A squad was formed from the new recruits.
The squad set out before dawn.
彼は歩兵分隊の隊長に任命された。
He was appointed leader of the infantry section.
彼は十人の分隊を率いて前線に向かった。
He led a squad of ten men to the front line.
The new soldier was quickly assigned to a squad.
分隊 is a small squad that forms part of a larger unit, while 戦隊 is itself a more complete, organized team or squadron.
分隊 is a squad or section, the smallest unit, while 小隊 is a platoon, a larger unit made up of several squads.
分隊 is a small squad, whereas 中隊 is a company, a much larger unit composed of several platoons.
squad leader; divisional officer
Compound of 分 (ぶん, 'division, part') and 隊 (たい, 'group, corps'), referring to a subdivided military unit.