Colonial Military Authority

The Colonial Military Administration was created by the Unified Earth Government in the early 2300s. Its original mission was to serve as the controlling body for UNSC ships and ground forces reassigned to colonial protective opertations. However, over the year it gradually became usurped by UNSC.

Origins

Original Charter

Colonial duty was essentially a ceremonial function, primarily intended to placate the colonists' fears of pirates and marauders, so the UNSC felt a separate command-the CMA-would suffice to administer to these less important activities. At the time, NavCom and UniCom believed that their own resources were better spent on acitivites withing the Sol System. As the colonies spread and became more vital, NavCom and UniCom tried to disband the CMA and usurp its role on a number of occasions, but the colonial command was adamant in protecting their turf. Their charter (approved by the UNSC) left little room for external maneuvering. Even so, by 2400 CE, NavCom and UniCom were operating the Inner Colonies alongside CMA.