US Para Squad Organization and Equipment

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US Para Squad Organization and Equipment

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Post by Neon » 08 Jul 2003, 17:54

I'm wondering if anyone can tell me, or refer me to a source that lists a detailed accounting of a US para squad.

It appears there are two general versions, pre-1944 and post 1944.

I need info on weapons official and unofficial and squad compostition.

I have that an initial squad looked like:

(x1) Seargant w/ M3 & Automatic Colt Pistol
(x1) Corporal w/ M3 & Automatic Colt Pistol

(x2) Scouts w/ M1 & Automatic Colt Pistol
(x5) Rifles w/ M1 & Automatic Colt Pistol

M1919A4/6
(x1) Gunner w/ Automatic Colt Pistol
(x1) Loader w/ Automatic Colt Pistol
(x1) Ammo Bearer w/ M1 & Automatic Colt Pistol

Is this even close to correct? I need some expertise. :)


Thanks,

Neon
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Post by Neon » 08 Jul 2003, 17:56

Opps... I forgot the later squad I have:

(x1) Staff Seargant w/ M1 Carbine & Automatic Colt Pistol
(x1) Seargant w/ M1 Carbine & Automatic Colt Pistol

(x2) Scouts w/ M1
(x5) Rifles w/ M1

BAR
(x1) Gunner w/ M1 Carbine
(x1) Loader w/ M1 Carbine
(x1) Ammo Bearer w/ M1


Again... is this close? I've heard there is a lot of variation.
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