squad leader
Small unit head
A squad leader is the person in charge of a small military unit, typically eight to twelve soldiers.
The term extends to video games, paintball, and other team activities where someone directs a small group: Our squad leader called for us to flank left.
The role emphasizes direct, tactical command rather than strategic planning.
- sergeantMid-level military rank
- platoonSmall infantry formation
- commanderPerson with authority over others
- infantryGround combat troops
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
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- firefightersfirefighter, firefighters, fireman, fire captain, hotshots
- leadership rankscommander, general, admiral, colonel, major
- military commandgenerals, commanders, admirals, officers, captains
- military personnelsoldiers, soldier, midshipmen, officers, troops
- Police Rankschief of police, police chief, police commissioner, sheriff, deputy chief
- supervisorssupervisor, foreman, overseer, superintendent, boss
squad leadergeneral
Widespread, not specialized
commanding general · four-star general · commander-in-chief · field marshal · private
squad leadersquad member
Individual in a group
private · subordinate · follower · rank and file · foot soldier
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