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===Service history=== | ===Service history=== | ||
[[File:ReachSchematic - DMR.png|left|150px|thumb|A blueprint of the M392 DMR]] | [[File:ReachSchematic - DMR.png|left|150px|thumb|A blueprint of the M392 DMR]] | ||
The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle once saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC, particularly during the [[Insurrection]]. However, it | The M392 Designated Marksman Rifle was adopted into service in [[2512]].<ref name="Waypoint DMR">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''': ''DMR'']</ref> The weapon once saw more widespread use throughout all branches of the UNSC, particularly during the [[Insurrection]]. However, it was largely superseded by the [[BR55 battle rifle]], especially following the introduction of the BR55's [[BR55HB battle rifle|heavy-barreled variant]] in [[2548]].<ref name="EVG"/><ref name="Waypoint"/> Nonetheless, due to its reliability and efficiency the M392 continued to see extensive use with the the [[UNSC Army|Army]] throughout the [[Human-Covenant War]].<ref name="Waypoint">[http://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/detail/c0dfea7c-87fa-4224-82ff-c44d93b73f03/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''': ''DMR'']</ref><ref name="EVG"/> Following the war the M392 is still in service with the Army as well as [[Marine Corps]] reserve units, though use of the newer, sturdier [[M395 DMR]] is more widespread.<ref name="Waypoint DMR"/> | ||
===Design and operation=== | ===Design and operation=== | ||