platoon

A unit of 30-40 soldiers, usually commanded by a lieutenant asisted by an NCO. A platoon is formed by at least two sections or squads (usually 3 or 4) and is smaller than a company. Typically, there are 3-4 platoons in a company. Most platoons are infantry platoons; some carry other designations such as mortar or heavy weapons platoons. A platoon is the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer

Also a very kick ass movie from Oliver Stone that won Best Picture for 1986.

In the British Army, a platoon is led by a lieutenant or second lieutenant.
It's the same in the Canadian Forces and the U.S. Army.

by Adrian July 02, 2006

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Get the platoonmug.

Penrith

A city located about 50km west of Sydney Australia. Home of the champion 'Penriff Pamfers' Football club. It houses more McDonalds restaurants per capita than any other city. It is also the home of the FIRST Krispy Kreme in Australia.
Places to Visit :
* Pamfers World of Entertainment
* Pamfers Maccas Car Park (thursday-Saturday nights)
* Nepean River (turn at the roundabout just before Pamfers)
* Pamfer Pizza and Kebabs on High St

You may hear any of the following phrases while passing through the town :
1. Show us ya ti7s ya mole!
2. U garn to Pamfers?
3. Carrrrrn Pamfers!!
4. G'darrr Marrrt! How's it garrrn?
5. Some bastard stole me flannies!! (usually followed by 'Anyway, I'm off to Pamfers')

by Adrian November 14, 2004

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