.

2. Milan may dismount form Land Rover to form WG with Milan.
3. AS-24 may replace Land Rover.
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 Para Commando Company – Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (2MP)

1 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
1 RG with M72 & II more than one company is used.

2 RG with SAW, M72 & II

74 points

Para Light Reconnaissance Platoon (4MP)

5 Land Rover with MG each carrying: The Para Commando Regiment had a reconnaissance platoon.
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II This is a Pathfinder unit.
.
1 Land Rover carrying:
1 RG with Blindicide & II

148 points

Battalion Mortar Battery (1MP)

4 107mm mortars positioned off-table = 86 points Every light infantry battalion included a battery of mortars. This is
positioned off-table with the AOO on the table.
AOO with LRF, II & GSR in Land Rover = 38 points

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 Sample Belgian Forces

Armoured Squadron
Unit Points MP
SHQ 101 2
Armoured Troop 213 4
Armoured Troop 213 4
Armoured Troop 213 4
Armoured Troop 213 4
Reconnaissance Section (Scorpion) 74 2
Mechanised Infantry Platoon (AMX-VCI) 198 4
Corps M109A1 Armoured Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzer Half-Battery 83 1
AOO in M113 39 0
TOTAL 1347 25

Mechanised Infantry (AIFV) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 147 3
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 220 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 220 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 220 4
Company Mortar Section 20 1
Brigade Anti-Tank Platoon (Land Rover with Milan) 88 4
Counter-Battery Artillery Battery 85 0
TOTAL 1000 20

Reserve Mechanised Infantry (M75) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 88 3
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 150 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 150 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 150 4
Company Mortar Section 16 1
Brigade Anti-Tank Platoon (Kanone) 131 4
Air Defence Attachment 32 1
Battalion Towed 107mm Mortar Battery 58 1
AOO in Land Rover 26 0
TOTAL 801 22

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 Provincial Reserve Armoured (M47) Squadron
Unit Points MP
SHQ 58 2
Armoured Troop 101 4
Armoured Troop 101 4
Armoured Troop 101 4
Armoured Troop 101 4
Light Infantry Platoon 92 4
Reconnaissance Section (Scimitar) 58 2
TOTAL 612 24

Reconnaissance Squadron
Unit Points MP
CHQ 41 3
Mixed Reconnaissance Troop 138 4
Mixed Reconnaissance Troop 138 4
Mixed Reconnaissance Troop 138 4
Mixed Reconnaissance Troop 138 4
Anti-Tank Troop 184 4
Infantry Troop 136 4
Corps M110A2 203mm Armoured Self-Propelled Howtizer Battery 150 1
AOO in M113 39 0
TOTAL 1102 28

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 Canada

Canadian forces returned to Germany in 1951 in the form of an infantry brigade. After successive changes of name and structure
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this formation became the 4 Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group in 1968. By the 1980s the 4CMBG was based around Lahr in
Southern West Germany and was allocated to support either VII(US) Corps or II(Ge) Corps as part of SOUTHAG.

The 4CMBG consisted of an armoured regiment, two mechanised infantry battalions, an artillery regiment, and air defence and
engineer companies.

In 1968 the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force were amalgamated into the unified Canadian
Forces. The land element was officially named the Mobile Command, although ‘Canadian Army’ remained a common term.
Unification ceased in 2011.

The Canadian Forces was a highly professional organisation that put a strong emphasis on combined arms operations.

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 Combined Arms Combat Team

4 CMBG contained 1 armoured regiment and 2 mechanised infantry battalions. The armoured regiment had 3 armoured
squadrons and 1 reconnaissance squadron. The mechanised infantry battalions each had 4 rifle companies plus a support
company comprising reconnaissance, mortar and anti-tank units. It was not certain that these companies/squadrons would fight
as distinct entities as they could be swapped between the parent regiment/battalions to form combined arms battlegroups,
which could be further broken down into combined arms combat teams with attached assets. Therefore we will illustrate the
original company/squadron compositions then describe how a combat team may be formed.

Armoured Squadron

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 1601 points if used as a whole.

Infantry Company

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 734 points if used as a whole.

2. The HMG in each M113 may be dismounted onto a tripod, forming a Weapons Group.
3. If the M113s are left off-table in a defending force and the HMGs are dismounted the CHQ costs 147 points and each
platoon costs 157 points, a total of 618 points.

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Reconnaissance Squadron

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 680 points if used as a whole.

2. One troop may be designated as a Pathfinder unit for an extra 5% (9 points).

Building a Combat Team

To build a combined arms combat team take the following steps:

Step 1 - Commander

Pick a command unit:

Force Commander (3MP)

Armoured SHQ: Mechanised Infantry CHQ:

1 Leopard C1 (Commander) 1 M113 (Canada) carrying:

2 Leopard C1 1 CRG with M72 & II
Or 1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
281 points
2 M113 (Canada) each carrying:
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

167 points

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Add a unit from the Commander’s parent battalion:

Armoured Troop (4MP)

4 Leopard C1= 330 points

Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 M113 (Canada) carrying: The HMGs may be dismounted from the M113s to form WGs with
1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II HMGs.
1 WG with Light Mortar & II
1 WG with SFMG & II

3 M113 (Canada) each carrying;

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

189 points

Step 2 – Add Further Units From the Battlegoup

The full number of platoons and independent sections should be limited to 6. An armoured SHQ may not command more
mechanised infantry platoons than armoured troops. A mechanised infantry CHQ may not command more armoured troops
than mechanised infantry platoons.

Armoured Troop (4MP)

4 Leopard C1= 330 points Up to 2 per CHQ or 4 per SHQ.

Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 M113 (Canada) carrying: The HMGs may be dismounted from the M113s to form WG with HMG.
1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II Up to 3 per CHQ or 2 per SHQ.
1 WG with Light Mortar & II
1 WG with SFMG & II

3 M113 (Canada) each carrying;

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

189 points

Recce Troop (4MP) or Recce Section (2MP)

6 Lynx each carrying; The Armoured Regiment had a reconnaissance squadron and the
1 RG with M72 & II = 204 points (4MP) infantry battalions had a reconnaissance platoon within the support
company. A troop or section may be part of the combat team as a
Or Pathfinder unit. Up to 1 per SHQ or CHQ.
2 Lynx each carrying;
1 RG with M72 & II = 68 points (2MP)

Anti-tank Section (2MP)

2 M150 = 112 points Each infantry battalion had 16 TOW launchers in 8 sections of 2 M150s
Or 2 M113 TOW TUA = 117 points within its support company. An armoured SHQ may have up to one
section and a mechanised CHQ may have up to 3 sections. M113 TOW
TUA replaces M150 in 1988.

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 MANPAD Attachment (1MP)
1 M113 (Canada) carrying 1 WG with Blowpipe or Javelin Up to 1 per CHQ or SHQ. Assumed attached to a battlegroup
from brigade assets and handed down to a combat team. Javelin
41 points is available from 1988.

Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 M113 ADATS = 40 points Available from 1989. Up to 1 per CHQ or SHQ. Assumed
attached to a battlegroup from brigade assets and handed down
to a combat team.

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

4 M113 SEV each carrying: From the brigade engineer company. Up to 1 per CHQ or SHQ.
1 ERG with SAW, M72 & II
1 ERG with M72 & II

185 points

Bridgelayer Attachment (1MP)

1 Leopard Beaver From the brigade engineer company.

29 points

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

8 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Only
artillery = 53 points allowed to a mechanised infantry CHQ and mechanised infantry
BHQ (if used). Not allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in jeep = 25 points allowed.

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Company-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Attached
artillery = 20 points to a combat team commanded by a mechanised infantry CHQ, in
turn commanded by a mechanised infantry BHQ (if used). Not
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in jeep = 25 points allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.

Battlegroup Command (5MP)

Armoured BHQ: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
2 Leopard C1 each carrying a commander than one company/squadron is used on the table. An armoured BHQ
209 points must command at least 1 armoured SHQ and a mechanised infantry
BHQ must command at least 1 mechanised infantry CHQ.
Or

Mechanised Infantry BHQ:

2 M577A1 each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II
2 M113 (Canada) each carrying:
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

198 points

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Brigade Support

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109A2 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers 4 CMBG had a regiment of 3 batteries of 6 guns. A single half-battery
off-table as higher level support = 137 points may be used costing half of the points but remaining at 1MP.
Per turn of firing DPICM = 24 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 24 points

AOO with LRF, II & GSR in jeep = 26 points,

in M113 = 39 points

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 Sample Canadian Forces

Combined Arms Combat Team (Infantry CHQ)

Unit Points MP
Mechanjsed Infantry CHQ 167 3
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 189 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 189 4
Anti-Tank Section 117 2
Anti-Tank Section 117 2
MANPAD Attachment 41 1
Brigade M109A2 Armoured Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzer Battery 137 1
AOO in M113 39 0
TOTAL 996 17

Combined Arms Combat Team (Armoured SHQ)

Unit Points MP
SHQ 281 3
Armoured Troop 330 4
Armoured Troop 330 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 189 4
Reconnaissance Platoon 68 4
TOTAL 1198 19

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 Federal Republic
of Germany

The end of the Second World War saw Germany divided and disarmed. It was assumed that the former condition would be soon
resolved but that the latter would be permanent. Instead the advent of the Cold War led to the formation of separate states
either side of the Inner German Border and, inevitably, to the raising of armed forces in the new political entities.

The Federal Republic of Germany was established in 1949 and joined NATO in 1955. The Bundeswehr was also created in 1955,
and the following year conscription for 12 months was introduced. This term was eventually increased to 2 years. Initially, 6
divisions were created using American equipment but by the 1980s the Bundeswehr was the largest military force on the
western side of the Central Front and was making full use of a restored domestic arms industry. Also, the US structures adopted
in the 1950s gave way to uniquely German organisation as the new armed forces forged their own identity, looking back to
Scharnhorst, Frederick The Great and to the heroes of resistance to the Nazis. The Heer (Army) went through a series of
reorganisations with the Heerestruktur 4 being introduced in 1980, although it took up to 2 years for its implementation to be
completed. Bundeswehr doctrine emphasised the most forward of ‘Forward Defence’ to reduce the penetration into the
homeland.

The Heer could field 3 Corps – I(Ge) Corps in NORTHAG, and II(Ge) and III(Ge) Corps in CENTAG – and 3 Territorial Commands –
one in NORTHAG, one in CENTAG, and the third allocated to the German-Danish LANDJUT Corps. Each Corps comprised 3 or 4
divisions plus support, while the Territorial Commands had the equivalent of 2 or 3 divisions.

A Panzer Division typically had 2 panzer brigades, a panzergrenadier brigade, a panzer reconnaissance battalion, a jaeger
battalion, a heavy jaeger battalion, an armoured anti-aircraft company and 3 artillery battalions.

A Panzergreandier Division typically had 2 panzergrenadier brigades, a panzer brigade, a panzer reconnaissance battalion, a
jaeger battalion, a heavy jaeger battalion, an armoured anti-aircraft company and 3 artillery battalions.

A Wehrbereichskommando or Territorial Division could field 1 50 Series Heimatzschutz brigade, 1 60 Series Heimatzschutz
brigade, and 2 or 3 Heimatzschutz regiments.

The Gebirgsjaeger (Mountain) Division had a gebirgsjaeger brigade, a panzer brigade, a panzergrenadier brigade, 50 Series
Heimatzschutz brigade, a reconnaissance battalion, a jaeger battalion, a heavy jaeger battalion, an anti-aircraft company and 3
artillery battalions.

A Panzer brigade contained 2 panzer battalions, 1 panzergrenadier battalion, 1 mixed panzer battalion, an engineer company, a
jagdpanzer company, a reconnaissance platoon and an artillery battalion.

A Panzergrenadier brigade contained 2 panzergrenadier battalions, 1 panzer battalion, 1 mixed panzergrenadier battalion, an
engineer company, a jagdpanzer company, a reconnaissance platoon and an artillery battalion.

A 50 Series Heimatzschutz brigade had a jaeger battalion, a heavy jaeger battalion and 2 panzer battalions, plus an engineer
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company and an artillery battalion. The 56 Brigade had 2 panzergrenadier batalions, 2 panzer battalions, a jagdpanzer
company and an artillery battalion.

A 60 Series Heitatzschutz brigade had 2 jaeger battalions, a panzer battalion, an engineer company and an artillery battalion.

A Gebirgsjaeger brigade had 4 gebirgsjaeger battalions, a jagdpanzer company, an engineer company and an artillery battalion.

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 Panzer Grenadier (Marder)
Company

A Panzergrenadier company was part of a Panzergrenadier battalion or a Mixed Battalion. A Panzergrenadier battalion or a
Mixed Battalion was part of either a Panzergrenadier brigade or a Panzer brigade.

A Panzergrenadier battalion usually consisted of 2 companies mounted in Marders, 1 Jaeger Panzergrenadier company mounted
in M113s and a self-propelled mortar company. Some battalions in panzer brigades may have had all 3 rifle companies in
Marders.

A Panzergrenadier Mixed Battalion consisted of 2 Panzergrenadier companies and 1 Panzer company. A Panzer Mixed Battalion
consisted of 2 Panzer companies and 1 Panzergrenadier company.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. All vehicles must be the same in a company.

2. The Marder 1(Milan) was available until 1982.
3. The Marder 1A3 was available from 1988.
4. Total costs for the company are 671 points with Marder1 (Milan), 704 points with Marder 1A1, 737 points with Marder
1A1+, 781 points with Marder 1A2, and 924 points with Marder 1A3.
5. Up to 1983 up to 1 Marder per platoon and the CHQ Marders may omit Milan at a reduction of 7 points each.
6. From 1983 Marder may have TI for Milan only at 3 points per vehicle.
7. The company may have its morale upgraded to Superior or its training upgraded to Expert. Revised costs are:
Marder 1 (Milan) - 154 points for the CHQ, 195 per platoon, 739 points for the company.
Marder 1A1 = 161 points for the CHQ, 205 points per platoon, 776 points for the company.
Marder 1A1+ = 167 points for the CHQ, 215 points per platoon, 812 points for the company.
Marder 1A2 = 176 points for the CHQ, 228 points per platoon, 860 points for the company.
Marder 1A3 = 205 points for the CHQ, 271 points per platoon, 1018 points for the company.

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 8. The company may have its morale upgraded to Superior and its training upgraded to Expert. Revised costs are:
Marder 1 (Milan) - 168 points for the CHQ, 212 per platoon, 804 points for the company.
Marder 1A1 = 175 points for the CHQ, 223 points per platoon, 844 points for the company.
Marder 1A1+ = 182 points for the CHQ, 234 points per platoon, 884 points for the company.
Marder 1A2 = 192 points for the CHQ, 248 points per platoon, 936 points for the company.
Marder 1A3 = 223 points for the CHQ, 295 points per platoon, 1108 points for the company.

When defending, with the Marders left off-table and the infantry and Milans dismounted, the organisation becomes:

Notes

1. The Milan2 is for dismounted Marder 1A3 company only. The Marder 1A3 was available from 1988.
2. The total cost of the company is 377 points with Milan and 575 points with Milan2.
3. Up to 1983 the following changes may be used:
a. 1 RG and 1 WG per platoon may be replaced by 1 RG with SAW & Panzerfaust 44 and 1 RG with Carl Gustav at
a reduction of 16 points per platoon.
b. 1 RG and 1 WG in the CHQ may be replaced by 1 RG with SAW & Panzerfaust 44 and 1 RG with Panzerfaust 44
at a reduction of 16 points.
4. The company may have its morale upgraded to Superior or its training upgraded to Expert. Revised costs for the CHQ
are 68 points with Milan and 108 points with Milan2. Revised costs per platoon are 116 points with Milan and 176
points with Milan2. Revised costs for the company are 416 points with Milan and 636 points with Milan2.
5. The company may have its morale upgraded to Superior and its training upgraded to Expert. Revised costs for the CHQ
are 74 points with Milan and 118 points with Milan2. Revised costs per platoon are 126 points with Milan and 191
points with Milan2. Revised costs for the company are 452 points with Milan and 691 points with Milan2.

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 Panzergrenadier (Marder) Company - Support
Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP) (Panzer Grenadier Battalion or Panzergrenadier Mixed Battalion)

1 Marder (no ATGM) and 1 M577 each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than one company is used. The
1 RG with II Marder 1A3 is available from 1988. The Marder
carrying a Battalion Command Group does not
1 Marder carrying: have an ATGM.
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II
Trained-Average Expert-Average Expert-Superior Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the
Marder 1(Milan) 178 points 196 points 218 points same points cost.
Marder 1A1 184 points 202 points 226 points
Marder 1A1+ 190 points 209 points 233 points
Marder 1A2 198 points 218 points 242 points
Marder 1A3 224 points 246 points 274 points

Battalion Command (5MP) (Panzer Mixed Battalion)

1 Marder 1A1 (no ATGM) carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than one company is used. The
1 RG with II Marder carrying a Battalion Command Group does
not have an ATGM.
1 Marder 1A1 carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

1 tank carrying a Commander

1 tank
Trained-Average Expert-Average Expert-Superior Leopard 2s are available in Panzer brigades only.
Leopard 1A3 215 points 237 points 258 points Leopard 1A3 & 1A3A1 are available until 1985.
Leopard 1A3A1 218 points 240 points 262 points Leopard 1A5 is available from 1987.
Leopard 1A4 222 points 244 points 266 points Leopard 2A1 is available until 1987, Leopard 2A3
Leopard 1A5 233 points 256 points 280 points from 1984 and Leopard 2A4 from 1985.
Leopard 2A1 246 points 271 points 295 points Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the
Leopard 2A2 253 points 278 points 304 points same points cost.
Leopard 2A3 253 points 278 points 304 points
Leopard 2A4 261 points 287 points 313 points

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 Battalion Mortar Company (1MP)
6 self-propelled 120mm mortars off-table (1MP) Each Panzergrenadier battalion had a battery of 6 mortars
Trained-Average = 112 points mounted in M113s providing 1MP. Mixed battalions did not
Expert-Average = 123 points have this. This is positioned off-table. It may have a forward
Expert-Superior = 134 points observer on the table. The Kanone Beobachtungspanzer is
available from 1987.
1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113 Beobachtungspanzer = 62
points or 68 points if Expert Training
1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in Kanone Beobachtungspanzer = 64
points or 70 if Expert Training

Panzer Platoon (4MP)

4 Tanks This is from the panzer company in a
Panzergrenadier mixed battalion or from one of
Trained-Average Expert-Average Expert-Superior the panzer companies in a Panzer mixed battalion.
Leopard 1A3 272 points 299 points 326 points A Panzergrenadier battalion did have any integral
Leopard 1A3A1 284 points 312 points 341 points Panzer companies.
Leopard 1A4 300 points 330 points 360 points Leopard 2s are available in Panzer brigades only.
Leopard 1A5 344 points 378 points 413 points Leopard 1A3 & 1A3A1 are available until 1985.
Leopard 2A1 396 points 436 points 475 points Leopard 1A5 is available from 1987.
Leopard 2A2 424 points 466 points 509 points Leopard 2A1 is available until 1987, Leopard 2A3
Leopard 2A3 424 points 466 points 509 points from 1984 and Leopard 2A4 from 1985.
Leopard 2A4 456 points 502 points 547 points Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the
same points cost.

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Jadgpanzer Platoon (4MP)

4 Jaguar 1 Each brigade had a company of 3 platoons.
Trained-Average = 164 points The Raketenjagdpanzer was available until 1982.
Expert-Average = 180 points The Kanone was available until 1983.
Expert-Superior = 197 points
Or
4 Jaguar 2
Trained-Average = 220 points
Expert-Average = 242 points
Expert-Superior = 264 points
Or
4 Raketenjagdpanzer 2
Trained-Average = 136 points
Expert-Average = 150 points
Expert-Superior = 163 points
Or
4 Jadgpanzerkanone
Trained-Average = 148 points
Expert-Average = 163 points
Expert-Superior = 178 points

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 Panzer Platoon (4MP)
4 Tanks This is from a panzer battalion in the brigade.
Leopard 2s are available in Panzer brigades only.
Trained-Average Expert-Average Expert-Superior Leopard 1A3 & 1A3A1 are available until 1985.
Leopard 1A3 272 points 299 points 326 points Leopard 1A5 is available from 1987.
Leopard 1A3A1 284 points 312 points 341 points Leopard 2A1 is available until 1987, Leopard 2A3
Leopard 1A4 300 points 330 points 360 points from 1984 and Leopard 2A4 from 1985.
Leopard 1A5 344 points 378 points 413 points Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the
Leopard 2A1 396 points 436 points 475 points same points cost.
Leopard 2A2 424 points 466 points 509 points
Leopard 2A3 424 points 466 points 509 points
Leopard 2A4 456 points 502 points 547 points

Reconnaissance Troop (2MP)

2 Luchs Each brigade had a reconnaissance platoon of 6 troops. One troop may
Trained-Average = 53 points be attached to the Sabresquadron as a Pathfinder unit.
Expert-Average = 58 points
Expert-Superior = 63 points

Bridgelayer Detachment (1MP)

Up to 4 Leopard Biber or M48 AVLB From the brigade engineer company.
Trained-Average = 40 points each
Expert-Average = 44 points each
Expert-Superior = 48 points each

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A1G carrying: From the brigade engineer company that had 3 engineer platoons.
1 ERG with Pzf44 & II

3 M113A1G each carrying

1 ERG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 ERG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

Trained-Average = 161 points

Expert-Average = 177 points
Expert-Superior = 193 points

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109A1 self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table Each brigade could have 1 battalion of M109s. One may be used off-
(1MP) table to support the Sabresquadron.
Trained-Average = 125 points Half of the battery may be fielded on its own as a firing section at half of
Expert-Average = 138 points the costs (round up the total). The firing section will still contribute 1MP
Expert-Superior = 150 points and the AOO will still be at full cost.

Per turn of the battery firing DPICM = 24 points

Up to 1 turn of the battery firing ATM = 24 points

1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113

Beobachtungspanzer = 62 points or 68 points if Expert
Training

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 Panzergrenadier (Jaeger)
Company

A Panzergrenadier company was part of a Panzergrenadier battalion. A Panzergrenadier battalion was part of either a
Panzergrenadier brigade or a Panzer brigade.

A Panzergrenadier battalion consisted of 2 companies mounted in Marders, 1 Jaeger Panzergrenadier company mounted in
M113s and a self-propelled mortar company.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total cost of the company is 493 points.

2. Milan may have TI from 1983 at a cost of 3 points each, 9 points for the company. Milan2 is available from 1988 at a
cost of 18 points per platoon, 54 points for the company. Only one type of ATGM may be used.
3. If transport is omitted for a defending side the CHQ costs 49 points and each platoon costs 84 points, a total of 301
points for the company.
4. The company may have its training upgraded to Expert or its morale upgraded to Superior. Revised costs are 77 points
for the CHQ, 155 points per platoon and 542 points for the company. If fielded dismounted, revised costs are 54 points
for the CHQ, 92 points per platoon and 330 points for the company.
5. The company may have its training upgraded to Expert and its morale upgraded to Superior. Revised costs are 84 points
for the CHQ, 169 points per platoon and 591 points for the company. If fielded dismounted, revised costs are 59 points
for the CHQ, 101 points per platoon and 362 points for the company.

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 Panzergrenadier (Jaeger) Company - Support
Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP) (Panzer Grenadier Battalion or Panzergrenadier Mixed Battalion)

1 Marder (no ATGM) and 1 M577 each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than one company is used. The
1 RG with II Marder 1A3 is available from 1988. The Marder
carrying a Battalion Command Group does not
1 Marder carrying: have an ATGM.
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

Trained-Average Expert-Average Expert-Superior Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the

Marder 1(Milan) 178 points 196 points 218 points same points cost.
Marder 1A1 184 points 202 points 226 points
Marder 1A1+ 190 points 209 points 233 points
Marder 1A2 198 points 218 points 242 points
Marder 1A3 224 points 246 points 274 points

Battalion Mortar Company (1MP)

6 self-propelled 120mm mortars off-table (1MP) Each Panzergrenadier battalion had a battery of 6 mortars
Trained-Average = 112 points mounted in M113s providing 1MP. Mixed battalions did not
Expert-Average = 123 points have this. This is positioned off-table. It may have a forward
Expert-Superior = 134 points observer on the table. The Kanone Beobachtungspanzer is
available from 1987.
1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113 Beobachtungspanzer = 62
points or 68 points if Expert Training
1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in Kanone Beobachtungspanzer = 64
points or 70 if Expert Training

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Panzer Platoon (4MP)

4 Tanks This is from a panzer battalion in the brigade.
Leopard 2s are available in Panzer brigades only.
Trained-Average Expert-Average Expert-Superior Leopard 1A3 & 1A3A1 are available until 1985.
Leopard 1A3 272 points 299 points 326 points Leopard 1A5 is available from 1987.
Leopard 1A3A1 284 points 312 points 341 points Leopard 2A1 is available until 1987, Leopard 2A3
Leopard 1A4 300 points 330 points 360 points from 1984 and Leopard 2A4 from 1985.
Leopard 1A5 344 points 378 points 413 points Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the
Leopard 2A1 396 points 436 points 475 points same points cost.
Leopard 2A2 424 points 466 points 509 points
Leopard 2A3 424 points 466 points 509 points
Leopard 2A4 456 points 502 points 547 points

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 Jadgpanzer Platoon (4MP)
4 Jaguar 1 Each brigade had a company of 3 platoons. Trained-Superior may be
Trained-Average = 164 points used instead of Expert-Average.
Expert-Average = 180 points The Raketenjagdpanzer was available until 1982.
Expert-Superior = 197 points The Kanone was available until 1983.
Or
4 Jaguar 2
Trained-Average = 220 points
Expert-Average = 242 points
Expert-Superior = 264 points
Or
4 Raketenjagdpanzer 2
Trained-Average = 136 points
Expert-Average = 150 points
Expert-Superior = 163 points
Or
4 Jadgpanzerkanone
Trained-Average = 148 points
Expert-Average = 163 points
Expert-Superior = 178 points

Reconnaissance Troop (2MP)

2 Luchs Each brigade had a reconnaissance platoon of 6 troops. One troop may
be attached to the Sabresquadron as a Pathfinder unit.
Trained-Average = 53 points
Expert-Average = 58 points
Expert-Superior = 63 points

Bridgelayer Detachment (1MP)

Up to 4 Leopard Biber or M48 AVLB From the brigade engineer company.

Trained-Average = 40 points each

Expert-Average = 44 points each
Expert-Superior = 48 points each

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A1G carrying: From the brigade engineer company that had 3 engineer platoons.
1 ERG with Pzf44 & II

3 M113A1G each carrying

1 ERG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 ERG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

Trained-Average = 161 points

Expert-Average = 177 points
Expert-Superior = 193 points

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 Artillery Battery (1MP)
6 M109A1 self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table Each brigade could have 1 battalion of M109s. One may be used off-
(1MP) table to support the Sabresquadron.
Trained-Average = 125 points Half of the battery may be fielded on its own as a firing section at half of
Expert-Average = 138 points the costs (round up the total). The firing section will still contribute 1MP
Expert-Superior = 150 points and the AOO will still be at full cost.

Per turn of the battery firing DPICM = 24 points

Up to 1 turn of the battery firing ATM = 24 points

1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113

Beobachtungspanzer = 62 points or 68 points if Expert
Training

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 Panzer Company

A panzer company could be part of either a panzer battalion or a mixed battalion. A panzer battalion consisted of 3 companies,
each of 13 tanks. A panzer mixed battalion had 2 panzer companies and a panzergrenadier company. A panzergrenadier mixed
battalion had 2 panzergrenadier companies and a panzer company.

A battalion (whether panzer or mixed) could be part of either a panzer brigade or a panzergrenadier brigade.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. All tanks must be the same.

2. The Total cost of the company is 914 points if Leopard 1A3, 953 points if Leopard 1A3A1, 1005 points if Leopard 1A4,
1148 points if Leopard 1A5, 1317 points if Leopard 2A1, 1408 points if Leopard 2A2 or 2A3, and 1512 points if Leopard
2A4.
3. Leopard 2s are available in Panzer brigades only.
4. Leopard 1A3 & 1A3A1 are available until 1985. Leopard 1A5 is available from 1987.
5. Leopard 2A1 is available until 1987, Leopard 2A3 from 1984 and Leopard 2A4 from 1985.
6. The company may have its training upgraded to Expert or its morale upgraded to Superior. Revised costs are:
Leopard 1A3 = 108 points for the CHQ, 299 points per platoon, 1005 points for the company.
Leopard 1A3A1 = 111 points for the CHQ, 312 points per platoon, 1047 points for the company.
Leopard 1A4 = 116 points for the CHQ, 330 points per platoon, 1106 points for the company.
Leopard 1A5 = 128 points for the CHQ, 378 points per platoon, 1262 points for the company.
Leopard 2A1 = 142 points for the CHQ, 436 points per platoon, 1450 points for the company.
Leopard 2A2 or 2A3 = 150 points for the CHQ, 466 points per platoon, 1548 points for the company.
Leopard 2A4 = 158 points for the CHQ, 502 points per platoon, 1664 points for the company.

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 7. The company may have its training upgraded to Expert and its morale upgraded to Superior. Revised costs are:
Leopard 1A3 = 118 points for the CHQ, 326 points per platoon, 1096 points for the company.
Leopard 1A3A1 = 121 points for the CHQ, 341 points per platoon, 1144 points for the company.
Leopard 1A4 = 126 points for the CHQ, 360 points per platoon, 1206 points for the company.
Leopard 1A5 = 139 points for the CHQ, 413 points per platoon, 1378 points for the company.
Leopard 2A1 = 155 points for the CHQ, 475 points per platoon, 1580 points for the company.
Leopard 2A2 or 2A3 = 163 points for the CHQ, 509 points per platoon, 1690 points for the company.
Leopard 2A4 = 173 points for the CHQ, 547 points per platoon, 1814 points for the company.

