'''Assault Squads''' are typically composed of 10 men, with 4 assault squads and a [[Imperial Guard Command Squad| Platoon Command Squad]] forming an '''Assault Platoon'''. Assault Platoons are the only main Imperial Guard troop that may be equipped with expensive [[Jump Packs]], as a vital part of their combat role is to enter close combat quickly. Armoured in typical [[flak armour]], they are armed with close combat weapons such as a combat knife or one or two [[laspistol]]s held in both hands, as well as a supply of [[frag grenade]]s and [[krak grenade]]s. They may also be equipped with a few [[plasma gun]]s. Alternative weapon loadouts included [[bolt pistol]]s, [[chain sword]]s, and [[hand flamer]]s.{{Fn|5}}

*{{Endn|5}}: [[Warhammer 40,000: Compendium]], pgs. 150-157158