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'''Task forces''' are a fleet composition element employed by the [[UNSC Navy]].<ref name="fb9">'''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]''', ''Cole Rulebook - page 9''</ref> | |||
==Composition== | |||
Task forces are typically interchangeable with [[battle group]]s, being ad-hoc fighting forces formed from Naval [[UNSC Navy tactical formations|tactical formations]].<ref name="fb9"/> In at least one instance, a task force was formed as a subdivision of a battle group - in [[2526]], [[Task Force Yama]] - a force consisting of three [[squadron]]s of [[Prowler]]s - split off from [[Battle Group X-Ray]] under the orders of Vice Admiral [[Preston Cole]]. Yama was commanded by [[Captain]] [[Halima Ascot]].<ref name="silentstorm5">'''[[Halo: Silent Storm]]''', Chapter 5</ref> | |||
==Purpose== | |||
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In the real world, task forces are typically formed on a temporary basis comprised of multiple units with the purpose of accomplishing a single task or mission. While the full functions of task forces in the ''Halo'' universe have yet to be described, the purpose of Task Force Yama - to harass and disrupt Covenant supply lines in the early war - seems to keep the modern day interpretation of the concept more-or-less intact. | |||
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==Known task forces== | |||
*[[Task Force Yama]] | |||
==Sources== | |||
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Task forces are a fleet composition element employed by the UNSC Navy.[1]
Composition
Task forces are typically interchangeable with battle groups, being ad-hoc fighting forces formed from Naval tactical formations.[1] In at least one instance, a task force was formed as a subdivision of a battle group - in 2526, Task Force Yama - a force consisting of three squadrons of Prowlers - split off from Battle Group X-Ray under the orders of Vice Admiral Preston Cole. Yama was commanded by Captain Halima Ascot.[2]
Purpose
In the real world, task forces are typically formed on a temporary basis comprised of multiple units with the purpose of accomplishing a single task or mission. While the full functions of task forces in the Halo universe have yet to be described, the purpose of Task Force Yama - to harass and disrupt Covenant supply lines in the early war - seems to keep the modern day interpretation of the concept more-or-less intact.
Known task forces
Sources
- ^ a b Halo: Fleet Battles, Cole Rulebook - page 9
- ^ Halo: Silent Storm, Chapter 5
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