Panzer Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP) (Panzergrenadier Mixed Battalion)

1 Marder (no ATGM) and 1 M577 each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than one company is used. The
1 RG with II Marder 1A3 is available from 1988. The Marder
carrying a Battalion Command Group does not
1 Marder carrying: have a Milan or Milan2.
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

Trained-Average Expert-Average Expert-Superior Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the

Marder 1(Milan) 178 points 196 points 218 points same points cost.
Marder 1A1 184 points 202 points 226 points
Marder 1A1+ 190 points 209 points 233 points
Marder 1A2 198 points 218 points 242 points
Marder 1A3 224 points 246 points 274 points

Battalion Command (5MP) (Panzer Battalion or Panzer Mixed Battalion)

1 Marder 1A1 (no ATGM) carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than one company is used.
1 RG with II

1 Marder 1A1 carrying:

1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

1 tank carrying a Commander

1 tank
Trained-Average Expert-Average Expert-Superior Leopard 2s are available in Panzer brigades only.
Leopard 1A3 215 points 237 points 258 points Leopard 1A3 & 1A3A1 are available until 1985.
Leopard 1A3A1 218 points 240 points 262 points Leopard 1A5 is available from 1987.
Leopard 1A4 222 points 244 points 266 points Leopard 2A1 is available until 1987, Leopard 2A3
Leopard 1A5 233 points 256 points 280 points from 1984 and Leopard 2A4 from 1985.
Leopard 2A1 246 points 271 points 295 points Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the
Leopard 2A2 253 points 278 points 304 points same points cost.
Leopard 2A3 253 points 278 points 304 points
Leopard 2A4 261 points 287 points 313 points

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 Panzer Grenadier Platoon (4MP) (Mixed Battalion)
3 Marder each carrying: This is from a Panzergrenadier company in a mixed
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II battalion only. The Marder 1A3 is available from
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II 1988. From 1983 Marder may have TI for Milan
only at 3 points per vehicle.
Trained-Average Expert-Average Expert-Superior Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the
Marder 1(Milan) 177 points 195 points 212 points same points cost.
Marder 1A1 186 points 205 points 223 points
Marder 1A1+ 195 points 215 points 234 points
Marder 1A2 207 points 228 points 248 points
Marder 1A3 246 points 271 points 295 points

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Jadgpanzer Platoon (4MP)

4 Jaguar 1 Each brigade had a company of 3 platoons.
Trained-Average = 164 points The Raketenjagdpanzer was available until 1982.
Expert-Average = 180 points The Kanone was available until 1983.
Expert-Superior = 197 points
Or
4 Jaguar 2
Trained-Average = 220 points
Expert-Average = 242 points
Expert-Superior = 264 points
Or
4 Raketenjagdpanzer 2
Trained-Average = 136 points
Expert-Average = 150 points
Expert-Superior = 163 points
Or
4 Jadgpanzerkanone
Trained-Average = 148 points
Expert-Average = 163 points
Expert-Superior = 178 points

Panzer Grenadier Platoon (4MP)

3 Marder each carrying: This is from a Panzergrenadier battalion or Mixed
1 RG with SAW & Pzf44 battalion in the brigade. The Marder 1A3 is
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 available from 1988. From 1983 Marder may have
TI for Milan only at 3 points per vehicle.
Trained-Average Expert-Average Expert-Superior Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the
Marder 1(Milan) 177 points 195 points 212 points same points cost.
Marder 1A1 186 points 205 points 223 points
Marder 1A1+ 195 points 215 points 234 points
Marder 1A2 207 points 228 points 248 points
Marder 1A3 246 points 271 points 295 points

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 Panzergrenadier (Jaeger) Platoon (4MP)
2 M113A1G each carrying: This is from a Panzergrenadier battalion in the
1 RG with SAW & Pzf44 brigade.
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 Milan may have TI from 1983 for 3 points each.
Milan2 may replace Milan from 1988 at a cost of 18
1 M113A1G carrying: points each.
1 RG with SAW & Pzf44 Trained-Superior can replace Expert-Average at the
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 same points cost.
1 WG with Milan

Trained-Average = 129 points

Expert-Average = 142 points
Expert-Superior = 155 points

Reconnaissance Troop (2MP)

2 Luchs Each brigade had a reconnaissance platoon of 6 troops. One troop may
Trained-Average = 53 points be attached to the Sabresquadron as a Pathfinder unit.
Expert-Average = 58 points
Expert-Superior = 63 points

Bridgelayer Detachment (1MP)

Up to 4 Leopard Biber or M48 AVLB From the brigade engineer company.
Trained-Average = 40 points each
Expert-Average = 44 points each
Expert-Superior = 48 points each

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A1G carrying: From the brigade engineer company that had 3 engineer platoons.
1 ERG with Pzf44 & II

3 M113A1G each carrying

1 ERG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 ERG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

Trained-Average = 161 points

Expert-Average = 177 points
Expert-Superior = 193 points

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109A1 self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table Each brigade could have 1 battalion of M109s. One may be used off-
(1MP) table to support the Sabresquadron.
Trained-Average = 125 points Half of the battery may be fielded on its own as a firing section at half of
Expert-Average = 138 points the costs (round up the total). The firing section will still contribute 1MP
Expert-Superior = 150 points and the AOO will still be at full cost.

Per turn of the battery firing DPICM = 24 points

Up to 1 turn of the battery firing ATM = 24 points

1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113G

Beobachtungspanzer = 62 points or 68 points if Expert
Training

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 Panzer Heavy Reconnaisance
Company

Each panzer and panzergrenadier division had a Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion that consisted of 2 Panzer Heavy
Reconnaissance Companies, 1 Panzer Mixed Reconnaissance Company and a Panzer Jaeger Reconnaissance Company.

Training – Expert

Morale - Average

Notes

1. All tanks must be the same.

2. The Total cost of the company is 1005 points if Leopard 1A3, 1047 points if Leopard 1A3A1, 1106 points if Leopard 1A4,
and 1262 points if Leopard 1A5.
3. Leopard 1A3 & 1A3A1 are available until 1985. Leopard 1A5 is available from 1987.
4. One platoon may be upgraded to a Pathfinder unit at a cost increase of 10% (round to the nearest).
5. Leopard 1A3 = 118 points for the CHQ, 245 points per platoon, 1096 points for the company.
6. Leopard 1A3A1 = 121 points for the CHQ, 256 points per platoon, 1144 points for the company.
7. Leopard 1A4 = 126 points for the CHQ, 270 points per platoon, 1206 points for the company.
8. Leopard 1A5 = 139 points for the CHQ, 310 points per platoon, 1378 points for the company.

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 Panzer Heavy Recce Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

2 Fuchs each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with Pzf44 & II be fielded if more than one company is used.
1 RG with Pzf44 & II

1 Fuchs carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

Expert-Average = 155 points

Expert-Superior =169 points

Armoured Car Platoon (4MP)

4 Luchs This is from the Panzer Mixed Reconnaissance
company. It may be upgraded to be a Pathfinder
Expert-Average = 110 points for an extra 5% of points. Only one unit may be
Expert-Superior =120 points upgraded for each CHQ fielded.

Jaeger Recce Platoon (4MP)

1 Fuchs carrying: This is from the Panzer Mixed Reconnaissance
1 CRG with SAW, Pzf44 & II company. It may be upgraded to be a Pathfinder
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II for an extra 5% of points. Only one unit may be
1 WG with MILAN upgraded for each CHQ fielded.

2 Fuchs each carrying:

1 CRG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

Expert-Average = 152 points

Expert-Superior =166 points

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 Panzer Mixed Reconnaisance
Company

Each panzer and panzergrenadier division had a Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion that consisted of 2 Panzer Heavy
Reconnaissance Companies, 1 Panzer Mixed Reconnaissance Company and a Panzer Jaeger Reconnaissance Company.

Training – Expert

Morale - Average

Notes

1. All tanks must be the same.

2. The Total cost of the company is 966 points if Leopard 1A3, 986 points if Leopard 1A3A1, 1014 points if Leopard 1A4,
and 1086 points if Leopard 1A5.
3. Leopard 1A3 & 1A3A1 are available until 1985. Leopard 1A5 is available from 1987.
4. One platoon may be upgraded to a Pathfinder unit at a cost increase of 5% (round to the nearest).

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Training – Expert

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. All tanks must be the same.

2. The Total cost of the company is 1056 points if Leopard 1A3, 1078 points if Leopard 1A3A1, 1106 points if Leopard 1A4,
and 1186 points if Leopard 1A5.
3. Leopard 1A3 & 1A3A1 are available until 1985. Leopard 1A5 is available from 1987.
4. One platoon may be upgraded to a Pathfinder unit at a cost increase of 5% (round to the nearest).

Panzer Mixed Recce Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

2 Fuchs each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than one company is used.
1 RG with II

1 Fuchs carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

Expert-Average = 157 points

Expert-Superior =172 points

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 Panzer Heavy Recce Platoon (4MP)
3 Tanks This is from the Panzer Heavy Reconnaissance
company. It may be upgraded to be a Pathfinder
Expert-Average = 110 points for an extra 5% of points. Only one unit may be
Expert-Superior =120 points upgraded for each CHQ fielded.
Expert-Average Expert-Superior
Leopard 1A3 224 points 245 points
Leopard 1A3A1 234 points 256 points
Leopard 1A4 248 points 270 points
Leopard 1A5 284 points 310 points

Jaeger Recce Platoon (4MP)

1 Fuchs carrying: This is from the Panzer Mixed Reconnaissance
1 CRG with SAW, Pzf44 & II company. It may be upgraded to be a Pathfinder
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II for an extra 5% of points. Only one unit may be
1 WG with Milan upgraded for each CHQ fielded. From 1983 Milan
may have TI for 3 points, from 1988 Milan2 is
2 Fuchs each carrying: available for 18 points.
1 CRG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

Expert-Average = 154 points

Expert-Superior =168 points

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 Panzer Jaeger Reconnaisance
Company

Each panzer and panzergrenadier division had a Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion that consisted of 2 Panzer Heavy
Reconnaissance Companies, 1 Panzer Mixed Reconnaissance Company and a Panzer Jaeger Reconnaissance Company.

Training – Expert

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The Total cost of the company is 538 points.

2. One platoon may be upgraded to a Pathfinder unit at a cost increase of 10% (14 points).
3. Fromm 1983 Milan may have TI for 3 points each. From 1988 Milan2 may replace Milan from 1988 for 20 points each.
Only one type of Milan may be used.
4. Morale may be upgraded to Superior. Revised costs are 83 points for the CHQ, 168 points per platoon and 587 points
for the company.

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Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

2 Fuchs each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than one company is used.
1 RG with II

1 Fuchs carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

Expert-Average = 157 points

Expert-Superior =172 points

Panzer Heavy Recce Platoon (4MP)

3 Tanks This is from the Panzer Heavy Reconnaissance
company. It may be upgraded to be a Pathfinder
Expert-Average = 110 points for an extra 5% of points. Only one unit may be
Expert-Superior =120 points upgraded for each CHQ fielded.
Expert-Average Expert-Superior
Leopard 1A3 224 points 245 points
Leopard 1A3A1 234 points 256 points
Leopard 1A4 248 points 270 points
Leopard 1A5 284 points 310 points

Armoured Car Platoon (4MP)

4 Luchs This is from the Panzer Mixed Reconnaissance
company. It may be upgraded to be a Pathfinder
Expert-Average = 110 points for an extra 5% of points. Only one unit may be
Expert-Superior =120 points upgraded for each CHQ fielded.

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 Heavy Jaeger Company

Each Panzer division and Panzergrenadier division had one Heavy Jaeger Battalion. A Heavy Jaeger Battalion had 3 heavy jaeger
companies.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total cost of the company is 493 points.

2. Milan may have TI from 1983 at a cost of 3 points each, 9 points for the company. Milan2 is available from 1988 at a
cost of 18 points per platoon, 54 points for the company. Only one type of ATGM may be used.
3. If transport is omitted for a defending side the CHQ costs 49 points and each platoon costs 84 points, a total of 301
points for the company.
4. The company may have its training upgraded to Expert or its morale upgraded to Superior. Revised costs are 77 points
for the CHQ, 155 points per platoon and 542 points for the company. If fielded dismounted, revised costs are 54 points
for the CHQ, 92 points per platoon and 330 points for the company.

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 Heavy Jaeger Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

1 M113A1G and 1 M577 each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than company is used. Trained-
1 RG with II Superior can replace Expert-Average at the same
points cost.
1 M113A1G carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

Trained-Average = 146 points

Expert-Average = 158 points

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 Jaeger Company

Each Panzer division and Panzergrenadier division had one Jaeger Battalion. A Jaeger Battalion had 3 jaeger companies.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total cost of the company is 364 points.

2. Omitting transport makes the CHQ cost 37 points, each platoon cost 86 points, and the company total 295 points.
3. The ‘jeep’ is a Munga, possibly replaced by an Iltis from the mid-1980s.

Jaeger Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

2 jeeps each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than one company is used.

1 Unimog carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

94 points

Mortar Company (1MP)

6 towed 120mm mortars off-table (1MP) Each battalion had a mortar company positioned
108 points off-table.

1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & II in Munga or Iltis = 25 points

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 Panzer & Panzergrenadier
divisions - divisional & Army
support options

Divisional Flakpanzer Detachment (1MP)

1 Gepard Each division had an air defence battalion of 6
companies with 6 Gepard each. Up to one may be
32 points used on the table.

Divisional SAM Detachment (1MP)

1 Unimog carrying Each division had an air defence battalion of 6
1 Weapons Group with Redeye companies with 6 Redeye each. Up to one may be
used on the table.
25 points

Divisional and Attached Corps Artillery (1MP)

1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113G Beobachtungspanzer = 62 One per battery
points or 68 points if Expert Training
6 FH70 155mm Towed howitzers Divisional artillery
Trained-Average = 96 points One half-battery may be used.
Expert-Average = 106 points
Expert-Superior = 116 points
Per turn of firing DPICM = 24 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 24 points
6 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns Divisional artillery
Trained-Average = 150 points One half-battery may be used.
Expert-Average = 165 points
Expert-Superior = 180 points
8 LARS 110mm self-propelled MRL Divisional Artillery
Trained-Average = 240 points One half-battery may be used.
Expert-Average = 264 points
Expert-Superior = 288 points
Per turn of firing DPICM = 32 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 32 points

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

6 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns with radar=
100 points

Corps Attack Helicopter Flight

Up to 3 BO-105P

Corps Air Support (0MP)

1 M113 carrying 1 Air Liaison Officer = 28 points

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 56th Heimatzschutz Brigade -
Panzergrenadier (Marder)
Company

th
The 56 Heimatzschutzkommando Brigade was organised like a front line Panzergrenadier brigade with 2 panzergrenadier
battalions, 2 panzer battalions, a jagdpanzer company, an engineer company and a self-propelled artillery battalion.

The Panzergrenadier battalions consisted of 2 companies mounted in Marders, 1 Jaeger Panzergrenadier company mounted in
M113s and a self-propelled mortar company.

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total cost for the company is 548 points.

2. More Milans were made available in the late 1980s so from 1986 one Marder 1 per platoon may be upgraded to
Marder 1 (Milan) at a cost of 16 points each, 48 points for the company. One Carl Gustav will be replaced with
Panzerfaust44.

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 When defending, with the Marders left off-table and the infantry and Milans dismounted, the organisation becomes:

Notes

1. The total cost of the company is 262 points.

2. More Milans were made available in the late 1980s so from 1986 one more MILAN may be added per platoon at a cost
of 16 points each, 48 points for the company. The platoons will reorganise to 3 RG with SAW & Panzerfaust 44, 1 RG
with Carl Gustav and 2 WG with Milan.

56th Heimatzschutz Brigade - Panzergrenadier

(Marder) Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

1 Marder 1 and 1 M577 each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than one company is used.
1 RG with II

1 Marder 1 carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf 44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

149 points

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 Battalion Mortar Company (1MP)
6 self-propelled 120mm mortars off-table (1MP) Each Panzergrenadier battalion had a battery of 6 mortars
Raw-Average = 101 points mounted in M113s providing 1MP. Mixed battalions did not
have this. This is positioned off-table. It may have a forward
1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113 Beobachtungspanzer = 62 observer on the table.
points

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Jadgpanzer Platoon (4MP)

th
4 Jaguar 2 The brigade had the 560 Jagdpanzer Company with 3 platoons.
Raw-Average =198 points
Or
4 Jadgpanzerkanone
Raw-Average = 133 points

Panzer Platoon (4MP)

4 Tanks This is from the panzer battalions in the brigade. They had M48A2C until
1982.
1980-82:
Raw-Average M48A2C = 166 points

1982-90:
Raw-Average Leopard 1A2 = 230 points

Bridgelayer Detachment (1MP)

Up to 4 M48 AVLB From the brigade engineer company.
Trained-Average = 40 points each

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A1G carrying: From the brigade engineer company that had 3 engineer platoons.
1 ERG with Pzf44 & II

3 M113A1G each carrying

1 ERG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 ERG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

Trained-Average = 161 points

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109 self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table Each brigade could have 1 battalion of M109s. One may be used off-
(1MP) = 112 points table to support the Sabresquadron.
Half of the battery may be fielded on its own as a firing section at half of
1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & II in M113 the costs (round up the total). The firing section will still contribute 1MP
Beobachtungspanzer = 68 points and the AOO will still be at full cost.

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 56th Heimatzschutz Brigade -
Panzer Grenadier (Jaeger)
Company

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The 56 Heimatzschutzkommando Brigade was organised like a front line Panzergrenadier brigade with 2 panzergrenadier
battalions, 2 panzer battalions, a jagdpanzer company, an engineer company and a self-propelled artillery battalion.

The Panzergrenadier battalions consisted of 2 companies mounted in Marders, 1 Jaeger Panzergrenadier company mounted in
M113s and a self-propelled mortar company.

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total cost of the company is 453 points.

2. If transport is omitted for a defending side the CHQ costs 44 points and each platoon costs 78 points, a total of 278
points for the company.
3. More Milans were made available in the late 1980s so from 1986 one more Weapons Group with Milan may be added
per platoon at a cost of 14 points each, 42 points for the company. In each case one Carl Gustav is replaced by a
Panzerfaust 44.

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 56th Heimatzschutz Brigade - Panzergrenadier
(Jaeger) Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

1 Marder 1 and 1 M577 each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded
1 CRG with II if more than one company is used.
1 RG with II

1 Marder 1 carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf 44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

149 points

Battalion Mortar Company (1MP)

6 self-propelled 120mm mortars off-table (1MP) = 101 points Each Panzergrenadier battalion had a battery of 6 mortars
mounted in M113s providing 1MP. Mixed battalions did not
1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113 Beobachtungspanzer have this. This is positioned off-table. It may have a forward
= 68 points observer on the table.

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade. All are Raw-Average unless indicated otherwise.

Jadgpanzer Platoon (4MP)

th
4 Jaguar =198 points The brigade had the 560 Jagdpanzer Company with 3 platoons.
Or
4 Jadgpanzerkanone = 133 points

Panzer Platoon (4MP)

4 Tanks This is from the panzer battalions in the brigade. They had M48A2C
until 1982.
1980-82:
M48A2C = 166 points

1982-90:
Leopard 1A2 = 230 points

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 Bridgelayer Detachment (1MP)
Up to 4 M48 AVLB From the brigade engineer company.
Trained-Average = 40 points each

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A1G carrying: From the brigade engineer company that had 3 engineer platoons.
1 ERG with Pzf44 & II

3 M113A1G each carrying

1 ERG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 ERG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

Trained-Average = 161 points

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109 self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table Each brigade could have 1 battalion of M109s. One may be used off-
(1MP) = 112 points table to support the Sabresquadron.
Half of the battery may be fielded on its own as a firing section at half of
1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & II in M113 the costs (round up the total). The firing section will still contribute 1MP
Beobachtungspanzer = 68 points and the AOO will still be at full cost.

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 56th Heimatzschutz Brigade -
Panzer Company

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The 56 Heimatzschutz Brigade was organised like a front line Panzergrenadier brigade with 2 panzergrenadier battalions, 2
panzer battalions, a jagdpanzer company, an engineer company and a self-propelled artillery battalion.

A battalion (whether panzer or mixed) could be part of either a panzer brigade or a panzergrenadier brigade.

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. All tanks must be the same – M48s until 1983 and Leopards from 1983.
2. The Total cost of the company is 566 points if M48A2C and 775 points if Leopard 1A2.

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 56th Heimatzschutz Brigade - Panzer Company -
Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

1 Marder 1 carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
1 CRG with II more than one company is used. M48s were used until 1982.
1 RG with II

1 Marder 1 carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

1 tank carrying a Commander

1 tank

1980-82:
M48A2C = 203 points

1982-90:
Leopard 1A2 = 221 points

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Jadgpanzer Platoon (4MP)

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4 Jaguar 2 =198 points The brigade had the 560 Jagdpanzer Company with 3 platoons.
Or
4 Jadgpanzerkanone = 133 points

Panzergrenadier (Jaeger) Platoon (4MP)

2 M113A1G each carrying: This is from the panzergrenadier battalions in the brigade.
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II From 1986 an extra WG with Milan may be added to each
platoon for 14 points, replacing one Carl Gustav with a
1 M113A1G carrying: Panzerfaust 44.
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Pzf44 & II
1 WG with Milan

130 points

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 Panzergrenadier Platoon (4MP)
2 Marder 1 each carrying: This is from the panzergrenadier battalions in the brigade.
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II From 1986 one Marder 1 per platoon may be upgraded to
Marder 1 (Milan) for 16 points, replacing one Carl Gustav with a
1 Marder 1 (Milan) carrying: Panzerfaust 44.
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Pzf44 & II

145 points

Bridgelayer Detachment (1MP)

Up to 4 M48 AVLB From the brigade engineer company.
Trained-Average = 40 points each

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A1G carrying: From the brigade engineer company that had 3 engineer
1 ERG with Pzf44 & II platoons.

3 M113A1G each carrying

1 ERG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 ERG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

Trained-Average = 161 points

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109 self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table (1MP) = Each brigade could have 1 battalion of M109s. One may be used
112 points off-table to support the Sabresquadron.
Half of the battery may be fielded on its own as a firing section at
1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & II in M113 half of the costs (round up the total). The firing section will still
Beobachtungspanzer = 68 points contribute 1MP and the AOO will still be at full cost.

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 Heimatzschutz Jaeger Company

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With the exception of the 56 [Heavy] Brigade, each Heimatzschutz brigade had one Jaeger Battalion. The other 50-Series
Heimatzschutz brigades also had 1 Heavy Jaeger battalion and 2 panzer battalions. The 60-Series Heimatzschutz brigades had 2
Jaeger battalions and a panzer battalion. Both types of Heimatzschutz brigade also had a light artillery battalion.

A Jaeger Battalion had 3 jaeger companies, a mortar company and a jagdpanzer platoon.

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total cost of the company is 329 points.

2. If transport is omitted for a defending side the CHQ costs 35 points and each platoon costs 77 points, a total of 256
points for the company.
3. Some units may not have had Milan so would replace with jeep-mounted 106mm RCL.
4. The ‘jeep’ is a Munga, possibly replaced by an Iltis from the mid-1980s.

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 Heimatzschutz Jaeger Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

2 jeeps each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to
1 CRG with II be fielded if more than one company is used.

1 Unimog carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Pzf 44 & II

85 points

Jagdpanzer Platoon/Section (4MP/2MP)

6 Tank Destroyers (4MP) The actual use of the battalion jadgpanzer platoon is sketchy as
6 vehicles (there may have been up to 8) is unwieldy, especially
Jagdpanzerkanone = 202 points when commanded by a reservist junior officer. The Kanone was
M48A2GA2 = 300 points an update of the successful WW2 Wehrmacht tank destroyers
so we assume a similar deployment, i.e. operating from hidden
Or positions against the flanks of armoured columns. To make it
more useable on the table we assume that it could be broken
2 Tank Destroyers (2MP) down into 2 vehicle sections and used to support the Jaeger
companies.
Jagdpanzerkanone = 67 points
M48A2GA2 = 100 points

Mortar Company (1MP)

6 towed 120mm mortars off-table (1MP) = 97 points Each battalion had a mortar company positioned off-table.

1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & II in Munga or Iltis = 25 points

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Panzer Platoon (4MP)

4 tanks This is from the panzer battalion(s) in the brigade. The Leopard
st
1A2 was used in the 51 Heimatzschutz Brigade.
M48A2GA2 =202 points
Leopard 1A2 = 230 points

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M101 towed 105mm howitzers off-table (1MP) = 65 points Each brigade had 1 battalion of M101s. One may be used off-
table to support the Sabresquadron. Half of the battery may be
1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & II in Munga or Iltis = 25 points fielded on its own as a firing section at half of the costs (round
up the total). The firing section will still contribute 1MP and the
AOO will still be at full cost.

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 Heimatzschutz Heavy Jaeger
Company

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With the exception of the 56 [Heavy] Brigade, each Heimatzshutz brigade had one Heavy Jaeger Battalion. The other 50-Series
Heimatzschutz brigades also had 1 Jaeger battalion, 2 panzer battalions and 1 artillery battalion..

A Heavy Jaeger Battalion had 3 heavy jaeger companies, a mortar company and a jagdpanzer platoon.

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total cost of the company is 453 points.

2. If transport is omitted for a defending side the CHQ costs 44 points and each platoon costs 78 points, a total of 278
points for the company.
3. More Milans were made available in the late 1980s so from 1986 one more Weapons Group with Milan may be added
per platoon at a cost of 14 points each, 42 points for the company. One Carl Gustav will be replaced by a Panzerfaust44.

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 Heimatzschutz Heavy Jaeger - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

1 M113A1G and 1 M577 each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
1 CRG with II than one company is used.
1 RG with II

1 M113A1G carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

131 points

Jagdpanzer Platoon (4MP/2MP)

6 Tank Destroyers (4MP) The actual use of the battalion jadgpanzer platoon is sketchy as 6
Jagdpanzerkanone = 202 points vehicles (there may have been up to 8) is unwieldy especially for a
M48A2GA2 = 300 points reservist junior officer. The Kanone was an update of the successful
WW2 Wehrmacht tank destroyers so we assume a similar
Or deployment, i.e. operating from hidden positions against the flanks
of armoured columns. To make it more useable on the table we
2 Tank Destroyers (2MP) assume that it could be broken down into 2 vehicle sections and
Jagdpanzerkanone = 67 points used to support the Jaeger companies.
M48A2GA2 = 100 points

Battalion Mortar Company (1MP)

6 self-propelled 120mm mortars off-table (1MP) = 101 points Each heavy jaeger battalion had a battery of 6 mortars
mounted in M113s providing 1MP. Mixed battalions did not
1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113 Beobachtungspanzer have this. This is positioned off-table. It may have a forward
= 68 points observer on the table.

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Panzer Platoon (4MP)

4 tanks This is from the panzer battalion(s) in the brigade. The
st
Leopard 1A2 was used in the 51 Heimatzschutz Brigade.
M48A2GA2 =202 points
Leopard 1A2 = 230 points

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M101 towed 105mm howitzers off-table (1MP) = 65 points Each brigade had 1 battalion of M101s. One may be used off-
table to support the Sabresquadron.
1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & II in Munga or Iltis = 25 points Half of the battery may be fielded on its own as a firing section
at half of the costs (round up the total). The firing section will
still contribute 1MP and the AOO will still be at full cost.

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 Heimatzschutz Panzer Company

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The 51 -55 Heimatzschuts brigades had 2 panzer battalions, plus a heavy jaeger battalion, a jaeger battalion and an artillery
battalion. The 60-Series Heimatzshutz brigades had one panzer battalion, plus 2 jaeger battalions and an artillery battalion.

A Heimatzschutz Panzer Battalion had 3 panzer companies.

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes
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1. Only one type of tank may be used. The Leopard 1A2 was used in the 51 Heimatzschutz brigade.
2. The Total cost of the company is 683 points with M48A2GA2 and 775 points with Leopard 1A2.

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 Heimatzschutz Panzer Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

1 Marder 1 carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
st
1 CRG with II than one company is used. The Leopard 1A2 was used by the 51
1 RG with II Heimatzschutz Brigade.

1 Marder 1 carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

1 Tanks carrying a Commander

1 Tank

M48A2GA2 = 221 points

Leopard 1A2 = 243 points

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Jadgpanzer Platoon (4MP)

th
4 Jaguar 2 =198 points The brigade had the 560 Jagdpanzer Company with 3 platoons.
Or
4 Jadgpanzerkanone = 133 points

Panzergrenadier (Jaeger) Platoon (4MP)

Platoon 1 (4MP) This is from the panzergrenadier battalions in the brigade.
2 M113A1G each carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II From 1986 an extra WG with Milan may be added to each platoon
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II for 14 points, with one Carl Gustav being replaced by a
Panzerfaust44.
1 M113A1G carrying:
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Pzf44 & II
1 WG with Milan

130 points

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 Panzergrenadier Platoon (4MP)
2 Marder 1 each carrying: This is from the panzergrenadier battalions in the brigade.
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II From 1986 one Marder 1 per platoon may be upgraded to Marder 1
(Milan) for 14 points, with one Carl Gustav being replaced by a
1 Marder 1 (Milan) carrying: Panzerfaust44.
1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Pzf44 & II

145 points

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109 self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table (1MP) Each brigade could have 1 battalion of M109s. One may be used
= 112 points off-table to support the Sabresquadron.
Half of the battery may be fielded on its own as a firing section at
1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & II in M113 half of the costs (round up the total). The firing section will still
Beobachtungspanzer = 68 points contribute 1MP and the AOO will still be at full cost.

