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platoonPrincipal 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is likewise puzzling that the Field Manual, which concerns preparation and conduct of combined arms battle (Part III) says that platoon commander and squad commander, in the event of devising the plan, are to determine only "the provision of concealment in preparing and fulfilling the assigned mission," (14) but not the idea of enemy deception as it is envisaged for all higher-level authorities. A platoon commander, Lt William Calley, was later court-martialled and sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the killings. It doesn't take much more than a platoon commander with a little creativity to undertake this type of CMO project. |
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