Platoon

A platoon is composed of 3–4 squads and is the primary tactical unit at BCT. Your platoon is who you wake up with, train with, and eat with every day. The platoon leader is typically a second lieutenant (O-1) or first lieutenant (O-2); the platoon sergeant is typically a Staff Sergeant (E-6) or Sergeant First Class (E-7). At boot camp, the Drill Sergeant functions as the de facto platoon sergeant.