Squadron

A Squadron is a unit of the Starfleet Starfighter Corps consisting of three flights of four starfighters each, for a total of twelve craft. A squadron is typically the smallest unit to operate independently, and is the largest unit to be made up entirely of the same type of fighter craft.

In addition to the twelve starfighters and their aircrews, a squadron has three attached support craft: a Warhammer Class SWACS runabout, a Mustang Class tanker runabout, and a Raptor Class Search & Rescue Craft, along with the eight personnel required to operate these craft. Additionally, there are between eighty-one and one-hundred twenty other support personnel, depending on the type of squadron and the class of starfighter it operates.

There are seven types of Squadrons:
 * Starfighter
 * The purpose of a Starfighter Squadron is combat, patrol, and defense.
 * Attack
 * An Attack Squadron is made up of heavier craft than a starfighter squadron, and is responsible for assault operations against both fixed and mobile targets.
 * Interceptor
 * Interceptor Squadrons utilize faster starfighters and rapid attack tactics to keep enemy starfighters at a safe distance from Starfleet vessels and stations.
 * Reconnaissance
 * A Reconnaissance Squadron typically operates divided into Flights or Sections, and scouts enemy positions and forces to aid operations.
 * Bomber
 * Bomber Squadrons attack fixed targets with heavy ordnance.
 * Special Operations
 * A Special Operations Squadron typically performs under the command and control of Starfleet Intelligence in aid of intelligence gathering and covert operations.
 * Training
 * A Training Squadron is one of eighteen squadrons assigned to the SFFC Academy at Saturn Station.