a small number of soldiers, commonly 10 privates, a staff sergeant, and a corporal; the smallest military unit.

a group of police officers, esp. one organized to deal with a particular area of law enforcement

drug squad; fraud squad.

any small group or party of persons engaged in a common enterprise.

a sports team or a group of players from which a team is selected.

to form into squads.

to assign to a squad.

noun

band , battalion , company , division , force , gang , group , regiment , squadron , troop , bevy , crew , knot , team , unit