Platoon leader
A platoon leader (NATO) or platoon commander (more common in Commonwealth militaries and the US Marine Corps) is the officer in charge 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).
Standard NATO military map symbol for a friendly infantry platoon.
See also
- Crew chief (disambiguation)
- Team leader
- Squad leader
- Platoon Leader (film)
- Platoon Leader (memoir)
- Platoon Leaders Class
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