TAC attachments

TAC, short for Tactical, is a category of accessories for use in conjunction with MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor as well as other UNSC infantry armor systems.

Design details
The TAC category encompasses various attachments, which are compatible with the helmet, chest, wrist, and thigh components of the MJOLNIR Mark V and MJOLNIR [GEN3] armors.

AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT
The AN/PZY-990T STARLIGHT optical sensors integrates directly with Mjolnir VISR drivers and intelligence analysis systems to provide real-time situation updates to commanders. It resembles a camera, and is typically worn on the right side of the helmet.

PZY-955SSA WILLOW
Manufactured by Chalybs Defense Solutions and compatible with the CH252 helmet, the PZY-955SSA WILLOW remote sensor is dependable and natively compatible with older UNSC and CMA encoding formats. It is typically worn on the right side of the helmet. It can be employed alongside a Command Network Module or a CBRN module.

Although it was previously available only to Beta-5 security teams and select Army rapid-reaction forces, it was also employed by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers during Fall of Reach. By 2558, its use was adopted by Spartan-IV personnel employing the Military Police helmet, which also employs an integrated Command Network Module.

SRV-III
The SRV-III shoulder consists of a large armoured shoulder plate for the left shoulder (and strapped to the regular GEN2 Mark VI shoulder plate), and an armorless shoulder plate for the right one, strapped with supply bags.

Liberty Rig
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the Liberty Rig is composed of a bandolier and utility packs.

Paradise Rig
Manufactured by Emerson Tactical Systems, the Paradise Rig is composed of a gorget up-armor plate, a backup electronics pack, and small field cases. These items are marketed by Emerson to various markets, including the Spartans.

Recon Package
Manufactured by Misriah Armory and nicknamed "Field Rig Romeo", the Recon Package (also designated as Tactical/Recon) is an arrangement of tactical gear - mostly pouches - worn on the chest.

Sapper Rig
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the Sapper Rig (also designated as Assault/Sapper) is composed of two bandoliers of high explosives, presumably used by sappers.

T-MAGS
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the T-MAGS (also designated as Tactical/LRP) is a configuration of three magazine pouches carried on long-range patrols.

MAT-2519C communicator
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the MAT-2519C communicator (also designated Assault/Commando) is a robust communication device, able to withstand the weight of a Scorpion, at the cost of lacking modern HUD interlinks and VISR software drivers.

MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the MC5 Individual Data/Net Terminal (designated as TAC/MC5 TACPAD or Tactical/TACPAD) is a wrist-mounted TACPAD.

SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device
Manufactured by Ushuaia Armory, the SRT Universal Global Positioning System Device (designated as TAC/UGPS or Tactical/UGPS) is a wrist-mounted device that connects to the SRT Universal Global Positioning System.

Type 3ZY acoustic hailing device
Manufactured by Watershed Division, the Type 3ZY is a prototype acoustic hailing device tailored for use against Yanme'e.

Kukri Machete
The Kukri machete is considered both a tool and a weapon. Manufactured by Misriah Armory, it is typically worn on the chest.

M1 Combat Knife
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the M1 Combat Knife is a standard combat knife, notably used by SPARTAN-B312.

MK 88 Ratio
The MK 88 Ratio is a compact survival/utility knife widely used by UNSC and milita forces.

Model 52 Navy Knife
The Model 52 Navy Knife is a combat knife used by the Naval special forces.

CASC
The CASC module (also designated as Assault/Breacher) is a forearm-mounted bandolier that holds 8-Gauge Magnum shotgun shells.

M10 Tactical Soft Case
The M10 Tactical Soft Case (designated as Tactical/Soft Case) is a pouch attached to the thigh component of the armor. It is typically purchased off-the-shelf from a variety of manufacturers, though its manufacturer has been attributed to Weapon System Technology.

M45 Hardcase
Manufactured by Misriah Armory, the M45 Hardcase (designated as Tactical/Hard Case) is a hardened pouch attached to the thigh component of the armor.

Trauma Kit
The Trauma Kit (designated as Tactical/Trauma Kit) is a trauma kit worn on the thigh component of the armor.

Halo: Reach
All Tactical armor types can be unlocked in the Halo: Reach's Armory through the game's purchase system via the use of cR. In Halo: The Master Chief Collection, the Tactical armor types are attainable in the Season 1: Noble progression system.

Halo 2: Anniversary
A single set of TAC shoulder attachments are available for unlock in Halo 2: Anniversary, as of the Series 9 update.

Halo Infinite
Armor types under the TAC category are available as armor customization options in Halo Infinite.

Trivia

 * LRP stands for Long Range Patrol, a military acronym for units that operate behind enemy lines.
 * Jun-A266 wears the Tactical/Patrol chest, which features a rucksack on the lower back. This feature is absent from the player's version.
 * The Tactical/Trauma Kit's description is based on the real world training of the US Armed Forces' individual trauma kits, or IFAK.

List of appearances

 * Remember Reach
 * Deliver Hope
 * Halo: Reach
 * Halo 2: Anniversary
 * Halo Infinite