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A '''Platoon''' is a [[UNSC Military Organization|military unit]] used by the [[UNSC Army]], the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] and the [[Colonial Militia]] to organize their combat forces. | A '''Platoon''' is a [[UNSC Military Organization|military unit]] used by the [[UNSC Army]], the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] and the [[Colonial Militia]] to organize their combat forces. | ||
==Composition== | ==Composition== | ||
A platoon is typically composed of three [[squad]]s, for a total of thirty- | A platoon is typically composed of three 13 man [[squad]]s, for a total of thirty-nine men not including the platoon commander. <ref name="enc55">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition)]]''', ''p. 55 (2009 and 2011)''</ref> Platoons are usually led by a [[Second Lieutenant]], with a "platoon sergeant" acting as the assistant leader of the unit, typically a role fulfilled by a [[Sergeant]] or [[Staff Sergeant]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}}<ref name="osfm">'''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]''', ''p. 143''</ref> [[ODST]] platoons may be composed of 40 men instead.<ref name="HSSC7">'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''', ''Chapter 7'', ''page 97''</ref> | ||
Four platoons compose a [[Company]]. Companies typically employ three infantry platoons,{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}} bearing small arms such as [[rifle]]s, [[shotgun]]s and [[grenade launcher]]s, though can be reinforced with heavy [[machine gun]]s and [[rocket launcher]]s.<ref name="summerred">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-summer-red-summer-blue '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Summer Red, Summer Blue'']</ref> The fourth platoon in the company is typically a heavy weapons platoon, though these numbers may change depending on the unit type and mission. "T Companies", for example, eschew this model and mix heavy weapons personnel into each platoon so all platoons instead have one weapons squad alongside their other infantry.{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}} | Four platoons compose a [[Company]]. Companies typically employ three infantry platoons,{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}} bearing small arms such as [[rifle]]s, [[shotgun]]s and [[grenade launcher]]s, though can be reinforced with heavy [[machine gun]]s and [[rocket launcher]]s.<ref name="summerred">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-summer-red-summer-blue '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Summer Red, Summer Blue'']</ref> The fourth platoon in the company is typically a heavy weapons platoon, though these numbers may change depending on the unit type and mission. "T Companies", for example, eschew this model and mix heavy weapons personnel into each platoon so all platoons instead have one weapons squad alongside their other infantry.{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}} | ||
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A UNSC Army infantry platoon supported by two M12 Chaingun Warthogs.
A Platoon is a military unit used by the UNSC Army, the UNSC Marine Corps and the Colonial Militia to organize their combat forces.
Composition[edit]
A platoon is typically composed of three 13 man squads, for a total of thirty-nine men not including the platoon commander. [1] Platoons are usually led by a Second Lieutenant, with a "platoon sergeant" acting as the assistant leader of the unit, typically a role fulfilled by a Sergeant or Staff Sergeant.[1][2] ODST platoons may be composed of 40 men instead.[3]
Four platoons compose a Company. Companies typically employ three infantry platoons,[1] bearing small arms such as rifles, shotguns and grenade launchers, though can be reinforced with heavy machine guns and rocket launchers.[4] The fourth platoon in the company is typically a heavy weapons platoon, though these numbers may change depending on the unit type and mission. "T Companies", for example, eschew this model and mix heavy weapons personnel into each platoon so all platoons instead have one weapons squad alongside their other infantry.[1]
Known UNSC platoons[edit]
- 105th Drop Jet Platoon
- Alpha Platoon
- Bravo Platoon
- Charlie Platoon
- First Platoon (E2-BAG/1/7)
- First Platoon (Harvest Colonial Militia)
- First Platoon (UNSC In Amber Clad)
- First Platoon (UNSC Spirit of Fire)
- First Platoon (UNSC Pillar of Autumn)
- Second Platoon
- Second Platoon (Harvest Colonial Militia)
- Second Platoon (UNSC Pillar of Autumn)
- Third Platoon
- 5th Platoon
- 14th Platoon
Trivia[edit]
The starter box set of Halo: Ground Command came with one full platoon of UNSC Army infantry, alongside a combat Lance of Covenant troops.[5]
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b c d Halo Encyclopedia (2022 edition), p. 55 (2009 and 2011)
- ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, p. 143
- ^ Halo: Silent Storm, Chapter 7, page 97
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder: Summer Red, Summer Blue
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder: Stand Your Ground
See also[edit]
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