platoon
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- A military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
- A team of policemen working under the military platoon system
- A group of persons who are engaged in a common activity
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Hawkeye Platoon Leads Army Innovation With Tactical Drones, 3D-Printed Lethality
Aug 4, 2025 U.S. Department of War (.gov)
Aug 4, 2025 U.S. Department of War (.gov)
‘She’s one of us’: Lieutenant becomes 1st female Marine combat platoon commander
Feb 11, 2026 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Feb 11, 2026 ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Country singer-songwriter Morgan Wade joins Corps of Cadets' Platoon Tactical Challenge
Mar 25, 2026 Virginia Tech News
Mar 25, 2026 Virginia Tech News
My Platoon’s Fight to Survive—and Heal From—the Bloodiest Battle of the Iraq War
Nov 14, 2024 Mother Jones
Nov 14, 2024 Mother Jones
Charlie Sheen's Co-Star Saved Him From Falling Out of a Heli and 7 Other Little-Known Facts About 'Platoon'
Jun 23, 2021 War History Online
Jun 23, 2021 War History Online
Despite historic platoon advantage, Guardians keep losing the hitting war. Here’s why
Aug 22, 2025 The New York Times
Aug 22, 2025 The New York Times