A platoon leader (NATO) or platoon commander (more common in Commonwealth militaries and the US Marine Corps) is the officer in command of a platoon. This person is usually a junior officer — a second or first lieutenant or an equivalent rank. The officer is usually assisted by a platoon sergeant. Some special units, such as specific aviation platoons and special forces, require a captain as platoon leader, due to the nature and increased responsibility of such assignments. Platoons normally consist of three or four sections (Commonwealth) or squads (US).
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| - A platoon leader (NATO) or platoon commander (more common in Commonwealth militaries and the US Marine Corps) is the officer in command of a platoon. This person is usually a junior officer — a second or first lieutenant or an equivalent rank. The officer is usually assisted by a platoon sergeant. Some special units, such as specific aviation platoons and special forces, require a captain as platoon leader, due to the nature and increased responsibility of such assignments. Platoons normally consist of three or four sections (Commonwealth) or squads (US).
- The Platoon Leader is in overall command of the battlefield. In addition to the ability of calling in airstrikes and aerial recon scans, the platoon leader can detect nearby enemy units.
- Platoon Leader was a rank in the Galactic Empire. Individuals were in charge of a platoon of soldiers. Ton E'rau was a Platoon Leader on Cato Neimoidia under control of Baron Merillion Tarko in the Imperial era.
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| - A platoon leader (NATO) or platoon commander (more common in Commonwealth militaries and the US Marine Corps) is the officer in command of a platoon. This person is usually a junior officer — a second or first lieutenant or an equivalent rank. The officer is usually assisted by a platoon sergeant. Some special units, such as specific aviation platoons and special forces, require a captain as platoon leader, due to the nature and increased responsibility of such assignments. Platoons normally consist of three or four sections (Commonwealth) or squads (US).
- The Platoon Leader is in overall command of the battlefield. In addition to the ability of calling in airstrikes and aerial recon scans, the platoon leader can detect nearby enemy units.
- Platoon Leader was a rank in the Galactic Empire. Individuals were in charge of a platoon of soldiers. Ton E'rau was a Platoon Leader on Cato Neimoidia under control of Baron Merillion Tarko in the Imperial era.
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