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1. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › army-organisationBritish Army organisation | National ... - National Army Museum

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   A company is part of a battalion and usually consists of between 100 and 150 soldiers. They are usually lettered A through to D, and made up of at least two platoons. But sometimes they have names such as ‘Grenadier Company’ or ‘Fire Support Company’.

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2. www.battleorder.org › uk-rifle-co-1944British Rifle Company Organization (1943-45) - Battle Order

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   The new weapon would be located at the Company Headquarters and issued out to rifle sections at the Company Commander's discretion. With 3 to a company, there were enough to issue 1 per platoon (or multiple to 1 or 2 platoons depending on the needs of the company).

3. uklandpower.com › 2019/01/25 › achieving-a-commonAchieving A Common Size and Structure for UK Infantry Battalions

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   Jan 25, 2019 · Three platoons of 36 soldiers would need to be supported by a Company HQ comprised of the Company Commander, Company 2IC, CSM, CQMS, two storemen, two clerks, two radio operators, four drivers, and two runners.

4. www.bayonetstrength.uk › BritishArmy › BritInfBnOrganization of the British Infantry Battalion 1938 to 1945

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   Headquarter Company contained Signal, Anti-aircraft (four Bren guns), 3-inch Mortar (two weapons), Carrier (ten Bren gun carriers in three Sections), Pioneer and Administrative Platoons.

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5. www.britannica.com › topic › company-military-unitCompany | Military Unit Structure & Organization | Britannica

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   Company, in military service, the smallest body of troops that functions as a complete administrative and tactical unit. A military company consists of a headquarters and two or more platoons organized and equipped to perform the company’s operational functions.

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6. www.reddit.com › r › WarCollegeHow are platoons within companies designated? : r/WarCollege

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   Platoons are named in sequence within company: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. Special platoons (HQ, support) usually don't have numbers. Companies can be named with letters (US Army) or with numbers, in sequence within battalion, regiment or brigade.

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   What is the difference between a platoon and a company?

   • NATO defines a company as "larger than a platoon, but smaller than a battalion" while being a "unit consisting of two or more platoons, usually of the same type, with a headquarters and a limited capacity for self-support." [ 4 ] The standard NATO symbol for a company consists of a single vertical line placed above a framed unit icon. [ 4 ]

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   How many platoons would a company HQ Support?

   • Three platoons of 36 soldiers would need to be supported by a Company HQ comprised of the Company Commander, Company 2IC, CSM, CQMS, two storemen, two clerks, two radio operators, four drivers, and two runners. This adds-up to 2 officers +14 other ranks. This proposal is in-line with what rifle companies already have.

   Achieving A Common Size and Structure for UK Infantry Battalions

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   What was the difference between RASC headquarters and rifle platoons?

   • The Company Headquarters housed the company's command and supporting elements, while the Rifle Platoons were its fighting elements. When an Infantry Brigade was part of an Armoured Division, each Rifle Company would be lifted in 6 3-ton lorries from the RASC Armoured Divisional Troops Company. Company Headquarters

   British Rifle Company Organization (1943-45) - Battle Order

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   How many soldiers are in a British platoon?

   • A platoon is a part of an infantry company and is further divided into three or four sections. A British platoon usually consists of 25 to 30 soldiers. Platoons are commanded by a lieutenant or second lieutenant. A platoon of ‘A’ Company, 4th King’s African Rifles, during a route march near Gilgil in Kenya, c1956

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   Do infantry companies need a machine gun platoon?

   • Currently, infantry companies have a fourth fire support platoon equipped with 7.62 mm L7A2 GPMGs. With this weapon now returned to individual sections, in lieu of the 5.56 mm L110A2 LMG, there is arguably no need for a separate machine gun platoon, especially as platoon vehicles will have a mix of 12.7 mm HMGs and 40 mm GMGs.

   Achieving A Common Size and Structure for UK Infantry Battalions

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   What is the difference between a platoon and a section?

   • Sections are usually under the command of a non-commissioned officer, often a corporal or sergeant. A platoon is a part of an infantry company and is further divided into three or four sections. A British platoon usually consists of 25 to 30 soldiers. Platoons are commanded by a lieutenant or second lieutenant.

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Company_(military_unit)Company (military unit) - Wikipedia

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   Company (military unit) A company is a military unit, typically consisting of 100–250 [1] soldiers and usually commanded by a major or a captain. Most companies are made up of three to seven platoons, although the exact number may vary by country, unit type, and structure. Usually several companies are grouped as a battalion or regiment, the ...