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The '''UNSC Naval Command''' ('''NAVCOM''', or '''NavCom''') is a [[Wikipedia:Unified combatant command|unified combatant command]] of the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] responsible for all space-based assets and operations, while the [[Unified Ground Command]] has authority over terrestrial and close-orbit assets. All assets of the Armed Forces fall under one of these commands, which work closely together for joint operations.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm}} Naval Command is directly subordinate to [[UNSC High Command]].<ref name="enc47">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 47 (2011)</ref> | The '''UNSC Naval Command''' ('''NAVCOM''', or '''NavCom''') is a [[Wikipedia:Unified combatant command|unified combatant command]] of the [[UNSC Armed Forces]] responsible for all space-based assets and operations, while the [[Unified Ground Command]] has authority over terrestrial and close-orbit assets. All assets of the Armed Forces fall under one of these commands, which work closely together for joint operations.{{Ref/Reuse|osfm}} Naval Command is directly subordinate to [[UNSC High Command]].<ref name="enc47">''[[Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe]]'', p. 47 (2011)</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s formative years, the Naval Command and the [[Unified Ground Command]] were limited within the [[Sol system]]. As the [[Unified Earth Government]] developed [[slipstream space]] [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|technology]] and numerous [[Human colonies|colonies]] were established beyond Sol, Naval Command and Ground Command believed that their resources were better spent on activities within the Sol system, while the recently established [[Colonial Military Administration]] dealt with military affairs within the interstellar colonies.<ref name="enc69">''Halo Encyclopedia'', p. 69 (2011)</ref> | During the [[United Nations Space Command]]'s formative years, the Naval Command and the [[Unified Ground Command]] were limited within the [[Sol system]]. As the [[Unified Earth Government]] developed [[slipstream space]] [[Shaw-Fujikawa Translight Engine|technology]] and numerous [[Human colonies|colonies]] were established beyond Sol, Naval Command and Ground Command believed that their resources were better spent on activities within the Sol system, while the recently established [[Colonial Military Administration]] dealt with military affairs within the interstellar colonies.<ref name="enc69">''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'', p. 69 (2011)</ref> | ||
However, as the [[Inner Colonies]] grew and became more vital to the Unified Earth Government, NavCom and UniCom sought to disband the Colonial Military and attempted to usurp their role on a variety of occasions; the CMA charter—approved by the UNSC—gave the organization little room for external maneuvering. However, by the dawn of the 25th century, the Colonial Military Administration continued to operate alongside Naval Command and Ground Command within the Inner Colonies. Ultimately, the Colonial Military moved its domain to the emerging [[Outer Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc69}} When the Colonial Military Administration's involvement with the [[insurrectionist]]s became public in [[2497]], the UEG began shifting the CMA's resources to NavCom and UniCom control.<ref name="enc34">''Halo Encyclopedia'', p. 34 (2011)</ref> | However, as the [[Inner Colonies]] grew and became more vital to the Unified Earth Government, NavCom and UniCom sought to disband the Colonial Military and attempted to usurp their role on a variety of occasions; the CMA charter—approved by the UNSC—gave the organization little room for external maneuvering. However, by the dawn of the 25th century, the Colonial Military Administration continued to operate alongside Naval Command and Ground Command within the Inner Colonies. Ultimately, the Colonial Military moved its domain to the emerging [[Outer Colonies]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc69}} When the Colonial Military Administration's involvement with the [[insurrectionist]]s became public in [[2497]], the UEG began shifting the CMA's resources to NavCom and UniCom control.<ref name="enc34">''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'', p. 34 (2011)</ref> | ||
