136th Mechanized Infantry Division

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136th Mechanized Infantry Division
Formed unknown
Nickname The Battle of Vladivostok Division
Affiliation SLDF
Parent Command XVI Corps

Overview[edit]

The 136th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History[edit]

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Breed[1], assigned as a part of the XVI Corps, Second Army, to District 1 of the Free Worlds League Military Region and then transferred to District 3 in 2765, a result of the New Vandenberg Uprising.[2]

The 136th would take part in Hegemony Campaign, but did not survive the war to liberate the Terran Hegemony.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 136th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Sechnaill Abrahamsson 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.

2764[edit]

At least one battalion of infantry in each of its regiments is trained in SCUBA operations.[3]

References[edit]

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 150, "Second"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 51, "136th Mechanized Infantry Division"

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