here is my suggestions for Squads
S/Sgt = Squad leader
Sgt = Squad assistant
Cpl = 3rd in command
2 Pfc and 3 Pvt
the S/Sgt is in charge of overseeing all Squad activities such as Squad drills if the Sgt is absent then the S/Sgt will lead it himself
the Sgt is in charge of squad drills
the Cpl is 3rd in command and will lead squad drills if both the S/Sgt and the Sgt is absent but that is rare
the 2 Pfc are the 4th highest and command and have authority over the recruits and the Privates
the 3 Pvt are the main group in the squad and are the lowest rank in the squad
S/Sgt will be assigned a Thompson
Sgt will be assigned a Thompson
Cpl. will be assigned a BAR
2 Pfc will be assigned a BAR or Thompson
3 Pvt will be assigned a Rifle
I request there will be a reserve squad. A reserve squad is a squad that is filled with UN active people and its main purpose is to fill empty spots in the main squads if they are missing a few guys but they will be replaced with new and active recruits or Privates. Skill in leading in my opinion will decide ranks skill in guns does not matter in my opinion. But as long as they have a basic of guns and are mature it also works out.
Thank you for reading, Mitchell aka Darkwell