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| − | A '''Command Squad''' is a specialized unit utilized by the [[Imperial Guard]], which typically accompanies high-ranking officers into combat. | + | A '''Command Squad''' is a specialized unit utilized by the [[Imperial Guard]], which typically accompanies high-ranking officers into combat. They are tasked with protecting their commanding officer, and with spearheading whatever specialized combat missions he embarks on. |
The Guard uses two types of Command Squad: Company Command Squads{{Fn|1a}} and Platoon Command Squads{{Fn|1c}}. | The Guard uses two types of Command Squad: Company Command Squads{{Fn|1a}} and Platoon Command Squads{{Fn|1c}}. | ||
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[[Image:Vox-caster.jpg|thumb|100px|right|A [[Cadian]] Vox-Operator]] | [[Image:Vox-caster.jpg|thumb|100px|right|A [[Cadian]] Vox-Operator]] | ||
[[Image:Cadian Standard Bearer..jpg|thumb|100px|right|A [[Cadian]] Standard Bearer]] | [[Image:Cadian Standard Bearer..jpg|thumb|100px|right|A [[Cadian]] Standard Bearer]] | ||
| − | A Company Command Squad accompanies the [[Imperial Guard Company|company]]'s senior officer into combat, and its primary function is to direct the various units of the company in order to carry out the officer's orders{{Fn|1a}}. | + | A '''Company Command Squad''' accompanies the [[Imperial Guard Company|company]]'s senior officer into combat, and its primary function is to direct the various units of the company in order to carry out the officer's orders{{Fn|1a}}. |
| − | A typical Company Command Squad numbers five men, including the company officer. | + | A typical Company Command Squad numbers five men, including the company officer. The [[Guardsmen]] who are selected to join the Command Squad are among the Company's most competent soldiers and have often displayed exceptional gallantry. Command Squad members can expect to receive additional training as specialised orderlies, such as [[medic]]s or vox-operators{{Fn|1a}}. |
A typical Command Squad includes: | A typical Command Squad includes: | ||
| − | *[[Vox-caster|Vox-Operator]]: the vox-operator receives specialist training with Guard communications equipment and often acts as an aide or adjutant to an officer. | + | *[[Vox-caster|Vox-Operator]]: the vox-operator receives specialist training with Guard communications equipment and often acts as an aide or adjutant to an officer. Some Vox-operators are referred to as '''Comms-Officers''' and appear to have some level of NCO authority despite being ranked as simple Guardsmen.{{Fn|1a}} |
| − | *[[Medic]]: always a [[veteran]] and equipped with some form of [[Medi-pack]] allowing him to patch up wounded fellow Guardsmen, a Medic is also a soldier, meaning he is as skilled at combat as any normal Guardsmen. | + | *[[Medic]]: always a [[veteran]] and equipped with some form of [[Medi-pack]] allowing him to patch up wounded fellow Guardsmen, a Medic is also a soldier, meaning he is as skilled at combat as any normal Guardsmen. Such battlefield medics can be referred to as '''Corpsman''' or even '''Orderly''' and do not typically rank as officers. Command Squad medics are not always true members of a regiment's medical staff, meaning they are not fully qualified '''Medical Officers''' (also known as '''Doctors''' and/or '''Surgeons'''). Such personnel often stay in the rear of the regiment, awaiting incoming casualties.{{Fn|1a}} |
| − | *Standard-Bearer: also typically a veteran soldier, a standard-bearer has the honour of carrying a [[Company Standard|Company]] or [[Regimental Standard]]{{ | + | *Standard-Bearer: also typically a veteran soldier, a standard-bearer has the honour of carrying a [[Company Standard|Company]] or [[Regimental Standard]]{{Fn|1a}}. |
=== Regimental Advisors === | === Regimental Advisors === | ||
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==Platoon Command Squads== | ==Platoon Command Squads== | ||
| − | A platoon command squad serves much the same function as a Company Squad, but at the platoon level: as advisors, orderlies and bodyguards for a platoon leader{{Fn|1c}}. | + | A '''platoon command squad''' serves much the same function as a Company Squad, but at the [[Imperial Guard Platoon|platoon]] level: as advisors, orderlies and bodyguards for a platoon leader{{Fn|1c}}. |
The number of Platoon Command Squads in a regiment varies tremendously, as attrition is usually high among the lower ranks, and new officers and/or platoons are being constantly created{{Fn|1c}}. | The number of Platoon Command Squads in a regiment varies tremendously, as attrition is usually high among the lower ranks, and new officers and/or platoons are being constantly created{{Fn|1c}}. | ||
| − | {{ | + | ==Images== |
| + | <gallery heights="150px" widths="150px" mode="packed" caption=""> | ||
| + | Vance Stubbs Command Squad.JPG| [[Vance Stubbs]] personally leading his '''Command Squad''' during the [[Kaurava]] Campaign.{{Fn|4}} | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
| + | ===Miniatures=== | ||
| + | <center><gallery widths=220 heights=220> | ||
| + | KriegCommand10th.jpg|[[Death Korps of Krieg]] Command Squad (10th Ed.){{Fn|3}} | ||
| + | Cadians9th3.jpg|[[Cadian]] Command Squad (9th Ed.) | ||
| + | ScionsCommand.jpg|[[Tempestus Scion]] Command Squad (6th Ed.) | ||
| + | CadianCommandSquad2009.jpg|[[Cadian]] Command Squad (5th Ed.) | ||
| + | Catacmdsquad.jpg|[[Catachan]] Command Squad (5th Ed.) | ||
| + | Dkkcmdsquad.jpg|[[Death Korps of Krieg]] Command Squad | ||
| + | Cadian-hq-command.gif|[[Cadian]] Command Squad (3rd Ed.) | ||
| + | Cmdsquad.jpg|[[Imperial Guard]] Command Squad (1st Ed.) | ||
| + | </gallery></center> | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
*1: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]]: | *1: [[Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition)]]: | ||
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**{{Endn|1c}}: pg. 36 | **{{Endn|1c}}: pg. 36 | ||
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]], Imperial Guard single-player campaign | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Dawn of War: Dark Crusade]], Imperial Guard single-player campaign | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [https://web.archive.org/web/20250202180930/https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/t3bhbkgg/sunday-preview-the-galaxy-calls-and-krieg-answers/ Warhammer Community: Sunday Preview – The galaxy calls, and Krieg answers (posted 02/02/2025)] ''(archived from [https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/t3bhbkgg/sunday-preview-the-galaxy-calls-and-krieg-answers/ the original] 02 February 2025, last accessed 19 September 2025)'' | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}} [[Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War]] - Definitive Edition: Soulstorm - Imperial Guard Campaign | ||
| + | {{IGInfantry}} | ||
[[Category:Troops (Astra Militarum)]] | [[Category:Troops (Astra Militarum)]] | ||
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This article is about the the Imperial Guard unit. For other uses of Command Squad, see Command Squad (disambiguation). |
A Command Squad is a specialized unit utilized by the Imperial Guard, which typically accompanies high-ranking officers into combat. They are tasked with protecting their commanding officer, and with spearheading whatever specialized combat missions he embarks on.
