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The Marines fought in the war's last battle at [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. Starting with their deployment in an [[operation]] codenamed Operation: BLIND FAITH,<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 57''</ref> the Marines launched numerous attacks on Brute strongholds, including an attack on the Ark's [[cartographer]]. After fighting on foot, and in heavy vehicles, the Marines drove off the Covenant. They then teamed up with the Elites and attacked three [[Barrier Tower]]s protecting the Ark's [[Citadel (Forerunner)|Citadel]]. After capturing the first tower, with the help of the Master Chief, Marines and UNSC [[Pilot]]s then defeated the Covenant Air Force. They then waited for the deactivation of the third tower, where they then staged an attack on the Citadel. After fighting two Scarabs, they were then evacuated back to the fleet while the Master Chief and the Arbiter killed Truth. The surviving Marine forces fell back to Earth through the Portal onboard the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' before [[Installation 04B]] was activated. | The Marines fought in the war's last battle at [[Installation 00|the Ark]]. Starting with their deployment in an [[operation]] codenamed Operation: BLIND FAITH,<ref>'''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]''', ''page 57''</ref> the Marines launched numerous attacks on Brute strongholds, including an attack on the Ark's [[cartographer]]. After fighting on foot, and in heavy vehicles, the Marines drove off the Covenant. They then teamed up with the Elites and attacked three [[Barrier Tower]]s protecting the Ark's [[Citadel (Forerunner)|Citadel]]. After capturing the first tower, with the help of the Master Chief, Marines and UNSC [[Pilot]]s then defeated the Covenant Air Force. They then waited for the deactivation of the third tower, where they then staged an attack on the Citadel. After fighting two Scarabs, they were then evacuated back to the fleet while the Master Chief and the Arbiter killed Truth. The surviving Marine forces fell back to Earth through the Portal onboard the ''[[Shadow of Intent]]'' before [[Installation 04B]] was activated. | ||
==Organization== | |||
The rank structure of the UNSC Marine Corps is based around that of the [[United States Marine Corps]]. | |||
{{UNSC Enlisted Ranks}} | |||
{{UNSC Officer Ranks}} | |||
==Uniform== | ==Uniform== | ||
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The UNSC Marine Corps operates the [[GA-TL1 Longsword-class Interceptor]] as its primary fighter/interceptor and as a tactical bomber. The Corps also operates the [[Shortsword-class Bomber]], which serves as a close air support aircraft. The Marines utilize the [[AV-14 Hornet]] as a light attack craft and gunship. Earlier in the war, the Marines also utilized the [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]] as a close air support gunship, though it was largely retired from service due to problems with its propulsion system. The [[SkyHawk]] VTOL strike fighter is presumably used in a similar manner to the Longsword and Shortsword. Heavy air-to-ground support is provided by the [[AC-220 Vulture]] gunship. Marine air units are usually intended to support ground forces or to drop off vital equipment for the Marines, either in close-air-support or air interdiction roles, with the [[UNSC Navy]] and the [[UNSC Air Force]] taking on the dedicated air force role.<ref>[[Letter - Re:Antilon Mine]]</ref> | The UNSC Marine Corps operates the [[GA-TL1 Longsword-class Interceptor]] as its primary fighter/interceptor and as a tactical bomber. The Corps also operates the [[Shortsword-class Bomber]], which serves as a close air support aircraft. The Marines utilize the [[AV-14 Hornet]] as a light attack craft and gunship. Earlier in the war, the Marines also utilized the [[AV-22 Sparrowhawk]] as a close air support gunship, though it was largely retired from service due to problems with its propulsion system. The [[SkyHawk]] VTOL strike fighter is presumably used in a similar manner to the Longsword and Shortsword. Heavy air-to-ground support is provided by the [[AC-220 Vulture]] gunship. Marine air units are usually intended to support ground forces or to drop off vital equipment for the Marines, either in close-air-support or air interdiction roles, with the [[UNSC Navy]] and the [[UNSC Air Force]] taking on the dedicated air force role.<ref>[[Letter - Re:Antilon Mine]]</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||