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|image=[[File:Boarder.png|250px]]<sup>An Air Force pilot in 2552<ref group="note" name="lnos"/></sup>
|image=[[File:Boarder.png|250px]]<sup>An Air Force pilot in 2552<ref group="note" name="lnos"/></sup>
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|formed= Likely around When you love Halopedia, you join Halo NationWhen you love Halopedia, you join Halo Nationyou love Halopedia, you join Halo Nationonnor_mclees_080508.html '''Halo Story Page''': ''Interview with Frank O'Connor and Robert McLees'']</ref> It is tasked with organizing aerial operations, conducting tactical strikes and bombing runs, providing close-air-support for ground forces, and transportation of UNSC personnel.<ref name="reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign levels ''[[Tip of the Spear]], [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref>
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|affiliation=[[Unified Earth Government]]
|branch=[[UNSC Armed Forces]]
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|role=Aerial support and defensive force
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|nicknames=
|battles=*[[Human-Covenant War]]
*[[Post-Covenant War conflicts]]
|commanders= [[General]] [[R. Dellert]]
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The '''UNSC Air Force''' is a branch of the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] along with the [[UNSC Army]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]], and [[Spartan (branch)|Spartans]]. A component of the UNSC Defense Forces (UNSCDF) along with the Army, the Air Force serves as an aerial defense and support force.<ref name="HSP">[http://halostory.bungie.org/oconnor_mclees_080508.html '''Halo Story Page''': ''Interview with Frank O'Connor and Robert McLees'']</ref> It is tasked with organizing aerial operations, conducting tactical strikes and bombing runs, providing close-air-support for ground forces, and transportation of UNSC personnel.<ref name="reach">'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign levels ''[[Tip of the Spear]], [[Long Night of Solace (level)|Long Night of Solace]]''</ref>
In [[2558|February 2558]], the Air Force was involved in tWhen you love Halopedia, you join Halo NationWhen you love Halopedia, you join Halo NationWhen you love Halopedia, you join Halo NationWhen you love Halopedia, you join Halo NationWhen you love Halopedia, you join Halo NationWhen you love Halopedia, you join Halo NationWhen you love Halopedia, you join Halo Nationhe [[Requiem Campaign]] alongside other UNSC forces.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 ''Memento Mori'']]</ref>
 
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==History==
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The [[human]] [[Outer Colony]] of [[Meridian]] was home to an impressive UNSC Air Force garrison. When the colony was [[Battle of Meridian|attacked]] by the [[Covenant]] in [[2548]], the Air Force aided in Meridian's defense, leading to an extended battle lasting three years.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/locations/meridian '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Meridian'']</ref> The Air Force was present during the [[Fall of Reach]], where their [[D77-TC Pelican]] dropships and [[UH-144 Falcon]]s provided transport and close air support to [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] forces. Additionally, Air Force [[GA-TL1 Longsword|Longsword interceptors]] provided air support for ground forces, and [[YSS-1000 Sabre]] fighters had a significant role in [[Operation: UPPER CUT]].<ref name="reach"/><ref group="note" name="lnos">Sabre pilots encountered in the level ''Long Night of Solace'' wear outfits identical to those worn by the Air Force Falcon pilots in ''Tip of the Spear'', implying they are part of the same branch. This uniform is distinguished by [[UNSC Army BDU|those]] used by the [[UNSC Army]] troopers in the game by its teal-and-white coloration as well as the lack of shoulder or knee guards.</ref> The Air Force would later participate in the [[Battle for Earth]], notably engaging in an [[operation]] with Marine forces to destroy [[Type-27 Mantis]] emplacements, allowing [[Battle Group Victory]] to attempt to destroy the [[High Prophet of Truth]]'s [[Forerunner Dreadnought]].<ref name="lootcrate2">'''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]''', ''[[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #2]]''</ref><ref>'''[[Halo 3]]''', campaign level, ''[[The Storm]]''</ref>
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In [[2558|February 2558]], the Air Force was involved in the [[Requiem Campaign]] alongside other UNSC forces.<ref>'''[[Spartan Ops]]''', [[S1/Memento Mori|S1E5 ''Memento Mori'']]</ref>
 
==Organization==
The UNSC Air Force is subordinate to [[UNSC High Command]], organized under the [[UNSC Armed Forces]]. Like the [[UNSC Army]] and most elements of the [[Marine Corps]], the Air Force is structured under the [[Unified Ground Command]].<ref name="catalog">[https://forums.halowaypoint.com/yaf_postsm2969317_Catalog-Interaction.aspx#post2969317 '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Catalog Interaction - page 14'']</ref> Within the Air Force are a number of major commands tasked with different administrative and operational roles. Among these are the [[Air Combat Command]], which is tasked with gaining air superiority and providing support for ground forces, and the [[Wikipedia:Air Mobility Command|Air Mobility Command]], which contains [[Air Mobility Express]], assigned to airlift materiél and personnel during wartime.<ref name="reach"/><ref>[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/air+mobility+express "The Free Dictionary" article on 'AMX']</ref> The Air Force also contains security forces which are responsible for airbase and [[spaceport]] defense.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/jordan-gaines '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Jordan Gaines'']</ref>


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
Large numbers of airmen serve in the UNSC Air Force. Rank is divided between officers and enlisted. For a list of ranks within the Air Force, see [[UNSC rank structure]].
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UNSC Air Force personnel wear distinctive uniforms. [[Pilot]]s wear [[fatigues]] with teal-toned camouflage and white chest armor. The suit lacks the additional knee, shin or shoulder armor plating worn by most Army troopers or Marines. On missions in a vacuum, the suit can be sealed off and an enclosed [[CH252 helmet|standard combat helmet]] is worn with it.<ref name="reach"/> Additionally, the air force operates its own [[UNSC Air Force Pilot helmet|pilot helmet]], which is compatible with all other UNSC armor systems.<ref>'''Halo: Reach''', ''Armory''</ref> This helmet is presumably used in normal missions while the combat helmet is worn on operations where direct combat, such as [[boarding|boarding action]], is expected.
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