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==Composition==
The exact makeup of a Command Squad varies depending on the Chapter or the Captain, but a typical [[Codex Astartes|Codex]] Squad is composed of{{Fn|1a}}:
*A [[Space Marine Veteran Sergeant|Veteran Sergeantveteran sergeant]] — Second fourth in command to the Captainbehind the company's two [[Space Marine Lieutenant|lieutenants]];*An [[Apothecaryapothecary]] — equipped with a [[Narthecium]] and [[Reductor]];*A An [[Company Ancient|ancient]] — a standard bearer, charged with carrying the [[Company Banner]];*A [[Company Champion|champion]] — an exceptional [[close combat]] specialist, usually armed with a [[Power Weapon]] and [[Combat Shield]];*and one or two additional [[Company Veteran|veteran]]s, which who are often armed with heavy ranged weapons.
It is not uncommon for Space Marine Command Squads to be mounted on 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]]s or [[storm shield]]s, and may take a dedicated transport such as a [[Rhino]] or [[Razorback]]. Marines selected for a Command Squad are chosen not only for their combat skills, but also an equal measure of tactical and strategic aptitude. A Captain and his Command Squad inevitably go where the fighting is thickest in any battle, so only the luckiest and most experienced warriors survive more than a few battles - and those that do have proven themselves beyond all doubt, and are often nominated to succeed their Captain in the event of his death{{Fn|1a}}.
