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'''Dog tags''' are simple identification devices that have been used by military forces for centuries. This practice of identification has continued in the [[UNSC|UNSC Defence Force]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', page 225: "He paused to recover their dog tags, scavenged some ammo, and kept on going."</ref> | '''Dog tags''' are simple identification devices that have been used by military forces for centuries. This practice of identification has continued in the [[UNSC|UNSC Defence Force]].<ref>'''[[Halo: The Flood]]''', page 225: "He paused to recover their dog tags, scavenged some ammo, and kept on going."</ref> | ||
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Historically, dog tags were simple metal plates attached to necklaces. However, it is likely that with new technologies, the current design of dog tags has changed. The purpose of the dog tag is to provide information when it is most critical. This includes the soldier's name, rank, service number, and blood type should they be injured and need medical treatment. All [[UNSC]] personnel wear dog tags when on active duty. There are, however, some exceptions. [[Spartans]] have never been described as wearing dog tags, as it is possible that they interfere with [[MJOLNIR]] and [[SPI]] armor. Also, the armor itself acts as a dog tag, containing all info on the Spartan wearing it. | Historically, dog tags were simple metal plates attached to necklaces. However, it is likely that with new technologies, the current design of dog tags has changed. The purpose of the dog tag is to provide information when it is most critical. This includes the soldier's name, rank, service number, and blood type should they be injured and need medical treatment. All [[UNSC]] personnel wear dog tags when on active duty. There are, however, some exceptions. [[Spartans]] have never been described as wearing dog tags, as it is possible that they interfere with [[MJOLNIR]] and [[SPI]] armor. Also, the armor itself acts as a dog tag, containing all info on the Spartan wearing it. | ||
Usually, dog tags are removed from a fallen soldier to identify and later report their death, without the need to carry the body, as this would be virtually impossible in a combat situation. For example, in his trek through the [[ | Usually, dog tags are removed from a fallen soldier to identify and later report their death, without the need to carry the body, as this would be virtually impossible in a combat situation. For example, in his trek through the [[Library]], [[Master Chief]] found a dead marine called [[Marvin Mobuto]] and took his dog tags. Dog tags are supplemented by [[Neural Interface]]s, which are capable of displaying basic information for identification and additional information on a soldier's [[Wikipedia:Vital signs|vital signs]]. This information is accessed via a [[HUD|heads up display]]. Dog tags are useful in that they do not require a heads up display to access basic identification information. | ||
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File:Reach-Dog tag.png| | File:Reach-Dog tag.png|A pair of dog tags, as seen in ''[[Halo: Reach]]''. | ||
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Dog tags are simple identification devices that have been used by military forces for centuries. This practice of identification has continued in the UNSC Defence Force.[1]
Historically, dog tags were simple metal plates attached to necklaces. However, it is likely that with new technologies, the current design of dog tags has changed. The purpose of the dog tag is to provide information when it is most critical. This includes the soldier's name, rank, service number, and blood type should they be injured and need medical treatment. All UNSC personnel wear dog tags when on active duty. There are, however, some exceptions. Spartans have never been described as wearing dog tags, as it is possible that they interfere with MJOLNIR and SPI armor. Also, the armor itself acts as a dog tag, containing all info on the Spartan wearing it.
Usually, dog tags are removed from a fallen soldier to identify and later report their death, without the need to carry the body, as this would be virtually impossible in a combat situation. For example, in his trek through the Library, Master Chief found a dead marine called Marvin Mobuto and took his dog tags. Dog tags are supplemented by Neural Interfaces, which are capable of displaying basic information for identification and additional information on a soldier's vital signs. This information is accessed via a heads up display. Dog tags are useful in that they do not require a heads up display to access basic identification information.
Gallery
A pair of dog tags, as seen in Halo: Reach.
Sources
- ^ Halo: The Flood, page 225: "He paused to recover their dog tags, scavenged some ammo, and kept on going."
