The objects of this infantry reorganisation are to simplify the con trol of the infantry brigade and to obtain a better ce-ordination of intantry weapons. The present infantry battalion's armament is complicated. By grouping the supporting weapons a separate unit, their fire can be applied with greater economy. exibility and concentration, while the rifle battalion gains in simplicity, tactical efficiency and mobility. Also to simplify the peace training of infantry and the training and supply. of its reinforcements in war. Expert fence has shown that the problem supplying the present "mixed" battalion with sufficient trained. re Inforcements to meet the high wastage of continental warfare is almost insuperable, Then there is the need {o increase the proportion of tanks ang artillery to infantry. The present division lacks offensive power the face of modern automatic wea-ons; it requires support by a higher Proportion of tanks snd artillery. To achieve this without an increase in the size of the Army, a reduction in the numbers of infantry is essential. The experiment to be conducted by the 6th Infantry Brigade therefore TI, A machine gun battalion con-jing. 96, Vickers machine guns and TI. Three rifle battalions contain ing four Sin. mortars and £2 new light machine guns.
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