Editing Bullfrogs

{{Status|Canon}}
{{Center|Not to be confused with [[Bulldogs]].}} 
{{Military infobox
|name=Bullfrogs
|image=[[File:HR BullfrogTeam.jpg|300px]]
|formed=
|affiliation=[[United Nations Space Command]]
|branch=[[UNSC Marine Corps]]
*[[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]
**[[ODST Special Purpose Forces|Special Purpose Forces]]
|type=Specialized shock infantry
|role=
|size=
|nicknames=
|battles=*Fall of Reach
**[[Siege of New Alexandria]]
**Operations near [[Manassas]]
|commanders=
}}
{{Quote|Death from above!|A Member of Bullfrogs during the [[Siege of New Alexandria]]}}

'''ODST Air Assault units''', often known as '''Bullfrogs''', are combat teams of the [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] [[ODST Special Purpose Forces|Special Purpose Forces]] equipped and trained for the tactical use of [[Series 8 jetpack]]s. Members of these units are specialized in three-dimensional combat in dense urban and rugged natural environments, using aerial vectors to tactical advantage.{{Ref/Site|Id=LogofWar|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/log-of-war|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder: Log of War}}

==Overview==
ODST Air Assault units were developed in response to the challenges presented by operations in both the dense, vertically integrated urban environments and rugged frontier terrains of the [[Inner Colonies|Inner]] and [[Outer Colonies|Outer]] [[human colonies|Colonies]]. The Bullfrogs' specialized equipment and training allow them to traverse these difficult spaces with ease, using three-dimensional tactics to gain a combat advantage over enemy forces. Deploying from [[drop pod]]s or [[Pelican|dropships]], units of Bullfrogs are equipped with jump-jet packs which enable quick, thruster-assisted travel through difficult terrains of metal, rock, and vegetation. Bullfrog tactical doctrines uses these jet packs to execute series of bounding jumps, called "bounces", to clear buildings and terrain features in order to "cut off enemy troops, disengage to move behind cover, and quickly secure objectives". Sustained flight using jet packs is also possible, although slow, clumsy, and not tactically useful.{{Ref/Reuse|LogofWar}}

The Bullfrogs are part of the ODSTs' Special Purpose Forces, units of troopers whose additional training and equipment prepare them for unique and challenging combat scenarios. Bullfrog combat teams have been known to deploy with four or eight members. Like all ODST officers, ODST Air Assault team leaders are highly proficient, leading by example and through personal bravery. Committed to defeating the [[Covenant]] and protecting [[humanity]], they accept the dangerous nature of their mission. They are usually veterans, who strengthen their already formidable Bullfrog units with their resolve and firepower.{{Ref/Reuse|LogofWar}}

In [[2552]], ODST Air Assault units were deployed during the [[Fall of Reach]] to conduct raids and direct action strikes against unsuspecting Covenant forces from the skies. During the battle, Bullfrogs skirmished with Covenant forces in the mountains outside [[Manassas]]. They also helped to protect [[civilians]] in [[New Alexandria (location)|New Alexandria]].{{Ref/Reuse|LogofWar}} During the [[Siege of New Alexandria|evacuation of that city]], one unit of Bullfrogs helped [[SPARTAN-B312]] to clear the [[New Alexandria cargo port]] and secure an executive landing pad at [[Traxus Tower]].{{Ref/Level|HR|Exodus}}

==Production notes==
*Though the ODST as a whole are heavily inspired by the [[Wikipedia:Mobile Infantry (Starship Troopers)|Mobile Infantry]] from [[wikipedia:Robert Heinlein|Robert Heinlein's]] novel ''[[wikipedia:Starship Troopers|Starship Troopers]]'', the Bullfrogs show particularly strong influence through their extensive use of jetpacks. The Bullfrogs even refer to the use of jetpacks as "bouncing", a term used in the same context in the book.
*Despite being trained in the use of jetpacks, the Bullfrogs in ''[[Halo: Reach]]'' will never use their jetpacks except when programmed to do so in specific locations. Because of this, it is common for a player to have lost several members of their fireteam to falling by the end of the mission. Similarly, they often jump into large groups of Covenant forces and are quickly killed.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:HR Six&Bullfrogs.jpg|Two Bullfrogs joined by Noble Six at the New Alexandria cargo port.
File:HR Bullfrog&Brute.jpg|A Bullfrog fighting a Jiralhanae Minor.
File:HTMCC-HR BullfrogTeam 2.png|Two Bullfrogs prepare to enter combat.
File:BullfrogCombat.jpg|Bullfrogs in combat.
File:HTMCC-HR BullfrogTeam 3.png|A unit of Bullfrogs traversing the New Alexandria cargo port.
File:Reach 1840061 Full.jpg|Two Bullfrogs traversing the buildings of New Alexandria.
File:HR ODSTSalutes.jpg|Two Bullfrogs at the executive landing pad of Traxus Tower.
File:BullfrogODST.jpg|A Bullfrog guarding a landing zone in New Alexandria.
File:ODST Air Assault unit.jpg|An ODST Air Assault "Bullfrogs" unit in ''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''.
</gallery>

==Note==
Although the Bullfrogs are ODSTs, at least one of the squad members holds an [[UNSC Army|Army]] rank of [[Specialist]] (All other ranks amongst the squad could be Marine or Army Ranks.) ODST forces recruit from all branches of service within the UNSCDF, and the use of the Army ranking system may indicate that these troopers came from the UNSC Army branch and maintained their ranks while joining the ODST's or that this particular ODST unit is under UNSC Army command which would point to the UNSC Army having ODST units much like the Marine Corps.

This also could just be an oversight on Bungie's part or perhaps in the year 2552, the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] has a "Specialist" rank. In addition, the ranks and names of the friendly troops in the game are seemingly randomized, which may lead to Army ranks being assigned to Marines.

==List of appearances==
*''[[Halo: Reach]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Ground Command]]''

==Sources==
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[[Category:Orbital Drop Shock Trooper units]]