UNSC Marine Corps Battle Dress Uniform: Difference between revisions

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'''Battle Dress Uniform''' ('''BDU''') is a broad term describing any of several standard-issue combat uniforms worn by members of the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].

==Components==

===Fatigues===

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Camouflaged combat utilities are worn under the armor plating. Woodland, desert, and urban camouflage are the most common color patterns for Marine fatigues.

A new version of the BDU entered widespread use after the end of the Covenant War, seemingly based on similar model which saw service as early as [[2526]] with the cadets and Marine garrison of the [[Corbulo Academy of Military Science]]. This model shared many features with the postwar BDU, namely a similar ballistic vest, and two-color motif in the trousers, with the insides being either black or khaki brown.<ref name="fud">'''Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn'''</ref> While the general arrangement of the postwar BDU's armor sections remains largely similar to the prior variations, a new, more prominent ballistic vest has been adopted as an additional defensive measure beneath the plating. Elements of previous BDUs are also incorporated, including what appear to be several updated models of the CH252 helmet, as well as a new variation of the VZG7 armored boots.

As with the other generations of the BDU, there are several configurations of armor worn over the BDU, which consist of several configurations for infantry, officers, and Corpsmen. A variation worn by almost all Marines on-duty aboard the ''Infinity'' - possibly a designated security or shipboard configuration - includes a larger, bulkier helmet worn with the basic ballistic vest, armored boots and shoulder pieces. This variant is also seen in either completely red or blue colors in War Games simulations.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', Warzone multiplayer mode</ref><ref>'''Halo 4''', ''Spartan Ops''</ref> The standard-issue version worn by Marines engaged in ground operations - designated 'Infantry' - varies slightly, and includes one of two models of helmet - one of which bears similarity to a wartime variant of the CH252 worn with the cross-branch BDU, the other of which is referred to as an 'off-world helmet' -  with either an array of tactical pouches or an armor piece on the chest.<ref>'''[[Halo 4: The Essential Visual Guide]]'''</ref> A variant designated 'Heavy Infantry' has notably up-armored chest plating and a full-face helmet, with a white face-mask and green-tinted visor. This variation shares many traits with the armor worn by NCOs in the field, which combines the up-armored chest plate with an armored collar on the left side of the neck, similar to that worn by postwar Naval officers, and an insignia-bearing cap. Like the cap alone in previous models, it is likely that this variation is often forgone in order to draw less attention. The armor donned by Corpsmen is fully white, with red detailing and a considerable amount of tactical pouches to contain medical supplies. Marine communications specialists wear their comms units on their backs with the standard 'Infantry' BDU. The postwar BDU also has a considerable number of accessories to be worn with it - these include wrist-mounted displays, tactical goggles, thigh and shoulder plates, combat knife sheaths, and helmet attachments.  

==Gallery==

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File:HCE-MarineAtArms.png|A Marine standing at arms in ''Halo: Combat Evolved''.

File:Marine halo 2.png|The BDU in ''Halo 2''  

File:Bumblebee pilot - CEA.jpg|A [[Class-3 Enclosed Heavy Lifeboat|Bumblebee]] pilot wearing the M52B armor with a specialized helmet in ''Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary''.

File:H4heads3.jpg|Models of the BDU helmet in ''Halo 4''.

File:H4-UNSCMarineVariants.jpg|BDU variants of other UNSC Marine classes ''Halo 4''.

File:H4-UNSCMarine-ScanRender.png|An example of a configuration of the standard 'Infantry' model of the postwar BDU.