A platoon leader or platoon commander is the officer in command 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 or squads. Wikipedia [ - ]

A platoon leader or platoon commander is the officer in command of a platoon. This person is... [ + ]