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===Heavy Weapons Squad===
[[Image:HWT-LK-CadianHWS9th.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Heavy Weapon Weapons Squad Guardsmen operating a [[Lascannon]] ]]
Heavy weapons squads are given responsibility for their regiment's heaviest weapons and bolster the main battle line by providing close fire support. A heavy weapon squad is made up of three heavy weapons teams, each of which is composed of a gunner and loader, for six Guardsmen and three heavy weapons. These squads are further classified under one of three roles:{{Fn|1b}}
*'''Fire Support Squads''': Armed with [[Heavy Bolter]]s or [[Autocannon]]s, these squads can suppress enemy infantry and neutralize light vehicles.
