Assault Platoon

disciplined precise loyal professional prepared

Assault Platoon operates as UNIT's dedicated strike force for frontline assaults against alien threats. Sergeant Benton and senior officers like Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart direct their deployments in high-risk operations. Soldiers maintain tight discipline, execute precise maneuvers under fire, and sustain communication links during invasions. Professional and reliable, they translate command strategies into direct combat action while supporting allies like the Doctor.

3 appearances

UNIT Combat Operations

Also known as: UNIT Assault Platoon

Assault Platoon's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

3 moments

S6E16 · The Invasion Part 6

UNIT authorizes high-risk Cyberman rescue

Focused and adrenaline-fueled, prepared for combat.

The Assault Platoon is authorized by Turner and the Brigadier for the high-risk rescue mission of Professor Watkins. Though not physically present in the lab, their deployment marks the shift …

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S6E16 · The Invasion Part 6

Brigadier authorizes full assault rescue

Focused and determined, with a sense of urgency and readiness for combat.

The Assault Platoon is deployed by Turner to intercept Vaughn’s men and rescue Professor Watkins. Their mobilization marks a decisive shift in UNIT’s strategy, from reactive defense to proactive confrontation. …

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S6E18 · The Invasion Part 8

Brigadier coordinates UNIT counterattack

Focused and resolute—there's no room for fear, only the mission.

The Assault Platoon, though off-screen, is the silent backbone of the scene. Benton's order—'Assault platoon prepare for action'—sets them in motion, their readiness a testament to UNIT's discipline. Their preparation …

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Affiliation

United Nations Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT)

Extraterrestrial Threat Response and United Nations Military Operations