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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. | + | 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 |
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Major General (Vice Admiral) |
References
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 129, "Major General"