Platoon
MILITARY UNIT SIZE CLASS
Platoons; Platoon strength; Platoon (military unit); Rifle platoon; Peloton (military); Platoon (military)
A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two or more squads, sections, or patrols. Platoon organization varies depending on the country and the branch, but a platoon can be composed of 50 people, although specific platoons may range from 10communications platoon (USA headquarters and headquarters company [HHC], airborne, air Assault, and light infantry battalions) to 100 people.