The crossword solutions for the term 'Platoon Locale' are NAM (3 letters) and VIETNAM (7 letters). Platoons are small military units typically composed of two to four squads, and are usually the smallest military unit led by a commissioned officer. During the Vietnam War, platoons were often deployed in Vietnam, which is why the crossword solution is 'Vietnam'. The abbreviation 'NAM' stands for 'National Army of Vietnam', which was the official name of the South Vietnamese army during the Vietnam War.