The unit level commanded by a Captain is which level?

• A. Company
• B. Squad
• C. Platoon
• D. Battalion

Answer: (A)

Captains typically command a Company, which is composed of several platoons and sits above a platoon in the unit hierarchy. In most military structures, a squad is the smallest unit led by a noncommissioned officer, a platoon is commanded by a lieutenant, and a battalion is led by a lieutenant colonel (or higher). The company is the level that brings together multiple platoons under a single leadership, making it the natural command for a captain.