Local Force Battalion HQ (VPABX11)

Local Force Battalion HQ (VPABX11) includes one Battalion HQ, one Machine-gun Platoon with optional HMG Nests & 12.7mm AA MG, one Gun Platoon, one Mortar Platoon, two Small three-hole bases & ten Medium four-hole bases. Known as the Việt cộng (a contraction of Việt nam Cộng sản, Nationalist Communist, or alternatively Việt gian Cộng sản Communist Traitor to Vietnam) in the south, the Địa Phương Quân (local forces) are a mix of southerners returned from the north since the partition, and local recruits disaffected by the Saigon regime. Check out the Local Force Battalion HQ in the online store here...

Tour Of Duty The Vietnam War defined a generation, whether it was through service in Vietnam or opposition to the war. The war in Vietnam remains one the bloodiest wars since the Second World War.  Learn more about Tour Of Duty here...

One of the big advantages the local forces have is the ability to blend in with the population. This makes it difficult for Imperialist and puppet forces to detect ambushes and attacks before the local forces are in position. The Communist cause has the advantage of the support of the local resistance, be they simply locals who contribute food and medicines, or active fighters who scout out imperialist and puppet positions and plant bombs. Design by Gary Moreley Painted by Mark Hazell Learn how to field a Local Force Battalion in Flames Of War Vietnam here...

The Company Command & 2iC Command Rifle Teams

The Rifle Team in Tour Of Duty

Team Mobility Range ROF Anti-tank Firepower Notes Rifle team Infantry 16"/40cm 1 2 6 -

The Type 57 HMG Teams

The Type 57 HMG Teams in Tour Of Duty
Team Mobilty Range ROF Anti-tank Firepower Notes Type 57 HMG Man-packed 24"/60cm 6 2 6 ROF 3 when Pinned Down or moving.

Type 57 HMG Option Add Type 57 HMG teams for +20 points per team or HMG Nest bunkers for +60 points per nest.

The HMG Nests

The HMG Nest in Tour Of Duty

Team Mobilty Range ROF Anti-tank Firepower Notes HMG Nest Bunker 24"/60cm 6 2 6 ROF 3 when Pinned Down.

Type 57 HMG Option Replace one Type 57 HMG team with a Type 54 12.7mm AA MG for +5 points.

The Type 54 12.7mm AA MG Team

The Type 54 12.7mm AA MG in Tour Of Duty

Team Mobilty Range ROF Anti-tank Firepower Notes Type 54 12.7mm AA gun Man-packed 24"/60cm 4 4 5+ Anti-aircraft. Turntable.

The Type 36 57mm Recoilless Guns

The Type 36 57mm Recoilless Gun in Tour Of Duty
Team Mobilty Range ROF Anti-tank Firepower Notes Type 36 57mm recoilless gun Man-packed 24"/60cm 3 7 4+ Recoilless gun, Tank Assault 3.

The Type 53 82mm Mortars

The Type 53 82mm Mortars in Tour Of Duty

Team Mobilty Range ROF Anti-tank Firepower Notes Type 53 82mm mortar Man-packed 24"/60cm 2 2 3+ Minimum range 8"/20cm. Firing bombardments   40"/100cm - 2 6

The Local Forces Battalion HQ Ready For Action