Sentence examples for platoon as it from inspiring English sources

Still, illicit drug use was already common in the platoon as it prepared to leave Lewis-McChord for Afghanistan in spring 2009, at least according to the sworn testimony from one of its members, Pfc.

But because it establishes such an intimate view of the soldiers, it nonetheless provides plenty to consider, whether the filmmakers are trudging alongside the platoon as it tramps over eerily quiet dirt roads or frantically scrambles during a firefight where bullets and screams eventually give way to tears.

The best-known shows on the relatively unknown G4 channel are about games and technology, so the series highlights the technological proficiency of the platoon, as well as the personalities of its members.

By observing the speed and acceleration of following vehicles it can be investigated whether the disturbance of the leading vehicle is amplified upstream through the platoon, as was described in Section 2.2.

The attack focused on the south-west of the perimeter manned by 3 RAR's echelon and mortar platoon, as well as an American medium artillery battery.

It also helped tilt the world's view of Morrison that he and the band were lionized by filmmaker Oliver Stone, both in Stone's prominent placement of Doors' music in his 1986 film about the Vietnam War, "Platoon," as well as the 1991 biopic "The Doors".

How could I lead soldiers?" Asked what he feared in Vietnam, Sergeant Jenkins said simply that as a platoon leader it "would be very easy to get killed".

He was in the same platoon as myself, and we were very great chums, and I think it my duty to write to you.

He is regarded by some, including soldiers in his platoon, as a deserter.

A sobering wave of quiet and concern came over the soldiers in the platoon as they surveyed this horrendous scene.

"Happy Valentine's Day," said Sgt. Philip A. Hinde, a squad leader in Second Platoon, as the first big fight entered a brief lull.