I agree with your point, but you're wrong in one detail.
Mech IN CO FIST is 4 man HQ (LT, SSG, SPC, PFC) and 3 x 2-man PLT FO parties (SGT, PFC).
SBCT IN CO FIST is 4 man HQ (LT, SSG, SPC, PFC) and 3 x 1-man PLT FOs (SGT).
The addition of an RTO to the PLT FO (making it an FO party) is of limited value in mounted operations, but a great enabler in dismounted operations, as we're discussing here.
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