Close Support Squad

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Close Support Squad symbol^[1]

Close Support Squads are an organisational unit in a modern post-Primaris Space Marine Codex-Compliant Chapter.^[1]

Close Support Squads are designed for close-range, sudden assault. They are comparable to a clenched fist and often used for the killing blow in battle.^[1]

Close Support Squad Types

• Assault^[1], Assault Intercessor^[2], Jump Pack Intercessor, and Inceptor Squads^[1]
• Biker^[1], Attack Bike^[1], Primaris Outrider^[2], and Invader ATV^[2] Squads
• Centurion Assault Squad^[1]
• Land Speeders^[1] and Storm Speeders^[2]
• Vanguard Squads
  • Incursor Squad^[1]
  • Reiver Squad^[1]
• Infernus Squad^{[Conflicting Sources]}

Conflicting Sources

Infernus Squads are refereed to as Close Support Squads in Codex: Space Marines (10th Edition), but promotional images show them wearing the Fire Support Squad icon.^[3][4]

Sources

• 1: Codex: Space Marines (8th Edition, 2nd Codex) pg.70-73
• 2: Codex: Space Marines (9th Edition) pg.16
• 3: Codex: Space Marines (10th Edition) pg. 12
• 4: Collect a Wide Selection of Combat Patrols with new Warhammer 40,000 Subscription Magazine (saved archive from the original dated 3 Sept 2024, last accessed 21 July 2025)