[TDR]

Small note the 1941 version does not ahve a 3 man mortar team it was only 2 men.

The 1944 revision formally introduced the concept of the 3 man team.
So the 41 version should be:
PL HQ ‘section’ – 7/9 men as:
P Comd – revolver/Rifle – depended on the location and local SOPs.
Pl Sgt – Rifle
Mortar No 1 – ? & 2 inch Mor – I suspect an SMG of sorts
Mortar No 2 – Rifle
Runner – Rifle
Radio/batman – Rifle & radio (38 set)
If allocated
ATR No1 – ATR
ATR No 2 - Rifle

3 x sections – 10 men each
Sect Comd – SMG/Rifle depends on local allocation
NO 1 - 6 Rifleman – Rifle
Sect 2IC – Rifle
No 1 Bren – Bren
No 2 Bren – Rifle

Also in many cases in PNG Pl Comds carried rifles and all Offrs and NCOs removed their badges of rank. This was to make every one look the same so Officres and NCOs would not be picked out by Japanese snipers.