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Organization

T-80 platoon​

Russian T-80 platoon=
Russian OfficerRussian Officer
Russian T-80B/URussian T-80B/U
Russian T-80B/URussian T-80B/U
Russian T-80B/URussian T-80B/U
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Officer1
T-80B/U3

A T-80B platoon in Russian service typically consists of three tanks, with the seniormost commander taking a double role as the commander of the platoon.

BMP command squad​

Russian BMP command squad=
Russian BMP-1Russian BMP-1
Russian OfficerRussian Officer
Russian MedicRussian Medic
Russian PKM gunnerRussian PKM gunner
Russian PKM gunnerRussian PKM gunner
Russian RiflemanRussian Rifleman
Russian RiflemanRussian Rifleman
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The typical Russian mechanized platoon has a command squad with a platoon commander, a (vestigial) platoon sergeant, and a soldier at least theoretically capable of medical treatment.

BMP squad​

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The typical Russian mechanized squad rides in a BMP-series, with weapons largely based on what's available, with some limited anti-armor and automatic fire capability.

BMP platoon​

Russian BMP platoon=
Russian BMP command squad
Russian BMP squad
Russian BMP squad
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The BMP platoon typically consists of three squads, although recent changes thanks to the proliferation of unmanned aerial systems have made this age-old organization less rigid than before.

BMP company​

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The BMP company consists of three platoons. Due to limited leadership, company headquarters elements are not significantly more capable than their platoon counterparts.