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==Primary models== | ==Primary models== | ||
Several versions of the Battle Dress Uniform are in service, one of which is shared with the [[UNSC Army|Army]] and the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]].<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' (2011), ''pages 56 and 57''</ref> The issue of any given model depends on environmental conditions, combat type, and the wearer's role.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]'' - ''UNSC Marine and UNSC Armored Marine''</ref> | Several versions of the Battle Dress Uniform are in service, one of which is shared with the [[UNSC Army|Army]] and the [[UNSC Air Force|Air Force]].<ref name="ENC">'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''' (2011), ''pages 56 and 57''</ref> The issue of any given model depends on environmental conditions, combat type, and the wearer's role.<ref>'''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''', ''[[Library (feature)|Library]]'' - ''UNSC Marine and UNSC Armored Marine''</ref> | ||
===Insurrection era model=== | |||
[[File:HW - Marine BDU.jpg|thumb|left|175px|The standard ensemble with ballistic goggles and balaclava]] | |||
[[File:Sergeant Forge on Harvest.png|thumb|right|175px|The cold environment model, sans helmet]] | |||
The earliest known iteration of the Marine Corps BDU was in use during the [[Insurrection]]<ref>'''Halo Legends:''' ''Origins''</ref> and continued to see service well into the Human-Covenant War and the post-war era, with some units fielding this model as late as [[2557]].<ref>'''Halo: Spartan Strike''' ([[:File:HSS-Cinematic-Holdouts.jpg]])</ref> Notably, this model was standard issue during the [[Harvest campaign]].<ref>''Halo Wars''</ref><ref name="Homecoming">'''Halo Legends''', ''Homecoming''</ref> The fatigues have a two-tone greenish gray camouflage,<ref>[[:File:HW_-_Marine_BDU.jpg|Image showing subtle camouflage pattern]]</ref> whereas the armor is issued in both reflective drab and matte forest green.<ref name="H2A">''Halo 2 Anniversary'', [[:File:H2A - Johnson.png|Sergeant Major Johnson's CGI model]]</ref> The cold environment fatigues use the same camouflage pattern with white in place of green; similarly colored armor and a matching helmet are worn with this version.<ref name="Forge"/> The shoulder pauldrons for this model come in at least two designs: the standard version has a broad, concave form that covers the shoulder and most of the upper arm,<ref>''Halo Wars'', [[:File:HW - Marine BDU.jpg|standard Marine armor]]</ref><ref name="H2A"/> while an off-hand variant is thicker and sits higher on the arm, extending well beyond the shoulder.<ref name="Forge">''Halo Wars'', [[:File:Sergeant Forge on Harvest.png|Sergeant Forge's armor]]</ref> Marines issued this variant often wear polarized tactical goggles and balaclavas, even in temperate environments. The chestpiece used with this model is composed of very heavy plating. The forearms, shins, and boots are fully armored. Some users wear tactical thigh rigs or holsters, while some wear armor covering the thighs. Often the left thigh is armored while a holster is attached to the right thigh. | |||
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===BDU with M52B body armor=== | ===BDU with M52B body armor=== | ||