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A weapons platoon will usually have a first lieutenant (O-2) and a gunnery sergeant (E-7) due to the generally larger number of Marines (up to 69 in the 81mm mortar platoon) in these platoons (the heavy machinegun platoon being the exception with only 28 members) and the more complex weapon systems employed.
In battalion formations, the colors (standards) will be posted with a. designated color company and in regimental formations with a designated color. battalion. The color company (battalion) is posted in the formation so that the. color guard is in the approximate center of the formation (right or forward of.