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1938 (Sub Unit) Platoon of a Motor Transport Company a
(Teileinheit)
ZUG EINER KRAFTWAGENTRANSPORTKOMPANIE
KStN 1021 dated 01.10.1938
1 Platoon Commander (Z)(Pistol)
Platoon Headquarters
    1 NCO for Special Duties (Rifle)
    1 Motor Sergeant (Rifle)(on motorcycle with sidecar)
    4 Motor Vehicles Drivers (Rifles)
    2 Vehicle Escorts (Rifles)
    2 Fuel Handlers (Rifles)
    2 Messengers (Rifles)(on motorcycles)
    2 Machine Gunners (Pistols)
    2 motorcycles
    1 motorcycle with sidecar
    1 car, medium, cross-country (Kfz. 1)
    1 car, cross-country, with dual AAMG, Kfz. 4
    2 trucks, heavy, 4-ton, for fuel
3 Transport Sections, each with
    1 NCO as Section Leader (Rifle)
    5 Motor Vehicle Drivers (Rifles)
    5 Vehicle Escorts (Rifles)
    5 trucks, heavy, 4-ton, open
    4 trailers, 4-ton, multi-axle, open
Totals:
1 Officer, 5 NCO, 42 Enlisted Men;
13 Pistols, 29 Rifles, 2 AAMG,
2 motorcycles, 1 motorcycle with sidecar, 19 motor vehicles, 12 trailers.