245th Mechanized Infantry Division

245th Mechanized Infantry Division
Disbanded 2765
Nickname The Latvian Rifles[1]
Affiliation Star League
Parent Command XLVII Corps

Overview

The 245th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764, the unit was assigned, as a part of the LXV Corps, Twentieth Army, to the Periphery Military Region.[2] The 245th was destroyed during the Periphery Uprising in 2765.[2]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 245th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Sunjiro Hirata 2764[1]

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.[3]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 233
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 158: "Twentieth"
  3. The Star League, p. 133

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