Platoon

A platoon is a military unit typically composed of two to four squads and containing 26 to 50 soldiers or marines. Platoons are organized into a company, which typically consists of three, four or five platoons. A platoon is typically the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer—the platoon leader or platoon commander, usually a lieutenant. He is usually assisted by a senior non-commissioned officer—the platoon sergeant.

Most platoons in the United Stars Marine Corps are Infantry Platoons, Infantry Platoons(R) (reinforced) or  Main Battle Suit (MBS) Platoons.

The Infantry Platoon consists of


 * Second Lieutenant (O-1) and a Staff Sergeant (E-6).
 * Five Squads of thirteen Marines each
 * Each Squad is lead by a Sergeant (E-5) and divided into three fireteams of four Marines each.

The Infantry Platoon (R) consists of
 * First Lieutenant (O-2) and a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7).
 * Five Squads of thirteen Marines each
 * Each Squad is lead by a Sergeant (E-5) and divided into three fireteams of four Marines each.
 * Two Black Smiths
 * Two Navy Med Techs (Corpsmen)
 * A Platoon of 35(+5 Reserve) Cerberus Robots. (Divided into 3 Robot Squads and each led by a Warrant OfficerMBR-CS (WA-2)

The MBS Platoon, consists of
 * First Lieutenant (O-2) and a Gunnery Sergeant (E-7).
 * Three Squads of thirteen Marines each
 * Each Squad is lead by a Sergeant (E-5) and divided into three fireteams of four Marines each.
 * One Heavy Weapon Assault Section
 * Thirteen Marines in the Artillery version of the MBS
 * Two Black Smiths
 * Two Navy Med Techs (Corpsmen)
 * Two Weapon System Specialists
 * 3 Squad Support Rovers
 * 3 Mobile Weapon Platforms (Landing Tanks)
 * A Platoon of 35(+5 Reserve) Cerberus Robots. (Divided into 3 Robot Squads and each led by a Warrant OfficerMBR-CS (WA-2)