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The UNSC's rank structure is similar to that used by 21st century militaries, primarily the United States military. Unlike contemporary military forces, however, the UNSC largely employs two main rank schemes throughout its [[UNSC military organization|organization]]; NAVCOM rankings for organizations within [[UNSC Naval Command]] (namely, the UNSC Navy and [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]) and UNICOM rankings for [[Unified Ground Command]] subordinates (UNSC Army, Air Force, Marine Corps). UNSC ranks can be broadly categorized into several groupings; | The UNSC's rank structure is similar to that used by 21st century militaries, primarily the United States military. Unlike contemporary military forces, however, the UNSC largely employs two main rank schemes throughout its [[UNSC military organization|organization]]; NAVCOM rankings for organizations within [[UNSC Naval Command]] (namely, the UNSC Navy and [[Office of Naval Intelligence]]) and UNICOM rankings for [[Unified Ground Command]] subordinates (UNSC Army, Air Force, Marine Corps). UNSC ranks can be broadly categorized into several groupings; | ||
*'''Enlisted:''' Regular personnel who perform the "front line" duties. This includes regular infantry personnel. | *'''Enlisted:''' Regular personnel who perform the "front line" duties. This includes regular infantry personnel. | ||
*'''Non-commissioned Officers:''' Non-commissioned officers (NCOs) are enlisted personnel that fill most intermediary leadership and administrative roles. Their responsibilities vary by service, occupational specialty and duty station. The UNSC relies heavily on NCOs, and they share many responsibilities with officers. | *'''Non-commissioned Officers:''' Non-commissioned officers (NCOs) are enlisted personnel that fill most intermediary leadership and administrative roles. Their responsibilities vary by service, occupational specialty and duty station. The UNSC relies heavily on NCOs, and they share many responsibilities with officers.<ref name="OSFM139"/> | ||
*'''Warrant Officers:''' Warrant officers are technical specialists and subject matter experts who are given an officer's commission in recognition of their expertise and leadership role. They take the officer's oath of service and are rated above enlisted troops but are subordinate to full officers. The Air Force does not select or utilize warrant officers, and they are rarely found in the Marine Corps. | *'''Warrant Officers:''' Warrant officers are technical specialists and subject matter experts who are given an officer's commission in recognition of their expertise and leadership role. They take the officer's oath of service and are rated above enlisted troops but are subordinate to full officers. The Air Force does not select or utilize warrant officers, and they are rarely found in the Marine Corps.<ref name="OSFM139"/> | ||
*'''Officers:''' UNSC officers are commissioned, meaning that their authority is granted by a formal legal document issued on the authority of the [[President of the Unified Earth Government|UEG President]]. This commission is awarded after the completion of [[Officer Candidate School]] (OCS) and after taking the oath of service. | *'''Officers:''' UNSC officers are commissioned, meaning that their authority is granted by a formal legal document issued on the authority of the [[President of the Unified Earth Government|UEG President]]. This commission is awarded after the completion of [[Officer Candidate School]] (OCS) and after taking the oath of service.<ref name="OSFM139"/> | ||
==NAVCOM ranks== | ==NAVCOM ranks== | ||
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Overall, Spartans are considered strategic assets in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] environment. While Spartan Operations does retain administrative control of Spartan personnel, tactical deployments are the responsibility of the unit to which they are assigned. As such, they are often paired to work alongside UNICOM and NAVCOM [[UNSC Special Forces|special forces]] - in particular [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] and [[UNSC Army Rangers]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Spartan}} | Overall, Spartans are considered strategic assets in the [[Post-Covenant War conflicts|post-war]] environment. While Spartan Operations does retain administrative control of Spartan personnel, tactical deployments are the responsibility of the unit to which they are assigned. As such, they are often paired to work alongside UNICOM and NAVCOM [[UNSC Special Forces|special forces]] - in particular [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]] and [[UNSC Army Rangers]].{{Ref/Reuse|Enc22Spartan}} | ||
While aboard naval vessels, Spartans report directly to the ship's captain in all matters relating to the safety and security on-board the ship - superseding all other responsibilities and orders. In all other cases, the Spartan Commander has operational control of Spartan personnel, and Spartans cannot give or be given orders to/from Navy or ONI personnel. Spartans are, however, encouraged to accommodate reasonable requests when they do not violate existing orders or the Spartan Code. | While aboard naval vessels, Spartans report directly to the ship's captain in all matters relating to the safety and security on-board the ship - superseding all other responsibilities and orders. In all other cases, the Spartan Commander has operational control of Spartan personnel, and Spartans cannot give or be given orders to/from Navy or ONI personnel. Spartans are, however, encouraged to accommodate reasonable requests when they do not violate existing orders or the Spartan Code.<ref name="OSFM140"/> | ||
{{/Spartan}} | {{/Spartan}} | ||
