Otryad
Otryad is a term used in several Slavic languages, most prominently Russian and Ukrainian, to denote a detachment, squad, or unit assigned to a specific task. It can refer to a small military or paramilitary formation, a police or security operation unit, or a group organized for a particular purpose. In civilian contexts, otryad is also used to describe organized groups within youth organizations, scouting, or community service projects, where members are divided into teams or detachments.
Etymology and usage across languages: the word derives from Slavic roots related to order, arrangement, or grouping.
Historical and contemporary contexts: historically, detachments of partisans or military units were commonly referred to as