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During the Viet War; US Army: approximately 40 men per platoon. A Patrol was normally 6 men; Squad 12 men. Two or more Squads made a Platoon. Two or more Platoons made a Company; two or more Company's made a Battalion; two or more Battalions made a Brigade (or regiment in the Cavalry). Two or more Brigades made a Division. Two or more Divisions made a Corps, two or more Corp's made an Army; two or more Armies makes up the US Army. During Viet War: Company=Troop (Cavalry)=Battery (Artillery) Battalion=Squadron (Cavalry) Brigade=Regiment (Cavalry)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe size can vary by country, period and type of unit. In World War 2, the basic platoon of an Infantry Division included 3 Rifle Squads each consisting of 9-12 men lead by one NCO(Sergeant) and a corporal.
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∙ 10y agoIn most armies, 26 - 30 in a platoon.
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radio
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