includes one Command SMG team, two Machine-gun Section each containing two FN MAG HMG teams, one Small three-hole base, four Medium four-hole bases, & two Base plug sprues.
As light infantry expected to fight on their own, deep behind enemy lines, the paratroopers needed their own heavy firepower.
The tripod-mounted FN MAG sustained-fire machine-gun was invaluable as fire support during assaults and for breaking up enemy counterattacks at long range.