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2025-01-15 06:11:13 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

The assertion that Hegseth has never managed more than a platoon is inaccurate. Hegseth has managed up to 200 personnel, which is approximately four to five times larger than a platoon. Platoon: https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Army/#:~:text=A%20platoon%20consists%20of%20a,to%20a%20few%20dozen%20soldiers. Hegseth Management: https://www.newsbreak.com/the-mirror-us-1900780/3760589283268-pete-hegseth-slammed-for-managing-just-200-people-in-career-despite-attempt-to-head-3m-strong-dod

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• The assertion that Hegseth has never managed more than a platoon is inaccurate. Hegseth has managed up to 200 personnel, which is approximately four to five times larger than a platoon. Platoon: https://www.defense.gov/Multimedia/Experience/Military-Units/Army/#:~:text=A%20platoon%20consists%20of%20a,to%20a%20few%20dozen%20soldiers. Hegseth Management: https://www.newsbreak.com/the-mirror-us-1900780/3760589283268-pete-hegseth-slammed-for-managing-just-200-people-in-career-despite-attempt-to-head-3m-strong-dod