In return for the aid given to Turkey by the Truman Doctrine, the 1st Turkish Brigade arrived In Korea. The Turks present an interesting question as to unit ratings, as there are two schools of thought as to how good the Turks actually were. They were given some very good press early on in the war which made them out to be super troops. They were very good combat troops, but on at least one occasion, their reputation was won at the expense of a ROK units that they mistook for the NKA/PLA.
The main element of the Brigade was the 241st Infantry Regiment, along with supporting elements of artillery, engineers. For COMMAND DECISION the following organization is suggested;
1st TURKISH BRIGADE (Veteran, Morale 12)
- HEADQUARTERS
- 1 Command Stand
1 Staff Radio Truck
2 Support Stands
1 Jeep
2 Medium Trucks
ARTILLERY BATTALION
- 1 Command Stand
1 FO Stand
2 Jeeps
1 Support Stand
2 Medium Trucks with Trailers
3 ARTILLERY BATTERIES, each with:
- 1 Gun Crew Stand (DS)
1 105mm Howitzers
1 Medium Truck
ENGINEER COMPANY
- 1 Comand Stand
3 Engineer Stands
241st INFANTRY REGIMENT
- REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTIRS
- 1 Command Stand
1 Jeep
1 Staff Radio Truck
2 Support Stands
2 Medium Trucks
3 INFANTRY BATTALIONS: each with;
- BATTALION HEADQUARTERS
- 1 Command Stand
1 Support Stand
1 Recon Stand
3 INFANTRY COMPANIES: each with
- 1 Command Stand
3 Infantry Stands
1 Weapons Stand
1 WEAPONS COMPANY
- 2 MMG Stands
1 81mm Mortar Stand
1 75mm Recolless Rifle St.
Again, use the data as for the United States.
United Nations
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