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'''Master Chief Petty Officer''', abbreviated to '''MCPO''', also nicknamed as "'''Top Chief'''" out of respect for [[John-117]], is a enlisted rank in the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Naval Command|Naval Command]] (NAVCOM) [[UNSC rank structure|rank structure]]; including the [[UNSC Navy]] and [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. It is preceded by [[Senior Chief Petty Officer]].{{Ref/Book|Id=OSFMP8-140|OSFM|Section=PART 8: UNSC ORGANISATION, NAVCOM Ranks|Page=140-141}}
'''Master Chief Petty Officer''', abbreviated to '''MCPO''', also nicknamed as "'''Top Chief'''" out of respect for [[John-117]], is the highest enlisted rank in the [[United Nations Space Command]] [[UNSC Naval Command|Naval Command]] (NAVCOM) [[UNSC rank structure|rank structure]]; including the [[UNSC Navy]] and [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]. It is preceded by [[Senior Chief Petty Officer]].{{Ref/Book|Id=OSFMP8-140|OSFM|Section=PART 8: UNSC ORGANISATION, NAVCOM Ranks|Page=140-141}}


==Overview==
==Overview==
===Responsibilities===
===Responsibilities===
Fleet administration or HIGHCOM staff.{{Ref/Reuse|OSFMP8-140}}
Master Chief Petty Officers are often Fleet administration or HIGHCOM staff.{{Ref/Reuse|OSFMP8-140}} They can also lead companies with [[Captain (NAVCOM)|Captain]]s and [[Lieutenant]]s that outrank them.{{Ref/Novel|Id=HSSC23|SS|Chapter=23}}
 
===Insignia===
The metal insignia has three chevrons capped by a rocker. The [[Symbols of the UNSC|UNSC eagle]] is placed on top of the rocker, with the eagle's wingtips having stars at the end of them.{{Ref/Reuse|HSSC23}}
 
===Ceremony===
Master Chief Petty Officers are often given a ceremony on the largest ship in a fleet.{{Ref/Reuse|HSSC23}}
 
===Personnel===
{{Center|''If '''Duration start''' or '''Duration end''' has "Before/During/After" in it, dates are based on when a character is seen with that rank.''}}
{| class="wikitable" style="align:center; text-align:center;"
|-
!Name
!Duration start
!Duration end
!Rank status
!Notes
|-
|[[John-117]]{{Ref/Reuse|HSSC23}}
|[[2526#April|April 14, 2526]]{{Ref/Reuse|HSSC23}}
|N/A
|N/A
|Promoted from [[Petty Officer First Class]] by [[Colonel]] [[Marmon Crowther]]. A three rank bump.{{Ref/Reuse|HSSC23}}
|}


==Sources==
==Sources==

Latest revision as of 17:57, March 19, 2022

Master Chief Petty Officer, abbreviated to MCPO, also nicknamed as "Top Chief" out of respect for John-117, is the highest enlisted rank in the United Nations Space Command Naval Command (NAVCOM) rank structure; including the UNSC Navy and Office of Naval Intelligence. It is preceded by Senior Chief Petty Officer.[1]

Overview[edit]

Responsibilities[edit]

Master Chief Petty Officers are often Fleet administration or HIGHCOM staff.[1] They can also lead companies with Captains and Lieutenants that outrank them.[2]

Insignia[edit]

The metal insignia has three chevrons capped by a rocker. The UNSC eagle is placed on top of the rocker, with the eagle's wingtips having stars at the end of them.[2]

Ceremony[edit]

Master Chief Petty Officers are often given a ceremony on the largest ship in a fleet.[2]

Personnel[edit]

If Duration start or Duration end has "Before/During/After" in it, dates are based on when a character is seen with that rank.
Name Duration start Duration end Rank status Notes
John-117[2] April 14, 2526[2] N/A N/A Promoted from Petty Officer First Class by Colonel Marmon Crowther. A three rank bump.[2]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual - PART 8: UNSC ORGANISATION, NAVCOM Ranks, page 140-141
  2. ^ a b c d e f Halo: Silent Storm, chapter 23