Master chief petty officer
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Template:Ratings Template:Rank Infobox Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth enlisted rank of the UNSC Navy and is a non-commissioned officer. It is equal in rank to Master Gunnery Sergeant and Sergeant Major in the UNSC Marine Corps.
In informal settings, Master Chief Petty Officers are typically called "Master Chief."
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http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w356/Marolessa/Halo.jpg A picture of the master Cheif with a Shotgun.(This picture is from Halo 2. Halo 3s Master Cheif is more detailed