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Vocabulary Entry
platoon
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A military unit typically composed of two or more squads.
Example Sentences
"The platoon was deployed to assist with the rescue mission."
"Each platoon is led by a sergeant."
"They trained together as a platoon to enhance their teamwork."
V
verb
To organize or group into a platoon or to serve in a platoon.
Example Sentences
"The soldiers were platooned according to their skills."
"He was platooned with experienced soldiers for his first mission."
"They were expected to platoon for the upcoming training exercises."