NAM Weapons Platoons

About this Product

The NAM Weapons Platoons set brings specialized firepower to your Vietnam War forces in Team Yankee: ‘Nam. This 15mm-scale kit includes key support elements such as M60 machine gun teams, M72 LAW anti-tank teams, M79 grenade launcher specialists, and command figures. These platoons provide essential battlefield tools for suppressing enemy infantry, clearing bunkers, or reinforcing firebase defenses.

Whether supporting U.S. Army infantry or ARVN units, these weapons teams give your force the flexibility to deal with a variety of threats—turning a basic infantry platoon into a more resilient and lethal combat formation.

Key Features

• Includes multiple 15mm weapon teams: M60 MGs, grenade launchers, anti-tank weapons, and command
• Compatible with Team Yankee: ‘Nam and other Vietnam War wargames
• Provides ranged support and tactical flexibility
• Historically accurate sculpts with faction-specific details
• Requires assembly and painting

Why Buy This Kit?

• Essential support options for infantry-based forces
• Adds anti-infantry and light anti-armor firepower
• Expands your tactical options with varied specialist roles
• Enhances realism and unit diversity on the tabletop

Gameplay Role
Weapons Platoons are attached to your core infantry to provide fire support, suppressive fire, and light anti-tank defense. The M60 teams are excellent for laying down sustained fire, while grenade launcher and LAW-equipped soldiers provide area denial and bunker-busting capabilities.

Paint & Hobby Tips
Use Vietnam-era uniform palettes—olive drab and jungle green for U.S. troops, khakis and camouflage for ARVN forces. Weather support weapons with gunmetal drybrushing and add jungle-themed basing to tie into Vietnam terrain.

Historical Context Sidebar
Weapons platoons were a critical component of U.S. and ARVN military organization during the Vietnam War. These teams were often embedded within larger rifle platoons or deployed as independent support elements to reinforce defensive positions and increase offensive firepower. Their ability to adapt to changing battlefield conditions made them indispensable in jungle warfare, urban operations, and firebase security.