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The [[LAAF]] equivalent of a Major General is a '''Kommandant-General'''. These officers typically serve as the executive officer of a Combat Theater, and are responsible for making sure that every combat unit in their theater is ready for combat. The LAAF Navy uses the rank of '''Hauptmann-Kommodore''' to identify these officers.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 32</ref>
 
The [[LAAF]] equivalent of a Major General is a '''Kommandant-General'''. These officers typically serve as the executive officer of a Combat Theater, and are responsible for making sure that every combat unit in their theater is ready for combat. The LAAF Navy uses the rank of '''Hauptmann-Kommodore''' to identify these officers.<ref>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 32</ref>
  
Their rank insignia is the same four silver pips arranged in a cross pattern used by a [[Hauptmann General]], adding a black pearl to form the Second Steiner Cross.
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Their rank insignia is the same four silver pips arranged in a cross pattern used by a [[Hauptmann General]], with a black pearl covering the center point where the pips meet.
  
 
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==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns==
 
==Armed Forces of the Federated Suns==
 
In the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], a Major General is usually the executive officer of a [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#March Militias |March Militia]] unit.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 129: "Major General"</ref> Since the March Militia's units are spread over a large number of worlds, a Major General needs to use tact and political acumen as well as tactical and strategic military skills. In a battle, the Major General usually assumes command of a regiment that is vital to the commanding officer's plans.
 
In the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]], a Major General is usually the executive officer of a [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns#March Militias |March Militia]] unit.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 129: "Major General"</ref> Since the March Militia's units are spread over a large number of worlds, a Major General needs to use tact and political acumen as well as tactical and strategic military skills. In a battle, the Major General usually assumes command of a regiment that is vital to the commanding officer's plans.

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