In [[2525]], with the beginning of the [[Human-Covenant War]], all UEG combat forces were placed under the authority of the Naval Command or Unified Ground Command, including the CMA, for the "duration of the crisis".{{Ref/Reuse|enc69}}<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', [[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]</ref> In [[2535]], after [[Vice Admiral]] [[Preston Cole]] developed the [[Cole Protocol]] to help prevent the [[Covenant]] from locating [[Earth]] and other human colonies, with [[H. T. Ward]] issuing the directive out to all UNSC forces.{{Ref/Reuse|for135}}{{Ref/Reuse|cp33}} | In [[2525]], with the beginning of the [[Human-Covenant War]], all UEG combat forces were placed under the authority of the Naval Command or Unified Ground Command, including the CMA, for the "duration of the crisis".{{Ref/Reuse|enc69}}<ref>''[[Halo Wars]]'', [[Halo Wars Timeline Events|Timeline]]</ref> In [[2535]], after [[Vice Admiral]] [[Preston Cole]] developed the [[Cole Protocol]] to help prevent the [[Covenant]] from locating [[Earth]] and other human colonies, with [[H. T. Ward]] issuing the directive out to all UNSC forces.{{Ref/Reuse|for135}}{{Ref/Reuse|cp33}} | ||
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==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
===Structure=== | ===Structure=== | ||
Directly subordinate to [[UNSC High Command]], Naval Command is split into three main commands. [[UNSC Fleet Command|Fleet Command]] (FLEETCOM) is the primary operational command of naval forces and has oversight of ship deployment, mission structures, and space operations, including the transport of troops and naval fighter operations.<ref name="enc64">''Halo Encyclopedia'', p. 64-65 (2011)</ref> Fleet Command is dominated by the [[UNSC Navy]], with token representation by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].<ref name="fb">''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rulebook</ref> [[Logistical Operations Command]] (NAVLOGCOM) oversees the construction, maintenance, and distribution of supplies and materiél, including ships, ammunition, replacement parts, and food. [[Naval Special Warfare Command]] (NAVSPECWAR)—alongside its subordinate [[Naval Special Weapons]] (NAVSPECWEP)—is a member of the greater [[UNSC Special Forces]] community and is responsible for all naval [[special operations]], including deployments of [[Spartan]]s and [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]. While Naval Special Weapons is technically under the joint authority of both Naval Command and the [[Unified Ground Command]], in practice, UNICOM has primary oversight of special warfare troops in the field.{{Ref/Reuse|enc64}} | Directly subordinate to [[UNSC High Command]], Naval Command is split into three main commands. [[UNSC Fleet Command|Fleet Command]] (FLEETCOM) is the primary operational command of naval forces and has oversight of ship deployment, mission structures, and space operations, including the transport of troops and naval fighter operations.<ref name="enc64">''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'', p. 64-65 (2011)</ref> Fleet Command is dominated by the [[UNSC Navy]], with token representation by the [[UNSC Marine Corps]].<ref name="fb">''[[Halo: Fleet Battles]]'', Core Rulebook</ref> [[Logistical Operations Command]] (NAVLOGCOM) oversees the construction, maintenance, and distribution of supplies and materiél, including ships, ammunition, replacement parts, and food. [[Naval Special Warfare Command]] (NAVSPECWAR)—alongside its subordinate [[Naval Special Weapons]] (NAVSPECWEP)—is a member of the greater [[UNSC Special Forces]] community and is responsible for all naval [[special operations]], including deployments of [[Spartan]]s and [[Orbital Drop Shock Troopers]]. While Naval Special Weapons is technically under the joint authority of both Naval Command and the [[Unified Ground Command]], in practice, UNICOM has primary oversight of special warfare troops in the field.{{Ref/Reuse|enc64}} | ||
Under the authority of the [[UNSC Navy]], the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] serves as the Naval Command's primary analysis arm, though the agency receives many orders and directives from High Command or even higher offices.{{Ref/Reuse|enc69}} ONI has since absorbed most intelligence agencies of the [[Unified Earth Government]] and operates nearly autonomously, however ONI is still officially under NavCom's command.{{Ref/Reuse|fb}} However, ONI's operations often blindside NavCom's senior officers, leading to a borderline hostile relationship between ONI and Naval Command's upper echelons.{{Ref/Reuse|enc69}} | Under the authority of the [[UNSC Navy]], the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]] serves as the Naval Command's primary analysis arm, though the agency receives many orders and directives from High Command or even higher offices.{{Ref/Reuse|enc69}} ONI has since absorbed most intelligence agencies of the [[Unified Earth Government]] and operates nearly autonomously, however ONI is still officially under NavCom's command.{{Ref/Reuse|fb}} However, ONI's operations often blindside NavCom's senior officers, leading to a borderline hostile relationship between ONI and Naval Command's upper echelons.{{Ref/Reuse|enc69}} | ||