Warhammer 40k - Astra Militarum - Cadian Command Squad

A Command Squad is a specialized unit utilized by the Imperial Guard, which typically accompanies high-ranking officers into combat. They are tasked with protecting their commanding officer, and with spearheading whatever specialized combat missions he embarks on.

The Guard uses two types of Command Squad: Company Command Squads^[1a] and Platoon Command Squads