UNSC Orbital Drop Shock Operations

United Nations Space Command Orbital Drop Shock Operations (ODSO), the core of operators comprising Orbital Drop Shock Troopers (ODST), is the second largest, yet by far the most prominent, special operations department operating within the UNSC Special Operations Command.
Originally exclusive to members of the Navy and Marine Corps, Shock Ops has since opened its doors to the Army and Air Force as well.
==Background==
Orbital Drop Shock Operations has long been a staple in surface warfare for the UNSC in more ways than one. Not only are its operators crucial to deep infiltration and similar roles, but they perform at an extraordinary level when supporting conventional forces in larger skirmishes.
===History===
Shock Operations' earliest roots can be traced to the mighty war-dogs of United States airborne infantry. While not as disciplined or potent as modern shock troopers, they were more than sufficient in their role of rapid, airborne insertion. US Airborne units were active all the way through early 2164, though by that point these assets were under control of the United Nations Command. After the Interplanetary War, the surviving airborne specialists were organized into six brigades.
==Organization==
Since the advent of the First Great War, Shock Operations routinely maintains and actively deploys around ten to fifteen brigade combat teams, the majority of which are composed of approximately five thousand operators of varying rates. It should be noted that during the latter majority of Great War I, the department's greatest permanent commands came in the form of divisions, though this was changed during a major reformation in 2555.
===Current Structure===
UPDATED 1950 HOURS EST, DEC 22, 2582
 — Orbital Drop Shock Operations — (ODST)
* — 3rd Armored Brigade — (ODST X 3)
* — 40th Shock Inf. Brigade — (ODST X 28)
* — 57th Mechanized Inf. Brigade — (ODST X 57)
* — 127th Shock Inf. Brigade — (ODST X 127)
==Further Reading==
===Internal===
*United Nations Space Command
*UNSC Defense Force
*UNSC Special Warfare
===External===
*Orbital Drop Shock Troopers on Halopedia
*UNSC Naval Special Warfare on Halopedia
*Special forces on Wikipedia
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