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 Heimatzschutz Replacement
Jaeger Company

Each Heimatzshutz division had 2 or 3 Replacement Jaeger Regiments. A Replacement Jaeger Regiment had 3 Jaeger Battalions,
a Jagdpanzer Platoon and a mortar battery.

A Jaeger Battalion had 3 jaeger companies, a reconnaissance platoon and an anti-aircraft platoon.

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. Total cost of the company is 221 points.

2. If transport is omitted for a defending side the CHQ costs 30 points and each platoon costs 42 points, a total of 156
points for the company.
3. The ‘jeep’ is a Munga, possibly replaced by an Iltis from the mid-1980s.

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Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

2 jeeps each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
1 CRG more than one company is used.

1 Unimog carrying:
1 RG with SAW & Pzf44
1 RG with Panzerfaust 44

69 points

Anit-Aircraft Company (4MP)

6 Unimogs each towing 1HWG with 20mm anti-aircraft guns Each battalion had an air defence company

84 points

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Panzer Platoon (4MP)

4 tanks This is from the panzer battalion(s) in the brigade. The Leopard
st
1A2 was used in the 51 Heimatzschutz Brigade.
M48A2GA2 =202 points
Leopard 1A2 = 230 points

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M101 towed 105mm howitzers off-table (1MP) = 65 pts Each brigade had 1 battalion of M101s. One may be used off-
table to support the Sabresquadron.
1 Trained AOO with LRF, GSR & II in Munga or Iltis = 25 points Half of the battery may be fielded on its own as a firing section
at half of the costs (round up the total). The firing section will
still contribute 1MP and the AOO will still be at full cost.

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 Wehrbereichskommando
(Territoral divisions) - divisional
& Corps support options

Corps Flak Platoon (4MP)

3 Unimogs each towing 1HWG with Bofors 40mm auto-cannon The two Territorial Commands each had an air
defence regiment with 45 guns, spilt into 3
Trained-Average = 60 points companies.

Divisional and Attached Corps Artillery (1MP)

1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113G Beobachtungspanzer = 62 One per battery
points or 68 points if Expert Training
6 FH70 155mm Towed howitzers Divisional artillery
Trained-Average = 96 points One half-battery may be used.
Per turn of firing DPICM = 24 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 24 points
6 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns Divisional artillery
Trained-Average = 150 points One half-battery may be used.
8 LARS 110mm self-propelled MRL Divisional Artillery
Trained-Average = 240 points One half-battery may be used.
Per turn of firing DPICM = 32 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 32 points

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

6 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns with radar=
100 points

Corps Attack Helicopter Flight

Up to 3 BO-105P

Corps Air Support (0MP)

1 M113 carrying 1 Air Liaison Officer with LRF, GSR & II = 40
points

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 Fallschirmjaeger Company

A Fallschirmjaeger battalion had 3 rifle companies and an anti-tank company.

Training – Expert

Morale - Superior

Notes
1. The company costs a total of 541 points.
2. Milan may have TI from 1983 for an additional 3 points each. Milan 2 may replace all Milan from 1988 for 21
points per launcher, 84 points for the company.
3. Any type of Milan may fire from a jeep or may be dismounted to form a Weapons Group.
4. Jeeps will be Iltis until 1982, then Wiesel.

Airborne Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

2 CRG with II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
2 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II than one company is used.
2 RG with Panzerfaust 44 & II

115 points

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 Battalion Anti-Tank Platoon (4MP)
5 Kraka or Iltis with ITOW = 205 points An airborne battalion had 2 platoons of jeeps mounting ITOWs and
Or 1 platoon of jeeps mounting 20mm guns. One platoon may be
6 Kraka or Iltis with 20mm auto-cannon = 90 points attached to each company. ITOWs may be dismounted to form
Weapons Groups.

Brigade Support

Brigade Mortar Company (1MP)

4 Towed 120mm Mortars off-table (1MP) = 57 points The brigade had a company with 4 platoons of towed 4 120mm
1 Expert AOO with GSR, II & LRF in Iltis or Kraka =30 points mortars.

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

1 ERG with Pzf44 & II From the brigade engineer company that had 3 engineer platoons.
3 ERG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
3 ERG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

133 points

This may be equipped with 4 Unimogs for 33 points

Corps and Army Support

Corps Attack Helicopter Flight

Up to 3 BO-105P

Transport Helicopter Flight

UH-1D Capacities:
4 per rifle platoon (no jeep)
1 per CHQ

Heavy Transport Helicopter Flight

CH-53D Capacities:
1 to carry rifle platoon with jeep
1 to carry jeep in anti-tank platoon

Corps Air Support (0MP)

Air Liaison Officer with GSR, LRF & II = 22 points

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 Gebirgsjaeger Company

A gebirgsjaeger battalion had 3 rifle companies and a support company.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes
1. The company costs a total of 465 points.
2. When defending the transport may be left out. Revised costs are 56 points for the CHQ, 101 points per platoon
and 359 points for the company.
3. Jeeps will be Iltis or Munga.

Gebirgsjaeger Company - Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Command (5MP)

2 Jeeps each carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
1 CRG with II than one company is used.

2 Unimogs each carrying:

1 RG with SAW, Pzf44 & II
1 RG with Pzf44 & II

134 points

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 Battalion Anti-Tank Platoon (4MP)
6 jeeps with Milan = 158 points A mountain battalion had a platoon of jeeps mounting Milan. From
1983 Milan may have TI for 3 points per launcher. Milan may be
dismounted to form a Weapons Group.

Battalion Anti-Aircraft Platoon (4MP)

6 jeeps with 20mmA = 84 points A mountain battalion had 2 platoons of jeeps mounting 20mm auto-
cannons.

Battalion Mortar Platoon (4MP)

6 Towed 120mm Mortars off-table (1MP) = 120 points A mountain battalion had 1 platoon of towed mortars, sited off-
1 AOO with GSR, II & LRF in Iltis or Munga =28 points table.

Brigade Support

Brigade Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 Towed M56 105mm Howitzers (1MP) = 80 points The brigade had a battalion with 3 batteries. All batteries are off-
Or table.
6 Towed FH70 155mm Howitzers (1MP) = 106 points The FH70 is available from 1988.

1 AOO with GSR, II & LRF in Iltis or Kraka =28 points

Jadgpanzer Platoon (4MP)

4 Jaguar 2 = 242 points The brigade had a jagdpanzer company with 3 platoons.
Or
4 Jadgpanzerkanone = 163 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

1 Unimog carrying From the brigade engineer company that had 3 engineer platoons.
1 ERG with Pzf44 & II

3 Unimog each carrying:

1 ERG with SAW, Pzf 44 & II
1 ERG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

122 points

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Corps and Army Support

Corps Attack Helicopter Flight

Up to 3 BO-105P

Corps Air Support (0MP)

Air Liaison Officer with GSR, LRF & II in Iltis or Munga = 28 points

Divisional and Attached Corps Artillery (1MP)

1 AOO with LRF, GSR & TI in M113G Beobachtungspanzer = 62 One per battery
points or 68 points if Expert Training
6 FH70 155mm Towed howitzers (Trained-Average) = 96 points Divisional artillery
One half-battery may be used.
6 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns (Trained- Divisional artillery
Average) = 150 points One half-battery may be used.
8 LARS 110mm self-propelled MRL (Trained-Average) = 240 Divisional Artillery
points One half-battery may be used.
Per turn of firing DPICM = 32 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 32 points

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

6 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns with radar =
100 points

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 Sample West German Forces

Panzergrenadier (Marder 1A1) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 146 3
Panzergrenadier Platoon 186 4
Panzergrenadier Platoon 186 4
Panzergrenadier Platoon 186 4
Tank Platoon (Leopard 1A4) 300 4
Brigade M109A1 Armoured Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzer Battery 125 1
AOO (Expert) 68 0
TOTAL 1197 20

Panzergrenadier Jaeger Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ (Superior Morale) 77 2
Panzergrenadier Jaeger Platoon (Superior Morale) (TI) 158 4
Panzergrenadier Jaeger Platoon (Superior Morale) (TI) 158 4
Panzergrenadier Jaeger Platoon (Superior Morale) (TI) 158 4
Brigade Anti-Tank Platoon (Jaguar2) (Superior Morale) 242 4
Gepard Detachment 32 1
Battalion 120mm Mortar Company 112 1
AOO 62 0
TOTAL 999 20

Panzer (Leopard 2A3) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 136 2
Panzer Platoon 424 4
Panzer Platoon 424 4
Panzer Platoon 424 4
Panzergrenadier Platoon (Marder 1A2) 207 4
Divisional FH70 Towed 155mm Howitzer Battery with 1 round of DPICM 120 1
AOO 62 0
TOTAL 1797 19

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 Panzer Mixed Reconnaissance Company
Unit Points MP
CHQ (Expert-Superior) 86 2
Leopard 1A4 Platoon (Expert-Superior) 270 4
Leopard 1A4 Platoon (Expert-Superior) 270 4
Luchs Platoon (Pathfinder) (Expert-Superior) 126 4
Luchs Platoon (Expert-Superior) 120 4
Luchs Platoon (Expert-Superior) 120 4
Luchs Platoon (Expert-Superior) 120 4
Jaeger Reconnaissance Platoon (TI) 157 4
Divisional FH70 Towed 155mm Howitzer Half-Battery with 1 round of ATM 60 1
AOO 62 0
TOTAL 1391 31

Heimatzschutz Jaeger Company (No Transport)

Unit Points MP
CHQ 35 2
Jaeger Platoon 77 4
Jaeger Platoon 77 4
Jaeger Platoon 77 4
Jagdpanzer Section 67 2
Battalion 120mm Mortar Battery 97 1
AOO in jeep 25 0
TOTAL 445 17

Gebirgsjaeger Company
Unit Points MP
CHQ 69 3
Jaeger Platoon 132 4
Jaeger Platoon 132 4
Jaeger Platoon 132 4
Brigade Jagdpanzer Platoon (Jaguar 2) 242 4
Battalion Anti-Aircraft Platoon 84 4
Brigade M56 Towed 105mm Howitzers 80 1
AOO in jeep 28 0
TOTAL 901 24

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 FRANCE

Following its catastrophic defeat in World War 2, France sought to rebuild its prestige and armed forces and was a founding
member of NATO in 1949. Attempts to hold onto its overseas empire saw France face defeat in Indo-China and military victory
followed by withdrawal in Algeria. The latter conflict saw the army politicised and the threat of a military coup as late as 1968.
Other interventions in its colonies, either before or after independence, met with success.

French concerns about American dominance of NATO and a desire to reassert itself led to France’s withdrawal from the Atlantic
Alliance’s integrated command structure from 1959. France ceased participation in NATO exercises and French attendees at
NATO meetings were there merely as observers. The possibility of the French Army fighting alongside its allies existed and it
continued to exercise in West Germany for such a deployment, but all forces were to be under French national control. Two
divisions of II Corps were stationed in West Germany in the CENTAG sector and III Corps was headquartered at Lille to enable a
move to support NORTHAG.

France joined the nuclear club in 1960 and its nuclear arsenal came to dominate defence thinking thereafter and consumed
increasing amounts of the defence budget. This resulted in delays to equipment upgrades and old equipment remaining in
service with front-line units long after it was due to be retired. France maintained a system of conscription with a 12-month
term of enlistment, partly due to the post-revolutionary belief in the citizen as a soldier of the La Republique.

The French Army was divided into 3 corps and, from 1983, the corps-strength Force Action Rapide which might have been used
to support NORTHAG. French ‘divisions’ were weak in comparison with those of other countries, and were nearer to brigades in
strength. A major reorganisation was carried out in the 1980s that affected unit structures at all levels.

Up to 1984 an armoured division comprised 2 armoured regiments, 1 mechanised infantry regiment, 1 artillery regiment, 1
reconnaissance company, 1 anti-tank company, 3 engineer companies and an air defence platoon. From 1985 a motorised
infantry regiment was included and an additional armoured regiment and artillery regiment could be added.

A light armoured division had 2 possible organisations. The first had 2 light armoured regiments and 2 motorised infantry
regiments. The second had 1 light armoured regiment, 1 armoured regiment, 1 motorised infantry regiment and 1 mechanised
infantry regiment. Both types had 2 artillery regiments, an anti-tank company and up to 3 engineer companies.

An infantry division had 4 motorised infantry regiments, 1 light armoured regiment, 1 artillery regiments, 1 anti-tank company, 2
engineer companies and an air defence platoon.

The French Army deployed the first functioning Artillery Battlefield Management System, named ATILA.

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 Armoured Squadron/Company

During the 1980s a French armoured regiment could have one of several types of organisation. There appears to have been a
standardisation around 4 armoured squadrons to a regiment, with each squadron having 4 troops. A troop could have 3 or 4
tanks. At the start of the 1980s each armoured regiment had a mechanised infantry squadron, but these disappeared in a
reorganisation that came into effect from 1985 and do not appear to have been part of the regiments with 4-tank troops; these
st nd
latter were found in the 1 and 2 armoured divisions.

French mechanised infantry regiments started the 1980s as mixed battalions with 2 companies of infantry and 2 companies of
tanks. The 1985 reorganisation saw one of the tank companies replaced with a third infantry company.

Armoured Squadron – Armoured Regiment

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Only one type of tank may be used.

2. The AMX30B2 is available from 1982.
3. A company with 3 tanks per troop costs a total of 680 points if using AMX30B and 719 points with AMX30B2
4. A company with 4 tanks per troop costs a total of 880 points if using AMX30B and 931 points with AMX30B2.

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Armoured Company – Mechanised Infantry Regiment

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Only one type of tank may be used.

2. The AMX30B2 is available from 1982.
3. The 4-vehicle infantry platoon organisation is used until 1985 and the 3-vehicle organisation is used from 1985.
4. Total costs per company are:
701 points for AMX30B and 4 AMX10P
673 points for AMX30B and AMX-VCI
731 points for AMX30B2 and 4 AMX10P
703 points for AMX30B2 and AMX-VIC
683 points for AMX30B and 3 AMX10P
713 points for AMX30B2 and 3 AMX10P
433 points for AMX13.
.

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 Armoured Squadron/Company – Regimental
Support Options
Regimental Command (5MP)
1 Tank (Commander) This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
1 Tank than one company or squadron is used.
1 AMX10P or AMXVCI carrying 1 CRG with II
3 AMX10P or AMX-VCI each carrying:
1 RG with LRAC89 & II
1 RG with SAW & II

AMX30B & AMX10P = 311 points

AMX30B & AMX-VCI = 283 points
AMX30B2 & AMX10P =317 points
AMX30B2 & AMX-VCI = 289 points

Or

2 AMX10P or AMX-VCI each carrying 1 CRG with II

2 AMX10P or AMX-VCI each carrying;
1 RG with LRAC89 & II
1 RG with SAW & II

AMX10P = 198 points

AMX-VCI = 170 points

Mechanised Infantry Platoon/Troop (4MP)

1 AMX10P or AMX-VCI carrying 1 RG with II This is from a mechanised company in the regiment. Armoured
3 AMX10P or AMX-VCI each carrying: regiments with 4 tanks per troop did not have mechanised companies.
1 RG with SAW & II Other armoured regiments dispensed with the mechanised company
1 RG with LRAC89 & II after the 1985 reorganisation.
The 1985 reorganisation replaced the 4 –vehicle platoon with the 3-
AMX10P = 171 points vehicle platoon.
AMX-VCI = 143 points

Or

3 AMX10P each carrying:

1 RG with SAW, APILAS & II
1 RG with LRAC89 & II

153 points

Bridgelayer Detachment (1MP)

1 AMX13 PDP = 23 points From an armoured regiment’s bridging section of 2 bridgelayers.

Regimental Mortar Platoon (1MP)

6 120mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level Mechanised infantry regiments only.
artillery = 108 points
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in VAB = 39 points

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 Mechanised Infantry
Company/Squadron

French mechanised infantry regiments started the 1980s as mixed battalions with 2 companies of infantry and 2 companies of
tanks. The 1985 reorganisation saw one of the tank companies replaced with a third infantry company.

In the first half of the 1980s most French armoured regiments included a mechanised infantry squadron, but these disappeared
in a reorganisation that came into effect from 1985.

Infantry Company/Squadron 1980-85

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Only one type of AMX may be used.

2. A mechanised infantry squadron in an armoured regiment omits the Anti-Tank Platoon.
3. Total costs are 898 points for AMX10P and 776 points for AMX-VCI.
4. From 1983 Milan may have TI. The revised cost of the anti-tank platoon is 280 points with AMX10P and 256 points with
AMX-VCI.

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Infantry Company 1985-90

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The total cost of the company is 1004 points.

2. From 1988 Milan 2 may be used. The revised cost of the anti-tank platoon is 400 points.

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 Armoured Squadron/Company – Regimental
Support Options
The following may be chosen to support a Sabresquadron based on parent regiment of the on-table force:

Regimental Command (5MP)

1 Tank (Commander) This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be fielded if
1 Tank more than one company or squadron is used.
1 AMX10P or AMXVCI carrying 1 CRG with II
3 AMX10P or AMX-VCI each carrying:
1 RG with LRAC89 & II
1 RG with SAW & II

AMX30B & AMX10P = 311 points

AMX30B & AMX-VCI = 283 points
AMX30B2 & AMX10P =317 points
AMX30B2 & AMX-VCI = 289 points

Or

2 AMX10P or AMX-VCI each carrying 1 CRG with II

2 AMX10P or AMX-VCI each carrying;
1 RG with LRAC89 & II
1 RG with SAW & II

AMX10P = 198 points

AMX-VCI = 170 points

Tank Platoon/Troop (4MP)

3 Tanks This is from a tank company or squadron in the regiment.
Armoured regiments dispensed with the mechanised squadron
AMX30B = 150 points after the 1985 reorganisation.
AMX30B2 = 159 points

Bridgelayer Detachment (1MP)

1 AMX13 PDP = 23 points From an armoured regiment’s bridging section of 2 bridgelayers.

Regimental Mortar Platoon (1MP)

6 120mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level Mechanised infantry regiments only.
artillery = 108 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in VAB = 39 points

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 Infantry Company

A French infantry regiment had 4 rifle companies, an anti-tank company, and a support company with mortar and
reconnaissance platoons.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 779 points.

2. From 1985 Rifle Groups without LRAC89 may have APILAS for 5 points each. The revised costs are 103 points for the
CHQ, 180 points per platoon and 849 points for the whole company.
3. The Milans may be dismounted from the VAB-VCACs, each forming a WG with Milan.
4. When defending the VABs may be omitted. Revised costs are 53 points for the CHQ (63 points with APILAS), 80 points
for a rifle platoon (100 points with APILAS), 14 points for the anti-aircraft section, 38 points for the anti-tank section, 56
points for the mortar section and 401 for the company (471 with APILAS).
5. From the late 1980s a fourth rifle platoon may added, identical to platoons 1-3.
6. From 1983 Milan may have TI. The revised cost of the anti-tank section is 90 points, or 52 points without transport.
7. From 1988 Milan 2 may be used. The revised cost of the anti-tank section is 112 points, or 74 points without transport.

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 Infantry Company – Regimental Support Options

Regimental Command (5MP)

2 VAB-VCI each carrying 1 CRG with II This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be fielded if
2 VAB-VCI each carrying; more than one company is used.
1 RG with LRAC89 & II
1 RG with SAW & II

174 points

Anti-Tank Section (4MP)

3 VAB-VCI each carrying: An infantry regiment had 2 anti-tank platoons each with 3
2 WG with Milan sections. Up to 2 sections may support an infantry company.

174 points

Regimental Mortar Platoon (1MP)

6 120mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level An infantry regiment had a platoon of towed mortars.
artillery = 108 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in VAB = 39 points

Reconnaissance Platoon (4MP)

3 Jeeps with MG each carrying 1 RG with II = 47 points An infantry regiment had 2 reconnaissance platoons in its
support company. One may be attached to a Sabresquadron as a
Pathfinder unit.

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 Light Armoured Squadron

French light armoured regiments varied in their organisation and equipment. The aim had been to have them all equipped with
the AMX10RC armoured car and VAB-VCI armoured personnel carrier, but economic issues resulted in the slow introduction of
new equipment and the use of old vehicles until after the end of the Cold War. The 4 known organisations are shown below.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total cost for the squadron is 697 points.

2. There were 2 regimental organisations – one type had 4 squadrons in a regiment, the other had 3 squadrons and
another squadron equipped with VAB-VAC/HOT. A troop of 3 VAB-VCAC/HOT may be attached for 159 points
3. From 1985 Rifle Groups without LRAC89 may have APILAS for 5 points each. Revised costs are 62 points for the SHQ,
135 points for the Infantry Troop and 717 points for the squadron.
4. One troop may be upgraded to a Pathfinder unit for an extra 5% (round to nearest).

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Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. There were 3 squadrons in a regiment.

2. Total cost for the squadron is 422 points.
3. From 1985 Rifle Groups without LRAC89 may have APILAS for 5 points each. Revised costs are 59 points for the SHQ, 96
points for the Infantry Troop and 442 points for the squadron.
4. One troop may be upgraded to a Pathfinder unit for an extra 5% (round to nearest).

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. There were 3 squadrons in a regiment.

2. Total cost for the squadron is 561 points.
3. From 1985 Rifle Groups without LRAC89 may have APILAS for 5 points each. Revised costs are 59 points for the SHQ, 96
points for the Infantry Troop and 581 points for the squadron.
4. One troop may be upgraded to a Pathfinder unit for an extra 5% (round to nearest).

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 Light Armoured Squadron – Regimental Support
Options
A Light Armoured Squadron may add a troop from another squadron in the regiment.

Regimental Command (5MP)

2 VAB-VCI or Trucks each carrying 1 CRG with II This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
2 VAB-VCI or Trucks each carrying; than one squadron is used.
1 RG with LRAC89 & II
1 RG with SAW & II

VAB-VCI = 174 points

Trucks = 122 points

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 Armoured/Infantry/ Light
armoured Division - Divisional &
Corps support options

Divisional Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 AMX13 DCA From the divisional air defence platoon. One may be
used. Armoured divisions and infantry divisions only.
30 points

Corps Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 AMX30 Roland From the corps air defence company. One may be
used.
37 points

Reconnaissance Platoon (4MP)

3 Jeeps/MG each carrying 1 RG with II From the divisional reconnaissance company in
armoured divisions only. One may be used as a
41 points Pathfinder unit. From 1986 each RG may have APILAS
for an additional 15 points.

Anti-Tank Platoon (4MP)

3 VAB-VCAC/HOT From the divisional anti-tank company. One may be
used.
159 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 AMX-VCG or VAB Genie each carrying: From the divisional combat engineer companies. Each
2 ERG with II ERG may have APILAS from 1985 for a total of 30
more points. VAB Genie may be used from 1988.
108 points

Armoured Engineer Attachments (1MP per vehicle)

Up to 1 AMX30EBG = 90 points Divisional assets attached to an HQ or to form a
section with another vehicle of the same type. The
Up to 1 AMX13 PDP = 23 points AMX30 EBG is available from 1988.

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 Divisional and Corps Artillery (1MP)
AOO with GSR, LRF, TI & ABMS in VAB-VCI or AMX10P VOA or Jeep One per battery

VAB-VCI = 47 points
AMX10P VOA = 53 points
Jeep = 33 points
6 GCT armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers with ABMS One half-battery may be used.
= 145 points
Per turn of firing DPICM = 24 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 24 points
6 M50 towed 155mm howitzers with ABMS = 92 points One half-battery may be used.
3 M270 armoured self-propelled 227mm MRLs with ABMS = 142 Available from 1989.
points
6 AMX13 Model1 105mm armoured self-propelled howitzers with One half-battery may be used.
ABMS = 121 points

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

6 GCT armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers with Radar
= 127 points
Per turn of firing DPICM = 24 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 24 points

Air Support (0MP)

1 AMX10P VOA carrying ALO =36 points

Divisional Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 3 Gazelle/HOT

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 Alpine Infantry Company

A French alpine infantry regiment had 4 rifle companies, a support company with mortars and anti-tank platoons. A
reconnaissance company was added in 1984.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 479 points.

2. From 1985 Rifle Groups without LRAC89 may have APILAS for 5 points each. The revised costs are 81 points for the
CHQ, 119 points per platoon and 549 points for the whole company.
3. When defending the Trucks may be omitted. Revised costs are 57 points for the CHQ (67 points with APILAS), 71 points
for a rifle platoon (91 points with APILAS), 14 points for the anti-aircraft section, 38 points for the anti-tank section, 32
points for the mortar section and 354 points for the company (424 with APILAS).
4. From 1983 Milan may have TI. The revised cost of the anti-tank section is 59 points, or 52 points without transport.

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 Alpine Infantry Company – Regimental Support
Options

Regimental Command (5MP)

2 Trucks each carrying 1 CRG with II This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
2 Trucks each carrying; than one company is used.
1 RG with LRAC89 & II
1 RG with SAW & II

122 points

Anti-Tank Section (4MP)

1 Trucks carrying: An alpine infantry regiment had an anti-tank platoon with 3
2 WG with Milan sections. Up to 1 section may support an infantry company.
From 1983 Milan may have TI, increasing the cost to 58 points.
44 points

Regimental Mortar Platoon (1MP)

6 120mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level An infantry regiment had a platoon of towed mortars.
artillery = 108 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep = 25 points

Regimental Mortar Platoon (1MP)

6 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level An infantry regiment had a platoon of 81mm mortars.
artillery = 36 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep = 25 points

Reconnaissance Platoon (4MP)

3 armoured cars From 1984 an alpine infantry regiment could have a 3
reconnaissance company. One platoon may be attached to a
AML90 = 85 Sabresquadron as a Pathfinder unit.
AML60 = 72 points

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 Alpine Division - Divisional
support options

Divisional Air Defence Section (2MP)

2 Trucks each towing; From the divisional air defence battery. One may be
1 HWG with 20mmA used.

28 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 Trucks each carrying: From the divisional combat engineer companies. Each
2 ERG with II ERG may have APILAS from 1985 for a total of 30
points.
69 points

Divisional Artillery (1MP)

AOO with GSR, LRF, TI & ABMS in Jeep= 33 points One per battery
6 M56 105mm towed howitzers with ABMS = 92 points One half-battery may be used.

Air Support (0MP)

1 Jeep carrying ALO =16 points

Divisional Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 3 Alouette III/SS11

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 Airborne Infantry Company

A French airborne infantry regiment had 3 rifle companies available, plus a support company with mortars, anti-tank, anti-
aircraft and reconnaissance platoons.

Training – Expert

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 440 points.

2. From 1985 Rifle Groups without LRAC89 may have APILAS for 6 points each. The revised costs are 80 points for the
CHQ, 124 points per platoon and 536 points for the whole company.
3. From 1983 Milan may have TI. The revised cost of the anti-tank section is 63 points.
4. From 1988 Milan 2 may be used. The revised cost of the anti-tank section is 89 points

Airborne Company – Regimental Support Options

Regimental Command (5MP)

2 CRG with II This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
2 RG with LRAC89 & II than one company is used.
2 RG with SAW & II

113 points

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 Anti-Tank Platoon (4MP)
6 WG with Milan = 138 points An airborne infantry regiment had 2 anti-tank platoons. Up to 1
Or platoon may support an infantry company. Milan(TI) may be
6 WG with Milan(TI) = 188 points used from 1983. Milan 2 may be used from 1988.
Or
6 WG with Milan 2 = 260 points

Regimental Mortar Platoon (1MP)

6 120mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level An airborne infantry regiment had a platoon of towed mortars.
artillery = 120 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep = 30 points

Regimental Anti-Aircraft Section (2MP)

2 Trucks each towing 1 HWG with 20mmA = 34 points An airborne infantry regiment had an anti-aircraft gun platoon.

Reconnaissance Platoon (4MP)

3 Jeeps/MG each carrying 1 RG with II An airborne regiment had a reconnaissance platoon, which can
be used as a Pathfinder unit. From 1985 APILAS can be added for
49 points 18 points.

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 Foreign Legion Airborne Infantry
Company

The 2eme REP was organised as other French airborne infantry regiments with 3 rifle companies, plus a support company with
th
mortars, anti-tank, anti-aircraft and reconnaissance platoons. It was part of the 11 Parachute Division.

Training – Expert

Morale - Elite

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 476 points.

2. From 1985 Rifle Groups without LRAC89 may have APILAS for 6 points each. The revised costs are 86 points for the
CHQ, 128 points per platoon and 560 points for the whole company.
3. From 1983 Milan may have TI. The revised cost of the anti-tank section is 67 points.
4. From 1988 Milan 2 may be used. The revised cost of the anti-tank section is 96 points.

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 Foreign Legion Airborne Company – Regimental
Support Options

Regimental Command (5MP)

2 CRG with II This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be fielded if
2 RG with LRAC89 & II more than one company.
2 RG with SAW & II

113 points

Anti-Tank Platoon (4MP)

6 WG with Milan = 147 points An airborne infantry regiment had 2 anti-tank platoons. Up to 1
Or platoon may support an infantry company. Milan(TI) may be
6 WG with Milan(TI) = 201 points used from 1983. Milan 2 may be used from 1988.
Or
6 WG with Milan 2 = 288 points

Regimental Mortar Platoon (1MP)

6 120mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level An airborne infantry regiment had a platoon of towed mortars.
artillery = 120 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep = 30 points

Regimental Anti-Aircraft Section (2MP)

2 Trucks each towing 1 HWG with 20mmA = 34 points An airborne infantry regiment had an anti-aircraft gun platoon.

Reconnaissance Platoon (4MP)

3 Jeeps/MG each carrying 1 RG with II An airborne regiment had a reconnaissance platoon, which can
be used as a Pathfinder unit. From 1985 APILAS can be added for
49 points 18 points.

