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During the Vietnam War, a US Army "Troop" was a US Cavalry "Company." Example(s): "A" Troop, "B" Troop, "C" Troop, etc. The Australian Army in Vietnam called their "Companies" a "Squadron", and called their "Platoons" a "Troop." (During the war) The US Army standard "Infantry" Platoon was approximately forty men. An "Armor" platoon (in Vietnam) consisted of 5 Patton tanks per platoon; with 20 tank crewmen per platoon...led by a 2nd or 1st Lieutenant.
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How many troops in a platoon how many platoons in a company?
The answer depends on the Country and the Period and even the type of unit. For example a Paratrooper platoon is smaller than an Infantry Platoon. For WW2 US infantry Division, the Platoon consisted of 3 Squads of 9 to 12 men per squad.
How many troops did Gov Sherman command?
100,00o troops.......What would you do with that many troops?
How many platoon in a company?
In a British infantry battalion there are 3 rifle companies, 1 support company, 1 HQ company. Each rifle company is split into 3 platoons, and a HQ element. Each platoon is then split into 3 Sections of 8 men. Thee platoon is led by the platoon commander which is normally a 2nd lieutenant or lieutenant and a platoon sergeant. The sections are normally led by a corporal with a lance corporal as his second in command or 2 ic
How many men in a 81mm mortar platoon in Indian army?
Typically, 38-40.
How many troops did Harold Godwinson have?
Harold had 5,000 troops :)
Who pulled Australian troops of Vietnam?
Mexican troops; Platoon 201
Use the word contingent in a sentence?
The squad of troops joined the platoon, therefore they are contingent with the platoon.
How many troops in a platoon how many platoons in a company?
The answer depends on the Country and the Period and even the type of unit. For example a Paratrooper platoon is smaller than an Infantry Platoon. For WW2 US infantry Division, the Platoon consisted of 3 Squads of 9 to 12 men per squad.
How many pages does Platoon Leader - memoir - have?
Platoon Leader - memoir - has 208 pages.
Was the platoon that saved private Ryan black?
They sure look white to me. And no black troops were in the Rangers that landed at Omaha Beach.
When conducting a route reconnaissance the platoon leader organizes the platoon based on what?
When conducting a route reconnaissance, the platoon leader organizes the platoon based on the specific mission and objectives. This includes assigning tasks and responsibilities to each squad or team within the platoon. The platoon leader also coordinates with higher headquarters to ensure that all necessary support and resources are available for the mission.
US Army how many troops in platoon and division?
Most platoons had around 15 to 25 soldiers, though some USMC platoons had at least 55 around the Vietnam era, and I believe there still are some platoons that range from 26 to 55. - Eric Ayrton
How many men in a platoon during the civil war?
about 500 men per platoon fought in the war
How many medics were there in a platoon in World war 2?
In the British Army, there was one, or sometimes two medical orderlies to a platoon, depending in the kind of unit the platoon belonged to.
How many members make a platoon?
10
How do you use platoon in a sentence?
A platoon is a group of soldiers. The platoon marched in unison.
How many men in Canadian platoon?
A Canadian military platoon usually consists of three squads of eight people. The number may increase or decrease depending on the mission of the platoon.
