The first section is led by the Platoon Leader, who is typically a Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant) or Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant) while the second section is led by the Deputy Platoon Leader, typically an Oberwachtmeister (Sergeant First Class) or Leutnant. These vehicles are split into two sections, whose structure is mirrored on the dismount. Generally speaking, the Piranha seems to be preferred for operations in the countryside while the DURO is preferred for urban operations, although this may not be entirely prescriptive.
Both are armed with M2HB 12.7mm heavy machine guns (designated Mg 64 in Swiss service) and vehicle crews are trained to operate both. These may be a mix of APC-93s (a variant of the MOWAG Piranha IIC 8x8 armored personnel carrier) or the GMTF 11 Pl/2t 6圆 gl (a variant of the MOWAG DURO IIIP 6圆). The platoon itself consists of four vehicles and four dismounted Infantry Groups ( Infanterie Gruppe in German and Groupe de combat d’Infanterie in French).
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