Platoon leader
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In the United States Army, a platoon is commanded by a Platoon Leader, a junior commissioned officer usually in the rank of first lieutenant or second lieutenant. Some special units, such as specific aviation platoons and special forces, require a captain as platoon leader, due to the nature and increased responsibility of such assignments.
Other nations and military forces may refer to the platoon leader position as a "platoon commander." Both terms indicate that the officer in question is the platoon's commanding officer.
