platoon sergeant

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platoon
noun[C, + sing/pl verb]
uk
/pləˈtuːn/us
/pləˈtuːn/
a small group of about ten or twelve soldiers, with a lieutenant in charge ...
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sergeant
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsɑː.dʒənt/us
/ˈsɑːr.dʒənt/
a soldier of ...
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(Definition ofplatoonandsergeantfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Without the equivalent of a proper troop sergeant orplatoonsergeant, how can we fight?
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Theplatoonsergeanthad to crawl on his stomach because of the crossfire to get into the foxhole to issue a few breathless orders.
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That man is the troop sergeant or, as the infantry people will say, theplatoonsergeant.
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A sergeant in infantry regiments usually holds the appointment ofplatoonsergeantand is second in command of a platoon.
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He then provided himself with a load of ammunition and returned to the firing line where he reported himself to hisplatoonsergeant.
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Another might be aplatoonsergeantwho can have 45-70 people under their command.
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In combat units, second sergeants often hold the appointment ofplatoonsergeant.
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The officer is usually assisted by aplatoonsergeant.
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Courses include the artillery captains career course, the artillery basic officer course, three basic courses, three squad leader courses, and aplatoonsergeantcourse.
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The officer is usually assisted by a senior non-commissioned officertheplatoonsergeant.
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Theplatoonsergeantis responsible for preparing the men for parades and ceremonies.
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In some platoons, there may be more than oneplatoonsergeant.
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There was no headquarters section, only the platoon leader and theplatoonsergeant.
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Theplatoonsergeanttakes charge of the platoon in the absence of the platoon leader.
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Theplatoonsergeantmade up the rear.
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For example, a gamer playing the role of an armyplatoonsergeantcould control a platoon of soldiers.
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There was noplatoonsergeant.
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Staff sergeants are generally placed in charge of squads, but can also act as platoon sergeants in the absence of a sergeant first class.
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He supervises the instruction of drill by the platoon sergeants, and will conduct company rehearsals for parades prior to actual parade rehearsals.
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Some have deployed as platoon sergeants, and some have not.
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