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A squad is a order of battle in the [[UNSC]] military, most specifically the [[UNSC Marine Corps]]. It is composed of two [[fireteams]], each comprised of 2-5 men. Fireteams who are organized into a squad are usually in numbers of 4-5. The squad is often commanded by either a [[Staff Sergeant]] or [[corporal]]. Squads within a [[platoon]] are numbered i.e. [[First Squad]], [[Second Squad]], and so forth. Squads comprise the the smallest unit in a UNSC formation capable of performing most tasks, such as storming a enemy-held building, or engaging in combat. The squad, as stated eariler, is futher divided into fireteams, who coordinate very closley with one another to improve sqaud member-to-squad member communication. Most times in a Halo Single Player situation, The Player will lead squads of Marines into battle on various missions.
==Introduction==
A '''Squad'' is a military unit used by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] in the organisation of its combat personnel. Normally, a squad can consist of anywhere between eight to fourteen members, and can be further divided into [[Fireteam]]s for combat operations.
 
==Function==
 
==Composition==
 
Generally, it is assumed that the UNSC Marine Corps follows the model used by the 20th and 21st Century [[US Marine Corps]]. Normally, a squad is composed of at least two, usually three, [[Fireteam]]s of four Marines under the command of a Non-Commissioned Officer, usually a [[Corporal]], [[Sergeant]] or [[Staff Sergeant]]<ref>[[Halo: Contact Harvest]], prologue.</ref>
 
Numerous times, however, smaller teams of four to six Marines have been referred to as squads<ref>[[Assault on the Control Room (Level), [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]</ref><ref>[[343 Guilty Spark (Level)]], [[Halo: Combat Evolved]]</ref>, indicating that the UNSC may use a smaller system for Special Forces groups such as the [[ODST]] and [[Naval Special Warfare]] units.
 
Squads within a [[platoon]] are numbered i.e. [[First Squad]], [[Second Squad]], and so forth, with a Platoon normally composed of at least two Squads.
 
==Known Squads==
*[[First Squad]]
*[[Second Squad]]
 
== Related Articles ==
*[[UNSC Military Organization]]
 
[[Category:UNSC]]
[[Category:UNSC Military Units]]

Revision as of 19:15, January 28, 2008

Introduction

A 'Squad is a military unit used by the UNSC Marine Corps in the organisation of its combat personnel. Normally, a squad can consist of anywhere between eight to fourteen members, and can be further divided into Fireteams for combat operations.

Function

Composition

Generally, it is assumed that the UNSC Marine Corps follows the model used by the 20th and 21st Century US Marine Corps. Normally, a squad is composed of at least two, usually three, Fireteams of four Marines under the command of a Non-Commissioned Officer, usually a Corporal, Sergeant or Staff Sergeant[1]

Numerous times, however, smaller teams of four to six Marines have been referred to as squads[2][3], indicating that the UNSC may use a smaller system for Special Forces groups such as the ODST and Naval Special Warfare units.

Squads within a platoon are numbered i.e. First Squad, Second Squad, and so forth, with a Platoon normally composed of at least two Squads.

Known Squads

Related Articles

  1. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, prologue.
  2. ^ [[Assault on the Control Room (Level), Halo: Combat Evolved
  3. ^ 343 Guilty Spark (Level), Halo: Combat Evolved
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