As I continue to read about the Irish Army's organization in the early 1960s, I thought I would make some notes in preparing to organize my figures for the Jadotville game. Most of this information comes from Declan Power's book " Siege at Jadotville The Irish Army's Forgotten War ." Section. 10 soldiers led by a Corporal or a Sergeant (NCO). Soldiers were armed with the WWII Lee Enfield 303 before receiving the FN (Fabrique Nationale) rifle that fired a 7.62mm round from the UN. NCOs carried the Carl Gustav SMG firing 9mm rounds. Each section had a WWII Bren gun (LMG) as the main support weapon, that was later replaced by the General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG). Platoon. Three sections made a platoon (32 soldiers) that would be lead by a second Lieutenant or Lieutenant, and assisted by a Platoon Sergeant (the senior ranking NCO in the platoon). A weapons platoon (commanded by a Captain) provided support with heavier weapons that incl...