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 Airborne Division - Divisional
support options

All support units have Expert Training and Superior Morale.

Divisional Air Defence Section (2MP)

2 Trucks each towing; From the divisional air defence battery. One may be used.
1 HWG with 20mmA

33 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 Trucks each carrying: From the divisional combat engineer companies. Each ERG
2 ERG with II may have APILAS from 1985 for 30 more points.

83 points

Light Armoured Troop (4MP)

3 Armoured Cars From the divisional light armoured regiment. It is assumed
that could be split up to support the infantry regiments.
AML60 =83 points AML60 and AML90 are available until 1984, ERC90 from
AML90 = 97 points 1984.
ERC90 = 115 points

Divisional Artillery (1MP)

AOO with GSR, LRF, TI & ABMS in Jeep= 36 points One per battery
6 M56 105mm towed howitzers with ABMS = 102 points One half-battery may be used.

Air Support (0MP)

1 Jeep carrying ALO =16 points

Divisional Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 3 Alouette III/SS11 Available until 1984.

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 Berlin Brigade - Armoured
Squadron

Like the USA and UK, France was entitled by treaty to maintain a mechanised brigade in its sector of Berlin. This brigade
consisted of an armoured regiment, a VAB-mounted infantry regiment and an engineer company. The armoured regiment had 3
squadrons of tanks.

0020Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Only one type of tank may be used.

2. The AMX30B2 is available from 1982.
3. A company costs a total of 680 points if using AMX30B and 719 points with AMX30B2

Berlin Brigade Armoured Squadron – Support

Options
Regimental Support

Regimental Command (5MP)

1 Tank (Commander) This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
1 Tank than company or squadron is used.
1 AMX10P carrying 1 CRG with II
3 AMX10P each carrying:
1 RG with LRAC89 & II
1 RG with SAW & II

AMX30B = 311 points

AMX30B2 =317 points

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Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Infantry Platoon (4MP)

4 VAB-VCI each carrying; From the brigade’s infantry regiment.
1 RG with SAW & II
1 RG with LRAC89 & II

160 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 AMX-VCG each carrying: From the brigade’s engineer company. APILAS may be added from 1985
2 ERG with II for 30 points.

108 points

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 Berlin Brigade – Infantry
Company

Like the USA and UK, France was entitled by treaty to maintain a mechanised brigade in its sector of Berlin. This brigade
consisted of an armoured regiment, an infantry regiment and an engineer company. The armoured regiment had 3 squadrons of
tanks.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 779 points.

2. From 1985 Rifle Groups without LRAC89 may have APILAS for 5 points each. The revised costs are 103 points for the
CHQ, 180 points per platoon and 849 points for the whole company.
3. The Milans may be dismounted from the VAB-VACs, each forming a WG with Milan.
4. When defending the VABs may be omitted. Revised costs are 53 points for the CHQ (63 points with APILAS), 80 points
for a rifle platoon (100 points with APILAS), 14 points for the anti-aircraft section, 38 points for the anti-tank section, 56
points for the mortar section and 401 for the company (471 points with APILAS).
5. From 1983 Milan may have TI. The revised cost of the anti-tank section is 90 points, or 52 points without transport.
6. From 1988 Milan 2 may be used. The revised cost of the anti-tank section is 112 points, or 74 points without transport.

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 Berlin Brigade Infantry Company – Support Options

Regimental Support

Regimental Command (5MP)

2 VAB-VCI each carrying 1 CRG with II This is the regimental command unit. One needs to be fielded if
2 VAB-VCI each carrying; more than one company is used.
1 RG with LRAC89 & II
1 RG with SAW & II

174 points

Anti-Tank Section (4MP)

3 VAB-VCI each carrying: An infantry regiment had 2 anti-tank platoons each with 3
2 WG with Milan sections. Up to 2 sections may support an infantry company.

174 points

Regimental Mortar Platoon (1MP)

6 120mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level An infantry regiment had a platoon of towed mortars.
artillery = 108 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in VAB = 39 points

Reconnaissance Platoon (4MP)

3 Jeeps with MG each carrying 1 RG with II = 47 points An infantry regiment had 2 reconnaissance platoons in its
support company. One may be attached to a Sabresquadron as a
Pathfinder unit.

Brigade Support

The following may be attached from other parts of the brigade:

Armoured Troop (4MP)

3 Tanks From the brigade’s armoured regiment.

AMX30B = 150 points

AMX30B2 = 159 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 AMX-VCG each carrying: From the brigade’s engineer company. APILAS may be added from 1985
2 ERG with II for 30 points.

108 points

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 Sample French Forces

Armoured (AMX30B2) Squadron

Unit Points MP
SHQ 83 2
Armoured Troop (4 tanks) 212 4
Armoured Troop (4 tanks) 211 4
Armoured Troop (4 tanks) 212 4
Armoured Troop (4 tanks) 212 4
Mechanised Infantry Troop (AMX10P) (3 IFVs) 153 4
Air Defence Detachment (AMX30 Roland) 37 1
Divisional GCT Armoured Self-Propelled 122mm Howitzer Battery 145 1
AOO in jeep 33 0
TOTAL 1299 24

Mechanised Infantry (AMX-VCI) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 115 3
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 143 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 143 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 143 4
Company Anti-Tank Platoon 232 4
Tank Platoon (AMX30B) 130 4
Regimental 120mm Mortar Battery 108 1
AOO 39 0
TOTAL 1053 24

Infantry (VAB-VCI) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ with APILAS 103 3
Infantry Platoon with APILAS 180 4
Infantry Platoon with APILAS 180 4
Infantry Platoon with APILAS 180 4
Anti-Aircraft Section 54 2
Anti-Tank Section (TI) 90 2
Mortar Section 76 1
Divisional Reconnaissance Platoon 41 4
Divisional M50 Towed 155mm Howitzer Half-Battery 46 1
AOO in VAB-VCI 47 0
TOTAL 997 25

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 Light Armoured (AMX10RC) Squadron
Unit Points MP
SHQ 57 2
Light Armoured Troop 130 4
Light Armoured Troop 55 4
Light Armoured Troop 81 4
Light Armoured Troop 159 4
Infantry Troop 120 4
Engineer Platoon 108 4
Divisional Armoured Self-Propelled GCT 155mm Howitzer Battery 145 1
AOO in VAB-VCI 47 0
TOTAL 997 27

FFL Airborne (2REP) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ with APILAS 86 2
Platoon with APILAS 128 4
Platoon with APILAS 128 4
Platoon with APILAS 128 4
Anti-Tank Section with Milan2 96 2
Company Mortar Section 41 1
Anti-Tank Platoon with Milan2 288 4
Regimental 120mm Mortar Platoon 120 1
AOO in jeep 30 0
TOTAL 1045 22

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 Netherlands

In 1940 the Dutch Army was caught completely unprepared for modern war (an infantry tactics manual contained an example of
an attack from 1815!) and was rapidly overrun by the Blitzkrieg. Like other nations in Western Europe, the Netherlands saw its
best defence as lying in collective arrangements and was quick to commit to NATO.

The Dutch mission was two-fold - a large deployment of forces to forward defence in West Germany and a requirement to keep
the lines of communication across its territory open to enable reinforcement from the UK and USA.

Conscription supplied nearly half of the Dutch Army in the 1980s; conscripts served for 16 months, followed by 8 months on
‘short leave’ during which they could be recalled. Dutch reserve forces were more intensively integrated into front line units
than those of other nations – NATO or Warpac – with one company out of three in a battalion commonly being composed of
men on short leave. The Dutch mobilisation system was very accomplished, although the forward deployment of the Dutch
forces meant lengthy approach marches for some units. Unique characteristics of the Dutch armed forces were their trade
unions and tolerance of long hair.

The main Dutch commitment to NATO was I(NL) Corp that formed the left flank of NORTHAG. I(NL) Corps was composed of 3
divisions plus several air defence, reconnaissance and engineer battalions to be allocated as required. Each division comprised 2
armoured infantry brigades and 1 armoured brigade. The brigade was the basic tactical unit and was intended to fight
independently, so there were no divisional support assets.

An armoured infantry brigade contained 1 armoured battalion, 2 armoured infantry battalions, an engineer company, an anti-
tank company, a reconnaissance platoon and an artillery battery.

An armoured brigade contained 2 armoured battalions, 1 armoured infantry battalion, an engineer company, a reconnaissance
platoon and an artillery battery.

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 The Armoured Squadron

Dutch armoured battalions were subject to a reorganisation in the early to mid-1980s that moved from a single type of
organisation to one dependent on the type of brigade to which the battalion belonged. At the start of the decade each battalion
had 3 squadrons of 3 platoons, each with 5 tanks. One Squadron was on Short Leave. Under Army Plan 149, tank platoons were
reduced to 4 tanks but squadrons were increased to 4 platoons in the armoured brigades. The armoured battalion of an
armoured infantry brigade had platoons of 4 tanks and 4 squadrons; 2 active squadrons had 4 platoons, while the other 2 – one
on short leave and one activated on mobilisation – had 3 platoons. All tanks in a battalion would be the same.

Armoured Squadron 1980-86

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total costs are 965 points with Centurion Mk5/2, 1016 points with Leopard 1NL and 1305 points with Leopard 1-V.
2. Centurion Mk5/2 may be used only in an armoured infantry brigade.

Armoured Squadron (Short Leave) 1980-86

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total costs are 867 points with Centurion Mk5/2, 914 points with Leopard 1NL and 1173 points with Leopard 1-V.

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Armoured Squadron 1984-90

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total costs are 1035 points with Leopard 1NL, and 1324 points with Leopard 1-V and 1987 points with Leopard 2A4.

Armoured Squadron (Short Leave) – Armoured Brigade 1984-90

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total costs are 932 points with Leopard 1NL, and 1192 points with Leopard 1-V and 1787 points with Leopard 2A4.
2. This is the third squadron (C Squadron) in an armoured battalion in an armoured infantry brigade.

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Armoured Squadron (Short Leave) – Armoured Infantry Brigade 1984-90

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. Total costs are 723 points with Leopard 1NL, and 922 points with Leopard 1-V and 1377 points with Leopard 2A4.
2. This is the third squadron (C Squadron) in the armoured battalion of an armoured infantry brigade.

Armoured Squadron (Reserve) – Armoured Infantry Brigade 1984-90

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. Total costs are 644 points with Leopard 1NL, and 819 points with Leopard 1-V and 1225 points with Leopard 2A4.
2. This is the fourth squadron (D Squadron) of the armoured battalion in an armoured infantry brigade.

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 Armoured Squadron – Support Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (4MP)

2 Tanks (Commanders) This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
more than one company is used.
Centurion Mk5/2 = 188 points
Leopard 1NL = 194 points
Leopard 1-V = 228 points
Leopard 2A4 = 206 points

Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover with MG = 17 points Each armoured regiment had a reconnaissance platoon of 2
sections with Land Rovers. One may support an armoured
squadron as a Pathfinder unit.

Radar Group Detachment (1MP)

1 YPR-765 PRRDR =21 points Each armoured regiment had a radar group with 3 GSR-equipped
AFVs. One may support an armoured squadron.

Brigade Support

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109A2 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers Each armoured or mechanised brigade had a regiment of M109s with 3
off-table as higher level support = 125 points batteries. A single half-battery may be used costing half of the points
but remaining at 1MP.
Per turn of the battery firing DPICM = 24 points
Up to 1 turn of the battery firing ATM = 24 points

AOO with LRF, II & GSR in M113 = 39 points

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 YPR765 PRAT = 248 points An armoured infantry brigade had an anti-tank company of 6 platoons.
Or It is possible that some obsolete equipment remained in service in the
4 AMX13/105 = 168 points early 1980s so AMX are available until 1983.
Or
4 AMX-VTT TOW = 136 points

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 Armoured Infantry Platoon (4MP)
1 YPR765 PRCO carrying: This is from an armoured infantry battalion in the brigade. YP408 is only
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II in an armoured infantry brigade, and until 1987. A platoon with Raw
2 WG with Dragon Training is from a company on Short Leave.

3 YPR765-25 each carrying;

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

175 points or 157 points (Raw Training)

Or
1 YP408 PWI-PC carrying:
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
2 WG with Dragon

3 YP408 PWI-GR each carrying;

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

159 points or 143 points (Raw Training)

Brigade Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

1 M113 C&V carrying 1 RG with M72& II Each brigade had a reconnaissance platoon of 3 sections, one of which
1 M113 C&V carrying 1 WG with LMG & II was on Short Leave in peacetime. One may support an on-table force as
a Pathfinder unit.
64 points or 56 points (Raw Training)

Brigade Armoured Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 M113A1 each carrying: Each brigade had an armoured engineer company with 3 platoons, of
1 ERG with SAW, M72 & II which one was on Short Leave in peacetime. One may support an on-
1 ERG with M72& II table force.

126 points or 113 points (Raw Training)

Brigade Armoured Engineer Bridging Detachment (1MP)

1 Leopard Biber Each brigade had an armoured engineer company with 2 AVLB. One
may support an on-table force.
26 points

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 The Armoured Infantry Company

At the beginning of the 1980s Dutch armoured infantry battalions were either wheeled in the YP408 or tracked in the YPR765.
The organisations for the 2 types of vehicle were similar in each battalion having 3 armoured infantry companies, a
reconnaissance platoon, and an armoured combat support company with anti-tank platoons and mortar platoons. The YPR765-
equipped battalions had 3 anti-tank platoons with 4 TOW launchers each, while the YP408-equipped battalions had a single
platoon with 6 TOW launchers. One armoured infantry company and a third of the support platoons were on Short Leave.

An armoured brigade had one armoured infantry battalion with YPR765. An armoured infantry brigade had 2 armoured infantry
battalions, one in YPR765 and one in YP408.

The YP408 was retired in 1987.

Armoured Infantry Company – YP408

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 615 points.

2. If APCs are omitted when defending the revised costs will be 102 points for the CHQ, 87 points per platoon and 363
points for the company.
3. Available only in armoured infantry brigades and until 1987.

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Armoured Infantry Company – YPR765

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 665 points.

Armoured Infantry Company (Short Leave) – YP408

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 553 points.

2. If APCs are omitted when defending the revised costs will be 92 points for the CHQ, 78 points per platoon and 326
points for the company.
3. Available only in armoured infantry brigades and until 1987.

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Armoured Infantry Company (Short Leave) – YPR765

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 597 points.

Armoured Infantry Company – Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (2MP)

2 YP208 PWCO carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded
1 CRG with M72 & II if more than one company is used.

1 YP408 PWI-GR carrying;

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

135 points

Or

2 YPR765 PRCO carrying:

1 CRG with M72 & II

1 YPR765-25 carrying;
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

142 points

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 Reconnaissance Section (2MP)
2 Land Rover with MG = 17 points Each armoured infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon
of 2 sections with Land Rovers. One may support an armoured
squadron as a Pathfinder unit.

Radar Group Detachment (1MP)

1 YPR-765 PRRDR =21 points Each armoured infantry battalion had a radar group with 3 GSR-
equipped AFVs. One may support an armoured squadron.

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 YPR765 PRAT = 248 points or 223 points (Raw) An armoured infantry battalion using the YPR765 series had 3 platoons
with TOW launchers. One platoon may be used to support an armoured
infantry company.

Anti-tank Section (2MP)

2 YP408 PWAT = 72 points or 65 points (Raw) An armoured infantry battalion using the YP408 series had a platoon of
6 TOW launchers. One section may be used to support an armoured
infantry company.

YPR 765 Battalion Mortar Battery (1MP)

3 armoured self-propelled 120mm mortars Every armoured infantry battalion had 3 platoons of mortars. One
positioned off-table as company artillery = 126 points platoon can be allocated directly to an armoured infantry company, or
Or one platoon of all three can be held at battalion level.
3 armoured self-propelled 120mm mortars
positioned off-table as battalion artillery = 76 points
Or
9 armoured self-propelled 120mm mortars
positioned off-table as battalion artillery = 218 points

AOO with II, LRF & GSR in YPR765 PRCO-C3 = 48

points

YPR 408 Battalion Mortar Battery (1MP)

3 towed 120mm mortars positioned off-table as Every armoured infantry battalion had 3 platoons of mortars. One
company artillery = 90 points platoon can be allocated directly to an armoured infantry company, or
Or one platoon of all three can be held at battalion level.
3 towed 120mm mortars positioned off-table as
battalion artillery = 54 points
Or
9 towed 120mm mortars positioned off-table as
battalion artillery = 162 points

AOO with II, LRF & GSR in YP408 = 37 points

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Brigade Support

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109A2 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table Each armoured or mechanised brigade had a regiment of
as higher level support = 125 points M109s with 3 batteries. A single half-battery may be used
costing half of the points but remaining at 1MP.
Per turn of the battery firing DPICM = 24 points
Up to 1 turn of the battery firing ATM = 24 points

AOO with LRF, TI & GSR in YPR765 PRRDR = 43 points

or in Jeep = 27 points

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 YPR765 PRAT = 248 points An armoured infantry brigade had an anti-tank company of 6
Or platoons. It is possible that some obsolete equipment
4 AMX13/105 = 168 points remained in service in the early 1980s so AMX are available
until 1983.
Or
4 AMX-VTT TOW = 136 points

Armoured Platoon (4MP)

5 Tanks This is from an armoured battalion in the brigade. 5-tank
platoons are useable until 1986. 4-tank platoons are useable
Centurion Mk5/2 = 275 points or 247 points (Raw) from 1984. Platoons marked ‘Raw/Poor’ have Raw Training
th
Leopard 1NL = 290 points or 261 points (Raw) are from the 4 squadron of a tank battalion in an armoured
Leopard 1-V = 375 points or 337 points (Raw) infantry brigade.
Centurion Mk5/2 is useable in armoured infantry brigades
Or only.

4 Tanks

Leopard 1NL = 232 pts or 209 pts (Raw) or 186 (Raw/Poor)

Leopard 1-V = 300 pts or 270 pts (Raw) or 240 (Raw/Poor)
Leopard 2A4 = 456 pts or 410 pts (Raw) or 365 pts (Raw/Poor)

Brigade Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

1 M113 C&V carrying 1 RG with M72& II Each brigade had a reconnaissance platoon of 3 sections,
1 M113 C&V carrying 1 WG with LMG & II one of which was on Short Leave in peacetime. One may
support an on-table force as a Pathfinder unit.
64 points or 56 points (Raw Training)

Brigade Armoured Engineer Bridging Detachment (1MP)

1 Leopard Biber Each brigade had an armoured engineer company with 2
AVLB. One may support an on-table force.
26 points

Brigade Armoured Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 M113A1 each carrying: Each brigade had an armoured engineer company with 3
1 ERG with SAW, M72 & II platoons, of which was on Short Leave in peacetime. One
1 ERG with M72& II may support an on-table force.

126 points or 113 points (Raw Training)

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 The Reconnaissance
Platoon/Squadron –
Reconnaissance Battalion

By the mid-1980s there were 4 reconnaissance battalions in I(NL) Corps. These had an organisation akin to US Armored Cavalry
units, with large platoons having a mixture of AFVs and squadrons the size of a small battalion. Each battalion had 3 squadrons,
of which one was on Short Leave.

There was some flexibility within the organisation of Dutch reconnaissance battalions and squadrons could be fielded in a way
that massed assets by type, a deployment known as POSO (Pelotons-Organieke Samenstelling Opgeheven, translated as Platoon
Operations Suspended). We have, therefore, presented 2 alternative organisations; the standard one that uses the standard
platoon as the sabresquadron and POSO that enables a reduced squadron to be used.

Reconnaissance Platoon

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The platoon costs a total of 350 points with Leopard 1NL, 384 points with Leopard 1-V and 462 points with Leopard
2A4.
2. There is no specified AOO for the mortar, instead any element can count as an AOO for this mortar only.
3. One group may be made a Pathfinder unit for an extra 5% (round to nearest).
4. Leopard 2A4 is available from 1985.

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Reconnaissance Platoon (Short Leave)

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The platoon costs a total of 315 points with Leopard 1NL, 348 points with Leopard 1-V and 416 points with Leopard
2A4.
2. There is no specified AOO for the mortar, instead any element can count as an AOO for this mortar only.
3. One group may be made a Pathfinder unit for an extra 5% (round to nearest).
4. Leopard 2A4 is available from 1985.

POSO Reconnaissance Squadron

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The platoon costs a total of 916 points with Leopard 1NL, 1018 points with Leopard 1-V and 1252 points with Leopard
2A4.
2. There is no specified AOO for the mortar, instead any element can count as an AOO for the mortar group only.
3. One group may be made a Pathfinder unit for an extra 5% (round to nearest).
4. Leopard 2A4 is available from 1985.

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 5. The squadron has been reduced slightly to make it more manageable on the table. To field a full strength squadron add
another Recce Platoon, i.e. a Recce PHQ and 3 Recce Groups. The total cost will increase to 1070 with Leopard 1NL,
1172 points with Leopard 1-V and 1406 points with Leopard 2A4.

POSO Reconnaissance Squadron (Short Leave)

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The platoon costs a total of 824 points with Leopard 1NL, 917 points with Leopard 1-V and 1127 points with Leopard
2A4.
2. There is no specified AOO for the mortar, instead any element can count as an AOO for the mortar group only.
3. One group may be made a Pathfinder unit for an extra 5% (round to nearest).
4. Leopard 2A4 is available from 1985.
5. The squadron has been reduced slightly to make it more manageable on the table. To field a full strength squadron add
another Recce Platoon, i.e. a Recce PHQ and 3 Recce Groups. The total cost will increase to 967 with Leopard 1NL, 1057
points with Leopard 1-V and 1267 points with Leopard 2A4.

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 Reconnaissance Platoon/Squadron – Support
Options
Regimental Support

Squadron/Battalion Commander
SHQ (3MP): This is the squadron command unit. One must be fielded if
1 M577A1 carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II more than platoon is fielded using the ‘standard’
1 M113 C&V organisation.
2 M113(Radar)

120 points or 108 points (Raw Training)

BHQ (4MP): This is the battalion command unit. One must be fielded if
2 M113 C&V each carrying: more than squadron is fielded using the POSO organisation.
1 CRG with M72 & II

102 points

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 The Reserve Armoured Squadron

Dutch armoured battalions were subject to a reorganisation in the early to mid-1980s, going from a single type of organisation
to one dependent on the type of brigade to which the battalion belonged. At the start of the decade each battalion had 3
squadrons of 3 platoons, each with 5 tanks. Under Army Plan 149 tank platoons were reduced to 4 tanks but squadrons were
increased to 4 platoons. All tanks in a battalion will be the same.

Armoured Squadron 1980-86

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. Total costs are 772 points with Centurion Mk5/2, 813 points with Leopard 1NL and 1044 points with Leopard 1-V.
2. Centurion 5/2 were used by the reserve armoured infantry brigades and the Leopards by the reserve armoured brigade.

Armoured Squadron 1984-90

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. Total costs are 787 points with Centurion Mk5/2, 830 points with Leopard 1NL and 1059 points with Leopard 1-V.
2. Centurion is used in an armoured infantry brigade until replaced by Leopard 1-V in 1987.

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 Reserve Armoured Squadron – Support Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 Tanks (Commanders) This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
2 YPR755 PRCO more than one company is used.

Centurion Mk5/2 = 150 points

Leopard 1NL = 155 points
Leopard 1-V = 182 points

Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover with MG = 14 points Each armoured regiment had a reconnaissance platoon of 2
sections with Land Rovers. One may support an armoured
squadron as a Pathfinder unit.

Radar Group Detachment (1MP)

1 YPR-765 PRRDR =17 points Each armoured regiment had a radar group with 3 GSR-equipped
AFVs. One may support an armoured squadron.

Brigade Support

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109A2 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers Each armoured or mechanised brigade had a regiment of M109s with 3
off-table as higher level support = 112 points batteries. A single half-battery may be used costing half of the points
but remaining at 1MP.
AOO with LRF, II & GSR in M113 = 35 points

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 YPR765 PRAT = 198 points An armoured infantry brigade had an anti-tank company of 6 platoons.
Or It is possible that some obsolete equipment remained in service in the
4 AMX13/105 = 134 points early 1980s so AMX are available until 1985.
Or
4 AMX-VTT TOW = 109 points

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 Armoured Infantry Platoon (4MP)
1 YPR765 PRCO carrying: This is from an armoured infantry battalion in the brigade. YP408 is
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II available only in an armoured infantry brigade, and until 1987.
2 WG with Dragon

3 YPR765-25 each carrying;

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

140 points

Or
1 YP408 PWI-PC carrying:
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
2 WG with Dragon

3 YP408 PWI-GR each carrying;

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

127 points

Brigade Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

1 M113 C&V carrying 1 RG with M72& II Each brigade had a reconnaissance platoon of 3 sections, one of which
1 M113 C&V carrying 1 WG with LMG & II was on Short Leave in peacetime. One may support an on-table force as
a Pathfinder unit.
51 points

Brigade Armoured Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 M113A1 each carrying: Each brigade had an armoured engineer company with 3 platoons. One
1 ERG with SAW, M72 & II may support an on-table force.
1 ERG with M72& II

101 points

Brigade Armoured Engineer Bridging Detachment (1MP)

1 Leopard Biber Each brigade had an armoured engineer company with 2 AVLB. One
may support an on-table force.
21 points

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 The Reserve Armoured Infantry
Company

At the beginning of the 1980s Dutch armoured infantry battalions were either wheeled in the YP408 or tracked in the YPR765.
The organisations for the 2 types of vehicle were similar in each battalionr having 3 armoured infantry companies, a
reconnaissance platoon, and an armoured combat support company with anti-tank platoons and mortar platoons. The YPR765-
equipped battalions had 3 anti-tank platoons with 4 TOW launchers each, while the YP408-equipped battalions had a single
platoon with 6 TOW launchers. One armoured infantry company and a third of the support platoons were on Short Leave.

An armoured brigade had one armoured infantry battalion with YPR765. An armoured infantry brigade had 2 armoured infantry
battalions, one in YPR765 and one in YP408.

The YP408 was retired in 1987.

Armoured Infantry Company – YP408

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

4. The company costs a total of 491 points.

5. If APCs are omitted when defending the revised costs will be 82 points for the CHQ, 70 points per platoon and 292
points for the company.
6. Available only in armoured infantry brigades and until 1987.

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Armoured Infantry Company – YPR765

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 532 points.

Reserve Armoured Infantry Company – Support

Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 YP208 PWCO carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded
1 CRG with M72 & II if more than one company is used.

1 YP408 PWI-GR carrying;

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

108 points

Or

2 YPR765 PRCO carrying:

1 CRG with M72 & II

1 YPR765-25 carrying;
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

114 points

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 Reconnaissance Section (2MP)
2 Land Rover with MG = 14 points Each armoured infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon
of 2 sections with Land Rovers. One may support an armoured
squadron as a Pathfinder unit.

Radar Group Detachment (1MP)

1 YPR-765 PRRDR =17 points Each armoured infantry battalion had a radar group with 3 GSR-
equipped AFVs. One may support an armoured squadron.

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 YPR765 PRAT = 198 points An armoured infantry battalion using the YPR765 series had 3 platoons
with TOW launchers. One platoon may be used to support an armoured
infantry company.

Anti-tank Section (2MP)

2 YP408 PWAT = 58 points An armoured infantry battalion using the YP408 series had a platoon of
6 TOW launchers. One section may be used to support an armoured
infantry company.

YPR 765 Battalion Mortar Battery (1MP)

3 armoured self-propelled 120mm mortars Every armoured infantry battalion had 3 platoons of mortars. One
positioned off-table as company artillery = 101 points platoon can be allocated directly to an armoured infantry company, or
Or one platoon of all three can be held at battalion level.
3 armoured self-propelled 120mm mortars
positioned off-table as battalion artillery = 68 points
Or
9 armoured self-propelled 120mm mortars
positioned off-table as battalion artillery = 196 points

AOO with II, LRF & GSR in YPR765 PRCO-C3 = 43

points

YPR 408 Battalion Mortar Battery (1MP)

3 towed 120mm mortars positioned off-table as Every armoured infantry battalion had 3 platoons of mortars. One
company artillery = 72 points platoon can be allocated directly to an armoured infantry company, or
Or one platoon of all three can be held at battalion level.
3 towed 120mm mortars positioned off-table as
battalion artillery = 49 points
Or
9 towed 120mm mortars positioned off-table as
battalion artillery = 146 points

AOO with II, LRF & GSR in YP408 = 33 points

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Brigade Support

Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109A2 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers Each armoured or mechanised brigade had a regiment of M109s with 3
off-table as higher level support = 112 points batteries. A single half-battery may be used costing half of the points
but remaining at 1MP.
AOO with LRF, II & GSR in M113 = 35 points

Anti-tank Platoon (4MP)

4 YPR765 PRAT = 198 points An armoured infantry brigade had an anti-tank company of 6 platoons.
Or It is possible that some obsolete equipment remained in service in the
4 AMX13/105 = 134 points early 1980s so AMX are available until 1985.
Or
4 AMX-VTT TOW = 109 points

Armoured Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 YPR765 PRCO carrying: This is from an armoured infantry battalion in the brigade. YP408 is
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II available only in an armoured infantry brigade, and until 1987.
2 WG with Dragon

3 YPR765-25 each carrying;

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

140 points

Or
1 YP408 PWI-PC carrying:
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
2 WG with Dragon

3 YP408 PWI-GR each carrying;

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

127 points

Brigade Reconnaissance Section (2MP)

1 M113 C&V carrying 1 RG with M72& II Each brigade had a reconnaissance platoon of 3 sections, one of which
1 M113 C&V carrying 1 WG with LMG & II was on Short Leave in peacetime. One may support an on-table force as
a Pathfinder unit.
51 points

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 Brigade Armoured Engineer Platoon (4MP)
3 M113A1 each carrying: Each brigade had an armoured engineer company with 3 platoons. One
1 ERG with SAW, M72 & II may support an on-table force.
1 ERG with M72& II

101 points

Brigade Armoured Engineer Bridging Detachment (1MP)

1 Leopard Biber Each brigade had an armoured engineer company with 2 AVLB. One
may support an on-table force.
21 points

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 Corps support options

All Corps support is Trained with Average Morale.

