grenadier · ammo · suppressive fire · barracks · deployment · tactical · combat · soldiers · gunner · squad leader · formation · covering fire · battalion · military · ordnance · belt-fed · tripod · fire support
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Related — fireteam (Smallest infantry element); infantry (Ground combat troops); platoon (Small infantry formation); machine gun · mortar · grenadier · ammo · suppressive fire · barracks · deployment · tactical · combat · soldiers
military function/armamentweapons squad ≠ rifle squad Small tactical infantry group; reconnaissance team
combat vs. support roleweapons squad ≠ medical corps Military health personnel unit; aid station · maintenance crew · band
armed vs. unarmed purposeweapons squad ≠ diplomatic corps Official representatives abroad; aid workers · negotiation team
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/weapons_squad