A platoon is a military unit of around 15 to 30 soldiers. Platoon may also refer to: Platoon (automobile), a system for reducing traffic congestion Platoon (film) (1986), a Vietnam War film directed by Oliver Stone Platoon (1987 video game), a video game based on the 1986 Oliver Stone film Platoon (2002 video game) (also known as Platoon: The 1st Airborne Cavalry Division in Vietnam), a real time strategy video game based on the 1986 Oliver Stone film Platoon system, a technique used in baseball and football One-platoon system a technique used in football See also Platoon Leader (film) The Anderson Platoon Platoon: Bravo Company