Pugil stick

Pugil Sticks are heavily padded training weapons used by the UNSC. A pugil stick generally consists of a wooden or metal pole capped by foam on either end. Some may also be made with integrated handguards.

The Colonial Militia trainees of First and Second Platoon were required to take part in pugil bouts as part of their Colonial Militia Training.

Trivia

 * The word "pugil" is derived from the Latin "pugnus", meaning "fist".