Released in 1986 Platoon was a massive hit with audiences and critics winning both Best Picture and Best Director at the Academy Awards.

Platoon movie army or marines. The film was released in the United States on 5 December 1986. Martin Sheen Marlon Brando Robert Duvall Frederic Forrest. Philippine Marine Corps Marine Silent Drill Platoon.

It was a well-earned victory with critics still to this day naming director Oliver Stones intense drama as one of war cinemas finest. Platoon organization varies depending on the country and the branch but a platoon generally comprises 50 people although specific platoons may range from 10 to 100 people. USMC silent drill platoon with M1 Garands You see my dad was part of a silent drill platoon during his time in the Singaporean military police.

A platoon is a military unit made up of squads. Zim from the book Starship Troopers would be a good fit but the movie was an abortion of classic scifi. As of 2016 he is the last veteran of any war to win an Oscar for Best Director other than Clint.

The film also co-stars Marsha Mason Everett McGill and Mario Van Peebles. This does not include weapons teams M240 Javelin that are usually attached to the platoons from the company weapons platoon or battalion weapons company to increase their firepower. Heartbreak Ridge is a 1986 American war film produced and directed by Clint Eastwood who also starred in the film.

Also headquartered in Makati this is the premier military drill team of the Corps and one of 4 such units in the AFP patterned after the United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Well the answer depends on the type of platoon. Francis Ford Coppola Stars.

The platoon leader is usually a junior officera second or. With this movie Oliver Stone became the first Vietnam veteran to direct a major motion picture about the Vietnam War. But if youre just after a rough number a thirty man platoon is about average.