While going through some old files I found this bit of correspondence with SF NCO from 18 years ago. I'm thinking of using this in the place of the canonical Dorsai organization for my bad guys.
Well now, let me think. Below is all meat. HQ guys not included (who would equal about 60 folks altogeter.)
Squad:
1 x MAG58 GPMG
2 x M79 Grenade Launchers (Grenadiers/FT Leaders also have MP5 SMG)
1 x RPG9 (Grenadier also has MP5 SMG)
8 x M14 Rifles
SL x MP5 SMG
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MAG58 M79 M79
Rifleman Rifleman Rifleman
RPG9 Rifleman Rifleman
Rifleman Rifleman
The advantage of a twelve man squad is that is can absorb casualties and still have sufficient balanced firepower to accomplish its mission.
Platoon:
3 x Squads (36)
1 x Weapons Squad (14)
2 x four man MG teams (MAG58 w/tripod)
2 x three man 60 mm Mortar teams.
1 x PL (MP5)
1 x PS (MP5)
1 x Medic (unarmed)
2 x RTO (M14)
2 x Runners (M14)
Total Platoon Strength = 57. Pretty big compared to "modern" thinking, but lots of ooomph and staying power.