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Platoon
Military unit size, usually composed of two or more squads or equivalent units
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A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four squads, sections, or patrols. Platoon organization varies depending on the country and the branch, but a platoon can be composed of 20–50 troops, although specific platoons may range from 10 to 100 people. A platoon is typically the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer.
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🇺🇸 Oliver Stone on 40 Years of ‘Platoon,’ the War in Iran and Hollywood Turning on Him Over Politics: ‘I’ve Learned My Lesson. Keep Your Views Quiet’There has never been a war film quite like “Platoon.” Hollywood delivered powerful combat stories about the brutality of battle, but nothing came clo...
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