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The Army and Marine Corps share many matériel assets, though some of their weapons differ. The Army fields the [[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System]] instead of the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B]] and [[MA5C assault rifle]]s as the standard [[assault rifle|assault weapon]]. By [[2557]], this would be ultimately replaced by the [[MA5D assault rifle]] when it was made the UNSC's standard-issue assault rifle. UNSC Army MA5Ds are typically fitted with [[recon sight]]s.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Loadout Weapons|Recon AR REQ description]]''</ref> The Army prefers to use the [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]] for medium-range suppression, which has been replaced in all other branches of service by the [[BR55 battle rifle]]. DMRs were commonly used by Army scouts and squad marksmen since [[2512]], and still remain in service with the branch's sharpshooters due to the weapon's reliability and use of standard [[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm M118 FMJ-AP]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''': ''DMR'']</ref> However, by [[2558]], the [[BR85 battle rifle]] equipped with the [[COG sight]] was undergoing final Army SPECWARCOM trials.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Loadout Weapons|COG Battle Rifle REQ description]]''</ref> | The Army and Marine Corps share many matériel assets, though some of their weapons differ. The Army fields the [[MA37 Individual Combat Weapon System]] instead of the [[MA5B assault rifle|MA5B]] and [[MA5C assault rifle]]s as the standard [[assault rifle|assault weapon]]. By [[2557]], this would be ultimately replaced by the [[MA5D assault rifle]] when it was made the UNSC's standard-issue assault rifle. UNSC Army MA5Ds are typically fitted with [[recon sight]]s.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Loadout Weapons|Recon AR REQ description]]''</ref> The Army prefers to use the [[M392 Designated Marksman Rifle]] for medium-range suppression, which has been replaced in all other branches of service by the [[BR55 battle rifle]]. DMRs were commonly used by Army scouts and squad marksmen since [[2512]], and still remain in service with the branch's sharpshooters due to the weapon's reliability and use of standard [[7.62x51mm|7.62×51mm M118 FMJ-AP]].<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/dmr '''Halo Waypoint''': ''DMR'']</ref> However, by [[2558]], the [[BR85 battle rifle]] equipped with the [[COG sight]] was undergoing final Army SPECWARCOM trials.<ref>'''Halo 5: Guardians''', ''[[List of REQ cards/Loadout Weapons|COG Battle Rifle REQ description]]''</ref> | ||
In addition, the [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G pistol]] is the standard sidearm before being superceded by the [[M6H magnum]] by [[2555]],<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site''' ''Ordnance + Armor'']</ref> while the [[M45 Tactical Shotgun]] is used for close-quarters combat. The Army is the only branch of the UNSC to make use of the [[M6J/C | In addition, the [[M6G Personal Defense Weapon System|M6G pistol]] is the standard sidearm before being superceded by the [[M6H magnum]] by [[2555]],<ref name="O+A">[http://halo.xbox.com/halo4#!an-epic-universe/ordnance-armor/cbbca9b3-5108-41aa-aa21-9b523de68266 '''Halo 4 Official Site''' ''Ordnance + Armor'']</ref> while the [[M45 Tactical Shotgun]] is used for close-quarters combat. The Army is the only branch of the UNSC to make use of the [[M6J/C carbine|M6J carbine variant]] of the M6 series.<ref>[http://halo.xbox.com/en-us/intel/theuniverse/tech/gallery/magnum/f4c403d6-269e-499a-ac14-9a696e0a5b27 '''Halo Waypoint:''' ''Magnum'']</ref><ref>'''[[Bungie.net]]:''' [http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx ''M6C/SOCOM'']</ref><ref>[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/halo3/content.aspx?link=h3pistol '''Bungie.net:''' ''Halo 3'' pistol]</ref> The [[M247H Heavy Machine Gun]] serves as a heavy suppression weapon.{{Ref/Reuse|reach}} | ||
Snipers operate the [[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]] for long-range suppression and anti-matériel operations. The [[M319 grenade launcher]] is used for medium-range suppression and anti-fortification duties. The Army also operates the [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade]]. Anti-armor fire is provided by the [[M41 rocket launcher]] and the [[Model 6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]] [[directed energy weapon]].{{Ref/Reuse|reach}} Around [[2558#October|October 2558]], the M41 SPNKR was phased out in favour of the cheaper, lighter [[M57 Pilum]].<ref name="universeM57">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/rocket-launcher '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Rocket Launcher'']</ref> | Snipers operate the [[SRS99-AM sniper rifle]] for long-range suppression and anti-matériel operations. The [[M319 grenade launcher]] is used for medium-range suppression and anti-fortification duties. The Army also operates the [[M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade]]. Anti-armor fire is provided by the [[M41 rocket launcher]] and the [[Model 6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle]] [[directed energy weapon]].{{Ref/Reuse|reach}} Around [[2558#October|October 2558]], the M41 SPNKR was phased out in favour of the cheaper, lighter [[M57 Pilum]].<ref name="universeM57">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/rocket-launcher '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Rocket Launcher'']</ref> | ||