us Platoon command

(see Fury On The Fatherland). Two Runners are also on

hand in the US Rifle Platoon Command. The Runners serve as
speedy relay men used to deliver orders and commands to the
platoons squads.

The US Rifle Platoon Command is the leadership

element for the US Rifle Platoon. It is also responsible for
communication within and outside of the Rifle Platoon. When
playing multi-player scenarios the Runners communicate with
the platoons individual squads. However, it is the radio that
makes the US Rifle Platoon Command such a valuable asset
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Unit for the US player. Because of the radio, help from other nearby
US forces is never too far away.
The US Rifle Platoon Command unit leads the GIs of
US Rifle Squads into battle with heart and determination. No
matter the hard the fight may be, the US Rifle Platoon Com-
mand will fight like hell and lead by example!
A US Rifle Platoon is triangular in that it is com-
posed of three US Rifle Squads. The five men of the US Rifle
Platoon Command are responsible for the leadership and com-
munications of the Rifle Platoon. A Late War US Rifle Platoon
may at times have other teams or units attached to it on the
battlefield (like .30 Cal MMG Teams for example).
There are five men in the US Rifle Platoon Com-
mand: Platoon Leader, a Platoon Sergeant, a Radio Operator,
and two Runners. Every individual man plays a key role in
the leadership and communication mission of the team for its
Rifle Platoon. The Platoon Leader is the senior leader of the
US Rifle Platoon. Typically a junior officer (2nd Lieutenant),
the Platoon Leader is the one guy in the Rifle Platoon whom
is in charge. This is a tall task as the Platoon Leader must lead US Platoon Command Costs
by example; this means having raw guts under enemy fire. The Wpn
Platoon Leader must strive for excellence in his duties for the Type Morale Points Class
closer to battle, the better the officer! Often referred by his Green 8 130 C
troops as The Old Man, the US Platoon Leader leads from
the front, taking the same risks as men day in and day out. Regular` 10 170 C
The Platoon Sergeant (Sgt.) is the mover and shaker Veteran 12 185 C
of the platoon. He is the disciplinarian, second-in-command,
and sometimes mother of his Rifle Platoon. Almost always Elite 14 215 C
a hard-core veteran and lifer (career army man), the Platoon
Sergeant is both hated and loved by the GIs he helps lead in Each Platoon Command comes with the following:
combat. The Platoon Sergeant can serve in the role of Squad 1 Platoon Leader with M-1 Carbine SLR
Leader if need be or he may take command of the US Rifle 1 Asst. Platoon Leader with M-1 Carbine SLR
Platoon should the Platoon Leader be knocked out of action. 1 Radio Operator with Walkie-Talkie and .45 Pistol
A Radio Operator is assigned to the US Rifle Platoon 2 Runners each with M-1 Garand SLR
Command to add radio communication to the unit. The Radio All American infantry are armed with two Mark IIAI
Operator operates an SCR-536 hand-held Walkie-Talkie. Hand Grenades
This radio allows him to communicate with other units pos-
sessing SCR-536 radios such as US Recon Scouts and Teams

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Most important though is that the Leaders of the US
Rifle Platoon Command lead the unit in battle. They make
sure the GIs in the Rifle Platoon stay fighting and fighting
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hard. Position the Rifle Platoon Leader and Platoon Sgt. in
positions that will allow any lost Squad Leaders to immedi-
Platoon
ately be replaced. Be careful though; losing members of the Command
Rifle Platoon Command in combat (especially the Rifle Pla-
toon Leader) could spell Morale problems for the rest of the .30 Cal MMG
Rifle Platoon! Team

US Rifle Platoon Command Special Rules

Platoon Leader The Platoon Leaders strengths are

Rifle Squad Rifle Squad Rifle Squad
in helping to Rally any Platoon members and directing crewed
weapon fire. All Leader rules are in effect.
Platoon Sgt. The Platoon Sgt. may assume command of
the Rifle Platoon in the event of the Rifle Platoon Leaders
absence or loss in combat. The Platoon Sgt. may also take
command of a Rifle Squad or another team if necessary. All
Leader rules are in effect.
Runners The two Runners act as messengers and platoon command composition
relay tactical instructions and messages from the Rifle Platoon
Leader to the platoons Squad Leaders and vice versa. A Rifle
Platoons Runners therefore must be brave, bold, and speedy.
Higher Morale The mission of the Runners depends upon
individuals who can be relied upon to deliver important mes-
sages across the battlefield. All Runners Morale is one point
higher than normal per Troop Quality type. Example: Veteran
Runners have a Morale (ML) of 12.
Moving Runners are the fastest men in the Rifle Pla-
toon; their speed not only can save their own lives, but that of Platoon Platoon
the entire Rifle platoon as well! Runners receive an additional Leader SGT.
inch of movement per action, giving them 6 as opposed to the
normal 5 per action.
Radio Operator The Radio Operator maintains
radio communications with other units such as US Recon
Scouts and Teams. For more on Radio Rules and US Recon
Scouts and Teams, see Easy Eights Fury On The Father-
land Scenario Pack!
Self-Rally US Rifle Platoon Command team mem-
bers often operated independently and often roved the battle-
field in order to stay in communication with the squads of the
platoon. Because of this all US Rifle Platoon Command team runner Radio runner
members are able to Self-Rally using their normal Morale as operator
opposed to using Morale.

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