The EDIPI is a ten-digit number located in the barcode on the back of the card and in the integrated circuit chip embedded in the card itself. The first 9 digits are assigned unique numbers with the 10th digit being a check digit for the identifier. The EDIPI can be used as a unique person identifier.
In a British infantry battalion there are 3 rifle companies, 1 support company, 1 HQ company. Each rifle company is split into 3 platoons, and a HQ element. Each platoon is then split into 3 Sections of 8 men. Thee platoon is led by the platoon commander which is normally a 2nd lieutenant or lieutenant and a platoon sergeant.
It depends. In Vietnam, a rifle squad carried 10-men; four such squads+ the platoon HQ's section= 44-men. The company was stated to be 132, but that number discounted the Company HQ's (12-Men) and the Company weapons platoon (26-Men). On paper, the Rifle Company totaled 158-men, but that was only on paper.