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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.
  
The equivalent [[Military_Ranks|naval rank]] is Vice Admiral.
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The equivalent [[Military_Ranks|naval rank]] is [[Vice Admiral]].
  
 
Major Generals wear epaulets with three broad bands across the base.
 
Major Generals wear epaulets with three broad bands across the base.

Revision as of 16:03, 28 December 2009

In the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns, a Major General is usually the Executive Officer of a March Militia unit[1]. 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.

The equivalent naval rank is Vice Admiral.

Major Generals wear epaulets with three broad bands across the base.

Rank MechWarrior AeroSpace Fighter Infantry Armor Naval Crew Technical
Service
Administrative Medical Legal Logistics/
Transportation
Major General
(Vice Admiral)
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References

  1. House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 129, "Major General"