Mechanised Batallion Recce Platoon*
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A Platoon of 6 Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) was added to mech batallions in the 70's to provide organic armoured recce or light fire support. Replaced by an 8 vehicle platoon in some but not all mech and armoured Bns in the 90's.
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Organised as a company type formation to allow independant wide dispersal of the individual sections.
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