Difference between revisions of "136th Mechanized Infantry Division"

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| parent formation = [[XVI Corps (Star League)|XVI Corps]]
 
| parent formation = [[XVI Corps (Star League)|XVI Corps]]
 
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| year    = 2770
 
| unitname = 136th Mechanized Infantry Division
 
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The '''One Hundred Thirty-sixth Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army.
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==Overview==
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The '''136th Mechanized Infantry Division''' was a part of the [[Star League Defense Force]] Regular Army.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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==Officers==
 
==Officers==
The commanding officer in 2764 is [[Major General]] [[Sechnaill Abrahamsson]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp51>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 51, "136th Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref>
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The commanding officer in 2764 was [[Major General]] [[Sechnaill Abrahamsson]].<ref name=FM:SLDFp51>''Field Manual: SLDF'', p. 51, "136th Mechanized Infantry Division"</ref>
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==Tactics==
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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.
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==Composition History==
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The Division comprised two Brigades of Mechanised Infantry and a single BattleMech Brigade. Also attached was a Ground Aero Wing.
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===2764===
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At least one battalion of infantry in each of its regiments trained in SCUBA operations.<ref name=FM:SLDFp51/>
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* [[755th Amphibious Mechanized Infantry Regiment]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 05:29, 17 July 2016

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Overview

The 136th Mechanized Infantry Division was a part of the Star League Defense Force Regular Army.

History

In 2764, the unit was stationed on Breed[1], assigned as a part of the XVI Corps, Second Army, to District 1 of the Free Worlds League Military Region and then transferred to District 3 in 2765, a result of the New Vandenberg Uprising.[2]

The 136th would take part in Hegemony Campaign, but did not survive the war to liberate the Terran Hegemony.[2]

Officers

The commanding officer in 2764 was Major General Sechnaill Abrahamsson.[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.

2764

At least one battalion of infantry in each of its regiments trained in SCUBA operations.[3]

References

  1. Field Manual: SLDF, p. 252, "SLDF - Federated Suns Military Command Map"
  2. 2.0 2.1 The Star League, p. 150, "Second"
  3. 3.0 3.1 Field Manual: SLDF, p. 51, "136th Mechanized Infantry Division"

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