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Platoon Of ANA Soldiers At A Rescue Operation In 2005
A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two or more squads, sections, or patrols. Platoon organization varies depending on the country and the branch, but a platoon can be composed of 50 people, although specific platoons may range from 10 to 100 people. A platoon is typically the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer. The platoon leader is usually a junior officer—a second or first lieutenant or an equivalent rank. The officer is usually assisted by a platoon sergeant. Rifle platoons normally consist of a small platoon headquarters and three or four sections (Commonwealth) or squads (United States). In some armies, platoon is used throughout the branches of the army. In a few armies, such as the French Army, a platoon is specifically a cavalry unit, and the infantry use "section" as the equivalent unit. A unit consisting of several platoons is called a company or a battery. Etymology According to Merriam-Webster, "The term was first used in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UMC Platoon 20 1945
UMC may stand for: Organizations ;Companies and Businesses * Vodafone Ukraine, formerly Ukrainian Mobile Communications, the second-largest mobile operator in Ukraine * Union Metallic Cartridge Company, a subsidiary of Remington Arms ("Company" is not normally included the acronym, resulting in "UMC") * UMC (company), United Microelectronics Corporation, Taiwanese semiconductor company * Universal Media Corporation, Sharp Corporation manufacturing subsidiary in Poland * Urban Movie Channel, the first premium streaming service for Black TV and film. Owned by AMC Networks privately-owned subsidiary, RLJE Films, RLJ Entertainment ;Hospitals and medical facilities * United Medical Center, a hospital in Washington, DC * Ljubljana University Medical Centre, the largest hospital centre in Slovenia * University Medical Center, a hospital in partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas * University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
