Squad

Definition/Scope: In military terminology, a squad is a small military unit led by a non-commissioned officer (NCO) that is subordinate to an infantry platoon. In countries following the British Army tradition (Australian Army, Canadian Army, and others) this organization is referred to as a section. In most armies a squad consists of eight to fourteen soldiers, and may be further subdivided into fireteams. In the United States Army, a squad is 4 - 10 soldiers and possibly composed of two fireteams of four or five soldiers each, as well as a squad leader who is a Staff Sergeant. In the United States Marine Corps, a squad is typically composed of three fireteams of four Marines and a squad leader who is typically a Sergeant or Corporal.

Acronym:

SQD

Broader Terms:

Army
Battalion
Battery
Brigade
Company
Corps
Division
Platoon
section

Narrower Terms:

Soldier

Related Terms:

Marine Expeditionary Brigade
Marine Expeditionary Unit
section
Squadron
troops in contact