Posted on Apr 27, 2020

When a platoon mobilizes overseas, is the group called a detachment? Where can I find info about this?

SP6 Nona Smith

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SFC Robert Walton

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If the Platoon is shipped alone with out the rest of the Unit They would be detached however that does not make them a Detachment.
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