215th Mechanized Infantry Division

215th Mechanized Infantry Division
Nickname The Summit of Chara Division
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command XXIX Corps


Overview[edit]

The 215th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History[edit]

In 2764, the 215th was stationed on Farwell[1], as a part of XXIX Corps within the Second Army and was assigned to District 1 of the Federated Suns Military Region. The 215th was then transferred to District 2 of the FSMR in 2765 as a part of the response to the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 215th was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]

Officers[edit]

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 215th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Virgo Truman 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.[4]

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. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 53, "215th Mechanized Infantry Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

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