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Third Mechanized Infantry Division | |
Nickname | The Junkers Division[1] |
Affiliation | Star League |
Parent Command | VIII Corps |
The Third Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the Third was assigned a part of VIII Corps within the Fourteenth Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Draconis Combine Military Region. The Third was then transferred to District 2 by 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising.[2] The Third was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers
Rank | Name | Command | |
---|---|---|---|
Commanding Officers of the 3rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
Major General | Jose Ordonez | 2764[1] |
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.