The six to eight - man squad contacted by 11 Platoon was probably a standing patrol moving into position ahead of the main force .
The six to eight - man squad contacted by 11 Platoon may have been the first indication they received of the Australian patrol .
The six to eight - man squad contacted by 11 Platoon was probably a standing patrol moving into position ahead of the main force , and may have been the first indication they received of the Australian patrol .