Pioneered largely by Spotify, the "Squad Model" has become a staple of agile software development.
: Typically consists of 8 to 14 soldiers and is led by a non-commissioned officer, such as a sergeant.
: Many Western militaries further divide a squad into two or three fire teams (3–5 persons each) to allow for "fire and movement" tactics, where one element provides covering fire while the other advances.
