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    platoon
    /pləˈtuːn/

    noun

    • 1. a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a subaltern or lieutenant and divided into three sections: "the platoon commander"

    verb

    • 1. (in South Africa) apply the platoon system to (a school): "it has been found necessary to platoon 14 schools"
    • 2. use the strategy of alternating (a pair of players or one player with another) in a specified field position in successive games: "at catcher we platooned Petralli and Stanley"

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  2. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › army-organisationBritish Army organisation | National Army Museum

    Jun 29, 2024 · Platoon. A platoon is a part of an infantry company and is further divided into three or four sections. A British platoon usually consists of 25 to 30 soldiers. Platoons are commanded by a lieutenant or second lieutenant.

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  3. www.britannica.com › topic › Platoon-film-by-StonePlatoon | Plot, Cast, Awards, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 21, 2024 · Platoon, American war film, released in 1986, that was written and directed by Oliver Stone and was regarded by many critics as one of the best of the movies about the Vietnam War. Platoon won the Academy Award for best picture and the Golden Globe Award for best drama.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_military_unit_mottoes_by_countryList of military unit mottoes by country - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · Bombekastertroppen (Mortar Platoon): Mors desuper veniens (Latin for "Death from above") Sjøforsvaret (Royal Norwegian Navy): For Konge, fedreland og flaggets hæder ( Dano-Norwegian for "For King, country and the flag's honour")

  6. www.operationmilitarykids.org › platoon-size-how-the-us-armyPlatoon Size – How The US Army Is Organized - Operation Military...

    Jun 18, 2024 · What is a platoon in the Army? An Army platoon consists of a handful of squads, comprising 16 to 44 soldiers under the command of a Lieutenant with a non-commissioned officer serving as second in command. How big is an Army company? A company consists of three to four platoons and operates as part of a battalion.

  7. www.ranker.com › list › best-platoon-movie-quotesThe Best 'Platoon' Quotes, Ranked By Fans

    3 days ago · The best Platoon quotes show why it is such a great movie even if you haven't seen it in a while. Platoon holds a special significance in American film history. It was the first Hollywood movie written and directed by a Vietnam War veteran.

  8. cove.army.gov.au › article › short-thoughts-comp-runner-lightShort Thoughts Comp: Runner Up – Light Motorised Infantry for...

    1 day ago · As a commander of a motorised infantry platoon in 2021, the Bushmasters were an excellent asset to possess. Having four of the vehicles at my disposal meant I was able to rapidly move my platoon from one side of the training area to the other, provided there was a secure and reasonably accessible track available.

  9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SchutzstaffelSchutzstaffel - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · The SS became an elite corps of the Nazi Party, answerable only to Hitler. Himmler's title of Reichsführer-SS now became his actual rank – and the highest rank in the SS, equivalent to the rank of field marshal in the army (his previous rank was Obergruppenführer ). [60]