---
name: "BIS_fnc_returnGroupComposition"
type: function
status: ok
groups: ["Object Manipulation"]
arma3_since: "0.50"
locality: {"argument": null, "effect": null, "server_exec": false}
source: https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_returnGroupComposition
revid: 309758
updated: 2022-05-05T12:09:49Z
---

# BIS_fnc_returnGroupComposition

*Function · Object Manipulation · Arma 3 v0.50 · introduced in Arma 2 v1.00*

## Description

```
/*
    File: returnGroupComp.sqf

    Description:
    Function which returns a logical group composition based on a number of parameters.

    Parameter(s):
    _this select 0: side (Side).
    _this select 1: number of characters (Number).
    _this select 2: (optional) type (String):
        - "riflesquad": (default) standard rifle squad.
        - "sniper": sniper team.

    Returns:
    Array of Strings - object types.

    TODO: use CfgGroups instead?
*/

//Validate parameter count
```

## Syntax

**Returns:**

<sub>Source: [BI Community Wiki — BIS fnc returnGroupComposition](https://community.bistudio.com/wiki/BIS_fnc_returnGroupComposition) (revision 309758).</sub>