1. A military unit consisting of soldiers armed with rifles, typically comprising 25-50 personnel organized under a platoon commander
The rifle platoon advanced through the valley under heavy fire.
O pelotão de fuzileiros avançou pelo vale sob fogo intenso.
2. The basic tactical unit of infantry forces in most modern armies
Each rifle platoon is equipped with standard-issue weapons and ammunition.
Cada pelotão de fuzileiros é equipado com armas e munições de emissão padrão.