Platoon leader






Standard NATO military map symbol for a friendly infantry platoon.


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).



See also



  • Crew chief (disambiguation)

  • Team leader

  • Squad leader

  • Platoon Leader (film)

  • Platoon Leader (memoir)

  • Platoon Leaders Class




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