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[[image:UMSM Command Squad.jpg|thumb|right|Typical Space Marine Squad]]The A '''Command Squad''' is there to join a member of specialized infantry unit for both the HQ as its bodyguard, but also functions as a rallying point with several specialist units. A Command Squad is made up of an [[Apothecary]] and four [[Veteran Squad|Veteran Space Marines]] armed with [[Boltguns]] or [[Bolt Pistols]] and the [[Close Combat WeaponImperial Guard]]s, [[Frag Grenades]], [[Krak Grenades]]which typically accompanies high-ranking officers (such as Captains) into combat. Two of the members can be armed They are tasked with following weaponsprotecting their commanding officer, [[Heavy Bolter]], [[Missile Launcher]], [[Multi-melta]], [[Plasma Cannon]], [[Lascannon]], [[Flamer]], [[Meltagun]] or [[Plasma Gun]]and with spearheading whatever specialized combat missions he embarks on.

Most ==Space Marines==In a Space Marine [[Chapter]], a Command Squad is usually formed around a [[Company]]'s [[Captain]]. The exact makeup of the time three squadvaries between Chapter and Captain, but a typical Squad is composed of the Space Marines act as:*An [[Apothecary]] - armed equipped with a [[Narthecium]] and [[Reductor]];*A [[Company Standard Bearer]] , or "Ancient" - charged with carrying a the [[Company Banner]];*A [[Company Champion]] - an exceptional [[Power WeaponClose combat]]specialist, usually armed with a [[Combat ShieldPower Weapon]] and [[Bolt PistolCombat Shield]];*and two additional Marines, which are often armed with heavy ranged weapons.^1a

It is not uncommon for Space Marine Command Squads to be mounted on [[Space Marine Bike|Space Marine Bikes]] if the commander they are guarding is mounted on one. The command squad may be outfitted with specialist gear such as [[Melta Bomb|melta bombs]] or [[Storm Shield|storm shields]], and may take a dedicated transport such as a [[Rhino]] or [[Razorback]].