Squad

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.

Related Topics:
Military unit - Infantry - Platoon - Armies - Soldier - Fireteam

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

Related Topics:
British Army - Australian Army - Canadian Forces Land Force Command - Section

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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 fire teams of four marines and a squad leader who is a junior non-commissioned officer.

Related Topics:
United States Army - Fireteam - United States Marine Corps - Non-commissioned officer

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In combat, a squad covers a frotage of about 100 meters when attacking, and can effectively defend a position of 100 to 200 meters in radius.

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