Question

Differentiate between Platoon and Battalion in terms of size and command.

Aspect	Platoon	Battalion
Size	30-50 soldiers	300-1000 soldiers
Command	Commanded by a Lieutenant	Commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel

Hint:

Platoons are smaller units led by junior officers, while battalions are larger forma tions under senior officers.

Answer 1

Platoon:

• Size: 30–50 soldiers.
• Command: Led by a Lieutenant.

Battalion:

• Size: 500–1,000 soldiers.
• Command: Led by a Colonel.