Armoured Air Defence Detachment (1MP)

1 PRTL/Cheetah = 32 points From one of the 3 armoured air defence battalions.
One vehicle may support a sabresquadron.

Corps Artillery (1MP)

AOO with LRF, TI & GSR in YPR765 PRRDR = 43 points or in Jeep = 27 One per battery
points
6 towed 105mm howitzers = 96 points One half-battery may be used.
6 M109A2 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table as One half-battery may be used.
higher level support = 125 points

Per turn of the battery firing DPICM = 24 points

Up to 1 turn of the battery firing ATM = 24 points
4 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns = 100 points

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

3 Trucks each carrying: From one of the 3 armoured air defence battalions.
1 ERG with SAW, M72 & II One vehicle may support a sabresquadron.
1 ERG with M72& II

90 points

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

4 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled guns with radar = 72
points

Corps Attack Helicopter Flight

Up to 3 BO-105P

Corps Air Support (0MP)

1 M113 carrying 1 Air Liaison Officer = 28 points

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Armoured (Leopard 1NL) Squadron (1980-86)

Unit Points MP
SHQ 146 3
Armoured Platoon 290 4
Armoured Platoon 290 4
Armoured Platoon 290 4
Armoured Infantry Platoon (YP408) 159 4
Brigade Reconnaissance Section 64 2
Regimental M109A2 Armoured Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzer Battery 125 1
AOO 39 0
TOTAL 1403 22

Armoured Infantry (YPR765) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 140 3
Armoured Infantry Platoon 175 4
Armoured Infantry Platoon 175 4
Armoured Infantry Platoon 175 4
Battalion Anti-Tank Platoon 248 4
Battalion Reconnaissance Section 17 2
Battalion Armoured Self-Propelled 120mm Mortar Battery 126 1
AOO 48 0
TOTAL 1104 22

Reserve Armoured Infantry (YP408) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 110 3
Armoured Infantry Platoon 127 4
Armoured Infantry Platoon 127 4
Armoured Infantry Platoon 127 4
Battalion Anti-Tank Section 58 2
Brigade Anti-Tank Platoon (AMX13/105) 134 4
Battalion Reconnaissance Section 14 2
Battalion Towed 120mm Mortar Battery 72 1
AOO 33 0
TOTAL 802 24

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 The United Kingdom

The end of the Second World War saw Britain with massive armed forces, a world-spanning empire and a shattered economy.
Rapid demobilisation was enacted as part of a ‘peace dividend’, but the British Army remained on active service throughout the
Cold War in order to counter insurgencies as the Empire was rapidly dismantled. Conscription ended in 1960 which resulted in
further reductions in the armed forces, and defence expenditure came under greater pressure in the 1970s as structural
economic weaknesses began to bite.

The UK had 5 key defence priorities – the contribution to NATO in Germany, defence of the home base, the independent nuclear
deterrent, securing the seaways, and defence of overseas territories. The decision to dispense with deployments ‘East of Suez’
saw the last priority fall in importance, and a repositioning towards NATO. As a signatory of the Atlantic Charter and a founding
member of NATO, the UK maintained land and air forces in West Germany which were positioned in the north to facilitate the
fastest possible reinforcement via the English Channel ports.

The permanent land commitment to NATO was in the form of the British Army Of the Rhine (BAOR) – designated I(Br) Corps in
the NATO order of battle - headquartered in Bielefeld. I(Br) Corps was in NORTHAG, which was also under the command of the
head of the BAOR. A 1970s reorganisation that replaced brigades with ‘Task Forces’ was reversed in 1982, so from this date I(Br)
Corps consisted of 3 armoured divisions and 1 infantry division with the following orders of battle:

An Armoured Division had 3 brigades (at least 2 of which were armoured), 1 armoured reconnaissance regiment and 3 artillery
regiments, plus engineering, air defenceand aviation units.
nd
2 Infantry Division consisted of 1 infantry or air mobile brigade (from 1988), 2 Territorial Infantry brigades, 2 Yeomanry
reconnaissance regiments, plus artillery, engineering, aviation and air defence units.

An armoured brigade possessed 3 battalions (1 or 2 armoured regiment(s) and 1 or 2 infantry battalion(s)).

An infantry brigade had 3 infantry battalions.

Whether divisions are organised into brigades or Task Forces will not affect games at the level intended for Sabresquadron rules,
so we will use ‘Brigade’ for the level above regiment/battalion for all years in pursuit of ease and consistency.

In addition to its ‘end of empire’ duties, the British Army maintained an active deployment against terrorism in Northern Ireland,
contributed a brigade to the UN forces in the Korean War, sent a division-sized force to retake the Falkland Islands and deployed
an armoured division to assist in liberating Kuwait at the end of our period. In fact, in the half-century after World War II, British
forces conducted operations in nearly every type of warfare in nearly every type of environment possible; ensuring high
standards of professionalism throughout. For this reason, regular forces have Superior Morale and are rated as Trained but
upgradeable to Expert.

Britain was a major arms producer and exporter, so nearly all British Army equipment was home-produced. Budgetary
constraints delayed equipment procurements with the Warrior not coming into service until 1988 and the Challenger being
acquired because the Iranian Revolution left Vickers without a customer for its Shir IIs. An improving economy in the second half
of the 1980s led to better logistics systems and the purchase of over 50,000 Milan reloads.

Familiarity with the North German Plain had identified the possible avenues of advance. British tactics emphasised defence in
depth, luring Soviet armoured formations into kill zones where they would be engaged by ATGMs, tanks and artillery, whilst
having to fight their way through dug-in infantry positions. Any breakthroughs were to be met with ATGM-equipped helicopters
and/or air mobile infantry. Of great concern to British commanders was the threat to their flanks and one armoured brigade was
earmarked to reinforce I(Be) Corps to the south.

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 Combined Arms ComBat teamp

The British Army was composed of a number of regiments, each with their unique traditions and histories (some very long).
Many, the old ‘County’ regiments, also had their local loyalties and it was known for several generations of a family to have
served in the same regiment. This fostered a strong sense of belonging to a particular regiment which several rounds of
amalgamations since the Second World War had done nothing to diminish. Despite this focus of loyalty the British Army was a
leading proponent of combined arms tactics. In an armoured brigade a regiment/battalion would not have been expected to
take the field as a whole, instead companies/squadrons would have been swapped to form a Combined Arms Battlegroup.
Within this battlegroup platoons and troops would be further swapped to form combat teams. The organisation of both
battlegroups and combat teams was flexible and depended on the task allocated. Here we will illustrate the original
company/squadron compositions then describe how a combat team may be formed.

Armoured Squadron

Training – Trained

Morale – Superior

Notes

1. If used as a whole the company costs a total of 1284 points with Chieftain Mk5 (TLSU), 1377 points if Chieftain Mk9,
1436 points if Chieftain Mk10, 1541 points if Chieftain Mk11, 1588 points if Challenger 1, and 1695 points if Challenger
1 (TOGS).
2. All tanks must be the same within a regiment.
3. Availability dates are Chieftain Mk5 (TLSU) until 1984, Chieftain Mk 9 from 1984 until 1988, Chieftain Mk10 from 1985,
Chieftain Mk11 from 1988, Challenger 1 from 1983 until 1988, and Challenger 1 (TOGS) from 1986.
4. Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised points costs will be:
Chieftain Mk5 (TLSU) – SHQ 262 points, Troop 284 points, Squadron 1398 points.
Chieftain Mk 9 – SHQ 276 points, Troop 306 points, Squadron 1500 points.
Chieftain Mk10 – SHQ 288 points, 324 points, Squadron 1584 points.
Chieftain Mk11 – SHQ 305 points, 349 points, Squadron 1701 points.
Challenger 1 – SHQ 312 points, Troop 360 points, Squadron 1752 points.
Challenger 1 (TOGS) – SHQ 329 points, 385 points, Squadron 1869 points.

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Mechanised Infantry Company

Training – Trained

Morale – Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 681 points if used as a whole.

2. Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised costs are 163 points for the CHQ, 193 points per platoon, and 742 points
for the company.
3. From 1987 the SA80, LSW and LAW80 may be used. All M72 and Carl Gustav will be replaced with LAW80, and all RG
except the Platoon and Company Commanders will have SAW. Revised costs are 154 points for the CHQ, 196 points per
platoon, and 742 points for the company.
4. A company with Expert training using SA80, LSW and LAW80 in a company will cost 168 points for the CHQ, 214 points
per platoon, and 810 points for the company.
5. From 1988 MCV80 Warrior may replace all FV432. The company will also be equipped with SA80, LSW and LAW80. The
CHQ will cost 187 points, each platoon 262 points, and the company 973 points. This is termed ‘Armoured Infantry’.
6. Armoured Infantry may be upgraded to Expert training. Revised costs are 204 points for the CHQ, 286 points per
platoon, and 1062 points for the company.

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 Building a Combat Team
To build a combined arms combat team take the following steps:

Step 1 - Commander

Pick a command unit:

Force Commander (4MP)

Armoured SHQ: Mechanised Infantry CHQ:

2 tanks (Commanders) 2 FV432 each carrying:

1 CRG with M72 & II
Chieftain Mk5 (TLSU) = 240 points or 262 points (Expert) Or 1 WG with SFMG & II
Chieftain Mk9 = 253 points or 276 points (Expert) 150 points or 163 points (Expert)
Chieftain Mk10 = 264 points or 288 points (Expert) Or
Chieftain Mk11 = 279 points or 305 points (Expert) 2 FV432 each carrying:
Challenger 1 = 286 points or 312 points (Expert) 1 CRG with LAW80 & II
Challenger 1 (TOGS) = 301 points or 329 points (Expert) 1 WG with SFMG & II
154 points or 168 points (Expert)
May have up to 1 Ferret Mk4 = 20 points or 22 points Or
(Expert) 2 MCV80 Warrior each carrying:
1 CRG with LAW80 & II
1 WG with SFMG & II
187 points or 204 points (Expert)

May have up to 1 Ferret Mk4 = 20 points or 22 points

(Expert)

Add a unit from the Commander’s parent battalion:

Armoured Troop (4MP)

3 Tanks Availability dates are Chieftain Mk5 (TLSU) until 1984, Chieftain
Mk 9 from 1984 until 1988, Chieftain Mk10 from 1985, Chieftain
Chieftain Mk5 (TLSU) = 261 pts or 284 points (Expert) Mk11 from 1988, Challenger 1 from 1983 until 1988, and
Chieftain Mk9 = 281 points or 306 points (Expert) Challenger 1 (TOGS) from 1986.
Chieftain Mk10 = 297 points or 324 points (Expert)
Chieftain Mk11 = 320 points or 349 points (Expert)
Challenger 1 = 330 points or 360 points (Expert)
Challenger 1 (TOGS) = 353 pts or 385 points (Expert)

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 Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)
1 FV432 carrying: A platoon used in defence without transport costs 94 points or 102
1 RG with M72 & II points (Expert).
1 WG with Light Mortar & II

1 FV432 each carrying:

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

2 FV432 (Peak Turret) each carrying:

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

177 points or 193 points (Expert)

1 FV432 carrying: LAW80 & LSW (SAW) are available from 1987.
1 RG with LAW80 & II A platoon used in defence without transport costs 112 points or 122
1 WG with Light Mortar & II points (Expert).

1 FV432 each carrying:

2 RG with SAW & LAW80 & II

2 FV432 (Peak Turret) each carrying:

2 RG with SAW & LAW80 & II

196 points or 214 points (Expert)

1 MCV80 Warrior carrying: MCV80 Warrior is available from 1988. During the Cold War only
1 RG with LAW80 & II infantry battalions in armoured brigades equipped with Challengers
1 WG with Light Mortar & II were converted to become Armoured infantry, so Chieftains may not be
combined with MCV80 Warriors.
3 MCV80 Warrior each carrying:
2 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II

262 points or 286 points (Expert)

Step 2 – Add Further Units From the Battlegoup

The full number of platoons and independent sections should be limited to 6. An armoured SHQ may not command more
mechanised infantry or armoured infantry platoons than armoured troops. A mechanised infantry or armoured infantry CHQ
may not command more armoured troops than mechanised infantry or armoured infantry platoons.

Armoured Troop (4MP)

3 Tanks Up to 2 per CHQ or 4 per SHQ.

Chieftain Mk5 (TLSU) = 261 pts or 284 points (Expert)

Chieftain Mk9 = 281 points or 306 points (Expert)
Chieftain Mk10 = 297 points or 324 points (Expert)
Chieftain Mk11 = 320 points or 349 points (Expert)
Challenger 1 = 330 points or 360 points (Expert)
Challenger 1 (TOGS) = 353 pts or 385 points (Expert)

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 Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)
1 FV432 carrying: A platoon used in defence without transport costs 94 points or 102
1 RG with M72 & II points (Expert).
1 WG with Light Mortar & II

1 FV432 each carrying:

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

2 FV432 (Peak Turret) each carrying:

1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II

177 points or 193 points (Expert)

1 FV432 carrying: LAW80 & LSW (SAW) are available from 1987.
1 RG with LAW80 & II A platoon used in defence without transport costs 112 points or 122
1 WG with Light Mortar & II points (Expert).

1 FV432 each carrying:

2 RG with SAW & LAW80 & II

2 FV432 (Peak Turret) each carrying:

2 RG with SAW & LAW80 & II

196 points or 214 points (Expert)

1 MCV80 Warrior carrying: MCV80 Warrior is available from 1988. During the Cold War only
1 RG with LAW80 & II infantry battalions in armoured brigades equipped with Challengers
1 WG with Light Mortar & II were converted to become Armoured infantry, so Chieftains may not be
combined with MCV80 Warriors.
3 MCV80 Warrior each carrying:
2 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II

262 points or 286 points (Expert)

Recce Section (2MP)

2 Scorpion Each armoured regiment had a reconnaissance troop of 4 sections
equipped with Scorpion. Up to one Scorpion section may be fielded per
81 points (2MP) or 88 points (Expert) SHQ and RHQ.
Following the 1982 reorganisation each mechanised infantry and
armoured infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon of 4 sections
equipped with Scimitar. Up to 1 Scimitar section may be fielded per CHQ
and BHQ.

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 Armoured Regiment Anti-tank Section (4MP)
4 or 5 Swingfire ATGM From 1982 each armoured regiment had an ATGM troop with 2
sections, one section of 4 vehicles and the other of 5 vehicles.
4 FV438 = 176 points or 192 points (Expert) One section may be fielded per SHQ.
5 FV438 = 220 points or 240 points (Expert) The FV438 is available until 1986. Striker (TI) is available from
4 Striker = 202 points or 221 points (Expert) 1987.
5 Striker = 253 points or 276 points (Expert)
4 Striker (TI) = 233 points or 254 points (Expert)
5 Striker (TI) = 291 points or 318 points (Expert)

May have up to 1 Ferret Mk4 = 20 points or 22 points

(Expert)

Mechanised Infantry Battalion Anti-Tank Section (4MP)

1 FV432 carrying: Each mechanised or armoured infantry battalion had an anti-
1 WG with Milan tank platoon with 4 sections in FV432. From 1986 a further
1 WG with Light Mortar & II section was added using Spartan MCT.
Up to 2 sections per CHQ may be used.
2 FV432 each carrying; WG with Milan may have TI from 1983 for 13 points (14 points
2 WG with Milan of Expert).
WG with Milan or Spartan MCT may have Milan 2 for 79 points
175 points or 191 points (Expert) (86 points if Expert) extra from 1988.

Or
4 Spartan MCT = 154 points or 168 points (Expert)

Light Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 Land Rover carrying 1 WG with Blowpipe or Javelin From the Divisional Light Air Defence Battery. 1 may be attached
to a company/squadron.
27 points or 29 points (Expert)

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

8 FV432(m) armoured self-propelled 81mm mortars From the support company in each infantry battalion. Only
positioned off-table as Battalion-level artillery = 116 points or allowed to a mechanised infantry CHQ and mechanised infantry
127 points (Expert) BHQ (if used). Not allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1
Or allowed.
4 FV432(m) armoured self-propelled 81mm mortars
positioned off-table as Battalion-level artillery = 58 points or
64 points (Expert)

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Spartan = 43 points or 47 points

(Expert)

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 FV432(m) armoured self-propelled 81mm mortars From the support company in each infantry battalion. Attached
positioned off-table as Company-level artillery = 48 points or to a combat team commanded by a mechanised infantry CHQ.
53 points (Expert) Not allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per
CHQ.
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Spartan = 43 points or 47 points
(Expert)

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 Battlegroup Command (5MP)
2 Tanks each carrying a commander This is an armoured regiment command
3 Sultan each carrying 1 RG with M72 & II unit. A regimental or battalion HQ must be
fielded if more than one
Chieftain Mk5 (TLSU) = 327 points or 356 points (Expert) company/squadron is used. An armoured
Chieftain Mk9 = 340 points or 371 points (Expert) RHQ must command at least 1 armoured
Chieftain Mk10 = 351 points or 383 points (Expert) SHQ and a mechanised infantry BHQ must
Chieftain Mk11 = 366 points or 400 points (Expert) command at least 1 mechanised infantry
Challenger 1 = 373 points or 407 points (Expert) CHQ.
Challenger 1 (TOGS) = 388 points or 424 points (Expert)

May add up to 1 Ferret Mk4 = 20 points or 22 points (Expert)

2 FV432 each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II This is a mechanised infantry battalion
1 FV432 carrying 1 RG with M72 & II command unit. A regimental or battalion
1 FV432 carrying 1 RG with M72 & II and 1 RG with SAW & II HQ must be fielded if more than one
180 points or 197 points (Expert) company/squadron is used. A mechanised
Or infantry BHQ must command at least 1
2 FV432 each carrying 1 CRG with LAW80 & II mechanised infantry CHQ.
1 FV432 carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II
1 FV432 carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II and 1 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II
195 points or 212 points (Expert)
Or
2 MCV80 Warrior each carrying 1 CRG with LAW80 & II
1 MCV80 Warrior carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II
1 MCV80 Warrior carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II and 1 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II
261 points or 284 points (Expert)

May add up to 1 Ferret Mk4 = 20 points or 22 points (Expert)

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Medium Reconnaissance Squadron
st
Each armoured division contained one armoured reconnaissance regiment. 1 Armoured Division’s reconnaissance regiment
was based in the UK, it being one of 2 regiments tasked for rapid reinforcement of BAOR in an emergency. UK-based regiments
had a different organisation to those in West Germany, as detailed below. Regiments in West Germany had 3 identical
squadrons, while those in the UK had 3 squadrons plus a separate anti-tank squadron.

The role of the reconnaissance regiments was to act as a ‘Covering Force’ at the front of each division, engaging soviet
reconnaissance forces and identifying the direction of attack so as to enable the armoured brigades to deploy against the main
thrust.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The organisation of the Medium Reconnaissance Squadrons was affected by the 1982 reorganisation; Scorpion should
be used up to 1982, BAOR use Scimitar from 1982, UK-based regiments tasked for BAOR reinforcement use mixed
troops from 1982.
2. Troop 6 with Striker is available from 1984. Striker (TI) is available from 1987. UK-based regiments had Striker in a
separate squadron, so may omit Troop 6 or include it as an attached unit.
3. Training may be upgraded to Expert. Costs are revised to 151 points for the SHQ, 168 points for a Scorpion troop, 163
points for a Scimitar troop, 166 points for a mixed troop, 198 points for a Spartan troop, 221 points for a troop with
Striker, and 254 points for a Troop with Striker (TI).
4. One troop (not with Striker) may be designated as a Pathfinder unit for an extra 10% (round to nearest).

Regimental Support

Regimental Command (5MP)

2 Sultan each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II The RHQ must be used if more than one Medium
1 Sultan carrying 1 RG with M72 & II Reconnaissance Squadron is used.

153 points or 167 points (Expert)

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 BAOR Parachute Regiment Group -
Infantry Company
st
From the mid-1980s a brigade of 3 Territorial Army parachute battalions was attached to the 1 Armoured Division to be
deployed forward as an anti-tank screen. To fulfil this mission it was heavily equipped with Milan ATGMs, which were allocated
directly to the rifle companies in contrast to standard Parachute Regiment organisation. Each battalion had the usual 3 rifle
companies plus a support company with a reconnaissance platoon, a mortar platoon and an assault pioneer platoon.

The air mobile brigade consisted of 2 air mobile battalions plus an infantry battalion in trucks, later Saxons. RAF helicopters were
allocated to provide the air lift ability and up to 3 squadrons of Army Air Corps Lynx were attached.

These Territorial Army battalions had to meet regular Parachute Regiment standards of fitness and were led by former regular
officers, but as reserve formation are not considered to have been up to the standards of the full-time battalions.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 760 points.

2. From 1987 the SA80, LSW and LAW80 may be used. All M72 and Carl Gustav will be replaced with LAW80, and all RG
except the Company Commanders will have SAW. Revised costs are 112 points for the CHQ and each platoon, and 326
points for the anti-tank platoon, making a total of 774 points for the company.
1. WG with Milan may have TI from 1983 for 46 points. Milan 2 may be used for an extra 277 points from 1988.

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BAOR Parachute Regiment Group Infantry Company
– Support Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
2 RG with M72 & II more than one company is used.
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
97 points
Or
2 CRG with LAW80 & II
2 RG with LAW80 & II
1 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II
101 points

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

8 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 58 points allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.
Or
4 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level
artillery = 29 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 28 points (Expert)

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Company-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 24 points allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 28 points

Recce Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover with MG each carrying: Each infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon of 4 sections
1 RG with Carl Gustav & II equipped with Land Rover. Up to 1 section may be fielded per
or headquarters (CHQ or BHQ) as a Pathfinder unit.
1 RG with LAW80 & II

44 points

Assault Pioneer Platoon (4MP)

3 Land Rover each carrying: From 1987 may replace M72 with LAW80 for 13 points.
2 ERG with M72 & II

86 points

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 Machine Gun Section (2MP)
2 Land Rover each carrying: From 1987 a parachute battalion may have a platoon of 2 sections with
1 WG with HMG HMG. Up to 1 section may be fielded company.

44 points

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 BAOR Divisional & Corps support
options

Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 Tracked Rapier From the Divisional Air Defence Battery. Available form
1983. 1 may be attached to a force.
36 points or 39 points (Expert)

Light Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 Spartan carrying 1 WG with Blowpipe or Javelin From the Divisional Light Air Defence Battery. 1 may be
attached to a company/squadron.
46 points or 50 points (Expert)

Engineer Troop (4MP)

3 Spartan each carrying 1 ERG with M72 & II From the Divisional Engineer Field Squadron.
4 FV432 each carrying:
1 ERG with SAW, M72 & II
1 ERG with M72 & II

297 points or 324 points (Expert)

Armoured Engineer Attachments (1MP per vehicle)

Up to 2 FV180 CET = 20 points or 22 points (Expert) each Attached to an HQ or to form a section with another
vehicle of the same type.
Up to 2 Chieftain AVLB = 42 points or 46 points (Expert) each

Up to 2 Centurion AVRE = 78 points or 85 points (Expert) each

Up to 2 Giant Viper (towed by Centurion AVRE or FV180 CET)

= 10 points each

Divisional Anti-tank Section (4MP)

4 Swingfire ATGM vehicles Until 1982 each BAOR division ATGM troops with 2
sections of 4 vehicles and the other of 5 vehicles. One
4 FV438 = 176 points or 192 points (Expert) section may be fielded per CHQ or SHQ.
4 Striker = 202 points or 221 points (Expert) These may not be used with armoured regiment anti-tank
sections.
May have up to 1 Ferret Mk4 = 20 points or 22 points (Expert)

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 Corps Artillery (1MP)
AOO with LRF, TI & GSR in Spartan = 46 points or 51 points (Expert) One per battery
8 Abbot armoured self-propelled 105mm howitzers = 148 points or One half-battery may be used.
160 points (Expert)
8 self-propelled armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers One half-battery may be used.
= 183 points or 200 points (Expert)
Per turn of firing DPICM = 32 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 32 points
4 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled howitzers
= 109 points or 119 points (Expert)
4 M270 MLRS armoured self-propelled 227mm MRL = 245 points or M270 MLRS is available from 1990.
269 points (Expert)
Per turn firing DPICM = 48 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 48 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM with Sensor Fusing = 64 points

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

6 M107 175mm armoured self-propelled guns with radar = 127 points M270 MLRS is available from 1990.
or 139 points (Expert)
Or
4 M270 MLRS armoured self-propelled 227mm MRL with radar = 200
points or 218 points (Expert)
Per turn firing DPICM = 36 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 36 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM with Sensor Fusing = 48 points

Air Support (0MP)

1 Spartan carrying ALO =34 points

Divisional Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 3 Lynx AH3 or Scout AH1

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 Infantry Company

A Type A Infantry Battalion was composed of 3 rifle companies and a support company. The support company comprised an
anti-tank platoon, a mortar platoon and a reconnaissance platoon.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 448 points.

2. Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised costs are 132 points for the CHQ, 119 points per platoon, and 489 points
for the company.
3. When defending the company may be deployed without transport. Revised costs are 108 points for the CHQ and 94
points per platoon, a total of 327 points for the company.
4. A company with Expert training without transport costs 118 points for the CHQ and 102 points per platoon, a total of
422 points for the company.
5. In 1985 Saxon APCs replaced trucks.

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Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The Saxon was introduced in 1985 to replace trucks,

2. The company costs a total of 656 points.
3. Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised costs are 161 points for the CHQ, 188 points per platoon, and 725 points
for the company.
4. From 1987 the SA80, LSW and LAW80 may be used. All M72 and Carl Gustav will be replaced with LAW80, and all RG
except the Platoon and Company Commanders will have SAW. Revised costs are 152 points for the CHQ, 191 points per
platoon, and 725 points for the company.
5. A company with Expert training using SA80, LSW and LAW80 in a company will cost 166 points for the CHQ, 209 points
per platoon, and 793 points for the company.
6. When defending the company may be deployed without transport. Revised costs are 99 points for the CHQ and 76
points per platoon, a total of 327 points for the company.
7. A company with Expert training without transport costs 118 points for the CHQ and 102 points per platoon, a total of
422 points for the company.
8. A company using SA80, LSW and LAW80 without transport costs 112 points for the CHQ and each per platoon, a total of
448 points for the company.
9. A company with Expert training using SA80, LSW and LAW80 without transport costs 122 points for the CHQ and each
platoon, a total of 488 points for the company.

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 Type A Infantry Company – Support Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with M72 & II if more than one company is used.
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
130 points or 142 points (Expert)
Or
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with LAW80 & II
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II
144 points or 157 points (Expert)
Or
2 Saxon each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II
1 Saxon carrying 1 RG with M72 & II
1 Saxon carrying 1 RG with M72 & II and 1 RG with SAW,
M72 & II
176 points or 192 points (Expert)
Or
2 Saxon each carrying 1 CRG with LAW80 & II
1 Saxon carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II
1 Saxon carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II and 1RG with SAW,
LAW 94 & II
190 points or 208 points (Expert)

Anti-Tank Section (2MP)

1 Land Rover carrying: A battalion could have 4 sections, increasing to 6 sections
1 WG with Light Mortar & II from 1986. A headquarters (CHQ or BHQ) can command up
2 WG with Milan to 1 section prior to 1986 and up to 3 from 1986.
1 Land Rover carrying: Milan may have TI from 1983 for 13 points (14 points of
2 WG with Milan Expert). Milan 2 may be used from 1988 for 79 points (86
104 points or 114 points (Expert) points if Expert).
Or
1 Saxon carrying:
1 WG with Light Mortar & II
2 WG with Milan
1 Saxon carrying:
2 WG with Milan
131 points or 142 points (Expert)

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 Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)
8 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 53 points or 58 points (Expert) allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.
Or
4 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level
artillery = 27 points or 29 points (Expert)

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 25 points or 28 points

(Expert)

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Company-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 22 points or 24 points (Expert) allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Spartan = 25 points or 28 points

(Expert)

Recce Section (2MP)

2 Fox = 51 points or 55 points (Expert) Following the 1982 reorganisation each infantry battalion had a
reconnaissance troop of 4 sections equipped with Fox. Up to 1 section
may fielded per headquarters (CHQ or BHQ).

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 Light Role Infantry Company

A Type B Infantry Battalion based in the UK but committed to reinforce the BAOR was composed of 3 rifle companies and a
support company. The support company comprised an anti-tank platoon, a mortar platoon and a reconnaissance platoon; an
assault pioneer platoon and a machine gun platoon section were added to some battalions during the 1980s.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 656 points.

2. Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised costs are 161 points for the CHQ, 188 points per platoon, and 725 points
for the company.
3. From 1987 the SA80, LSW and LAW80 may be used. All M72 and Carl Gustav will be replaced with LAW80, and all RG
except the Platoon and Company Commanders will have SAW. Revised costs are 152 points for the CHQ, 191 points per
platoon, and 725 points for the company.
4. A company with Expert training using SA80, LSW and LAW80 in a company will cost 166 points for the CHQ, 209 points
per platoon, and 793 points for the company.
5. When defending the company may be deployed without transport. Revised costs are 99 points for the CHQ and 76
points per platoon, a total of 327 points for the company.
6. A company with Expert training without transport costs 118 points for the CHQ and 102 points per platoon, a total of
422 points for the company.
7. A company using SA80, LSW and LAW80 without transport costs 112 points for the CHQ and each per platoon, a total of
448 points for the company.
8. A company with Expert training using SA80, LSW and LAW80 without transport costs 122 points for the CHQ and each
platoon, a total of 488 points for the company.

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 Type B Infantry Company – Support Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with M72 & II if more than one company is used.
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
130 points or 142 points (Expert)
Or
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with LAW80 & II
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II
144 points or 157 points (Expert)

Anti-Tank Section (2MP)

1 Land Rover carrying: A battalion could have 4 sections. A headquarters (CHQ or
1 WG with Light Mortar & Ii BHQ) can command up to 1 section.
2 WG with Milan Milan may have TI from 1983 for 13 points (14 points of
1 Land Rover carrying: Expert). Milan 2 may be used from 1988 for 79 points (86
2 WG with Milan points if Expert).
104 points or 114 points (Expert)

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

8 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 53 points or 58 points (Expert) allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.
Or
4 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level
artillery = 27 points or 29 points (Expert)

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 25 points or 28 points

(Expert)

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Company-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 22 points or 24 points (Expert) allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Spartan = 25 points or 28 points

(Expert)

Recce Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover with MG each carrying: Each infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon of 4
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 & II sections equipped with Land Rover. Up to 1 section may be
or fielded per headquarters (CHQ or BHQ).
1 LAW80 with II

39 points or 43 points (Expert)

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 Machine Gun Section (2MP)
2 Land Rover each carrying: From 1987 an infantry battalion may have a platoon of 2 sections with
1 WG with HMG & II HMG. Up to 1 section may be fielded company.

41 points or 45 points (Expert)

Assault Pioneer Platoon (4MP)

3 Land Rover each carrying: The infantry battalion assault pioneer platoons were abolished in the
2 ERG with M72 & II 1970s, but were returned to Type B battalions in the mid-1980s. From
1984 one platoon may be used.
79 points or 87 points (Expert) From 1987 LAW80 may replace M72 for 13 points.

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 Gurkha Infantry Company

The Gurkha Rifles battalions were organised and equipped similarly to Type B Infantry Battalions with 4 rifle companies and a
support company. The support company comprised an anti-tank platoon, a mortar platoon and a reconnaissance platoon; an
assault pioneer platoon and a machine gun platoon may have been added during the 1980s.

Gurkhas were recruited from Nepal after an extremely rigorous selection process that involved several hundred applicants
competing for every place. The high standard of recruit combined with the commitment to duty and long traditions of service
going back nearly 2 centuries means that these units have been rated as highly as any.

Training – Expert

Morale - Excellent

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 540 points.

2. When defending the company may be deployed without transport. Revised costs are 127 points for the CHQ and 111
points per platoon, a total of 460 points for the company.
3. From 1987 the SA80, LSW and LAW80 may be used. All M72 and Carl Gustav will be replaced with LAW80, and all RG
except the Platoon and Company Commanders will have SAW. Revised costs are 143 points for the CHQ, 151 points per
platoon, and 596 points for the company. Without transport, costs are 133 points for the CHQ and each platoon, and
532 points for the company.

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 Gurkha Infantry Company – Support Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with M72 & II if more than one company is used.
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
153 points
Or
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with LAW80 & II
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II
170 points

Anti-Tank Section (2MP)

1 Land Rover carrying: A battalion could have 4 sections. A headquarters (CHQ or
1 WG with Light Mortar & II BHQ) can command up to 1 section.
2 WG with Milan Milan may have TI from 1983 for 15 points. Milan 2 may be
1 Land Rover carrying: used from 1988 for 93 points.
2 WG with Milan
123 points

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

8 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 58 points allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.
Or
4 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level
artillery = 29 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 28 points

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Company-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 24 points allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Spartan = 28 points

Recce Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover with MG each carrying: Each infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon of 4
1 RG with Carl Gustav & II sections equipped with Land Rover. Up to 1 section may be
or fielded per headquarters (CHQ or BHQ).
1 RG with LAW80 & II

45 points

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 Machine Gun Section (2MP)
2 Land Rover each carrying: From 1987 an infantry battalion may have a platoon of 2 sections with
1 WG with HMG & II HMG. Up to 1 section may be fielded company.

48 points

Assault Pioneer Platoon (4MP)

3 Land Rover each carrying: The infantry battalion assault pioneer platoons were abolished in the
2 ERG with M72 & II 1970s, but were returned to Type B battalions in the mid-1980s. From
1984 one platoon may be used.
100 points From 1987 LAW80 may replace M72 for 14 points.

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 Territorial Army Infantry
Company

Territorial Army infantry battalions committed to reinforce the BAOR were organised as Type B battalions, albeit with some
older equipment. They were composed of 3 or 4 rifle companies and a support company. The support company comprised an
anti-tank platoon, a mortar platoon and a reconnaissance platoon; an assault pioneer platoon and a machine gun platoon
section were added to some battalions during the 1980s.

The Territorial Army was first formed as the Territorial Force in 1908. In wartime it is incorporated into the regular army as
individual battalions to fight alongside full-time units, being one of the few reserve organisations in the world expected to serve
overseas.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 317 points.

2. When defending the company may be deployed without transport. Revised costs are 81 points for the CHQ and 62
points per platoon, a total of 267 points for the company.

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 Territorial Army Infantry Company – Support
Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with M72 This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with M72 more than one company is used.
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW & LAW80
97 points

Anti-Tank Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover each towing 1 WG with Wombat = 52 points A battalion could have 4 sections. A headquarters (CHQ or BHQ)
or can command up to 1 section.
1 Land Rover carrying: Milan is available from 1984.
1 WG with Light Mortar
2 WG with Milan
1 Land Rover carrying:
2 WG with Milan
84 points

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

8 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 48 points allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.
Or
4 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level
artillery = 24 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 22 points

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Company-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 20 points allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Spartan = 22 points

Recce Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover with MG each carrying: Each infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon of 4
1 RG with Carl Gustav M2 sections equipped with Land Rover. Up to 1 section may be
fielded per headquarters (CHQ or BHQ) as a Pathfinder unit.
29 points

Assault Pioneer Platoon (4MP)

3 Land Rover each carrying: The infantry battalion assault pioneer platoons were abolished
2 ERG with M72 in the 1970s, but were returned to Type B battalions in the mid-
1980s. From 1984 one platoon may be used.
59 points

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 Territorial Army
Medium Reconnaissance Squadron
nd
2 Infantry Division contained two Territorial Army Yeomanry regiments. These were organised similarly to regular
reconnaissance regiments but with armoured cars and without anti-tank vehicles. Each regiment had 4 squadrons.

Training – Raw

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The squadron costs 640 points.

2. One troop may be designated as a Pathfinder unit for an extra 10% (round to nearest).

Regimental Support

Regimental Command (5MP)

2 Sultan each carrying 1 CRG with M72 The RHQ must be used if more than one squadron is used.
1 Sultan carrying 1 RG with M72

120 points

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 Infantry Division - Divisional &
Corps support options

Light Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 Spartan carrying 1 WG with Blowpipe or Javelin From the Divisional Light Air Defence Battery. 1 may
be attached to a company/squadron.
46 points or 50 points (Expert)

Engineer Troop (4MP)

3 Spartan each carrying 1 ERG with M72 & II From the Divisional Engineer Field Squadron.
4 FV432 each carrying:
1 ERG with SAW, M72 & II
1 ERG with M72 & II

297 points or 324 points (Expert)

Division & Corps Artillery (1MP)

AOO with LRF, TI & GSR in Spartan = 46 points or 51 points (Expert) One per battery
8 L118 towed 105mm guns = 96 points or 106 points (Expert) One half-battery may be used.
8 FH70 towed 155mm howitzers = 128 points or 140 points (Expert) One half-battery may be used.
Per turn of firing DPICM = 32 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 32 points

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

6 M107 175mm armoured self-propelled guns with radar = 127 points M270 MLRS is available from 1990.
or 139 points (Expert)
Or
4 M270 MLRS armoured self-propelled 227mm MRL with radar = 200
points or 218 points (Expert)
Per turn firing DPICM = 36 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 36 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM with Sensor Fusing = 48 points

Air Support (0MP)

1 Spartan carrying ALO =34 points

Divisional Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 3 Lynx AH3 or Scout AH1

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 Air Mobile Infantry Company
th
The British Army came late to air mobility. In 1983 6 Armoured Brigade was converted to an air mobile brigade to test the
th
concept. In 1988 the trial was deemed a success and, although the 6 brigade recovered its tanks and returned to being an
th
armoured brigade, 24 Infantry Brigade was converted to air mobility in its place.

Unlike in other armies the air mobile brigade in the British Army was not intended as an air assault formation but as a rapidly
deployable anti-tank force to counter a Soviet breakthrough. To meet this role it was heavily equipped with Milan ATGMs, which
were allocated directly to the rifle companies in contrast to usual British infantry organisation. Each battalion had the usual 3
rifle companies plus a support company with a reconnaissance platoon, a mortar platoon and an assault pioneer platoon.

The air mobile brigade consisted of 2 air mobile battalions plus an infantry battalion in trucks, later Saxons. RAF helicopters were
allocated to provide the air lift ability and up to 3 squadrons of Army Air Corps Lynx were attached.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 789 points.

2. Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised costs are 115 points for the CHQ, 130 points per rifle platoon, 355 points
for the anti-tank platoon, and 860 points for the company.
3. From 1987 the SA80, LSW and LAW80 may be used. All M72 and Carl Gustav will be replaced with LAW80, and all RG
except the Company Commanders will have SAW. Revised costs are 121 points for the CHQ, 138 points per platoon, 326
points for the anti-tank platoon, and 861 points for the company.
4. From 1987 the SA80, LSW and LAW80 may be used in a battalion with Expert training. All M72 and Carl Gustav will be
replaced with LAW80, and all RG except the Company Commanders will have SAW. Revised costs are 132 points for the
CHQ, 150 points per platoon, 355 points for the anti-tank platoon, and 937 points for the company.
5. Milan may have TI from 1983 for 46 points (50 points of Expert). Milan 2 may be used from 1988 for 277 points (302
points if Expert).

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 Air Mobile Infantry Company – Support Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 CRG with M72 & Ii This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
2 RG with M72 & II more than one company is used.
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
97 points or 106 points (Expert)
Or
2 CRG with LAW80 & II
2 RG with LAW80 & II
1 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II
111 points or 121 points (Expert)

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

9 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 60 points or 66 points (Expert) allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 25 points or 28 points

(Expert)

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

3 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Company-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 33 points or 36 points (Expert) allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 25 points or 28 points

(Expert)

Recce Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover with MG each carrying: Each infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon of 4 sections
1 RG with Carl Gustav & II equipped with Land Rover. Up to 1 section may be fielded per
Or headquarters (CHQ or BHQ) as a Pathfinder unit.
1 RG with LAW80 & II

39 points or 43 points (Expert)

Assault Pioneer Platoon (4MP)

6 ERG with M72 & II From 1987 may replace M72 with LAW80 for 13 points.

66 points or 72 points (Expert)

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Divisional & corps Support

Light Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 Land Rover carrying WG with Blowpipe or Javelin From the Divisional Light Air Defence Battery. 1 may
be attached to a company.
26 points or 29 points (Expert)

Corps Artillery (1MP)

AOO with LRF, TI & GSR in Land Rover = 28 points or 31 points (Expert) One per battery
8 Abbot armoured self-propelled 105mm guns = 148 points or 160 One half-battery may be used.
points (Expert) Abbot may be used until 1988. L118 may be used from
Or 1988. They may not be mixed.
8 L118 towed 105mm guns = 96 points or 106 points (Expert)
8 M109A1 self-propelled armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers One half-battery may be used.
= 183 points or 200 points (Expert) M109A1 may be used until 1988. FH70 may be used
8 FH70 towed 155mm howitzers = 128 points or 140 points (Expert) from 1988. They may not be mixed.
Per turn of firing DPICM = 32 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 32 points
4 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled howitzers
= 109 points or 119 points (Expert)
4 M270 MLRS armoured self-propelled 227mm MRL = 245 points or M270 MLRS is available from 1990.
269 points (Expert)
Per turn firing DPICM = 48 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 48 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM with Sensor Fusing = 64 points

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

6 M107 175mm armoured self-propelled guns with radar = 127 points M270 MLRS is available from 1990.
or 139 points (Expert)
Or
4 M270 MLRS armoured self-propelled 227mm MRL with radar = 200
points or 218 points (Expert)
Per turn firing DPICM = 36 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 36 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM with Sensor Fusing = 48 points

Air Support (0MP)

1 Land Rover carrying ALO =16 points

Brigade Attack Helicopter Squadron (0MP)

Up to 8 Lynx AH3

Brigade Transport Helicopters (0MP)

Up to 16 Puma HC1 1 Puma may carry 3 RG or 6 WG (or a combination of
both)
Up to 10 Ch-47 Chinook 1 Chinook may carry 1 platoon

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 Parachute Regiment Company
th
The 5 Airborne Brigade was an independent formation to be sent or allocated as required. At the beginning of the 1980s it
st
consisted of 6 battalions, but 3 were assigned to the 1 Armoured Division of BAOR as a forward anti-tank screen (see Parachute
Regiment Group Company list). The remaining 3 battalions were 2 battalions of the Parachute Regiment and an airborne Gurkha
th
battalion. To field the latter use the Gurkha Company list with 5 Airborne Brigade attachments. The rest of the brigade
consisted of 2 squadrons of a reconnaissance regiment, an airborne engineer squadron, a light air defence battery and a light
field artillery regiment.

A parachute battalion comprised 4 companies, a mortar platoon, an anti-tank platoon and a reconnaissance platoon.

Training – Expert

Morale - Excellent

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 460 points.

2. From 1987 the SA80, LSW and LAW80 may be used. All M72 and Carl Gustav will be replaced with LAW80, and all RG
except the Company Commanders will have SAW. Revised costs are 133 points for the CHQ and each platoon, making a
total of 532 points for the company.

Parachute Regiment Company – Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded
2 RG with M72 & II if more than one company is used.
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
114 points
Or
2 CRG with LAW80 & II
2 RG with LAW80 & II
1 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II
131 points
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 Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)
8 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 58 points allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.
Or
4 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level
artillery = 29 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 28 points

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Company-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 24 points allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 28 points

Recce Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover with MG each carrying: Each infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon of 4
1 RG with Carl Gustav & II sections equipped with Land Rover. Up to 1 section may be
Or fielded per headquarters (CHQ or BHQ) as a Pathfinder unit.
1 RG with LAW80 & II

43 points

Assault Pioneer Platoon (4MP)

6 ERG with M72 & II From 1987 may replace M72 with LAW80 for 13 points.

72 points

Machine Gun Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover each carrying: From 1987 a parachute battalion may have a platoon of 2
1 WG with HMG & II sections with HMG. Up to 1 section may be fielded company.

46 points

Anti-Tank Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover each carrying: Wombat remained in service until the late 1980s. Up to 1
1 HWG with Wombat section may be fielded per company used. Milan may have TI
75 points from 1983 for 14 points. Milan 2 may be used from 1988 for 94
Or points. A Milan section may be mounted in 4 Land Rover for 31
1 WG with LM & II points.
4 WG with Milan
108 points

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Brigade Support

Light Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 Land Rover carrying WG with Blowpipe or Javelin From the Brigade Light Air Defence Battery. 1 may be attached
to a company.
29 points

Brigade Light Field Artillery (1MP)

AOO with LRF, TI & GSR in Land Rover = 31 points One per battery
8 L118 towed 105mm guns = 106 points One half-battery may be used.

Reconnaissance Troop (4MP)

2 Scimitar & 2 Scorpion (Superior Morale, Expert Training)

166 points

Airborne Engineer Troop (4MP)

3 Land Rover each carrying; From 1987 may replace M72 with LAW80 for 14 points.
2 ERG with M72 & II

88 points

Corps Support

Air Support (0MP)

1 Land Rover carrying ALO =16 points

Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 3 Lynx AH3

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 Royal Air Force Regiment
Field Squadron

The RAF Regiment was tasked with the defence of RAF air stations against attack. The weapons and uniforms followed army
practices although terminology differed, e.g. ‘Flight’ instead of ‘Troop’ or ‘Platoon’. Doctrine was aggressive in order to defeat
any attack quickly and reduce disruption to a station’s operations.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The total cost of the squadron is 1122 points.

nd
2. 2 Squadron was parachute-trained as an assault force to seize airfields or other objectives.

RAF Regiment Field Squadron – Support Options

Air Defence Section (2MP)

2 1t Land Rover (Trucks) each towing:
1 HWG with Rapier
86 points
Or
2 1t Land Rover (Trucks) each towing:
1 HWG with t35mmA
51 points

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 Royal Air Force Regiment
Light Armoured Squadron

The RAF Regiment was tasked with the defence of RAF air stations against attack. The weapons and uniforms followed army
practices although terminology differed, e.g. ‘Flight’ instead of ‘Troop’ or ‘Platoon’. Doctrine was aggressive in order to defeat
any attack quickly and reduce disruption to a station’s operations.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

RAF Regiment Light Armoured Squadron – Support

Options

Air Defence Section (2MP)

2 1t Land Rover (Trucks) each towing:
1 HWG with Rapier
86 points
Or
2 1t Land Rover (Trucks) each towing:
1 HWG with t35mmA
51 points

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Berlin Garrison Infantry Company

The brigade/Field Force based in Berlin consisted of 3 Type A infantry battalions and 1 Type B (Light Role) battalion.

Each Type A battalion was composed of 3 rifle companies and a support company. The support company comprised an anti-tank
platoon, a mortar platoon and a reconnaissance platoon.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 448 points.

2. Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised costs are 132 points for the CHQ, 119 points per platoon, and 489 points
for the company.
3. From 1987 the SA80, LSW and LAW80 may be used. All M72 and Carl Gustav will be replaced with LAW80, and all RG
except the Platoon and Company Commanders will have SAW. Revised costs are 125 points for the CHQ, 128 points per
platoon, and 509 points for the company.
4. A company with Expert training using SA80, LSW and LAW80 in a company will cost 137 points for the CHQ, 139 points
per platoon, and 554 points for the company.
5. When defending the company may be deployed without transport. Revised costs are 108 points for the CHQ and 94
points per platoon, a total of 390 points for the company.
6. A company with Expert training without transport costs 118 points for the CHQ and 102 points per platoon, a total of
422 points for the company.
7. A company using SA80, LSW and LAW80 without transport costs 112 points for the CHQ and each per platoon, a total of
448 points for the company.
8. A company with Expert training using SA80, LSW and LAW80 without transport costs 122 points for the CHQ and each
platoon, a total of 488 points for the company.

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 Berlin Garrison Type A Infantry Company – Support
Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with M72 & II more than one company is used.
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
130 points or 142 points (Expert)
Or
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with LAW80 & II
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II
144 points or 157 points (Expert)

Anti-Tank Section (2MP)

1 Land Rover carrying: The battalion in Berlin maintained an anti-tank establishment
1 WG with Light Mortar & II that had been superseded in regular infantry battalions based
2 WG with Milan elsewhere. There were 2 sections with Milan and 2 sections with
1 Land Rover carrying: Wombat. A headquarters (CHQ or BHQ) can command up to 1
2 WG with Milan section.
112 points or 114 points (Expert) Milan may have TI from 1983 for 13 points (14 points of Expert).
Or
2 Land Rover each towing 2 WG with Wombat
64 points or 70 points (Expert)

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

8 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 53 points or 58 points (Expert) allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.
Or
4 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level
artillery = 27 points or 29 points (Expert)

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 25 points or 28 points

(Expert)

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Company-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 22 points or 24 points (Expert) allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 25 points or 28 points

(Expert)

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 Recce Section (2MP)
2 Fox = 51 points or 55 points (Expert) Following the 1982 reorganisation each infantry battalion had a
reconnaissance troop of 4 sections equipped with Fox. Up to 1
section may be fielded per headquarters (CHQ or BHQ).

Brigade Support

Light Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 Land Rover carrying WG with Blowpipe or Javelin From the Brigade Light Air Defence Battery. One may be attached to
a company, it will assume the morale of the unit to which it is
26 points (Trained) or 29 points (Expert) attached.

Armoured Troop (4MP)

3 Tanks From the brigade armoured squadron. Up to one troop may be
used.
Chieftain Mk5 (TLSU) = 261 pts or 284 points (Expert) Mk 5 is used until 1984. Mk9 is used from 1984 To 1988. Mk 10 is
Chieftain Mk9 = 281 points or 306 points (Expert) used from 1988.
Chieftain Mk10 = 297 points or 324 points (Expert)

Engineer Troop (4MP)

3 Spartan each carrying 1 ERG with M72 & II From the Brigade Engineer Field Squadron.
4 FV432 each carrying:
1 ERG with SAW, M72 & II
1 ERG with M72 & II

297 points or 324 points (Expert)

Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 2 Lynx AH3 or Scout AH1 From the brigade aviation squadron

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 Berlin Garrison Light Role
Infantry Company

The brigade/Field Force based in Berlin consisted of 3 Type A infantry battalions and 1 Type B (Light Role) battalion.

The Type B battalion was composed of 3 rifle companies and a support company. The support company comprised an anti-tank
platoon, a mortar platoon and a reconnaissance platoon; an assault pioneer platoon and a machine gun platoon section were
added to some Type B battalions during the 1980s.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 448 points.

2. Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised costs are 132 points for the CHQ, 119 points per platoon, and 489 points
for the company.
3. From 1987 the SA80, LSW and LAW80 may be used. All M72 and Carl Gustav will be replaced with LAW80, and all RG
except the Platoon and Company Commanders will have SAW. Revised costs are 125 points for the CHQ, 128 points per
platoon, and 509 points for the company.
4. A company with Expert training using SA80, LSW and LAW80 in a company will cost 137 points for the CHQ, 139 points
per platoon, and 554 points for the company.
5. When defending the company may be deployed without transport. Revised costs are 108 points for the CHQ and 94
points per platoon, a total of 390 points for the company.
6. A company with Expert training without transport costs 118 points for the CHQ and 102 points per platoon, a total of
422 points for the company.
7. A company using SA80, LSW and LAW80 without transport costs 112 points for the CHQ and each per platoon, a total of
448 points for the company.
8. A company with Expert training using SA80, LSW and LAW80 without transport costs 122 points for the CHQ and each
platoon, a total of 488 points for the company.

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 Berlin Garrison Type B Infantry Company – Support
Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with M72 & II more than one company is used.
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
130 points or 142 points (Expert)
Or
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 CRG with LAW80 & II
2 Land Rover each carrying 1 RG with LAW80 & II
1 Land Rover carrying 1 RG with SAW, LAW80 & II
144 points or 157 points (Expert)

Anti-Tank Section (2MP)

1 Land Rover carrying: A battalion had 4 sections with Milan and 2 sections with
1 WG with Light Mortar & II Wombat. A headquarters (CHQ or BHQ) can command up to 1
2 WG with Milan section.
1 Land Rover carrying: Milan may have TI from 1983 for 13 points (14 points of Expert).
2 WG with Milan
104 points or 114 points (Expert)
Or
2 Land Rover each towing 2 WG with Wombat
64 points or 70 points (Expert)

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

8 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 53 points or 58 points (Expert) allowed if any Mortar Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.
Or
4 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level
artillery = 27 points or 29 points (Expert)

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 25 points or 28 points

(Expert)

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Company-level From the support company in each infantry battalion. Not
artillery = 22 points or 24 points (Expert) allowed if any Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Land Rover = 25 points or 28 points

(Expert)

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 Recce Section (2MP)
2 Land Rover with MG each carrying: Each infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon of 4
1 RG with Carl Gustav & II sections equipped with Land Rover. Up to 1 section may be
Or fielded per headquarters (CHQ or BHQ).
1 RG with LAW80 & II

39 points or 43 points (Expert)

Machine Gun Section (2MP)

2 Land Rover each carrying: From 1987 an infantry battalion may have a platoon of 2
1 WG with HMG & II sections with HMG. Up to 1 section may be used per company
fielded.
42 points or 46 points (Expert)

Assault Pioneer Platoon (4MP)

3 Land Rover each carrying: The infantry battalion assault pioneer platoons were abolished
2 ERG with M72 & II in the 1970s, but were returned to Type B battalions in the mid-
1980s. From 1984 one platoon may be used.
86 points or 94 points (Expert) From 1987 LAW80 may replace M72 for 13 points.

Brigade Support

Light Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 Land Rover carrying WG with Blowpipe or Javelin From the Brigade Light Air Defence Battery. One may be
attached to a company, it will assume the morale of the unit to
26 points (Trained) or 29 points (Expert) which it is attached.

Armoured Troop (4MP)

3 Tanks From the brigade armoured squadron. Up to one troop may be
used.
Chieftain Mk5 (TLSU) = 261 pts or 284 points (Expert) Mk 5 is used until 1984. Mk9 is used from 1984 To 1988. Mk 10
Chieftain Mk9 = 281 points or 306 points (Expert) is used from 1988.
Chieftain Mk10 = 297 points or 324 points (Expert)

Engineer Troop (4MP)

3 Spartan each carrying 1 ERG with M72 & II From the Brigade Engineer Field Squadron.
4 FV432 each carrying:
1 ERG with SAW, M72 & II
1 ERG with M72 & II

297 points or 324 points (Expert)

Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 2 Lynx AH3 or Scout AH1 From the brigade aviation squadron

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 Sample British Forces

Combined Arms Combat Team Motor Rifle (Armoured SHQ)

Unit Points MP
SHQ (Chieftain Mk10) (Expert) 288 3
Armoured Troop (Expert) 324 4
Armoured Troop (Expert) 324 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon (Expert) 193 4
Reconnaissance Section (Expert) 88 2
Divisional M109A2 Armoured Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzer Battery 232 1
(Expert) with 1 turn of DPICM
AOO (Expert) 51 0
TOTAL 1500 18

Combined Arms Combat Team Motor Rifle (Armoured Infantry CHQ)

Unit Points MP
CHQ 187 3
Armoured Infantry Platoon 262 4
Armoured Infantry Platoon 262 4
Battalion Anti-Tank Section (Milan2) 154 4
Light Air Defence Attachment 27 1
TOTAL 992 16

BAOR Parachute Regiment Group Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 108 3
TA Parachute Platoon 94 4
TA Parachute Platoon 94 4
TA Parachute Platoon 94 4
TA Parachute Company Anti-Tank Platoon 370 4
Machine Gun Section 44 2
Divisional Abbot Self-Propelled 105mm Howitzer Battery 148 1
AOO 46 0
TOTAL 998 22

Airborne Company
Unit Points MP
CHQ 127 3
Airborne Platoon 111 4
Airborne Platoon 111 4
Airborne Platoon 111 4
Reconnaissance Section 43 2
Battalion Mortar Battery 58 1
AOO 28 0
TOTAL 589 18

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 The United States

The USA’s massive industrial capacity had contributed decisively to the Allied victory in WW2. As it was switched to peacetime
production, the US armed forces were also demobilised, and the two combined to fuel an economic boom. The worsening of
relations with the USSR led to the resumption of the draft in 1948, and the North Korean invasion of the South shocked the USA
into increasing conscription and calling up the National Guard. Despite raising defence spending markedly, the USA did not
attempt to match the land forces of the USSR and instead relied on the concept of ‘Massive Retaliation’ through the Strategic Air
Command to deter any communist aggression in Europe. The deteriorating situation in South Vietnam led to increased US
involvement and the commitment of US Army combat troops from 1965. Despite the deployment of over 500,000 US military
personnel the US government did not mobilise public support for the Vietnam War and relied on draftees carrying out 12-month
tours of duty and overwhelming firepower. The North Vietnamese proved more resilient than expected and public opinion
turned decisively against US involvement from 1968, resulting in a declaration of victory and withdrawal.

The Vietnam War had 2 profound negative impacts on the US Army. First, by concentrating on the needs of a war in South East
Asia the requirements for facing the Warsaw Pact’s armoured formations were neglected, resulting in the US Army having front
line equipment that was older and less capable than much of what was in the GSFG. Second, the fighting of an unpopular and -
in the eyes of an increasing proportion of the electorate - unwinnable war led to a severe decline in discipline and morale within
the US Army. The end of the Vietnam War saw the axing of the draft, but the US Army was held in such low esteem and offered
remuneration so poor that major work was required to produce a force that could be considered in any way professional. A
series of programs were undertaken to improve morale, training and doctrine, and spending was massively increased to
introduce a complete generation of new equipment. We assume that the worst of the malaise was over by the start of the 1980s
and class the bulk of front line US units as being Trained with Average Morale. As professionalism improves through the 1980s,
morale may be increased to Superior and then Training to Expert just before Desert Storm.
th th
The US 7 Army in Europe comprised V(US) Corps and VII(US) Corps, plus 199 Brigade in Berlin and the advanced elements of
II(US) Corps that formed the basis of REFORGER. It was also the headquarters of CENTAG. REFORGER (Return of FORces to
GERmany) was a system whereby essential heavy equipment was held in West Germany to enable rapid reinforcement in an
emergency by flying in just the troops and their personal equipment.

