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platoon

Principal subdivision of a military company, battery, or troop. Usually commanded by a lieutenant, it consists of 25–50 soldiers organized into two or more squads led by noncommissioned officers. The term was first used in the 17th century to refer to a small body of musketeers who fired together in a volley alternately with another platoon. It has been used in U.S. military manuals since 1779, and throughout the 19th century it meant half a company. It was reintroduced into the British army in 1913. See also military unit.
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His platoon commander, Lieut Dan Ellis, said: "Pte Frampton has been awarded the Soldier's Medal.
'Soldiers' soldier' Anthony by Huddersfield Daily Examiner (Huddersfield, England)
Unsurprisingly, when his Company Commander, Platoon Commander, fellow NCOs and Riflemen were lying killed and injured after an explosion, he was one of the first on the scene providing first aid and organising their extraction to safety.
Tributes to Jonathan Horne by Birmingham Mail (England)
His platoon commander Lt Jamie Piper said: "It has undoubtedly saved lives.
Soldier saves lives by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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