A section is a military sub-subunit. It usually consists of between 6 and 20 personnel. NATO and U.S. doctrine define a section as an organization "larger than a squad, but smaller than a platoon." As such, two or more sections usually make up an army platoon or an air force flight.
| Subordinated element | |
|---|---|
| Unit | |
| Formation | |
| Command | |
| Temporary | |