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

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   Jan 25, 2019 · The Universal Battalion structure avoids the need for a fourth fire support platoon in each rifle company. Extra firepower is provided by organic vehicle weapons including the more potent 12.7 mm HMG and 40 mm GMG (which are similar in capability to tripod-mounted SF role GPMGs).

3. 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).

4. wavellroom.com › 2019/08/29 › the-universalThe Universal Infantry Battalion - Wavell Room

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   Aug 29, 2019 · Three rifle platoons of 36 soldiers would sit within an overall Rifle Company structure supported by Company HQ elements. The proposed structure provides the Company Commander, Company 2IC, CSM, CQMS, two clerks, two radio operators, four drivers, and four additional soldiers for miscellaneous duties.

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

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   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 latter of which is sometimes formed by several battalions.

6. www.gov.uk › government › newsBritish Army experiments with Dstl study on urban combat

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   Mar 30, 2023 · The Phalanx Platoon is built of 3 sections of 10 personnel, an anti-armour/anti-structure capability, a platoon systems operator, a platoon commander and a platoon sergeant. The new...

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   How many platoons are in a company?

   • A company consists of three or four platoons and is generally commanded by a captain. It can also go by different names, depending on the function: Company-sized artillery units are called batteries, while in armor and air cavalry units, they are called troops. Battalions consist of four to six companies and can include up to about 1,000 soldiers.

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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 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 ]

   Company (military unit) - Wikipedia

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   How many rifle platoons would a rifle company have?

   • Three rifle platoons of 36 soldiers would sit within an overall Rifle Company structure supported by Company HQ elements. The proposed structure provides the Company Commander, Company 2IC, CSM, CQMS, two clerks, two radio operators, four drivers, and four additional soldiers for miscellaneous duties. This adds-up to 2 officers +14 other ranks.

   The Universal Infantry Battalion - Wavell Room

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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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   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. www.defense.gov › Multimedia › ExperienceMilitary Units: Army - U.S. Department of Defense

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   A company has anywhere from a few dozen to 200 soldiers. It’s a tactical-sized unit that can perform a battlefield function on its own. A company consists of three or four platoons and is ...