The Guard uses two types of Command Squad: Company Command Squads[1a] and Platoon Command Squads[1c].
Contents
Company Command Squads
A Cadian Vox-Operator
A Cadian Standard Bearer
A Company Command Squad accompanies the company's senior officer into combat, and its primary function is to direct the various units of the company in order to carry out the officer's orders[1a].
A typical Company Command Squad numbers five men, including the company officer. The Guardsmen who are selected to join the Command Squad are among the Company's most competent soldiers and have often displayed exceptional gallantry. Command Squad members can expect to receive additional training as specialised orderlies, such as medics or vox-operators[1a].
A typical Command Squad includes:
- Vox-Operator: the vox-operator receives specialist training with Guard communications equipment and often acts as an aide or adjutant to an officer. Some Vox-operators are referred to as Comms-Officers and appear to have some level of NCO authority despite being ranked as simple Guardsmen.[1a]
- Medic: always a veteran and equipped with some form of Medi-pack allowing him to patch up wounded fellow Guardsmen, a Medic is also a soldier, meaning he is as skilled at combat as any normal Guardsmen. Such battlefield medics can be referred to as Corpsman or even Orderly and do not typically rank as officers. Command Squad medics are not always true members of a regiment's medical staff, meaning they are not fully qualified Medical Officers (also known as Doctors and/or Surgeons). Such personnel often stay in the rear of the regiment, awaiting incoming casualties.[1a]
- Standard-Bearer: also typically a veteran soldier, a standard-bearer has the honour of carrying a Company or Regimental Standard[1a].
Regimental Advisors
In addition to the core command squad, a number of Regimental Advisors may be attached to the squad, depending on the combat mission, including[1b]:
- Astropaths, to send and receive covert messages and perform limited divination;
- A Master of Ordnance, to coordinate with the regiment's artillery companies;
- An Officer of the Fleet to liase with air- and spaceborne units;
- Bodyguards.
The 1st Kronus Regiment typically deployed a Command Squad consisting of General Alexander and up to five companions, including one or more Commissars, Sanctioned Psykers, Ministorum Priests, or Kasrkin bodyguards[2].
Platoon Command Squads
A platoon command squad serves much the same function as a Company Squad, but at the platoon level: as advisors, orderlies and bodyguards for a platoon leader[1c].
The number of Platoon Command Squads in a regiment varies tremendously, as attrition is usually high among the lower ranks, and new officers and/or platoons are being constantly created[1c].
Images
Vance Stubbs personally leading his Command Squad during the Kaurava Campaign.[4]
Miniatures
Death Korps of Krieg Command Squad (10th Ed.)[3]
Cadian Command Squad (9th Ed.)
Tempestus Scion Command Squad (6th Ed.)
Cadian Command Squad (5th Ed.)
Catachan Command Squad (5th Ed.)
Death Korps of Krieg Command Squad
Cadian Command Squad (3rd Ed.)
Imperial Guard Command Squad (1st Ed.)
Sources
- 1: Codex: Imperial Guard (5th Edition):
- 2: Dawn of War: Dark Crusade, Imperial Guard single-player campaign
- 3: Warhammer Community: Sunday Preview – The galaxy calls, and Krieg answers (posted 02/02/2025) (archived from the original 02 February 2025, last accessed 19 September 2025)
- 4 Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition: Soulstorm - Imperial Guard Campaign
| Imperial Guard Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Command | Company Command Squad • Platoon Command Squad • Scion Command Squad • Tank Commander • Regimental Advisors • Commissar • Primaris Psyker • Tech-priest Enginseer • Priest • Ogryn Bodyguard |
| Specialists | Master of Ordnance • Breacher • Scout • Medic • Vox-Operator • Weapons Specialist • Sharpshooter • Operator |
| Troops | Infantry Squad • Heavy Weapons Team • Special Weapons Squad • Armoured Fist Squad • Veteran Squad (Spectre Squad) • Engineer Squad • Scions Squad (Kasrkin) • Canids • Penal Legion Troopers • Ogryn Squad • Ratling Squad • Psyker Battle Squad • Rough Rider Squad • Field Ordnance Battery • Jump Trooper • H-Grade Combat Servitor • Cyber-Altered Task • Servo-Sentry |
