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Revision as of 07:44, 18 July 2019

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Overview

The 280th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Cerulean[1], assigned as a part of the LXVI Corps, Third Army, to District 2 of the Federated Suns Military Region, but was moved to an undisclosed area of the Periphery by 2765, to take part in the campaign to deal with the Periphery Uprising.[2] The final fate of the 280th is currently unknown.[2]

Officers

Rank Name Command
Commanding Officers of the 280th Mechanized Infantry Division
Major General Iris Carman 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

The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.[4]

References

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 149, "Third Army"
  3. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 63, "280th Mechanized Infantry Division"
  4. The Star League, p. 133

Bibliography