5th Mechanized Infantry Division

5th Mechanized Infantry Division
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command VIII Corps

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

History[edit]

In 2764, the Fifth was a part of VIII Corps within the Fourteenth Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Draconis Combine Military Region. The Fifth was subsequently transferred to District 2 by 2765 in response to the Periphery Uprising.[1]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division

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.

References[edit]

  1. The Star League, p. 147: "Fourteenth"

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