Which unit level typically comprises multiple platoons?

• A. Team / Crew
• B. Battalion or squadron
• C. Company / Battery / Troop
• D. Platoon/Detachment

Answer: (C)

The level that typically comprises multiple platoons is the company (or its equivalents, such as a battery or troop in artillery or cavalry/armor units). A company is formed from several platoons—usually about 3–4—under a captain, giving it enough manpower and organization to plan and execute missions at a higher level than a single platoon.

To put it in context, a platoon is made up of squads or teams and is itself a subdivision of a company. A team or crew is much smaller than a platoon. A battalion consists of several companies, so it’s larger than a single company and contains many more platoons indirectly, but the unit that directly groups multiple platoons is the company.