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[[File:Reach-Dog tag.png|thumb|250px|[[Jorge-052|Jorge-052's]] dog tags, as seen in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.]] | [[File:Reach-Dog tag.png|thumb|250px|[[Jorge-052|Jorge-052's]] dog tags, as seen in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''.]] | ||
'''Dog tags''' are simple identification devices that have been used by military forces for centuries. This practice of identification has continued in the [[UNSC Defense Force]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 225'' (''"He paused to recover their dog tags, scavenged some ammo, and kept on going."'')</ref> The [[ | '''Dog tags''' are simple identification devices that have been used by military forces for centuries. This practice of identification has continued in the [[UNSC Defense Force]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', ''page 225'' (''"He paused to recover their dog tags, scavenged some ammo, and kept on going."'')</ref> The [[Sedran Colonial Guard]] also used dog tags.<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'''</ref> | ||
Historically, dog tags were simple metal plates attached to necklaces. However, it is likely that with new technology developed since our time, the current design of dog tags was changed. The purpose of the dog tag is to provide information when it is most critical. This includes the soldier's name, rank, service number, and blood type should they be injured and need medical treatment. | Historically, dog tags were simple metal plates attached to necklaces. However, it is likely that with new technology developed since our time, the current design of dog tags was changed. The purpose of the dog tag is to provide information when it is most critical. This includes the soldier's name, rank, service number, and blood type should they be injured and need medical treatment. | ||
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File:FUD - Chyler dog tags.png|[[Thomas Lasky]] holding [[Chyler Silva]]'s dog tags, with an attached [[Mgalekgolo]] armor fragment. | File:FUD - Chyler dog tags.png|[[Thomas Lasky]] holding [[Chyler Silva]]'s dog tags, with an attached [[Mgalekgolo]] armor fragment. | ||
File:Nightfall - LockeAikenMacerWisner.jpg|Dog tags worn by [[ONI]] officers and [[ | File:Nightfall - LockeAikenMacerWisner.jpg|Dog tags worn by [[ONI]] officers and [[Sedran Colonial Guard]] members. | ||
File:DeMarco - 3.jpg|[[Paul DeMarco]] recollecting the dog tags stolen by [[Gek 'Lhar]]. | File:DeMarco - 3.jpg|[[Paul DeMarco]] recollecting the dog tags stolen by [[Gek 'Lhar]]. | ||
File:HR-Jorge-DogTags.jpg|Closeup of Jorge-052's dog tags. | File:HR-Jorge-DogTags.jpg|Closeup of Jorge-052's dog tags. | ||
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Dog tags are simple identification devices that have been used by military forces for centuries. This practice of identification has continued in the UNSC Defense Force.[1] The Sedran Colonial Guard also used dog tags.[2]
Historically, dog tags were simple metal plates attached to necklaces. However, it is likely that with new technology developed since our time, the current design of dog tags was changed. The purpose of the dog tag is to provide information when it is most critical. This includes the soldier's name, rank, service number, and blood type should they be injured and need medical treatment.
Usually, dog tags are removed from a fallen soldier to identify and later report their death, without the need to carry the body, as this would be virtually impossible in a combat situation. For example, in his trek through Installation 04's Library, John-117 found a dead UNSC Marine named Marvin Mobuto, and took his dog tags.[3] Dog tags are supplemented by neural interfaces, which are capable of displaying basic information for identification and additional information on a soldier's vital signs. This information is accessed via a heads-up display. Dog tags are useful in that they do not require a heads up display to access basic identification information. Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, more commonly referred to as ODSTs, have their name, rank, service number and blood type on a sticker on their shoulder, instead of dog tags, although this might simply be redundancy for easier identification.[4]
Gek 'Lhar, a Sangheili commander in Jul 'Mdama's reformed Covenant, collected the dog tags of some of the soldiers he had killed; some of which were Spartans. These dog tags were later recovered by Fireteam Majestic, after Paul DeMarco succeeded in killing the Sangheili.[5]
Gallery
Thomas Lasky holding Chyler Silva's dog tags, with an attached Mgalekgolo armor fragment.
Dog tags worn by ONI officers and Sedran Colonial Guard members.
Paul DeMarco recollecting the dog tags stolen by Gek 'Lhar.
Closeup of Jorge-052's dog tags.
List of appearance
- Halo: The Flood (First appearance)
- Halo: Reach
- Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe
- Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
- Halo 4
- Halo: Nightfall
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 225 ("He paused to recover their dog tags, scavenged some ammo, and kept on going.")
- ^ Halo: Nightfall
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 245 (2003 edition); page 272 (2010 edition)
- ^ This image
- ^ Spartan Ops, Expendable
