How many men are in a Marine platoon

[Marek_Tucan]

Marine platoon would be larger than the rifle one, as rifle sections consist out of 2 fireteams+leader (9 men) while Marine sections are formed by 3 fireteams + leader.
... here. Weakipedia, I know... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organiz...ombat_Elements

So from various sources, a platoon has three sections, 13 men each, plus 4-man HQ element, ie all in all some 43 men counting yourself.

[Imp]

Andrew as I said sticking my neck out glad you did not take it the wrong way
I see others have managed to answer the question

[Ramm]

Originally Posted by Imp

Andrew as I said sticking my neck out glad you did not take it the wrong way
I see others have managed to answer the question

no worries mate.

[Apocal]

Depends on the platoon.

You have the basic rifle platoon, three squads of thirteen plus the command element. Then you typically have attachments, almost always a medic, machinegun squad (seven men), assault squad (four men), then the on-again, off-again types like FOs, additonal assault squads, intreperter, HET team, warlocks, mortarmen, Jav gunners, etc. The only reason it's somewhat unusual to see a rifle platoon turning out 55-60 is because that means everyone is fully manned. That being said, most platoons in the USMC aren't rifle platoons. Battalion mortar platoon is about 80-90 Marines. Various support elements can have platoons equally large.

If you're worried about leading large numbers, odds are the Marine Corps is not for you.