Smoke grenade

Smoke-producing flares are used for a variety of reasons by the UNSC. Different reasons appear to have different colors of smoke attached to them. There are a variety of smoke-producing items, none of which has yet been seen in any Halo game. this is most likely becuase then you will be able to hold 10 greandes instead of 8 (2 spikes,2 frags,2 plasma,2 fire)


 * Signal Flare: "Smokers" are used to alert allies of a friendly's position. They utilize thick, green or yellow smoke.


 * Smoke Canister: These are used to signal for pickup after a mission, or a request for an equipment drop. They create thick, blue smoke. These are also referred to as "smoke grenades."


 * Flare: These smoke grenades are used to target enemy positions for an air strike call.


 * (Not officialy discovered in a Halo novel but is likely used by the UNSC)Smoke Bomb: These are used to cover an area with smoke for a soldier so they can cross an area while reducing the risk of being injured. They create thick, White or grey smoke screen. These are also current day "smoke grenades" used by all major millitary forces such as the U.S. Millitary, S.A.S. and other various armies and militias.