A mother becomes visibly teary eyed whilst contemplating the prospect of her "3lb 11 baby" potentially facing combat. The poignant moment features in a new hard-hitting war documentary series launching on television this evening (February 2). The opening instalment of Platoon 24/7: Preparing for War broadcasts at 9pm on Channel 5. Audiences will additionally have the option to watch the series via the channel's streaming service. The programme makers characterise Platoon 24/7 as an