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The [[lance]] is the smallest organizational unit, equivalent to an infantry platoon. A 'Mech lance consists of four separate BattleMechs and are categorized based upon the average weight of the 'Mechs that comprise it (''i.e.'', light, medium, heavy or assault). A lance commander is usually either a noncommissioned officer (NCO) or a low grade officer ([[lieutenant]] or equivalent). Lance commanders are directly engaged in combat operations and are responsible for the 'Mechs under their command. The [[lance]] is the smallest organizational unit, equivalent to an infantry platoon. A 'Mech lance consists of four separate BattleMechs and are categorized based upon the average weight of the 'Mechs that comprise it (''i.e.'', light, medium, heavy or assault). A lance commander is usually either a noncommissioned officer (NCO) or a low grade officer ([[lieutenant]] or equivalent). Lance commanders are directly engaged in combat operations and are responsible for the 'Mechs under their command.
− At one point during the Succession Wars, a standard lance consisted of one light, one medium, and two heavy BattleMechs.<ref name="BT2E">''BattleTech, Second Edition'', p. 26</ref> + At one point, a standard lance consisted of one light, one medium, and two heavy BattleMechs.<ref name="BT2E">''BattleTech, Second Edition'', p. 26</ref>
In addition to four [[MechWarrior (pilot)|'Mech pilots]], there are normally four to six additional support personnel, making a lance roughly ten individuals. In addition to four [[MechWarrior (pilot)|'Mech pilots]], there are normally four to six additional support personnel, making a lance roughly ten individuals.
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The [[lance]] is the smallest organizational unit, equivalent to an infantry platoon. A 'Mech lance consists of four separate BattleMechs and are categorized based upon the average weight of the 'Mechs that comprise it (''i.e.'', light, medium, heavy or assault). A lance commander is usually either a noncommissioned officer (NCO) or a low grade officer ([[lieutenant]] or equivalent). Lance commanders are directly engaged in combat operations and are responsible for the 'Mechs under their command. | The [[lance]] is the smallest organizational unit, equivalent to an infantry platoon. A 'Mech lance consists of four separate BattleMechs and are categorized based upon the average weight of the 'Mechs that comprise it (''i.e.'', light, medium, heavy or assault). A lance commander is usually either a noncommissioned officer (NCO) or a low grade officer ([[lieutenant]] or equivalent). Lance commanders are directly engaged in combat operations and are responsible for the 'Mechs under their command. | ||
− | At one point | + | At one point, a standard lance consisted of one light, one medium, and two heavy BattleMechs.<ref name="BT2E">''BattleTech, Second Edition'', p. 26</ref> |
In addition to four [[MechWarrior (pilot)|'Mech pilots]], there are normally four to six additional support personnel, making a lance roughly ten individuals. | In addition to four [[MechWarrior (pilot)|'Mech pilots]], there are normally four to six additional support personnel, making a lance roughly ten individuals. |