Squad

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A squad is a small military unit subordinate to an infantry platoon. In most armies a squad consists of eight to twelve soldiers, sometimes as many as fourteen, and may be further subdivided into fireteams.

In countries following the British Army tradition, including the Australian Army and the Canadian Forces Land Force Command, the equivalent organization is a section.

In the United States Army, a squad is composed of two fireteams of four or five soldiers each. In the United States Marine Corps, a squad is typically composed of three fireteams of four marines and a squad leader who is a junior non-commissioned officer.

In combat, a squad covers a frontage of about 100 meters in open terrain when attacking, and can effectively defend a position of 100 to 200 meters in radius.Template:Fact

See also

• Execution by firing squad
• Military science
• Military unit
• Squadronde:Squad

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