215th Mechanized Infantry Division
215th Mechanized Infantry Division | |
Nickname | The Summit of Chara Division |
Affiliation | Star League |
Parent Command | XXIX Corps |
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Overview[edit]
The 215th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History[edit]
In 2764, the 215th was stationed on Farwell[1], as a part of XXIX Corps within the Second Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Federated Suns Military Region. The 215th was then transferred to District 2 of the FSMR in 2765 as a part of the response to the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 215th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers[edit]
Rank | Name | Command | |
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Commanding Officers of the 215th Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
Major General | Virgo Truman | 2764[3] |
Tactics[edit]
The Mechanized Infantry Divisions of the Star League were used offensively to exploit gaps in the enemy front created by the BattleMech Divisions. They also bore the brunt of defensive actions.
Composition History[edit]
The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[4]