platoon vs military

platoon and military both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
platoon	Yes	No	No	No
military	Yes	Yes	No	No

platoon (noun)	military (noun)
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant	the military forces of a nation
a team of policemen working under the military platoon system
a group of persons who are engaged in a common activity

platoon (adjective)	military (adjective)
	associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
	characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
	of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare