platoons in English

noun
1
a subdivision of a company of soldiers, usually forming a tactical unit that is commanded by a lieutenant and divided into several sections.
A platoon of soldiers stands at a checkpoint on a barren road in the middle of miles and miles of trackless desert.
synonyms:unitpatroltroopsquadsquadronteamcompanycorpsoutfitdetachmentcontingent
verb
1
(in baseball and other sports) have (an athlete) play in rotation with one or more teammates at the same position.
he was underrated because of Stengel's platooning him with Woodling
noun

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1. The two platoons will rendezvous in the woods as planned.

2. It is designed for heavy weapons platoons personnel and reconnaissance detachments, special anti-terrorist and police troops.

3. There were also two more batteries of heavy AAA and four AAA platoons in the Waalhaven area.

4. After the initial sweeps by 1st and 2nd platoons, 3rd Platoon was dispatched to deal with any "remaining resistance".

5. By nightfall all the rifle companies had been over-run; some sections, and platoons from these companies extricated themselves at nightfall.

6. TC 3-09.8 supports the mission of the Field Artillery by providing the means to certify and qualify Field Artillery Individuals, Teams, Crews, Sections, Platoons, Batteries and Battalions.