08-14-2005, 07:31 PM
TO/E is the authorized strength. the reality is: There were replacements for KIA only. The WIA/hospital count were returnables and counted against squad strength."
Do not agree with this. Usual ratio of KIA to WIA was about 1-7. During winter many
non-battle casualties also took place and furthered platoon losses. Never have I seen to many replacements for a Inf. platoon, including returned WIA's (as some did not return ever). Never did see ABOVE TOE platoons. Usually still understrengthed.