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The '''Casualty Classification''' is a way to determine the status of [[UNSC]] [[UNSC Army|Army]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] soldiers. | The '''Casualty Classification''' is a way to determine the status of [[United Nations Space Command|UNSC]] [[UNSC Army|Army]], [[UNSC Navy|Navy]], and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine]] soldiers. | ||
==Classifications== | ==Classifications== | ||
*'''[[KIA]]'''- '''K'''illed '''I'''n '''A'''ction. This term is used when a soldier is killed during battle, or deaths resulting from a war. | *'''[[Killed in action|KIA]]'''- '''K'''illed '''I'''n '''A'''ction. This term is used when a soldier is killed during battle, or deaths resulting from a war. | ||
*'''[[MIA]]'''- '''M'''issing '''I'''n '''A'''ction. This term is used when the status of a soldier is unknown, whether they're dead, wounded, or simply lost. | *'''[[Missing in action|MIA]]'''- '''M'''issing '''I'''n '''A'''ction. This term is used when the status of a soldier is unknown, whether they're dead, wounded, or simply lost. | ||
*'''[[POW]]'''- '''P'''risoner '''O'''f '''W'''ar. This term is used for anybody, including soldiers who are captured as part of a war. A medal is awarded to any soldier who is captured for any length of time and has either escaped or was rescued. | *'''[[Prisoner of War|POW]]'''- '''P'''risoner '''O'''f '''W'''ar. This term is used for anybody, including soldiers who are captured as part of a war. A medal is awarded to any soldier who is captured for any length of time and has either escaped or was rescued. | ||
*'''[[WIA]]'''- '''W'''ounded '''I'''n '''A'''ction. This term is used when a soldier is severely injured in battle, rendering them either temporarily or permanently unable to continue active duty. | *'''[[Wounded in action|WIA]]'''- '''W'''ounded '''I'''n '''A'''ction. This term is used when a soldier is severely injured in battle, rendering them either temporarily or permanently unable to continue active duty. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*These classifications were first used by the [[United States|United States Military]].<br /> | *These classifications were first used by the [[United States of America|United States Military]].<br /> | ||
*Due to the need to increase morale in the United Nations Space Command, SPARTAN-II super-soldiers are never listed as 'Killed In Action', but rather as 'Missing In Action' or 'Wounded in Action' to give the appearance that they are invincible. | *Due to the need to increase morale in the United Nations Space Command, SPARTAN-II super-soldiers are never listed as 'Killed In Action', but rather as 'Missing In Action' or 'Wounded in Action' to give the appearance that they are invincible. | ||
Revision as of 21:41, May 14, 2011
Template:Ratings The Casualty Classification is a way to determine the status of UNSC Army, Navy, and Marine soldiers.
Classifications
- KIA- Killed In Action. This term is used when a soldier is killed during battle, or deaths resulting from a war.
- MIA- Missing In Action. This term is used when the status of a soldier is unknown, whether they're dead, wounded, or simply lost.
- POW- Prisoner Of War. This term is used for anybody, including soldiers who are captured as part of a war. A medal is awarded to any soldier who is captured for any length of time and has either escaped or was rescued.
- WIA- Wounded In Action. This term is used when a soldier is severely injured in battle, rendering them either temporarily or permanently unable to continue active duty.
Trivia
- These classifications were first used by the United States Military.
- Due to the need to increase morale in the United Nations Space Command, SPARTAN-II super-soldiers are never listed as 'Killed In Action', but rather as 'Missing In Action' or 'Wounded in Action' to give the appearance that they are invincible.
