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 == Composition ==
-Platoons are derived from Company which are from a Battalion. Each Battalion makes up a Regimant to form a [[Division]]. Depending on their purpose, a Platoon can have a varying number and specialty of its personnel. Using a [[US Marine Corps]] platoon as an example, a ''Rifle Platoon'' usually encompasses three squads of riflemen, as well as a [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] medical [[Corpsman]], a Platoon Commander (usually a [[Second Lieutenant]]) and a Platoon Sergeant (usually a [[Sergeant First Class]]). If the UNSC uses a ''Weapons Platoon'', then the squads are replaced by mortar section, assault section, and medium machine gun section.
+Platoons are a sub-unit of a Company, several of which form a Battalion. Multiple Battalions compose a Regiment, with several Regiments in a Division. Brigades are not often used by the Marine Corps, but are organised as ad hoc units for specific deployments. Depending on their purpose, a Platoon can have a varying number and specialty of its personnel. Using a [[US Marine Corps]] platoon as an example, a ''Rifle Platoon'' usually encompasses three squads of riflemen, as well as a [[UNSC Navy|Navy]] medical [[Corpsman]], a Platoon Commander (usually a [[Second Lieutenant]]) and a Platoon Sergeant (usually a [[Sergeant First Class]]). If the UNSC uses a ''Weapons Platoon'', then the squads are replaced by mortar section, assault section, and medium machine gun section.
 [[ODST]] platoons seem to have fewer members than the regular [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] units, possibly because they aren't as easily defeated on battle, making it better to deploy them in smaller forces.