User:Fleetmaster/Naval Special Warfare Group 5



The 5th Naval Special Warfare Group traces its roots to the famed Special Boat Service of the British military. This unit follows the same ideologies and serves the same role as the SBS except on an expanded scale. Missions that are normally assigned to members of 22 SP include target recovery, assassination/sabotage, hostage rescue, and long-range reconnaissance. The unit is divided into 2 squadrons, Alpha and Delta, each of which are divided into 2 troops given a color code. Each troop has a specializes in a different area. The unit is held in high-regard, especially by the British Crown and Lord Terrence Hood. In fact, the Commanding and Executive Officers of the regiment both have knighthoods. Colonel Shepard, the current CO, reports directly to HIGHCOM due to the nature of his command. The 5th NSWG is often sent as support to Spartan - III teams, which has led to the members being affectionately nicknamed "Sidekicks" by the Spartan community. Due to the fact that the 5th works with Spartans so often, they hold them in a much higher regard than other ODST units. =Components=

Alpha Squadron
Composed of Red and Gold Troops and is often without support in operating conditions. Alpha has a dedicated ONI Prowler called the "UNSC Umbra Mortis".

Red Troop
Red Troop specializes in the use of Long Range Stealth Orbital Insertion Pods. Red Troop members are frequently sent on deep reconnaissance/assassination and sabotage strikes against planetary targets.

Gold Troop
Gold Troop specializes in Extra-Vehicular Activity and is trained to operate in zero-gravity, vacuums, and on board ships. Gold Troop is normally sent on boarding actions and sabotage strikes against orbital and star-side targets.

Delta Squadron
Composed of Blue and Green Troops and is closely tied with S1. Delta has a dedicated Pelican squadron, VMM - 171 "Shadow Gyrs".

Green Troop
Green Troop specializes in Intelligence Recovery and Signals monitoring and is usually on loan to the Office of Naval Intelligence. ONI utilizes this unit to retrieve valuable data and signals that hold key information to the war.

Blue Troop
Blue Troop is a hostage/prisoner rescue unit. While the unit normally fights Insurrectionists, it trains with Gold Troop on boarding procedures if the Covenant ever captures a human VIP.

Red Troop Members on a scouting mission in enemy territory.
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Recruitment and Selection
Members of the 5th are normally drawn from the ranks of the ODSTs, EVA Troops, Marine Snipers, and Combat Engineers. Enlisted candidates must have at least 2 years of active duty service and rank between an E-3 and E-6. Officer candidates must either be an O-2 or an O-3. About 270 candidates attempt Selection every year, of that number, only about 8% are assigned to a troop. First the candidates must complete several physical, mental, and psychological tests. The physical and mental tests must be passed. The psych tests are used with data profiles and experience to assign the candidate to a troop. Each of the 4 troops has a rigorous series of unique tests. Ultimately, the final decision of pass or fail comes down to the Troop's CO and SEA. Once accepted to a troop, the specific individual is demoted to Trooper or Officer ( but retains the level of pay) for 6 months. Once that period is completed, his/her rank is restored.

=Key Members=

Headquarters

 * Colonel Adrian Shepard OBE - Commanding Officer
 * Lieutenant Colonel Jai Sendhil MBE - Executive Officer
 * Sergeant Major Luke Irwin - Senior Enlisted Adviser

Alpha Squadron

 * Major Gaje Thapa - Commanding Officer
 * Captain Allison Ford - Red Troop Commander
 * Captain Lance Feathers - Gold Troop Commander
 * 1st Sergeant Tyler MacConnel - Red Troop Senior Enlisted Adviser
 * 1st Sergeant Santiago Chavez - Gold Troop Senior Enlisted Adviser

Delta Squadron

 * Major Samantha Griffon - Commanding Officer
 * Captain Daniel Royciwiz - Green Troop Commander
 * Captain Rebecca Chang - Blue Troop Commander
 * 1st Sergeant Louis Fields - Green Troop Senior Enlisted Adviser
 * 1st Segeant Michael Coker - Blue Troop Senior Enlisted Advisor