platoon 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 ...

is a military unit of around 15 to 30 soldiers. Platoon may also refer to: *

Platoon (automobile) In transportation, platooning or flocking is a method for driving a group of vehicles together. It is meant to increase the capacity of roads via an automated highway system. Platoons decrease the distances between cars or trucks using electron ...

, a system for reducing traffic congestion * ''Platoon'' (film) (1986), a Vietnam War film directed by Oliver Stone ** ''Platoon'' (1987 video game), a video game based on the 1986 Oliver Stone film ** ''Platoon'' (2002 video game) (also known as ''Platoon: The 1st Airborne Cavalry Division in Vietnam''), a real time strategy video game based on the 1986 Oliver Stone film *

Platoon system A platoon system in baseball or American football is a method for substituting players in groups (platoons), to keep complementary players together during playing time. Baseball In baseball, a platoon is a method of sharing playing time, where ...

, a technique used in baseball and football *

One-platoon system The one-platoon system, also known as iron man football, is a platoon system in American football where players play on both offense and defense. It was the result of smaller roster sizes in the early days of the game and rules that limited player ...

a technique used in football

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