N.A.T.O. The defensive military alliance formed in 1949 by ten european countries. WARSAW PACT A military alliance formed in 1955 by the Soviet Union Netherlands. Norway.
Tank Rings. Tank rings filled with gravel lift the tank above the surrounding grade. This keeps the tank out of standing water and increases the life of the tank bottom.
Tank Platoon. The tank platoon is the smallest maneuver element within a tank company. Organized to fight as a unified element, the platoon consists of four main battle tanks organized into two sections, with two tanks in each section. Tank platoons usually operate as a whole or by section and do not normally deploy individual tanks.