This Platoon HQ is typical of a modern British Army Platoon HQ. The Element is equipped with an array of communications and signals devices for coordinating their platoon and with a wider command structure.
1 Platoon Commander, Second Lieutenant/Lieutenant (OF-1), armed with a L85A3 rifle
1 Platoon Sergeant, (OR-6), armed with a L85A3 rifle
1 Signaller, (OR-1), armed with a L85A3 rifle
2 Runners, (OR-1), armed with a L85A3 rifle