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squadron ['skwɔdrən] n
mil., abbr. ron   ؛sqdn   ؛sqn
mil., logist. Organic regimental structure gathering aircraft of the same type or functions participating in the maintenance of aircraft, or the services tasked with the support of all-arms personnel and equipment. 1. HQ Sqn: Headquarters squadron; 2. Q Sqn: Quartermaster squadron; 3. Recce sqn: Reconnaissance squadron; 4. Escort and close-support helicopter squadron; 5. Attk Sqn: Attack helicopter squadron; 6. Uty Sqn: Utility helicopter squadron; 7. Airfield support squadron specific unit, whose existence is justified by the significance of the local air control and security functions; 8. Command helicopter squadron; 9. Light helicopter squadron; 10. Aircraft liaison squadron. (FRA)
USA An organization consisting of two or more divisions of ships, or two or more divisions Navy or flights of aircraft   ؛The basic administrative aviation unit of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force   ؛Battalion-sized ground or aviation units (JP 3-32)