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Squad

A squad is a military unit consisting of several soldiers, larger than a fireteam but smaller than a platoon. In most armies a squad consists of between eight (8) and twelve (12) soldiers, sometimes as many as fourteen (14).

In the United States Army, a squad is composed of two fireteams, or 8-10 infantry.

In the British Army the equivalent unit is the section.

See also:

• Execution by firing squad
• Military science
• Military unit
• Squadron

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