V(US) Corps and VII(US)Corps each comprised one armoured division, one mechanised division, one armored cavalry regiment,
one combat aviation brigade, one engineer brigade, and two (V Corps) or three (VI Corps) artillery brigades. III(US) Corps would
have provided two armoured divisions, three infantry divisions, one armored cavalry regiment and further aviation and artillery
power when fully manned.

As part of the reforming process, the US Army went through a major reorganisation to enable it to effectively use the new
equipment coming into service and to execute what was termed ‘AirLand Battle’ using a close combination of ground and aerial
assets. This new TO&E was named Division ’86, and the switchover process lasted from 1982 until 1986. As the reorganisation
affected units down to section/squad level, lists have been produced for both Division ’86 and the preceding ROAD
(Reorganisation Objective Army Division) .

An armoured division consisted of 6 armoured battalions, 5 (ROAD) or 4 (Division ’86) mechanised infantry battalions, 1 armored
cavalry squadron, 4 engineer companies, 3 artillery batteries (plus a heavy battery in ROAD), and air defence and aviation assets.
The division would form 3 brigades, with units attached to brigade headquarters based on the mission allocated.

An infantry division consisted of 4 (ROAD) or 5 (Division ’86) armoured battalions, 6 (ROAD) or 5 (Division ’86) mechanised
infantry battalions, 1 armored cavalry squadron, 4 engineer companies, 3 artillery batteries (plus a heavy battery in ROAD), and
air defence and aviation assets. The division would form 3 brigades, with units attached to brigade headquarters based on the
mission allocated.

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 ROAD Combined Arms Combat Team

The US Army operated with a flexible organisation that could distribute divisional assets to brigades. There was a strong
emphasis on combined arms tactics so that a battalion would not have been expected to take the field as a whole and instead
companies would have been swapped to form a Combined Arms Battlegroup. Within this battlegroup platoons would be further
swapped to form company-sized combat teams. The organisation of both battlegroups and combat teams was flexible and
depended on the task allocated. Here we will illustrate the original company compositions under the ROAD structure then
describe how a combat team may be formed.

Armoured Company

Training – Trained

Morale – Average

Notes

1. If used as a whole the company costs a total of 1203 points with M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE), 1271 points if M60A2, 1305
points if M60A3, and 1492 points if M60A3 (TTS).
2. All tanks must be the same.
3. The M60A2 is available until 1981.
4. The M60A3 (TTS) is available from 1983.
5. Morale may be upgraded to Superior from 1987. Revised points costs will be:
M60A1 (RISE) (PASSIVE) – CHQ 185 points, Platoon 380 points, Company 1325 points.
M60A3 – CHQ 198 points, Platoon 413 points, Company 1437 points.
M60A3 (TTS) – CHQ 222 points, Platoon 473 points, Company 1641 points.

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Mechanised Infantry Company

Training – Trained

Morale – Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 1002 points if used as a whole.

2. From 1987 Morale may be upgraded to Superior. Revised costs are 110 points for the CHQ, 249 points per platoon, 134
points for the Anti-Tank Section, 112 points for the Mortar Section, and 1103 points for the company.
3. From 1987 AT-4 may replace M72 for 3 points for the CHQ and 4 points per platoon.
4. An AOO with II may be added to any or all platoons at a cost of 12 points each.
5. The 81mm mortars are positioned off-table and the AOO is placed on the table.

Building a Combat Team

To build a combined arms combat team take the following steps:

Step 1 - Commander

Pick a command unit:

Force Commander (3MP)

Armoured CHQ: Mechanised Infantry CHQ:

1 tank (Commander) 1 M113A1 carrying:

1 tank 1 CRG with M72 & II
Or
M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE) = 168 points or 185 points (Superior) 1 M113A1 carrying:
M60A2 = 176 points 1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
M60A3 = 180 points or 198 points (Superior Morale) 1 RG with GL, M72 &II
M60A3 (TTS) = 202 points or 222 points (Superior Morale)
100 points or 110 points (Superior Morale)
Morale may be upgraded from 1987
Availability - M60A2 until 1981, M60A3 (TTS) from 1983. Morale may be upgraded from 1987
AT4 may replace M72 from 1987 for 3 points.

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Add a unit from the Commander’s parent battalion:

Armoured Platoon (4MP)

5 Tanks Morale may be upgraded from 1987
Availability - M60A2 until 1981, M60A3 (TTS) from 1983.
M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE) = 345 points or 380 points (Superior)
M60A2 = 365 points
M60A3 = 375 points or 413 points (Superior Morale)
M60A3 (TTS) = 430 points or 473 points (Superior Morale)

Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A1 carrying: Morale may be upgraded to Superior from 1987.
1 RG with M72 & II From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 4 points.
An AOO with II may be added for 12 points.
3 M113A1 each carrying; A platoon used in defence without transport costs 150 points or 165
1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II points with Superior Morale.
1 WG with Dragon 2
1 WG with LMG & II

226 points or 249 points (Superior Morale)

Step 2 – Add Further Units From the Battlegoup

The full number of platoons and independent sections should be limited to 6. An armoured CHQ may not command more
mechanised infantry platoons than armoured platoons. A mechanised infantry CHQ may not command more armoured platoons
than mechanised infantry platoons.

Armoured Platoon (4MP)

5 Tanks Morale may be upgraded from 1987
Availability - M60A2 until 1981, M60A3 (TTS) from 1983.
M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE) = 345 points or 380 points (Superior)
M60A2 = 365 points
M60A3 = 375 points or 413 points (Superior Morale)
M60A3 (TTS) = 430 points or 473 points (Superior Morale)

Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A1 carrying: Morale may be upgraded to Superior from 1987.
1 RG with M72 & II From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 4 points.
An AOO with II may be added for 12 points.
3 M113A1 each carrying; A platoon used in defence without transport costs 150 points, or
1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II 165 points with Superior Morale.
1 WG with Dragon 2
1 WG with LMG & II

226 points or 249 points (Superior Morale)

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 Mechanised Infantry Company Mortar Section (1MP)
1 M113A1 carrying: Mechanised infantry companies were allocated 3 M113-mounted 81mm
1 AOO with LRF & II mortars. These would be positioned off-table, with the AOO placed on
the table.
3 M125 armoured self-propelled 81mm mortars off- This is allowed to a mechanised infantry CHQ only.
table Morale may be upgraded from 1987.
102 points or 112 points if Superior morale.

Mechanised Infantry Company Anti-tank Section (2MP)

2 M901A1 Mechanised infantry companies were allocated 2 Improved TOW
Vehicles. Morale may be upgraded from 1987.
122 points or 124 points if Superior Morale. This is allowed to a mechanised infantry CHQ only.

Battalion Anti-Aircraft Section (2MP)

2 Jeeps each carrying; Mechanised infantry and armoured battalions each had a Combat
1 WG with Redeye or Stinger Support Company. This included an anti-aircraft platoon with 6 jeeps
carrying SAM teams. One section may be attached to a company.
38 points or 42 points if Superior Morale. Morale may be upgraded rom 1987.

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

4 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars positioned From the Combat Support Company in each mechanised infantry
off-table as Battalion-level artillery = 79 points and armoured battalion. Not allowed if any Battalion Mortar
Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep = 25 points

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars positioned From the Combat Support Company in each mechanised infantry
off-table as Company-level artillery = 40 and armoured battalion. Not allowed if any Battalion Mortar
Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep = 25 points

Battalion Surveillance Platoon (4MP)

4 Jeeps each carrying: From the Combat Support Company in each mechanised infantry
1 RG with M72, GSR, LD & II and armoured battalion. Only one is allowed. May be made a
Pathfinder unit for 4 extra points. Only one Pathfinder unit is
76 points or 84 points if Superior Morale allowed in a company. Morale may be upgraded from 1987.

Battalion Scout Section (2MP)

1 M901 From the Scout Platoon, part of the Combat Support Company in
1 M113A1 carrying: each mechanised infantry and armoured battalion. The Scout
1 RG with M72, GL & II Platoon consisted of 3 Scout Sections and a PHQ of an M113
1 RG with M72, SAW & II carrying 1 RG with M72 &II for 28 points, 32 points if Superior
Morale. Morale may be upgraded from 1987.
108 points or 119 points if Superior Morale From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 2 points.
May be made a Pathfinder unit for 5 points. Only one Pathfinder
unit is allowed in a company.

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 Mechanised Infantry Battalion Anti-Tank Section (2MP)
2 M901A1 Each mechanised infantry battalion had an anti-tank platoon of
3 sections with M901 ITVs. Morale may be upgraded from 1987.
122 points or 124 points if Superior Morale.

Bridging Detachment (1MP)

1 M60 AVLB The Combat Support Company in an armoured battalion had a
bridging section with 2 AVLBs. 1 may be used by an armoured
33 points or 36 points if Superior Morale CHQ. Morale may be upgraded from 1987.

Battlegroup Command (5MP)

2 Tanks each carrying a commander This is an armoured battalion command unit. A battalion HQ must be
3 M577A1 each carrying 1 RG with M72 & II fielded if more than one company is used. An armoured BHQ must
command at least 1 armoured CHQ and a mechanised infantry BHQ
M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE) = 256 points or 282 points must command at least 1 mechanised infantry CHQ. Morale may be
(Superior) upgraded from 1987.
M60A2 = 264 points
M60A3 = 268 points or 295 points (Superior Morale)
M60A3 (TTS) = 290 points or 319 points (Superior
Morale)
2 M577A1 each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II This is a mechanised infantry battalion command unit. A or battalion HQ
1 M577A1 carrying 1 RG with M72 & II must be fielded if more than one company is used. A mechanised
2 M113A1 each carrying: infantry BHQ must command at least 1 mechanised infantry CHQ.
1 RG with M72, GL & II Morale may be upgraded from 1987.
1 RG with M72, SAW & II

208 points or 219 points (Superior Morale)

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H Series Armored Cavalry PlaTOON

The Armored Cavalry units had an organisation like no other formations in the US Army. Unit nomenclature was unique to the
Cavalry; an Armored Cavalry Regiment was the size of either a small division or a large brigade, a Squadron was the size of a
small brigade, a Troop was almost battalion-sized, and a Platoon was much bigger than any other platoon and was split into
sections. To represent an armored cavalry force on the table, a Platoon will count as a company with the PHQ becoming a CHQ
with the sections being treated as sections or platoons depending on their sizes. The Troop is then treated as a battalion with
the THQ becoming a BHQ. You are unlikely to field a squadron!

Each US division had one armored cavalry squadron. Each squadron consisted of 3 Armored Cavalry Troops and an Air Cavalry
Troop. Each Armored Cavalry Troop had 3 platoons. The Air Cavalry Troop had a Scout Platoon with OH58s and an Attack
Platoon with AH1s.

There was also 2 Armored Cavalry Regiments based in West Germany, each with 3 Armored Cavalry Squadrons and an Air
Cavalry Troop. Each of these Armored Cavalry squadrons had 2 armored cavalry troops, a self-propelled artillery battery, and a
tank company that had the same organisation as those in armoured battalions.

The role of the Armored Cavalry was to act as a reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance screen in front of the main US
forces, destroying the Warsaw Pact’s leading elements and so forcing the main attacking forces to deploy and engage thereby
buying time for the defence.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The total cost of the Platoon is 682 points if using M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE), 708 points if using M60A3, 756 points if using
M60A3 and 800 points if using M1.
2. The M60A3 (TTS) is available from 1983 for Divisional Armored Cavalry Squadrons.
3. The M1 is available from 1983 for an Armored Cavalry Regiment. AT4 may replace M72 from 1987 for 6 points for the
Platoon.
4. The mortar Section with 1 M106 is covered in the Troop Support options below.

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Troop Support

Troop Command (5MP)

1 M577A1 carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II The THQ must be used if more than one Platoon is used.
1 M113A1 carrying 1 RG with M72 & II

1 M113A1 carrying:
1 RG with SAW, M72 &II
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II

2 M113A1 each carrying:

1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II
1 WG with Dragon 2
1 WG with LMG

275 points

Mortar Section (1MP)

1 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortar off-table as There is no AOO for this battery, instead any element in the
company artillery Platoon may operate and count as an AOO for this battery only.
Other AOOs may not observe for these mortars due to
62 points differences in radio frequencies.

Or

3 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars off-table as

battalion artillery

74 points

Squadron Attack Flight

Up to 3 AH1G or AH1S The AH1S is available from 1982.

Regimental Support

A platoon that is part of an Armored Cavalry Regiment may have the following support.

Tank Platoon (4MP)

4 Tanks The tanks used must be the same as those in the armored
cavalry platoon(s). The M1 is available from 1983.
M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE) = 304 points
M60A3 = 330 points
M1 = 422 points

Regimental Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M109A1 self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table as A section consisting of one half-battery may be used at half of
Higher Level support the cost.
124 points

AOO in M981FISTV = 54 points

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 ROAD Armoured/Mechanised
Division - Divisional & Corps
support options

An Armored Cavalry Regiment may not use divisional support options.

Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 M163 Vulcan From the one of the Divisional Air Defence Batteries.
Morale may be upgraded from 1987.
37 points or 41 points (Superior Morale)

Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 M48 Chaparral From the Divisional Air Defence Batteries. Morale
may be upgraded from 1987.
26 points or 28 points (Superior Morale)

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

2 M113A1 each carrying: From the Divisional Combat Engineer Field Company.
1 ERG with SAW,M72 & II AT4 may replace M72 from 1987. Morale may be
1 ERG with GL, M72 & II upgraded from 1987.
1 WG with Dragon 2

2 M113A1 each carrying:

1 ERG with SAW,M72 & II
1 ERG with GL, M72 & II

228 points or 251 points (Superior Morale)

Armoured Engineer Attachments (1MP per vehicle)

Up to 2 M9 ACE = 16 points or 18 points (Superior Morale) each Divisional assets attached to an HQ or to form a
section with another vehicle of the same type. The
Up to 1 M728 CEV = 74 points or 81 points (Superior Morale). Add a M9 ACE is available from 1986. Morale may be
mine-clearing explosive line charge for 10 points. upgraded from 1987.

Up to 2 M60 AVLB = 33 points or 36 points (Superior Morale) each

Up to 1 M57 mine layer = 40 points or 44 points (Superior Morale)

each

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 Divisional and Corps Artillery (1MP)
AOO in M981FISTV = 54 points One per battery
8 M109A2 self-propelled armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers One half-battery may be used.
= 183 points
Per turn of firing DPICM = 32 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 32 points
4 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled howitzers = 109 points

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

4 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled howitzers with radar = 89
points

Air Support (0MP)

1 M113A1 carrying ALO =29 points

Divisional Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 3 AH1G or AH1S AH1S is available from 1982.

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 Division ‘86 Combined Arms
Combat Team

The US Army operated with a flexible organisation that could distribute divisional assets to brigades. There was a strong
emphasis on combined arms tactics so that a battalion would not have been expected to take the field as a whole instead
companies would have been swapped to form a Combined Arms Battlegroup. Within this battlegroup platoons would be further
swapped to form company-sized combat teams. The organisation of both battlegroups and combat teams was flexible and
depended on the task allocated. Here we will illustrate the company compositions that were introduced under the Division ‘86
structure then describe how a combat team may be formed.

Armoured Company

Training – Trained

Morale – Average

Notes

1. If used as a whole the company costs a total of 1080 points if M60A3, 1234 points if M60A3 (TTS), 1374 points if M1,
1514 points if M1 IP, and 1668 points if M1A1.
2. All tanks must be the same.
3. The M60A3 (TTS) is available from 1983.
4. The M1 is available from 1981.
5. The M1IP is available from 1984.
6. The M1A1 is available from 1985.
7. Morale may be upgraded to Superior from 1987. Revised points costs will be:
M60A3 – CHQ 198 points, Platoon 330 points, Company 1188 points.
M60A3 (TTS) – CHQ 222 points, Platoon 378 points, Company 1356 points.
M1 – CHQ 244 points, Platoon 422 points, Company 1510 points.
M1IP – CHQ 266 points, Platoon 466 points, Company 1640 points.
M1A1 – CHQ 290 points, Platoon 515 points, Company 1835 points.

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 8. If Morale is upgraded, Training may be upgraded to Expert from 1989. Revised points will be:
M60A3 – CHQ 216 points, Platoon 360 points, Company 1296 points.
M60A3 (TTS) – CHQ 242 points, Platoon 413 points, Company 1481 points.
M1 – CHQ 266 points, Platoon 461 points, Company 1649 points.
M1IP – CHQ 290 points, Platoon 509 points, Company 1817 points.
M1A1 – CHQ 317 points, Platoon 562 points, Company 2003 points.

Mechanised Infantry Company (Bradley)

Training – Trained

Morale – Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 1698 points if used as a whole.

2. M2A2 is available from 1988.
3. From 1987 Morale may be upgraded to Superior. Revised costs for M2A1 are 143 points for the CHQ, 493 points per
platoon, 134 points for the Anti-Tank Section, 112 points for the Mortar Section, and 1868 points for the company.
Revised costs for M2A2 are 151 points for the CHQ, 519 points per platoon, 134 points for the Anti-Tank Section, 112
points for the Mortar Section, and 1954 points for the company.
4. From 1989, if Morale is upgraded to Superior Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised costs for M2A1 are 156
points for the CHQ, 538 points per platoon, 146 points for the Anti-Tank Section, 122 points for the Mortar Section, and
2038 points for the company. Revised costs for M2A2 are 164 points for the CHQ, 566 points per platoon, 146 points for
the Anti-Tank Section, 122 points for the Mortar Section, and 2130 points for the company.
5. From 1987 AT-4 may replace M72 for 2 points for the CHQ and 8 points per platoon.
6. An AOO with II may be added to any or all platoons at a cost of 12 points each.
7. The 81mm mortars are positioned off-table and the AOO is placed on the table.

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Mechanised Infantry Company (M113)

Training – Trained

Morale – Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 1002 points if used as a whole.

2. From 1987 Morale may be upgraded to Superior. Revised costs are 110 points for the CHQ, 249 points per platoon, 134
points for the Anti-Tank Section, 112 points for the Mortar Section, and 1103 points for the company.
3. From 1987 AT-4 may replace M72 for 3 points for the CHQ and 4 points per platoon.
4. An AOO with II may be added to any or all platoons at a cost of 12 points each.
5. The 81mm mortars are positioned off-table and the AOO is placed on the table.

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 Building a Combat Team
To build a combined arms combat team for Division 86 take the following steps:

Step 1 - Commander

Pick a command unit:

Force Commander
Armoured CHQ (3MP): Mechanised Infantry CHQ (2MP):

1 tank (Commander) 1 Bradley carrying:

1 tank 1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
Or 1 RG with GL, M72 &II
M60A3 = 180 pts or 198 pts (Superior) or 216 pts (Expert)
M60A3 (TTS) = 202 pts or 222 pts (Superior) or 242 pts M2A1 = 130 pts or 143 pts (Superior) or 156 pts (Expert)
(Expert) M2A2 = 137 pts or 151 pts (Superior) or 164 pts (Expert)
M1 = 222 pts or 244 pts (Superior) or 266 pts (Expert)
M1IP = 242 pts or 266 pts (Superior) or 290 Pts (Expert) Morale may be upgraded from 1987 and Training from
M1A1 = 264 pts or 290 pts (Superior) or 317 pts (Expert) 1989.
AT4 may replace M72 from 1987 for 2 points.
Morale may be upgraded from 1987, training from 1989. Mechanised Infantry CHQ (3MP):
Availability - M60A3 (TTS) from 1983, M1 from 1983, M1IP
from 1984, M1A1 from 1985. 1 M113A2 carrying:
1 CRG with M72 & II

1 M113A2 carrying:
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II
1 RG with GL, M72 &II

100 points or 110 points (Superior Morale)

Morale may be upgraded from 1987.

AT4 may replace M72 for 3 points from 1987.

Add a unit from the Commander’s parent battalion:

Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A2 carrying: Morale may be upgraded to Superior from 1987.
1 RG with M72 & II From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 4 points.
An AOO with II may be added for 12 points.
3 M113A2 each carrying; A platoon used in defence without transport costs 150 points or
1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II 165 points with Superior Morale.
1 WG with Dragon 2
1 WG with LMG & II

226 points or 249 points (Superior)

4 Bradley each carrying; Morale may be upgraded from 1987, Training from 1989.
1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 4 points.
1 WG with Dragon 2 An AOO with II may be added for 12 points.

M2A1 = 448 pts or 493 pts (Superior) or 519 pts (Expert)

M2A2 = 472 pts or 538 pts (Superior) or 566 pts (Expert)

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 Armoured Platoon (4MP)
4 Tanks Morale may be upgraded from 1987, training from 1989.
Availability - M60A3 (TTS) from 1983, M1 from 1983, M1IP
M60A3 = 300 pts or 330 pts (Superior) or 360 pts (Expert) from 1984, M1A1 from 1985.
M60A3 (TTS) = 344 points or 378 points (Superior) or 413 pts
(Expert)
M1 = 384 pts or 422 pts (Superior) or 461 pts (Expert)
M1IP = 424 pts or 466 pts (Superior) or 509 pts (Expert)
M1A1 = 468 pts or 515 pts (Superior) or 562 pts (Expert)

Step 2 – Add Further Units From the Battlegoup

The full number of platoons and independent sections should be limited to 6. An armoured CHQ may not command more
mechanised infantry platoons than armoured platoons. A mechanised infantry CHQ may not command more armoured platoons
than mechanised infantry platoons.

Armoured Platoon (4MP)

4 Tanks Morale may be upgraded from 1987, training from 1989.
Availability - M60A3 (TTS) from 1983, M1 from 1983, M1IP
M60A3 = 300 pts or 330 pts (Superior) or 360 pts (Expert) from 1984, M1A1 from 1985.
M60A3 (TTS) = 344 points or 378 points (Superior) or 413 pts
(Expert)
M1 = 384 pts or 422 pts (Superior) or 461 pts (Expert)
M1IP = 424 pts or 466 pts (Superior) or 509 pts (Expert)
M1A1 = 468 pts or 515 pts (Superior) or 562 pts (Expert)

Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A2 carrying: Morale may be upgraded to Superior from 1987.
1 RG with M72 & II From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 4 points.
An AOO with II may be added for 12 points.
3 M113A2 each carrying; A platoon used in defence without transport costs 150
1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II points or 165 points with Superior Morale.
1 WG with Dragon 2
1 WG with LMG & II

226 points or 249 points (Superior)

4 Bradley each carrying; Morale may be upgraded from 1987, Training from 1989.
1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 4 points.
1 WG with Dragon 2 An AOO with II may be added for 12 points.
M2A2 is available from 1988.
M2A1 = 448 pts or 493 pts (Superior) or 519 pts (Expert)
M2A2 = 472 pts or 538 pts (Superior) or 566 pts (Expert)

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 Mechanised Infantry Company Mortar Section (1MP)
1 M113A1 carrying: Mechanised infantry companies were allocated 3 M113-
1 AOO with LRF & II mounted 81mm mortars. These would be positioned off-
table, with the AOO placed on the table.
3 M125 armoured self-propelled 81mm mortars off-table This is allowed to a mechanised infantry CHQ only.
Morale may be upgraded from 1987 and Training from 1989.
102 pts or 112 pts (Superior) or 122 pts (Expert)

Mechanised Infantry Company Anti-tank Section (2MP)

2 M901A1 Mechanised infantry companies were allocated 2 Improved
TOW Vehicles. Morale may be upgraded from 1987 and
122 pts or 124 pts (Superior) or 146 pts (Expert) Training from 1989. This is allowed to a mechanised infantry
CHQ only.

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

4 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars positioned off- From the Combat Support Company in each mechanised
table as Battalion-level artillery = 79 points or 87 points infantry and armoured battalion. Not allowed if any Battalion
(Superior) or 95 points (Expert) Mortar Section is used. Up to 1 allowed. Morale may be
upgraded from 1987 and Training from 1989.
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in HMMWV = 25 points or 28 points
(Superior) or 30 points (Expert)

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars positioned off- From the Combat Support Company in each mechanised
table as Company-level artillery = 40 or 44 points (Superior) or infantry and armoured battalion. Not allowed if any Battalion
48 points (Expert) Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ. Morale may
be upgraded from 1987 and Training from 1989.
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in HMMWV = 25 points or 28 points
(Superior) or 30 points (Expert)

Battalion Surveillance Platoon (4MP)

4 HMMWV each carrying: From the Combat Support Company in each mechanised
1 RG with M72, GSR, LD & II infantry and armoured battalion. Only one is allowed.
May be made a Pathfinder unit for 4 points. Only one
76 points or 84 points if Superior Morale Pathfinder unit is allowed in a company.

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 Battalion Scout Section (2MP)
2 Bradley CFV each carrying: From the Scout Platoon, part of the Combat Support
1 RG with M72 & II Company in each mechanised infantry and armoured
battalion. The Scout Platoon consisted of 2 Scout Sections
M3A1 = 162 pts or 178 pts (Superior) or 194 pts (Expert) and a PHQ organised and equipped as a Scout Section.
M3A2 = 174 pts or 191 pts (Superior) or 209 pts (Expert) From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 2 points.
May be made a Pathfinder unit for 9 points. Only one
Pathfinder unit is allowed in a company.

Mechanised Infantry Battalion Anti-Tank Section (2MP)

2 M901A1 Each mechanised infantry battalion had an anti-tank platoon of
3 sections with M901 ITVs. Morale may be upgraded from 1987
122 points or 134 points(Superior) or 146 points (Expert). and Training from 1989.

Bridging Detachment (1MP)

1 M60 AVLB The Combat Support Company in an armoured battalion had a
bridging section with 2 AVLBs. 1 may be used by an armoured
33 points or 36 points(Superior) or 40 points (Expert) CHQ. Morale may be upgraded from 1987 and Training from
1989.

Battlegroup Command (5MP)

2 Tanks each carrying a commander This is an armoured battalion command unit. A battalion HQ must
3 M577A1 each carrying 1 RG with M72 & II be fielded if more than one company is used. An armoured BHQ
must command at least 1 armoured CHQ and a mechanised
M60A3 = 268 pts or 295 pts (Superior) or pts (Expert) infantry BHQ must command at least 1 mechanised infantry CHQ.
M60A3 (TTS) = 290 pts or 319 pts (Superior) or pts (Expert) M60A3(TTS) is available from 1983.
M1 = 310 pts or 341 pts (Superior) or 372 pts (Expert) M1IP is available from 1984.
M1IP = 330 pts or 363 pts (Superior) or 396 pts (Expert) M1A1 is available from 1985.
M1A1 = 352 pts or 387 pts (Superior) or 422 pts (Expert) From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 3 points.
2 M577A1 each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II This is a mechanised infantry battalion command unit. A or
1 M577A1 carrying 1 RG with M72 & II battalion HQ must be fielded if more than one company is used. A
2 Bradley each carrying: mechanised infantry BHQ must command at least 1 mechanised
1 RG with M72, GL & II infantry CHQ.
1 RG with M72, SAW & II Morale may be upgraded from 1987, Training from 1989.
From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 6 points.
M2A1 = 314 pts or 345 pts (Superior) or 377 pts (Expert) M2A2 is available from 1988.
M2A2 = 331 pts or 364 pts (Superior) or 397 pts (Expert)
2 M577A1 each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II
1 M577A1 carrying 1 RG with M72 & II
2 M113A1 each carrying:
1 RG with M72, GL & II
1 RG with M72, SAW & II

208 points or 229 points (Superior) or 250 points (Expert)

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 J series Armored Cavalry Troop
(Divisional Cavalry Squadron)

The Armored Cavalry units had an organisation like no other formations in the US Army, complete with a unique terminology.
Following the Division 86 reorganisation from H Series to J Series in the mid-1980s, an Armored Cavalry Squadron was the size of
a small brigade and a Troop was like a large company, while a Platoon was comparable to an armoured or mechanised platoon
but had an internal structure different from either.

Each US division had one armored cavalry squadron. Each squadron consisted of 2 Armored Cavalry Troops and 2 Air Cavalry
Troops. Each Armored Cavalry Troop had 3 recon platoons and a mortar platoon. The Air Cavalry Troop had a Scout Platoon with
OH58s and an Attack Platoon with AH1s or AH64s.

The role of the Armored Cavalry was to act as a reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance screen in front of the main US
force. They were to destroy the Warsaw Pact’s leading elements and so compel the main attacking forces to deploy and engage
the armored cavalry, and as a result buy time for the defence.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

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Notes

1. The total cost of the Platoon is 1992 points if using M3A1 and 2115 points if using M3A3.
2. M3A2 is available from 1988.
3. AT4 may replace M72 from 1987 for 3 points per Section or Platoon HQ.
4. From 1989 Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised costs if using M3A1 are 194 points for a Recon Section, 582
points per Recon Platoon, 172 points for the Mortar Platoon, 253 for the THQ, and 2171 points for the Troop. Revised
costs if using M3A2 are 208 points for a Recon Section, 624 points per Recon Platoon, 172 points for the Mortar
Platoon, 260 for the THQ, and 2304 points for the Troop.
5. There is no AOO for the Mortar Platoon, instead any element in the Troop may operate and count as an AOO for this
battery only. Other AOOs may not observe for these mortars due to differences in radio frequencies.
6. All Bradleys must be the same.
7. A section or platoon may be upgraded to a Pathfinder unit for 10% (round to the nearest).
8. If fielding just one Platoon as an on-table force, upgrade the PHQ to a CHQ for 33 points (36 points if Expert) and 1MP.

