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[[File:E2-BAG 1 7.png|300px|right|thumb|Marines of First Battalion, Seventh Marine Regiment in [[Mombasa]].]]
[[File:E2-BAG 1 7.png|300px|thumb|Marines of First Battalion, Seventh Marine Regiment in [[Mombasa]].]]
A '''battalion''' is a [[UNSC Military Organization|military unit]] of the [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]]. Under the [[UNICOM]] [[UNSC rank structure|rank structure]], a battalion is commanded by an O-5 [[Lieutenant Colonel]], with an O-4 [[Major]] serving as a battalion's Executive Officer (XO).<ref name="OSFM142">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 8: UNSC ORGANISATION, UNICOM Ranks (p. 142-143)</ref>
A '''battalion''' is a [[UNSC Military Organization|military unit]] of the [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]].  


==In the real world==
==Composition==
{{Conjecture}}
A battalion consists of four [[company|companies]], plus a group of personnel assigned as "Battalion Headquarters Section", for 800 men in total.<ref name="enc55">''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 55 (2009 and 2011)</ref> Under the [[UNICOM]] [[UNSC rank structure|rank structure]], a battalion is commanded by an O-5 [[Lieutenant Colonel]], with an O-4 [[Major]] serving as a battalion's Executive Officer (XO).<ref name="OSFM142">''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', PART 8: UNSC ORGANISATION, UNICOM Ranks (p. 142-143)</ref> The battalion will also have a "first sergeant", usually a [[Gunnery Sergeant]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}}, [[First Sergeant]]{{Ref/Reuse|OSFM142}} or above.{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}} Three battalions comprise a [[Regiment]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}}
While a battalion's functions in the ''Halo'' universe have not been fully described, it is fairly typical of [[Bungie]] and [[343 Industries]] to transplant military organisation and terminology from their real-world counterparts, usually in the US military.


Using the US Army and Marine Corps model as an example, a battalion is normally composed of three rifle/infantry [[company|companies]], each designated by a letter (A through M, depending on which battalions within a single regiment a company is part of), as well as a Headquarters and Service Company (H&S Company) (Marine Corps) or a Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) (Army) including the [[commanding officer]] (usually a [[Lieutenant Colonel]] or [[Colonel]]) and [[executive officer]] (usually a Major), a [[Sergeant Major]] and executive staff. These are usually supplemented by a ''Weapons Company'', which does not use a letter-designation.
Within a regiment, the battalions are named numerically, beginning with First battalion and ending with Third battalion. The battalion's subordinate companies are named phonetically, "A" (Alpha) through "M" (Mike), skipping "J". First battalion's companies comprise A through D, Second battalion's companies E through H and Third Battalion companies I through M.{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}}


A [[Regiment]] or Brigade is composed of several battalions.
In the UNSC Army, Battalions allocate [[Fire Support Team]]s as part of the battalion's offensive/ defensive plans. Their loadout is usually tailored to their mission, terrain, and expected enemy composition. In defensive operations they provide overwatching support-by-fire, while on the offense they engage enemy vehicles and heavy infantry.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/community-update-summer-red-summer-blue '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fodder: Summer Red, Summer Blue'']</ref>
 
=== Function ===
Tank and mechanized infantry battalion task forces apply their combat power to—
**Conduct sustained combat operations in all environments with proper augmentation and support.
**Conduct offensive operations.
**Conduct defensive operations.  
**Accomplish rapid movement and limited penetrations.
**Exploit success and pursue a defeated enemy as part of a larger formation.  
**Conduct security operations (advance, flank, or rear guard) for a larger force.
**Conduct stability operations and support operations as part of a larger force.  
**Conduct operations with light infantry forces.  
 
A battalion unit is generally considered the smallest unit able to conduct independent operations.
{{Conjecture end}}


==Known Battalions==
==Known Battalions==
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*[[11th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[11th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[15th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[15th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*15th Combat Engineer Battalion<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''' ''([[Halo: Spartan Assault/Quotes|Quotes]])''</ref>
*[[15th Combat Engineer Battalion]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]''' ''([[Halo: Spartan Assault/Quotes|Quotes]])''</ref>
*[[19th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[19th Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[21st Space Assault Battalion]]
*[[22nd Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[22nd Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[103rd Shock Troops Battalion]]
*[[103rd Shock Troops Battalion]]
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*[[3rd Battalion Reserves]]
*[[3rd Battalion Reserves]]
*[[3rd Battalion]], [[8th Armored Brigade]]
*[[3rd Battalion]], [[8th Armored Brigade]]
*[[3rd Battalion 67th Marines]]<ref>''[[Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo]]'' - Early revision of the ''Pillar of Autumn'' page ([[:File:WF EarlyAutumn Page.jpg|file link]])</ref> {{C|Non-canon}}
*[[13th Battalion]]
*[[13th Battalion]]
*[[79th Infantry Battalion]]
*[[79th Infantry Battalion]]
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*''[[Halo: New Blood]]''
*''[[Halo: New Blood]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition|Limited Edition]]'' {{Mo}}
**''[[Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition dossiers|Limited Edition dossiers]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo Mythos]]''
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'' {{Mo}}


==Sources==
==Sources==
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Marines of First Battalion, Seventh Marine Regiment in Mombasa.

A battalion is a military unit of the UNSC Army and Marine Corps.

Composition[edit]

A battalion consists of four companies, plus a group of personnel assigned as "Battalion Headquarters Section", for 800 men in total.[1] Under the UNICOM rank structure, a battalion is commanded by an O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, with an O-4 Major serving as a battalion's Executive Officer (XO).[2] The battalion will also have a "first sergeant", usually a Gunnery Sergeant[1], First Sergeant[2] or above.[1] Three battalions comprise a Regiment.[1]

Within a regiment, the battalions are named numerically, beginning with First battalion and ending with Third battalion. The battalion's subordinate companies are named phonetically, "A" (Alpha) through "M" (Mike), skipping "J". First battalion's companies comprise A through D, Second battalion's companies E through H and Third Battalion companies I through M.[1]

In the UNSC Army, Battalions allocate Fire Support Teams as part of the battalion's offensive/ defensive plans. Their loadout is usually tailored to their mission, terrain, and expected enemy composition. In defensive operations they provide overwatching support-by-fire, while on the offense they engage enemy vehicles and heavy infantry.[3]

Known Battalions[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 55 (2009 and 2011)
  2. ^ a b Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, PART 8: UNSC ORGANISATION, UNICOM Ranks (p. 142-143)
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fodder: Summer Red, Summer Blue
  4. ^ Halo: Spartan Assault (Quotes)
  5. ^ Halo: Warfleet – An Illustrated Guide to the Spacecraft of Halo - Early revision of the Pillar of Autumn page (file link)
  6. ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, page 111

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