What is a common term for a small group of NLCC cadets?

• A. A division.
• B. The ship's company.
• C. A squad or platoon.
• D. A crew.

Answer: (C)

In naval terminology, a small group of cadets is described as a squad or platoon. This size of unit is large enough to train together and share leadership, yet small enough to manage responsibilities and maintain accountability. A squad is the basic building block, and several squads can form a platoon, which makes it easy to organize drills and tasks.

The other terms refer to much larger groups or different contexts: a division is typically a bigger unit, while ship’s company and crew describe the entire ship’s crew, not a small group of cadets.