36th Mechanized Infantry Division

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36th Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Disbanded 2779
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command X Corps


Overview

The Thirty-Sixth Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764 the Thirty-sixth was a part of X Corps within the First Army and was assigned to the Terran Military Region. The Thirty-sixth was then transferred to District 1 of the Capellan Confederation Military Region by 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising.[1] The Thirty-sixth was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[1]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 36th Mechanized Infantry Division

Tactics

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

The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanized Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 The Star League, p. 140, "First"
  2. The Star League, p. 133

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