Platoon

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Platoon: ?16-44 soldiers. ?The Platoon is the basic combat unit capable of maneuvering in the conduct of combat operations and is led by a Lieutenant 0-1/0-2 who is assisted by a Platoon Sergeant who is a Sergeant First Class (E-7). ?A platoon consists of two to four squads/sections depending on the type of unit. ?For example, an infantry Platoon consists of three squads. ?A Mechanized Infantry Platoon consists of four fighting vehicles (M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle), divided into two sections. ?Each vehicle holds 8-9 soldiers. ?A Tank Platoon consists of four tanks organized into two sections of two tanks each.

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