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The '''UNSC Army''' is a branch of the [[ | The '''UNSC Army''' is a branch of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces, and is primarily responsible for land-based military operations under the direction of the [[Unified Ground Command]] alongside the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] and other land-based forces. Unlike the Marine Corps, which is typically deployed in expeditionary operations across the galaxy in conjunction with the [[UNSC Navy]], the Army is primarily implemented in ground combat operations and garrison duties, serving as a major part of the UNSC Defense Force alongside the [[UNSC Air Force]].<ref name="interview">[http://halostory.bungie.org/oconnor_mclees_080108.html '''Halo.bungie.org:''' ''Interview with Frank O'Connor and Robert McLees'']</ref> | ||
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The personnel of the UNSC Army are described as well-trained, disciplined, and motivated men and women.{{Ref/Site|Id=CUSummer|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-summer-red-summer-blue|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update - Summer Red, Summer Blue|D=30|M=10|Y=2020}} Service people hold ranks, which are divided between officers and enlisted. The rank structure of the UNSC Army is based around that of the [[Wikipedia:US Army|United States Army]]. For a list of ranks within the Army, see [[UNSC rank structure]]. | The personnel of the UNSC Army are described as well-trained, disciplined, and motivated men and women.{{Ref/Site|Id=CUSummer|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-summer-red-summer-blue|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Community Update - Summer Red, Summer Blue|D=30|M=10|Y=2020}} Service people hold ranks, which are divided between officers and enlisted. The rank structure of the UNSC Army is based around that of the [[Wikipedia:US Army|United States Army]]. For a list of ranks within the Army, see [[UNSC rank structure]]. | ||
UNSC Army personnel wear distinctive uniforms. The [[UNSC Army Dress Uniform|dress uniform]] is worn outside combat,<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref> while [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform|battledress]] is worn in combat.<ref>'''[[Halo Reach]]'''</ref> The Battle Dress Uniform incorporates many modular components shared by other branches of the [[ | UNSC Army personnel wear distinctive uniforms. The [[UNSC Army Dress Uniform|dress uniform]] is worn outside combat,<ref>'''[[Halo: Ghosts of Onyx]]'''</ref> while [[UNSC Army Battle Dress Uniform|battledress]] is worn in combat.<ref>'''[[Halo Reach]]'''</ref> The Battle Dress Uniform incorporates many modular components shared by other branches of the [[United Nations Space Command]] armed forces, including the [[CH252 Helmet|CH252 combat helmet]]. UNSC Army pilots employ grey flight suits.{{Ref/Reuse|ardent}}{{Ref/Reuse|lnos}} | ||
The [[ENIGMA-class Mjolnir|Enigma]] helmet was originally developed and intended for use by the Army's [[tank]] crews, though these helmets were ultimately co-opted by [[Spartan Operations]] personnel.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Enigma - Helmet Description|Quote=The ENIGMA was intended for use by Army tank crews, but the Spartans have acquired most of these helmets, as its state-of-the-art vehicle cyberlink is an invaluable resource.}} | The [[ENIGMA-class Mjolnir|Enigma]] helmet was originally developed and intended for use by the Army's [[tank]] crews, though these helmets were ultimately co-opted by [[Spartan Operations]] personnel.{{Ref/Game|Id=HI|HINF|Armor customization (Halo Infinite)|Armor Hall|Detail=Enigma - Helmet Description|Quote=The ENIGMA was intended for use by Army tank crews, but the Spartans have acquired most of these helmets, as its state-of-the-art vehicle cyberlink is an invaluable resource.}} | ||