253rd Mechanized Infantry Division
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| 253rd Mechanized Infantry Divisiion | |
| Nickname | Costanza's Irregulars |
| Affiliation | Star League |
| Parent Command | |
Contents
Overview
The 253rd Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.
History
In 2764, the unit was stationed on Kestrel[1], assigned as a part of the XXXIII Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed are of the Periphery by 2765, to take part in the Periphery Uprising.[2] The 253rd was destroyed during the Hegemony Campaign.[2]
Officers
| Rank | Name | Command | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commanding Officers of the 253rd Mechanized Infantry Division | |||
| Major General | Hudson Apostolov | 2764[3] | |
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.[4]