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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 · 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.

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

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   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.

5. www.thirteen.org › blog-post › u-s-army-unitsU.S. Army Units Explained: From Squads to Brigades to Corps

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   A company in the U.S. Army is normally made up of three platoons, which means 60 to 200 soldiers, but it can have more. An artillery unit is called a battery and an armored air cavalry is...

6. 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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   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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   How many personnel does a platoon have?

   • The number 36 is interesting, because it is a multiple of 3, 6, 9 and 12, which allows a flexible division of personnel between sections and platoon headquarters. Platoon structures based on a total headcount of 36 personnel allow three basic configurations:

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

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   A military company consists of a headquarters and two or more platoons organized and equipped to perform the company’s operational functions. It is usually commanded by a captain , who discharges the basic responsibilities for training, discipline , and providing for the welfare of the personnel.