5th Mechanized Infantry Division
Sarna News
- Crashing 'Mechs With Jennifer Brozek, Author Of The Rogue Academy Trilogy
- Getting The Word Out With Rem Alternis, Catalyst Community & Marketing Director
- Bad 'Mechs - Yeoman
- Your BattleTech News Round-Up For February, 2024
- Keeping BattleTech Consistent - An Interview Eric Salzman, Fact-Check Director At CGL
- Read more →
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
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
Rank | Name | Command | |
---|---|---|---|
Commanding Officers of the 5th 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.
References
- ↑ The Star League, p. 147: "Fourteenth"