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[[Image:TacticalMarine7th.jpg|thumb|right|230px|[[Ultramarines]] Tactical Squad Marine{{citethisCite Marker End}}]]
A '''Tactical Squad''' is a type of '''[[Firstborn]]'''{{Fn|4}} warrior formation in a [[Space Marine]] army. A Tactical Squad is the most versatile and tactically flexible force in the [[Space Marine]] army{{Fn|1a}}, making up the majority of the four [[Battle Company|Battle Companies]] and the entirety of two of the four [[Reserve Company|Reserve Companies]] in a typical [[Codex Chapter]].{{Fn|1b}} This makes them the most common type of unit in the Space Marine forces.{{Fn|1a}}
==Training and Deployment==
Prior to service in a Tactical Squad, Space Marines must prove themselves capable in all aspects of warfare by completing several campaigns in [[Assault Squad|Assault]] and [[Devastator Squad|Devastator Squads]]s, a process that can last years or decades.{{Fn|1a}} Not all Space Marines are able to make the transition, either possessing a particular talent or obsession within one area, or simply lacking the mental flexibility required to embrace the Tactical Squad's fluid nature.{{Fn|1a}}
The basic squad is made up of four [[Space Marine]]s and one [[Space Marine Sergeant]]; up to five additional Marines may be added.{{Fn|1c}}
