Initially Allmand was given command of a platoon, however, later he was promoted to acting captain and took over command of a company.

In 1952, he gained commissioned as second lieutenant in the Baloch Regiment and initially assisting the command of a infantry platoon.

He subsequently earned the rank of Tenente was given command of a platoon of Bersaglieri.

Woodall was in command of a platoon which, during an advance, was held up by a machine gun.

Tom Brace was in command of a platoon and later won a Silver Star for bravery.

In March 2012 the first female officer took command of a platoon of the Wachbataillon.

A typical appointment for a lieutenant might be the command of a platoon or troop of approximately 30 soldiers.

He was given command of a platoon in 1.

Graduating at 1929, he was given command of a platoon in the 16th Infantry Division.

He was later given command of a platoon in the 19th (Machine Gun) Company in November 1937.