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UNSC Naval Special Commando Unit

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The SPARTAN-III Gamma Company, formally known as the Naval Special Commando Unit (NSCU) in the classified literature, is a UNSC special operations force capable of prosecuting advance force operations, high-value target operations, covert action, and deep strike operations. It is the premier UNSC counterterrorism and unconventional warfare unit, and as a special mission unit of the UNSC Advanced Special Operations Command, it is employed as a highly mobile contingency strike force capable of preparing an overt or covert response to emerging crises that effect the galactic security of the UNSC.

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*Headquarters Detachment *1st Commando Troop (Direct Action) *2nd Commando Troop (Direct Action) *3rd Commando Troop (Support)

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*High-value target operations *Advance force operations *Low-visibility operations *Contingency strike operations

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Special operations force

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UNSC Naval Special Commando Unit

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*Operation Steadfast *Operation Morning Thunder *Operation Magic Success *Operation Piercing Vigil *Operation Acrid Gambit *Operation Condor

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"Ready to strike!"

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The SPARTAN-III Gamma Company, formally known as the Naval Special Commando Unit (NSCU) in the classified literature, is a UNSC special operations force capable of prosecuting advance force operations, high-value target operations, covert action, and deep strike operations. It is the premier UNSC counterterrorism and unconventional warfare unit, and as a special mission unit of the UNSC Advanced Special Operations Command, it is employed as a highly mobile contingency strike force capable of preparing an overt or covert response to emerging crises that effect the galactic security of the UNSC. Initially activated and qualified as special operations capable in 2552 during the final months of the Human-Covenant War, the Naval Special Commando Unit has been responsible for the conduction of pivotal UNSC military and paramilitary operations, such as Operation Steadfast and Operation Magic Success, which have averted significant UNSC security threats. Nevertheless, the unit has drawn much criticism, as it is notable for being host to the only two SPARTANs that have defected to the enemy in the history of the SPARTAN Program — SPARTAN-G294 and SPARTAN-G299. Furthermore, the Naval Special Commando Unit is presently deployed as part of Joint Special Operations Task Force 452, but nevertheless, it has repeatedly failed in effectively suppressing the "Patriots", a terrorist organization active in the Outer Rim. Despite the generally successful nature of the Naval Special Commando Unit and its operations, it is presently planned to be replaced in 2570 by the 1st Marine Expeditionary Reconnaissance Company — the next evolution of the SPARTAN Program — as the premier UNSC counterterrorism force. Nevertheless, the Naval Special Commando Unit remains operationally ready, and it served as one of the frontline Special Forces units employed during Operation Condor in 2572; the UNSC invasion of Covenant space.