United American Federation Shock Corps

Outline
 * Created in mid 2100s originally part of the Army
 * Historical predecessors airborne units (82nd, Rangers, Para Regiment)
 * Purpose is to act as either QRF for ground based conflicts outside of UAF central space or to seize and secure "beachheads" on hostile planets.
 * Secondary assault ground to space weapon systems
 * Mechs, light vehicles, ODSTs, some artillery
 * Compared to Marines which reverted to traditional role of ship and naval installation security instead of an expeditionary force
 * Considered the UAF equivalent of Teutonic Knights and guys in Jin-Roh armor.