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A young West Point graduate takes command of a veteran platoon in Vietnam and faces cynicism, danger and injury. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, soundtracks and more for this film.
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PLATOON LEADER. 1-46. The platoon leader leads his Soldiers by personal example and is responsible for all the platoon does or fails to do, having complete authority over his subordinates. This...
Lieutenant Jeffrey Knight, a new officer from the United States Military Academy, is airlifted to an outpost in Vietnam, where he meets his platoon, a group of tough-witted veterans of the war. Platoon Sergeant McNamara explains to Knight that the platoon does not need a leader that follows rules.
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- George S. Clinton
A platoon leader or platoon commander (more common in Commonwealth militaries and the US Marine Corps) is the officer in charge 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.
- Team. The smallest element in the Army organizational structure. Usually comprised of four Soldiers. Typically led by a sergeant.
- Squad. The second smallest element in the Army organizational structure. Its size is dependent on its function. 2 - 3 teams. Typically led by a staff sergeant.
- Platoon. A basic combat unit capable of maneuvering in the conduct of combat operations. 2 - 4 Squads. Led by a lieutenant, assisted by a platoon sergeant that is a sergeant first class.
- Company. A cohesive tactical sized unit that can perform a battlefield function on its own. It is capable of receiving and controlling additional combat, combat support or combat service support elements to enhance its mission capability.
The platoon leader (PL) –platoon sergeant (PSG) leadership team is a unique and influential pair of roles that exist in the Army. The working relationship between the PL and PSG can have large effects on the platoon (e.g., climate). It impacts the development of officers
Learn how to plan your career as a junior officer in the U.S. Army, from BOLC to platoon leader to key developmental positions. Find resources, tips, and timelines to help you achieve your professional and personal goals.
