Ranks

## Bravo 3 Enlisted Ranks

\*Main Operations are not cumulative\*

Meaning

\*Main operations reset at each rank\*

Warrant Officer Ranks

\*The Marine Corps does not have warrant officers as pilots as Marine warrants fill technical roles, but for this being the HALO universe we will use the Warrant Officer for various pilot roles as to not be officer heavy.

Every new candidate for flight will begin as a Cadet as they learn about the OPTRE airframes and logistics required of the unit in operations from transport to ammo resupply.
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Warrant Officer 1 is the first lowest Warrant Officer rank. Ther WO1 assumes any duty given to them by the leading CW or Officer they fall under. Ready to show their skills and eagerness in training and military operations.
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 is the second lowest Warrant Officer rank. The CWO2 assumes their first duty assignment usually at a Battalion level. Higher ranking officers have authority, but the CWO2’s purpose is to lend their expertise at an intermediate level.
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The Chief Warrant Officer 3 is the third rank in the Chief Warrant Officer chain. The CWO3 fulfills a supervisory and support role in technical and tactical operations. Their expertise is considered advanced at this point and work in a team or brigade.
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Chief Warrant Officer 4 is considered a senior-level expert appointed by the Secretary of the Marine Corps. Mentorship to other junior Warrant Officers is a significant aspect of their role. They also work as a counsel between commanders about WO issues that may arise at a battalion, brigade, division, or corps.
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Chief Warrant Officer 5 is the highest Warrant Officer rank in the USMC. In general, the CWO5 performs the same Chief Warrant duties but at a mastery level for technical and tactical fields. On top of regular duties, the CWO5 has additional leadership and advisory duties at a battalion, brigade, division, or corps.
Advancement to next rank:
Unit Leadership Decision

Commissioned Officer Ranks

\*Commissioned officers are made up of three levels: company-grade officers, field-grade officers, and generals.

Second Lieutenant is the lowest Officer rank in the USMC commissioned by the President. All new 2ndLts attend The Basic School (TBS) in Quantico, VA. TBS involves combat training such as weapons and fire team training, land navigation, practice landings in Pelicans and Falcons.
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First Lieutenant is the second-lowest rank amongst Officers in the USMC. At this point, the 1stLt is established in the Fleet with up to two years of experience and one deployment. They share the same leadership duties as 1stLt within the Platoon or move onto a Company Executive Officer position (second in command of up to 250 Marines.)
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Captain in the UNSC Marine Corps is the third rank in the Officer chain. Capts are adeptly trained as leaders to direct tactical fire teams under volatile conditions. They provide exceptional mentorship and guidance to Junior Officers, as well as manage leadership and training for the unit.
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Major is the fourth rank in the Officer chain and designated as a Field-Grade Officer. The Maj role requires them to be consistently striving for the best by learning, leading, and mentoring. Some assignments include Battalion Executive Officers, Weapons Company Commanders, and Regimental or Brigade Staff Members.
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Lieutenant Colonel is the fifth Officer rank in the UNSC Marine Corps. Advancing to the next step is steadfast at this status. Lieutenant Colonels typically assume roles such as Battalion Commanders, Regimental Executive Officers, or Brigade Staff Members.
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Colonel is the sixth Officer rank before eligibility to Brigadier General. Colonels have similar duty expectations as a LtCol, but will lead at higher positions such as a Regimental Commanders, Brigade Executive Officers, or Division Staff members.
Advancement to next rank:
Unit Leadership Decision