Squadron
in military language, a force of cavalry commanded by a captain, and averaging 100 to 150 men. Each squadron is composed of two the field. Three to six form a regiment.
The squadron is frequently considered the tactical unit of cavalry. As a naval term, a division of a fleet; a detachment of ships of war employed on a particular service or station, and under the command of a junior flag officer. In the United States Navy 11 ships or less constitute a squadron. The fleet is usually divided into van, center and rear squadrons.