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Is it not 1 Troop, 2 Troop etc for individual platoons?

1. Well no.

Its 1 Troop, 2 Troop for individual Troops and

Its 1 Platoon, 2 Platoon for individual Platoons

2. We are talking about their callsign on the radio or how marked on a map.

When talking in person to the Tp Ldr of 1 Troop you still talk about "1 Troop", not "10".

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1. Well no.

Its 1 Troop, 2 Troop for individual Troops and

Its 1 Platoon, 2 Platoon for individual Platoons

2. We are talking about their callsign on the radio or how marked on a map.

When talking in person to the Tp Ldr of 1 Troop you still talk about "1 Troop", not "10".

Aaaah. Squared away now, sah ;)

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Hedge, Is it normal for the CO and possibly his 2 i/c to have their own tanks not attached to any particular platoon/troop?

Yes.

The OC and his 2IC move around the battlespace independent of the line troops (so the OC can influence the battle, etc.).

The vehicles are notionally part of SHQ Troop but are hardly ever there.

Oh and whilst the "in game" dialogue boxes refer to "CO"'s in the UK (and derivative armies) there is only one CO (at my rank level) and below him/her there are "OC" (Officers Commanding) the various Squadron and Companies.

Another Americanism we may be spending money to make changable.

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Yes.

The OC and his 2IC move around the battlespace independent of the line troops (so the OC can influence the battle, etc.).

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The german FMs say it like this: the leader chooses his position as it suits him best...)valid for all leadership levels.)

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It's a good point.

The CO should be running the battle, not getting bogged down in running a platoon or finding targets for his gunner. It's easy to get target fixated on that BMP you're trying to hit and ignore the flanking attack by a squadron of T-80's...:)

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Yes.

The OC and his 2IC move around the battlespace independent of the line troops (so the OC can influence the battle, etc.).

The vehicles are notionally part of SHQ Troop but are hardly ever there.

Oh and whilst the "in game" dialogue boxes refer to "CO"'s in the UK (and derivative armies) there is only one CO (at my rank level) and below him/her there are "OC" (Officers Commanding) the various Squadron and Companies.

Another Americanism we may be spending money to make changable.

Thanks Mark. So at what level does OC become C.O in the UK? Brigade?

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An Officer Commanding (OC) is usually a Major and commands a Squadron or Company.

The Commanding Officer (CO) is usually a Lt Col and commands the regiment/battle group (usually 4 Sqn/Coy depending on type/nationality/etc etc).

The Brigadier commands the Brigade, (3-ish or more BGs) and if I see him looking at a map then I'm in the wrong place....or I'm making them all a brew.

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As I understand it a Commanding Officer is the officer at the top.

And Officer's commanding are the officers in charge of sub-units under the CO.

(All the way down to the Corporals leading the inf sections/tanks.)

So, if we had a sce with a Company of tanks the co for that mission is the company commander.

And Platoon leaders would be the first level of OCs.

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As I understand it a Commanding Officer is the officer at the top.

And Officer's commanding are the officers in charge of sub-units under the CO.

(All the way down to the Corporals leading the inf sections/tanks.)

So, if we had a sce with a Company of tanks the co for that mission is the company commander.

And Platoon leaders would be the first level of OCs.

Aha. So it varies depending on deployed resources. OK.

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The only drawback with calling units of 3 or 4 tanks troops is that when the gunner calls out 'Troops!' I hear several voices saying 'Yes?' Or am I imagining that? :)

The gunner should only be heared on the intercom...so a non issue

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As I understand it a Commanding Officer is the officer at the top.

And Officer's commanding are the officers in charge of sub-units under the CO.

(All the way down to the Corporals leading the inf sections/tanks.)

So, if we had a sce with a Company of tanks the co for that mission is the company commander.

And Platoon leaders would be the first level of OCs.

Um, No. :)

Brigadiers command Brigades (as mentioned abouve).

LTCOL are Commanding Officers of BG / Units

MAJ are OC of "sub units" (be they a Sqn, Coy or Bty).

LT command "Troops" or "Platoons".

A Commanding Officer is a specific title with legal and administrative powers that go with the job. Not all LTCOLs are COs.

Its not just a title given to the highest ranking guy there.

If there is only one Sqn deployed and no LTCOL, the OC is in charge but still an OC. He doesn't suddenly become the CO.

LTs run Troops and are called Troop Leaders.

They don't magically become COs or OCs just because they are operating on their own.

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