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A '''division''' is a large military unit of the [[United Nations Space Command]], organized by the [[Unified Ground Command]] to structure forces of the [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]].<ref name="enc55">''[[Halo Encyclopedia]]'', p. 55 (2011)</ref> | A '''division''' is a large military unit of the [[United Nations Space Command]], organized by the [[Unified Ground Command]] to structure forces of the [[UNSC Army]] and [[UNSC Marine Corps|Marine Corps]].<ref name="enc55">''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition)]]'', p. 55 (2011)</ref> | ||
==Organization== | ==Organization== | ||
A division is composed of three [[regiment]]s or [[brigade]]s, as well as a "Division Headquarters Section", ideally totaling to approximately 14,000 personnel. The additional personnel in the force number given are support units, including medical, [[combat engineer]]ing, maintenance, and [[military police]]. Divisions are typically commanded by a [[brigadier general]] or, occasionally, a [[major general]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}} As part of their command career path, [[master sergeant]]s have administrative responsibilities within a division, while [[sergeant major]]s serve as assistant commanders within a division.<ref>''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', p. 143</ref> The [[UNSC Army]] fields [[UNSC Army airborne|airborne]], armored, and infantry divisions, while the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] fields marine and reconnaissance divisions.<ref name="hsa">''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault/Quotes|Quotes]]''</ref> | A division is composed of three [[regiment]]s or [[brigade]]s, as well as a "Division Headquarters Section", ideally totaling to approximately 14,000 personnel. The additional personnel in the force number given are support units, including medical, [[combat engineer]]ing, maintenance, and [[military police]]. Divisions are typically commanded by a [[brigadier general]] or, occasionally, a [[major general]].{{Ref/Reuse|enc55}} As part of their command career path, [[master sergeant]]s have administrative responsibilities within a division, while [[sergeant major]]s serve as assistant commanders within a division.<ref>''[[Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual]]'', p. 143</ref> The [[UNSC Army]] fields [[UNSC Army airborne|airborne]], armored, and infantry divisions, while the [[UNSC Marine Corps]] fields marine and reconnaissance divisions.<ref name="hsa">''[[Halo: Spartan Assault]]'', ''[[Halo: Spartan Assault/Quotes|Quotes]]''</ref> | ||
Judging from a comment from [[Fleet Admiral]] Lord [[Terrence Hood]], there are no less than four divisions of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s in existence,<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', p. 104</ref> including the [[65th Shock Troops Division|65th]] and the [[105th Shock Troops Division]]s.<ref name="lootcrate2">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #2]]</ref><ref name="enc59">''Halo Encyclopedia'', p. 59 (2011)</ref> | Judging from a comment from [[Fleet Admiral]] Lord [[Terrence Hood]], there are no less than four divisions of [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s in existence,<ref>''[[Halo: First Strike]]'', p. 104</ref> including the [[65th Shock Troops Division|65th]] and the [[105th Shock Troops Division]]s.<ref name="lootcrate2">''[[Halo Legendary Crate]]'', [[Halo Legendary Crate/Data Drops|Data Drop #2]]</ref><ref name="enc59">''Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe'', p. 59 (2011)</ref> | ||
==Notable divisions== | ==Notable divisions== | ||
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*[[105th Shock Troops Division]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc59}} | *[[105th Shock Troops Division]]{{Ref/Reuse|enc59}} | ||
{{Col-end}} | {{Col-end}} | ||
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*[[511th Infantry Division]]{{Ref/Site|Id=CFFoundations|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/news/canon-fodder-foundations|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Canon Fodder - Foundations|D=12|M=01|Y=2022}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:00, October 16, 2023
A division is a large military unit of the United Nations Space Command, organized by the Unified Ground Command to structure forces of the UNSC Army and Marine Corps.[1]
Organization[edit]
A division is composed of three regiments or brigades, as well as a "Division Headquarters Section", ideally totaling to approximately 14,000 personnel. The additional personnel in the force number given are support units, including medical, combat engineering, maintenance, and military police. Divisions are typically commanded by a brigadier general or, occasionally, a major general.[1] As part of their command career path, master sergeants have administrative responsibilities within a division, while sergeant majors serve as assistant commanders within a division.[2] The UNSC Army fields airborne, armored, and infantry divisions, while the UNSC Marine Corps fields marine and reconnaissance divisions.[3]
Judging from a comment from Fleet Admiral Lord Terrence Hood, there are no less than four divisions of Orbital Drop Shock Troopers in existence,[4] including the 65th and the 105th Shock Troops Divisions.[5][6]
Notable divisions[edit]
UNSC Army[edit] |
UNSC Marine Corps[edit] |
Unknown branch[edit]
Trivia[edit]
Concept art for the M831 Troop Transport Warthog, created for Halo: Reach, shows a Warthog with the emblem of the real-world 2nd Armored Division.[10]
Sources[edit]
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia (2009 edition), p. 55 (2011)
- ^ Halo: Official Spartan Field Manual, p. 143
- ^ a b c d e f Halo: Spartan Assault, Quotes
- ^ Halo: First Strike, p. 104
- ^ a b Halo Legendary Crate, Data Drop #2
- ^ a b Halo Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to the Halo Universe, p. 59 (2011)
- ^ Heroes Never Die, "Courage"
- ^ Halo: Contact Harvest, p. 111
- ^ Halo Waypoint, Canon Fodder - Foundations (Retrieved on Jan 12, 2022) [archive]
- ^ Issac Hannaford: Troop Hog concept
See also[edit]
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