I think the question becomes if you're OK with a flak burst wiping out an entire squadron AND the Leader.

Though I think a point worth mentioning is the squad formations have a formation making them more resistant to Blast, where the Squadrons do not. So I think that may be an indicator of intent...

Remember that GtA is somehow totally divorced from range. You might be at Long range to a target and they're pointed right at you (Forward), but GtA and you've suddenly swung to Long range behind them.

Only in a narrative game...

I think the question becomes if you're OK with a flak burst wiping out an entire squadron AND the Leader.

Though I think a point worth mentioning is the squad formations have a formation making them more resistant to Blast, where the Squadrons do not. So I think that may be an indicator of intent...

On the plus side some leadership talents require engage and work this way for whole squadrons AND flak cannons become really useful against squadrons, but even if that would not be the case, the ability to hit the original target even after a miss is a rather strong option for big ship of sil 6 or higher. Blanket barrage at the other hand is a much more defensive. option.