Portugal OOB73

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In 1961 a revolution started in Angola, followed by Mozambique and Guinea. From then on, the Portuguese Army reverted to COIN, mobilizing for a war in Africa lasting in 1975.
The main combat formations were “Caçadores” Battalions w/3 Caçadores Coy and a HQ & Support Coy. These units were scattered in the colonies, with the HQ & Support Coy and a Caçadores Coy stationed at a location, and the other 2 Caçadores Coy employed independently. For this they organized in 4 Combat Groups (Platoons) of 3 Sections each, all the support weapons were spread to all the combat groups, usually rotation was with one on guard duty, other on patrol, other in rest and the last on reserve. Usually they had 3 Sections of 9 men, and were commanded by an officer. Offensive operations were reserved to Elite Forces (Comandos, Paraquedistas, Fuzileiros, etc).
The Cavalry employed horse formations. They were very successful on pursuit missions of revel groups.