my sister and i adopted one and we are buying the supplies, but we dont know how much to get!
2006-07-05 19:16:29 · 6 answers · asked by nicko 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Platoon - 16 to 44 soldiers. A platoon is led by a lieutenant with an NCO as second in command, and consists of two to four squads or sections.
2006-07-05 19:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by Truth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The size of a platoon varies according to the army to which it belongs. Usually infantry platoons have a minimum of 24 men and a maximum of 50. Armor platoons have from 3 to 5 tanks.
2006-07-06 08:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The size of the actual platoon is going to really depend on the type of unit that they are in. It is possible to have a platoon of only 10 soldiers, or as many as 40 or more. Again the numbers will vary by unit type.
2006-07-06 03:22:07 · answer #3 · answered by aurastin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the above but it depends on what type unit you are talking about.
Each squad leader is usually a sgt E-5, and a platoon Sgt an E6 or 7!
Infantry usually have 4 squads to a platoon!
2006-07-06 02:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on if the unit is active or national guard or reserve matter. For a regular Infantry Company for active duty is has three platoon's each platoon has three squads. Each squad has three or four teams. Sorry for the answer. At or near 27 members for one platoon.
2006-07-06 06:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a platoon is three groups ,each group of 11 soldiers, but it may differ from country to another.
2006-07-06 02:49:19 · answer #6 · answered by mmohiedinn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