Platoon facts for kids
A platoon is small military unit. A platoon is made from two or more squads or sections. It is usually the smallest military unit which is commanded by an officer.
Images for kids
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Platoon of marines from the United States Marine Corps, 1945
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Platoon ("Zug" in German) of the German Bundeswehr
See also
In Spanish: Sección (fuerzas armadas) para niños
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