Squadron Support

Squadron Command (5MP)

1 M577A1 carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II The SHQ must be used if more than one Troop is used.
3 M577A1 carrying 1 RG with M72 & II AT4 may replace M72 from 1987 for 5 points.
M3A2 is available from 1988.
1 Bradley CFV carrying: From 1989 Training may be upgraded to Expert.
1 CRG with M72 &II

2 Bradley CFV each carrying:

1 RG with M72 & II

M3A1 = 415 points or 453 points (Expert)

M3A2 = 431 points or 470 points (Expert)

Mortar Section (1MP)

1 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortar off-table as There is no AOO for this battery, instead any element in the
company artillery Platoon may operate and count as an AOO for this battery only.
Other AOOs may not observe for these mortars due to
62 points or 68 points (Expert) differences in radio frequencies. From 1989 Training may be
upgraded to Expert.
Or

3 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars off-table as

battalion artillery

74 points or 81 points (Expert)

Squadron Attack Flight

Up to 3 AH1G or AH1S or AH64A The AH1S is available from 1982, the AH64A from 1984.

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support options

Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 M163 Vulcan From the one of the Divisional Air Defence Batteries.
Morale may be upgraded from 1987, training from
37 points or 41 points (Superior Morale) or 45 points (Expert) 1989.

Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 M48 Chaparral From the Divisional Air Defence Batteries. Morale
may be upgraded from 1987, training from 1989.
26 points or 28 points (Superior Morale) or 31 points (Expert)

Air Defence Section (2MP)

2 HMMWV each carrying; From the Divisional Air Defence Batteries. Morale
1 WG with Stinger may be upgraded from 1987, training from 1989.

38 points or 42 points (Superior Morale) or 46 points (Expert).

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

2 M113A2 each carrying: From the Divisional Combat Engineer Field Company.
1 ERG with SAW,M72 & II AT4 may replace M72 from 1987. Morale may be
1 ERG with GL, M72 & II upgraded from 1987, training from 1989.
1 WG with Dragon 2

2 M113A2 each carrying:

1 ERG with SAW,M72 & II
1 ERG with GL, M72 & II

228 points or 251 points (Superior Morale) or 274 points (Expert)

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 Armoured Engineer Attachments (1MP per vehicle)
Up to 2 M9 ACE = 16 points or 18 points (Superior) or 20 points Divisional assets attached to an HQ or to form a
(Expert) each section with another vehicle of the same type. The
M9 ACE is available from 1986. Morale may be
Up to 1 M728 CEV = 74 points or 81 points (Superior) or 88 points upgraded from 1987, training from 1989.
(Expert). Add a mine-clearing explosive line charge for 10 points.

Up to 2 M60 AVLB = 33 points or 36 points (Superior) or 39 points

(Expert) each

Up to 1 M57 mine layer = 40 points or 44 points (Superior) or 48

points (Expert) each

Divisional and Corps Artillery (1MP)

AOO in M981FISTV = 54 points or 59 points (Expert) One per battery
8 M109A2 self-propelled armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers One half-battery may be used.
= 183 points or 200 points (Expert)
Per turn of firing DPICM = 32 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 32 points
4 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled howitzers = 109 points or
120 points (Expert)
3 M270 armoured self-propelled 227mm MRLs = 122 points or 134
points (Expert)

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

3 M270armoured self-propelled 227mm MRLs with radar = 107 points
or 118 points (Expert)

Air Support (0MP)

1 M113A2 carrying ALO =29 points

Divisional Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 3 AH1G or AH1S AH1S is available from 1985.

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 J Series Armored Cavalry Troop
(Armored Cavalry Regiment)

The Armored Cavalry units had an organisation like no other formations in the US Army, complete with a unique terminology.
Following the Division 86 reorgnaisation from H Series to J Series in the mid-1980s, an Armored Cavalry Regiment was the size of
either a small division or a large brigade and a Squadron was the size of a small brigade; a Troop was like a large company, while
a Platoon was comparable to an armoured or mechanised platoon but had different internal structure from either.

There were 2 Armored Cavalry Regiments based in West Germany, each with 3 Armored Cavalry Squadrons, an Air Cavalry
Squadron, a self-propelled artillery battalion, plus engineer and anti-aircraft assets. Each of these Armored Cavalry squadrons
had 3 armored cavalry troops, and a tank company with the same organisation as those in armoured battalions. The air cavalry
squadron had a transport troop with OH58 and UH60, 2 attack troops with OH58 and AH1 or AH64, and 3 air cavalry attack
troops with OH58 and AH1 or AH64.

The role of the Armored Cavalry was to act as a reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance screen in front of the main US
forces, destroying the Warsaw Pact’s leading elements and so forcing the main attacking forces to deploy and engage thereby
buying time for the defence.

Training – Trained

Morale - Superior

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Notes

1. The total cost of the Platoon is 2760 points if using M3A1 and 2877 points if using M3A2.
2. The M3A2 is available from 1988.
3. From 1989 Training may be upgraded to Expert. Revised costs for M3A1 are 220 for the THQ, 194 points per Recon
Section, 582 points per Recon Platoon, 460 points per Tank Platoon, 122 points for the Mortar Section, and 3008 points
for the Troop. Revised costs for M3A2 are 220 for the THQ, 208 points per Recon Section, 624 points per Recon Platoon,
460 points per Tank Platoon, 122 points for the Mortar Section, and 3134 points for the Troop.
4. There is no AOO for the Mortar Platoon, instead any element in the Troop may operate and count as an AOO for this
battery only. Other AOOs may not observe for these mortars due to differences in radio frequencies.
5. All Bradleys must be the same.
6. A section or platoon may be upgraded to a Pathfinder unit for 10% (round to the nearest).
7. If fielding just one Platoon as an on-table force, upgrade the PHQ to a CHQ for 33 points (36 points if Expert) and 1MP.
One Platoon may be added to this force.

Squadron and Regiment Support

Squadron Command (5MP)

1 M577A1 carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II The SHQ must be used if more than one Platoon is used.
1 M577A1 carrying RG with M72 &II AT4 may replace M72 from 1987 for 3 points.
M3A2 may be used from 1988.
1 M1 (Commander) From 1989 Training may be upgraded to Expert at a revised cost
1 M1 of 443 points for M3A1 and 449 points for M3A2.

1 Bradley CFV each carrying:

1 RG with M72 & II

M3A1 = 406 points

M3A2 = 411 points

Regimental Attack Flight

Up to 3 AH1G or AH1S or AH64A The AH1S is available from 1982, the AH64A from 1984.

Tank Platoon (4MP)

4 M1 Training may be upgraded from 1989.

422 points or 460 points (Expert Training)

Regimental Artillery Battery (1MP)

8 M109A1 self-propelled 155mm howitzers off-table as A section consisting of one half-battery may be used at half of
Higher Level support = 166 points or 182 points (Expert) the cost.
Training may be upgraded from 1989.
AOO in M981FISTV = 54 points or 59 points (Expert)

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 Air Defence Attachment (1MP)
1 M163 Vulcan Training may be upgraded from 1989.

41 points or 45 points (Expert)

Air Defence Section (2MP)

2 HMMWV each carrying; Training may be upgraded from 1989.
1 WG with Stinger

42 points or 46 points (Expert).

Corps Support

Corps Artillery (1MP)

AOO in M981FISTV = 54 points or 59 points (Expert) One per battery
8 M109A2 self-propelled armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers One half-battery may be used.
= 183 points or 200 points (Expert)
Per turn of firing DPICM = 32 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 32 points
4 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled howitzers = 109 points or
120 points (Expert)
3 M270 armoured self-propelled 227mm MRLs = 122 points or 134
points (Expert)

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 National Guard Mechanised
Infantry Company

The National Guard was raised and organised by the individual states, and was to come under federal jurisdiction as part of the
US Army in time of war. In the 1980s the National Guard totalled 10 divisions (2 armoured, 2 mechanised and 6 infantry, plus
independent brigades and armored cavalry regiments. A number of brigades were earmarked for deployment to West Germany
in the event of war, some of these were part of the ‘Roundout Program’ whereby they were to bring active divisions up to full
strength.

National Guard battalions were organised on similar lines to active units, with older equipment.

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 702 points.

2. When defending the company may be deployed without transport. Revised costs are 50 points for the CHQ and 103
points per platoon, a total of 469 points for the company.
3. From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for3 points for the CHQ, 4 points per platoon, and 15 points for the company.

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 National Guard Mechanised Infantry Company –
Support Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 M577A1 each carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
1 M577A1 carrying 1 RG with M72 & II more than one company is used.
From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 7 points.
2 M113A1 each carrying:
1 RG with M72, GL & II
1 RG with M72, SAW & II

166 points

Battalion Anti-Aircraft Section (2MP)

2 Jeeps each carrying; Mechanised infantry battalions each had a Combat Support
1 WG with Redeye Company. This included an anti-aircraft platoon with 6 jeeps
carrying SAM teams. One section may be attached to a company.
30 points

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

4 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars positioned From the Combat Support Company in each mechanised infantry
off-table as Battalion-level artillery = 71 points and armoured battalion. Not allowed if any Battalion Mortar
Section is used. Up to 1 allowed.
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep = 23 points

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars positioned From the Combat Support Company in each mechanised infantry
off-table as Company-level artillery = 36 points and armoured battalion. Not allowed if any Battalion Mortar
Platoon is used. Maximum of 1 per CHQ.
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep = 23 points

Battalion Scout Section (2MP)

1 M150 From the Scout Platoon, part of the Combat Support Company in
1 M113A1 carrying: each mechanised infantry and armoured battalion. The Scout
1 RG with M72, GL & II Platoon consisted of 3 Scout Sections and a PHQ of an M113
1 RG with M72, SAW & II carrying 1 RG with M72 & II for 23 points.
From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 2 points.
65 points May be made a Pathfinder unit for 5 points. Only one Pathfinder
unit is allowed in a company.

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 Mechanised Infantry Battalion Anti-Tank Section (2MP)
2 M150 Each mechanised infantry battalion had an anti-tank platoon of
3 sections with M150 TOW-launchers.
62 points.

Armoured Platoon (4MP)

5 Tanks From an armoured battalion in the brigade.

M48A5 = 212 points

M60A1 = 224 points
M60A1 (RISE) = 264 points
M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE) = 276 points
M60A3 = 300 points

Brigade Artillery Battery Section (1MP)

6 M109 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers From the brigade artillery battalion. One half-battery may be
positioned off-table as higher artillery = 112 points fielded.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in M113A1 = 35 points

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National Guard Armoured Company

The National Guard was raised and organised by the individual states, to come under federal jurisdiction as part of the US Army
in time of war. In the 1980s the National Guard totalled 10 divisions (2 armoured, 2 mechanised and 6 infantry, plus
independent brigades and armored cavalry regiments A number of brigades were earmarked for deployment to West Germany
in the event of war, some of these were part of the ‘Roundout Program’ whereby they were to bring active divisions up to full
strength.

National Guard battalions were organised on similar lines to active units, with older equipment.

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 745 points if M48A5, 786 points if M60A1, 922 points if M60A1 (RISE), 962 points if
M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE, and 1044 points if M60A3.

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 National Guard Armoured Company – Support
Options
Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 Tanks each carrying a commander This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
3 M577A1 each carrying 1 RG with M72 & II more than one company is used.
AT4 may replace M72 for 3 points from 1987.
M48A5 = 184 points
M60A1 = 189 points
M60A1 (RISE) = 205 points
M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE) = 210 points
M60A3 = 219 points

Battalion Anti-Aircraft Section (2MP)

2 Jeeps each carrying; Armoured battalions each had a Combat Support Company. This
1 WG with Redeye included an anti-aircraft platoon with 6 jeeps carrying SAM
teams. One section may be attached to a company.
30 points

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

4 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars positioned From the Combat Support Company in an armoured battalion.
off-table as Battalion-level artillery = 71 points Not allowed if any Battalion Mortar Section is used. Up to 1
allowed.
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep = 23 points

Battalion Mortar Section (1MP)

2 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars positioned From the Combat Support Company in an armoured battalion.
off-table as Company-level artillery = 36 points Not allowed if any Battalion Mortar Platoon is used. Maximum
of 1 per CHQ.
AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep = 23 points

Battalion Scout Section (2MP)

1 M150 From the Scout Platoon, part of the Combat Support Company in
1 M113A1 carrying: an armoured battalion. The Scout Platoon consisted of 3 Scout
1 RG with M72, GL & II Sections and a PHQ of an M113 carrying 1 RG with M72 & II for
1 RG with M72, SAW & II 23 points.
From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 2 points.
May be made a Pathfinder unit for 5 points. Only one Pathfinder
65 points unit is allowed in a company.

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 Bridging Detachment (1MP)
1 M48 AVLB The Combat Support Company in an armoured battalion had a
bridging section with 2 AVLBs. 1 may be used by an armoured
22 points CHQ.

Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A1 carrying: From a mechanised infantry battalion in the same brigade. From
1 RG with M72 & II 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 4 points.

3 M113A1 each carrying;

1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II
1 WG with Dragon 2

164 points

Brigade Artillery Battery Section (1MP)

6 M109 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers From the brigade artillery battalion. One half-battery may be
positioned off-table as higher artillery = 112 points fielded.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in M113A1 = 35 points

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 National Guard Armored Cavalry
Platoon

The National Guard was raised and organised by the individual states, and was to come under federal jurisdiction as part of the
US Army in time of war. In the 1980s the National Guard totalled 10 divisions (2 armoured, 2 mechanised and 6 infantry, plus
independent brigades and armored cavalry regiments. A number of brigades were earmarked for deployment to West Germany
in the event of war, some of these were part of the ‘Roundout Program’ whereby they were to bring active divisions up to full
strength.

Some National Guard brigades included an Armored Cavalry Troop. Like the regular formations, the National Guard cavalry had
an organisation very different to armoured and mechanised units with a platoon being a weak company and a troop being a
small battalion.

Training – Raw

Morale - Poor

Notes

1. The platoon costs a total of 342 points if M48A5, 351 points if M60A1, 383 points if M60A1 (RISE), and 391 points if
M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE.
2. One section may be a Pathfinder unit for an extra 5% (round to nearest)
3. The platoon also had a mortar section which is covered under support options below.

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 National Guard Armoured Cavalry Platoon –
Support Options
Troop and Brigade Support

Troop Commander (3MP)

1 M577A1 carrying 1 CRG with M72 & II This is the Troop command unit. One needs to be fielded if more
1 M113A1 carrying: than one Platoon is used.
1 RG with SAW, M72 & II AT4 may replace M72 for 3 points from 1987.
1 RG with GL, M72 & II

80 points

Brigade Artillery Battery Section (1MP)

6 M109 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers From the brigade artillery battalion. One half-battery may be
positioned off-table as higher artillery = 112 points fielded.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in M113A1 = 35 points

Armoured Platoon (4MP)

5 Tanks From an armoured battalion in the brigade.

M48A5 = 212 points

M60A1 = 224 points
M60A1 (RISE) = 264 points
M60A1 (RISE)(PASSIVE) = 276 points
M60A3 = 300 points

Mechanised Infantry Platoon (4MP)

1 M113A1 carrying: From a mechanised infantry battalion in the same brigade. From
1 RG with M72 & II 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 4 points.

3 M113A1 each carrying;

1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II
1 WG with Dragon 2

164 points

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 National Guard Divisional & Corps
support options

National Guard units were expected to deploy as brigades to West Germany and be integrated into regular USAUER divisions,
which would supply the higher level support.

All ground support units are Trained with Average Morale, unless upgraded.

Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 M163 Vulcan From the one of the Divisional Air Defence Batteries.
Morale may be upgraded from 1987, training from
37 points or 41 points (Superior Morale) or 45 points (Expert) 1989.

Air Defence Attachment (1MP)

1 M48 Chaparral From the Divisional Air Defence Batteries. Morale
may be upgraded from 1987, training from 1989.
26 points or 28 points (Superior Morale) or 31 points (Expert)

Air Defence Section (2MP)

2 Jeeps or HMMWV each carrying; From the Divisional Air Defence Batteries. Morale
1 WG with Stinger may be upgraded from 1987, training from 1989.

38 points or 42 points (Superior Morale) or 46 points (Expert).

Engineer Platoon (4MP)

2 M113A2 each carrying: From the Divisional Combat Engineer Field Company.
1 ERG with SAW,M72 & II AT4 may replace M72 from 1987. Morale may be
1 ERG with GL, M72 & II upgraded from 1987, training from 1989.
1 WG with Dragon 2

2 M113A2 each carrying:

1 ERG with SAW,M72 & II
1 ERG with GL, M72 & II

228 points or 251 points (Superior Morale) or 274 points (Expert)

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 Armoured Engineer Attachments (1MP per vehicle)
Up to 2 M9 ACE = 16 points or 18 points (Superior) or 20 points Divisional assets attached to an HQ or to form a
(Expert) each section with another vehicle of the same type. The
M9 ACE is available from 1986. Morale may be
Up to 1 M728 CEV = 74 points or 81 points (Superior) or 88 points upgraded from 1987, training from 1989.
(Expert). Add a mine-clearing explosive line charge for 10 points.

Up to 2 M60 AVLB = 33 points or 36 points (Superior) or 39 points

(Expert) each

Up to 1 M57 mine layer = 40 points or 44 points (Superior) or 48

points (Expert) each

Divisional and Corps Artillery (1MP)

AOO in M981FISTV = 54 points or 59 points (Expert) One per battery
8 M109A2 self-propelled armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers One half-battery may be used.
= 183 points or 200 points (Expert)
Per turn of firing DPICM = 32 points
Up to 1 turn of firing ATM = 32 points
4 M110A2 203mm armoured self-propelled howitzers = 109 points or
120 points (Expert)
3 M270 armoured self-propelled 227mm MRLs = 122 points or 134
points (Expert)

Counter-Battery Artillery (0MP)

3 M270 armoured self-propelled 227mm MRLs with radar = 107
points or 118points (Expert)

Air Support (0MP)

1 M113A2 carrying ALO =29 points

Divisional Attack Helicopter Flight (0MP)

Up to 3 AH1G or AH1S AH1S is available from 1985.

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 Parachute Infantry Company
nd
The 82 Airborne Division was not designated to reinforce USAEUR but was able to be deployed anywhere in the world so could
have been sent to Europe.
nd
The 82 consisted of 3 airborne brigades, 1 armoured battalion, 1 air cavalry squadron, plus engineer, air defence and aviation
assets. Each airborne brigade had 3 parachute infantry battalions and 1 artillery battalion. A parachute infantry battalion
consisted of 3 infantry companies, 1 reconnaissance platoon, 1 mortar platoon and 1 anti-armour company.

Training – Expert

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 742 points.

2. From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 4 points for the CHQ, 7 points per platoon and 25 points for the company.

Parachute Infantry Company – Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
5 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II more than one company is used. From 1987 AT4 may replace
M72 for 7 points.
136 points

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 Anti-Tank Platoon (4MP)
4 Jeeps with TOW = 106 points A battalion could have an anti-armour company of 5 platoons, so
Or up to 2 platoons may support a parachute infantry company.
4 Jeeps/HMMWV with TOW2 = 230 points TOW2 is available from 1984.

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

4 107mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level There was one mortar platoon in each parachute infantry
artillery = 79 points battalion.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep/HMMWV = 28 points

Scout Section (2MP)

1 Jeep/HMMWV with HMG carrying 1 RG with M72 & II Each parachute infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon
1 Jeep/HMMWV with HMG carrying 1 WG with Dragon2 of 3 sections equipped with jeep or HMMWV. Up to 1 section
may be fielded per company as a Pathfinder unit. From 1987
69 points AT4 may replace M72 for 1 point.

Brigade Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M101 Towed 105mm howitzers off-table = 53 points Each brigade had an artillery battalion of 3 batteries.
This may be fielded as a half-battery.
1 AOO in Jeep/HMMWV with GSR, LRF & II = 28 points

Divisional Support

Air Defence Section (2MP)

2 Jeeps or HMMWV each carrying; From the Divisional Air Defence Batteries.
1 WG with Stinger

46 points.

Airborne Armour Platoon (4MP)

4 M551 Sheridan = 250 points From the Divisional Airborne Armour Battalion which could be
divided between the brigades. One platoon may be used on
the table to support a force.

Airborne Engineer Platoon (4MP)

4 ERG with SAW, M72, II AT4 may replace M72 from 1987 for 8 points.
4 ERG with GL, M72 & II
2 WG with Dragon2

182 points

Air Cavalry Flight

Up to 2 AH1F From the Division’s 3 Air Cavalry Troops

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 Air Assault Infantry Company
st
The 101 Airborne Division had dispensed with its parachutes and been reorganised as an Air Assault Division. It was not
designated to reinforce USAEUR but was able to be deployed anywhere in the world so could have been sent to Europe.
st
The 101 consisted of 3 air assault brigades, an air cavalry squadron, plus engineer, air defence and aviation assets. Each air
assault brigade had 3 air assault infantry battalions and an artillery battalion. An air assault infantry battalion consisted of 3
infantry companies, a reconnaissance platoon, a mortar company and an anti-armour company.

Training – Expert

Morale - Superior

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 664 points.

2. From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 4 points for the CHQ, 7 points per platoon and 25 points for the company.

Air Assault Infantry Company – Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Commander (5MP)

2 CRG with M72 & II This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
5 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II more than one company is used. From 1987 AT4 may replace
M72 for 7 points.
136 points

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 Anti-Tank Platoon (4MP)
4 Jeeps with TOW = 106 points A battalion could have an anti-armour company of 5 platoons, so
Or up to 2 platoons may support an air assault infantry company.
4 Jeeps/HMMWV with TOW2 = 230 points TOW2 is available from 1984.

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

4 81mm mortars positioned off-table as Battalion-level There was a mortar company of 2 platoons in each air assault
artillery = 26 points infantry battalion.

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep/HMMWV = 28 points

Scout Section (2MP)

1 Jeep/HMMWV with HMG carrying 1 RG with M72 & II Each parachute infantry battalion had a reconnaissance platoon
1 Jeep/HMMWV with HMG carrying 1 WG with Dragon2 of 3 sections equipped with jeep or HMMWV. Up to 1 section
may be fielded per company as a Pathfinder unit. From 1987
69 points AT4 may replace M72 for 1 point.

Brigade Artillery Battery (1MP)

6 M101 Towed 105mm howitzers off-table = 53 Each brigade had an artillery battalion of 3 batteries.
points This may be fielded as a half-battery.

1 AOO in Jeep/HMMWV with GSR, LRF & II = 28

points

Divisional Support

Air Defence Section (2MP)

2 Jeeps or HMMWV each carrying; From the Divisional Air Defence Batteries.
1 WG with Stinger

46 points.

Airborne Engineer Platoon (4MP)

4 ERG with SAW, M72, II AT4 may replace M72 from 1987 for 8 points.
4 ERG with GL, M72 & II
2 WG with Dragon2

182 points

Air Cavalry Flight

Up to 2 AH1F From the Division’s 3 Air Cavalry Troops

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 Berlin Brigade Infantry Company
th
The 99 Separate Infantry Brigade, was deployed in the US zone of Berlin. The brigade consisted of 3 infantry battalions, an
armoured company, an engineer company, an air defence company and an artillery battery. Each infantry battalion had 3 mixed
infantry companies, a reconnaissance platoon, a mortar platoon and, from 1984, an anti-armour platoon.

Training – Trained

Morale - Average

Notes

1. The company costs a total of 763 points.

2. From 1987 AT4 may replace M72 for 3 points for the CHQ, 4 points per platoon and 15 points for the company.
3. From 1987 morale may be upgraded to Superior. Costs increase to 108 points for the CHQ, 252 points for Platoon 1,
184 points for each of Platoon 2 and Platoon 3, 112 for the Mortar Section, and 840 points for the company.

Berlin Brigade Infantry Company – Support Options

Battalion Support

Battalion Mortar Platoon (1MP)

4 M106 armoured self-propelled 107mm mortars positioned
off-table as Battalion-level artillery = 79 points

AOO with GSR, LRF & II in Jeep/HMMWV = 28 points

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 Battalion Commander (5MP)
1 M577 carrying: This is the battalion command unit. One needs to be fielded if
1 CRG with M72 & II more than one company is used. From 1987 AT4 may replace
M72 for 6 points. Morale may be upgraded from 1987.
1 Jeep/HMMWV carrying:
1 CRG with M72 & II

4 Jeeps/HMMWV each carrying:

1 RG with SAW, GL, M72 & II

163 points or 179 points if Superior Morale

Anti-Tank Section (2MP)

2 Jeeps/HMMWV with TOW2 = 96 points or 106 points From 1984 there were 3 sections in each battalion, so one section
(Superior Morale) may support an infantry company from that year. Morale may be
upgraded from 1987.

Scout Platoon (4MP)

4 Jeep/HMMWV with MG each carrying: There were 2 scout platoons per battalion. Up to 1 platoon may
1 RG with GL, M72 & II be fielded per company as a Pathfinder unit. From 1987 AT4 may
replace M72 for 4 points.
80 points or 88 points (Superior Morale)

Brigade Artillery Battery (1MP)

8 M109A2 armoured self-propelled 155mm howitzers off- This may be fielded as a half-battery.
table = 166 points

1 AOO in Jeep/HMMWV with GSR, LRF & II = 28 points

Armoured Platoon (4MP)

5 Tanks There was one company of 3 platoons plus the CHQ with tanks.
Morale may be upgraded from 1987.
M60A3 =375 points or 413 points (Superior Morale) The M1 is available from 1989.
M1 = 480 points or 528 points (Superior Morale)

Air Defence Section (2MP)

2 Jeeps/HMMWV each carrying;
1 WG with Redeye or Stinger

38 points or 42 points if Superior Morale.

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 Sample United States Forces

Combined Arms Combat Team (M60A3) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 180 3
Armoured Platoon 375 4
Armoured Platoon 375 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon (M113A1) 226 4
Battalion Armoured Self-Propelled 107mm Mortar Platoon 79 1
AOO 25 0
TOTAL 1260 16

Combined Arms Combat Team (M113A1) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 100 3
Mechanised Infantry Platoon (M113A1) 226 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon (M113A1) 226 4
Anti-Tank Section 122 2
Scout Section (Pathfinder) 113 2
Divisional M109A2 Armoured Self-Propelled 155mm Howitzer Half-Battery 108 1
plus 1 turn of ATM
AOO in M981FISTV 54 0
TOTAL 949 16

Combined Arms Combat Team (M1A1) Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 264 3
Armoured Platoon 468 4
Armoured Platoon 468 4
Scout Section with AT4 (Pathfinder) 185 2
Battalion Armoured Self-Propelled 107mm Mortar Section 40 1
AOO 25 0
M9ACE Attachment 16 1
M60AVLB Attachment 33 1
TOTAL 1499 16

Armored Cavalry Platoon

Unit Points MP
PHQ (M3A1) (AT4) (Expert) 233 3
Armored Cavalry Section (Expert) 197 4
Armored Cavalry Section (Expert) 197 4
Mortar Section (Expert) 68 1
TOTAL 695 8

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 National Guard Mechanised Infantry Company
Unit Points MP
CHQ 80 3
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 164 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 164 4
Mechanised Infantry Platoon 164 4
Company Mortar Section 68 1
Company Anti-Tank Section 62 2
Battalion Anti-Tank Section 62 2
Armoured Platoon (M60A1) 224 4
TOTAL 988 24

Parachute Infantry Company

Unit Points MP
CHQ 91 3
Parachute Infantry Platoon 191 4
Parachute Infantry Platoon 191 4
Parachute Infantry Platoon 191 4
Company Mortar Section 788 1
Battalion Anti-Tank Platoon 106 4
Scout Section (Pathfinder) 69 2
Brigade M101 Towed 105mm Howitzer Battery 53 1
AOO 28 0
TOTAL 998 23

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 NATO Air Support

Details of aircraft are on the website:

www.sabresquadron.com

Aircraft availabilities

Belgium – Alpha Jet , F-16A, F-104G

Canada – CF-104 (until 1987), CF-116, CF-18

Federal Republic of Germany – Alpha Jet, F-4F, F-104G

France – Jaguar Mk1, Mirage 5F, Alpha Jet

Netherlands – F-104G (until 1985), F-16A, NF-5A

United Kingdom – Harrier GR3, Jaguar GR1

United States – A-10, F-5E, F-16C

Air Support Costs

Air Defence and Air Attack classes cost 5% of the force’s total points allowance per Class.

Air Defence Class % of Force’s Total Points Air Attack Class % of Force’s Total Points
0 0% 0 0%
1 5% 1 5%
2 10% 2 10%
3 15% 3 15%

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 Abbreviations

AFV – Armoured Fighting Vehicle

ABMS – Artillery Battlefield Management System

ALO – Air Liaison Officer

AOO – Artillery Observation Officer

ATGM – Anti-Tank Guided Missile

ATM – Anti-Tank Mines

AVLB – Armoured Vehicle Launched Bridge

BAOR – British Army Of the Rhine

BHQ – Battalion Head Quarters

CHQ – Company Head Quarters

CMBG – Canadian Mechanised Brigade Group

CRG – Command Rifle Group

DPICM – Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions

GL – Grenade Launcher

GSFG - Group of Soviet Forces in Germany

GSR – Ground Surveillance Radar

HWG – Heavy Weapons Group

II – Image Intensifier

LRF – Laser Range Finder

MANPAD – MAN-Portable Air Defence

MP – Morale Point

MRL – Multiple Rocket Launcher

NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organisation

SAW – Section Automatic Weapon

TI – Thermal Imaging

WG – Weapons Group

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