156th Mechanized Infantry Division

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Overview

The 156th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Terra[1], assigned as a part of the I Corps, First Army, to the Terran Military Region[2]. The 74th was destroyed during the Amaris Civil War in 2766.[2]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 156th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Rana Amaraparvati 2764[3]

Tactics

The Mechanised 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

As an SLDF mechanized infantry division the 156th would have been composed of two brigades of mechanized infantry and a brigade of 'Mech regiments.[4]

2764

References

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 251, "SLDF - Terran Hegemony Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 140, "First"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 39, "156th Mechanized Infantry Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133, "Unit Composition"

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