Absolutely not. The Captain would have to be the biggest crap bag int he millitary to be commanding an infantry platoon. These spots are filled by 2nd Lt’s; the ones fresh out of training and school, their first assignement in the Army. Not a Captain. I call BS Osama, er I mean omama.
I don’t know how accurate this Wikipedia entry is but it says:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platoon_leader
“Some special units, such as specific aviation platoons and special forces, require a captain as platoon leader, due to the nature and increased responsibility of such assignments.”
Also, this Captain who was awarded the silver star is described as a platoon leader:
http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/aug2007/a080107tj2.html
“U.S. Army Capt. Brennan Goltry, 27, 2nd Platoon leader, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, joins a coveted list of Silver Star recipients, including Senator John McCain and Audie Murphy.”