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- DictionaryPla·toon/pləˈto͞on/
noun
- 1. a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a lieutenant and divided into several sections: "the platoon commander"
verb
- 1. (in baseball and other sports) have (an athlete) play in rotation with one or more teammates at the same position: "he was underrated because of Stengel's platooning him with Woodling"
11 hours ago · The men who leaped from planes into the world’s greatest battle tell their harrowing story, in their own words. Paratroopers sit aboard a Douglas C-47 plane prior to the Allied invasion of ...
5 days ago · v. t. e. Historically, cavalry (from the French word cavalerie, itself derived from "cheval" meaning "horse") are soldiers or warriors who fight mounted on horseback. Until the 20th century cavalry were the most mobile of the combat arms, operating as light cavalry in the roles of reconnaissance, screening, and skirmishing in many armies, or as ...
5 days ago · Platoon is celebrated for its realistic depiction of the Vietnam War. The movie captures the chaos, fear, and emotional turmoil experienced by soldiers, immersing viewers in the harrowing reality of war. Platoon offers a balanced portrayal of the soldiers’ experiences in Vietnam.
3 days ago · The platooning of connected automated vehicles (CAVs) is a promising cooperative driving strategy, especially suited for freeway uninterrupted traffic. This paper presents a microscopic simulation approach to the modelling of CAV platooning on freeways, addressing the most relevant factors for the improvement of traffic throughputs.
2 days ago · Literary Analysis c. English document from South University, Savannah, 2 pages, Bethani Fender ENG1300 Week 4 Essay rough draft The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien The word "carry" has various meanings and uses. In fact, The Oxford Dictionary has 10 different uses of the word carry. It usually refers to the act of picking up or su.
1 day ago · PCP – Physical Conditioning Program, exercise regimen for Marines failing to meet the minimum physical requirements; also Physical Conditioning Platoon, for the unit where a physically unfit recruit is sent prior to recruit training, nicknamed Pork Chop Platoon.
2 days ago · MONTEREY, Calif. — Service to country, selfless leadership, and personal integrity define the character and career of retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis, 26th Secretary of Defense,
