UNSC Special Forces

Template:Ratings The UNSC Special Forces are the special warfare branch of the UNSC Defense Force .

Units

Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM)

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SPARTAN-II's in combat with the Covenant.

SPARTAN

SPARTANs are among the most skilled and disciplined soldiers available to the UNSC. They take part in intense training at an early age, with the later two programs adding enhancing MJOLNIR and camoflage armor, making them extremely skilled in combat.

Below are all known SPARTAN squads and companies.

• SPARTAN Program
  • SPARTAN-I "Orion" Group
  • SPARTAN-II Group
    • SPARTAN Group Omega
    • Blue Team
    • Gray Team
    • Green Team
    • Red Team
  • SPARTAN-III Battalion
    • Alpha Company
    • Beta Company
    • Gamma Company
    • Delta Company - Never Formed

UNSC Marine Corps

Marines can be part of the UNSC contingent of Naval Special Warfare, specializing in covert operations, assassinations, and conducting high-priority high-risk operations against enemy forces. While ODST's are also a Marine special forces branch, their specialties differ, instead focusing on mobility and insertion.

Orbital Drop Shock Troopers

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7th Battalion troops heading towards an enemy position.

The Orbital Drop Shock Troopers are an important part of any UNSC invasion force. Disciplined and skilled, they drop into the most hostile areas via HEVs. They attempt to complete some of the most difficult tasks in hostile areas, such as clearing enemy ground forces or establishing a landing zone for incoming Pelicans.

Below are the known ODST divisions and units.

• 1st Five Squad
• 105th ODST Division
  • 2nd Shock Battalion
  • 7th Shock Battalion
    • First Platoon
      • Alpha Team
  • 22nd Tactical Shock Battalion
• 340th ODST Combat Training Unit
  • Echo Team
  • Kilo Team
• 105th Drop Jet Platoon