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(Redirected from Platoon commander)
A 'platoon leader' or 'platoon commander' is the officer in command of a platoon. This person is usually a junior officer — a second or first lieutenant, or an equivalent rank. He 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.
The choice of the term varies with the service. For example, 'platoon leader' is used in the United States Army, 'platoon commander' is often used by the United States Marine Corps, whilst Commonwealth armies generally use 'Infantry platoon commander.'
A 'platoon leader' or 'platoon commander' is the officer in command of a platoon. This person is usually a junior officer — a second or first lieutenant, or an equivalent rank. He 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.
The choice of the term varies with the service. For example, 'platoon leader' is used in the United States Army, 'platoon commander' is often used by the United States Marine Corps, whilst Commonwealth armies generally use 'Infantry platoon commander.'
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