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Pelaxian Army, Marines, Navy and Special Forces totalled 23,500. The Pelaxian High Command had gathered a complete Marine brigade of 7,000 and two brigades worth for the 10,000 Army soldiers that would take part in the assault, with about 2,500 Navy and Special Forces personnel in operational and support roles. | Pelaxian Army, Marines, Navy and Special Forces totalled 23,500. The Pelaxian High Command had gathered a complete Marine brigade of 7,000 and two brigades worth for the 10,000 Army soldiers that would take part in the assault, with about 2,500 Navy and Special Forces personnel in operational and support roles. | ||
'''Troops were grouped in three | '''Troops were grouped in three “''Brigadas Operativas Combinadas''” (Joint Operation Brigades):''' | ||
* BOC Alpha comprised 3rd Battalion/1st Marines, 3rd Battalion/5th Marines, 1st Battalion/61st Dragoons Regiment, 1st Armored Cavalry Battalion, and 2nd Artillery Regiment | * BOC Alpha comprised 3rd Battalion/1st Marines, 3rd Battalion/5th Marines, 1st Battalion/61st Dragoons Regiment, 1st Armored Cavalry Battalion, and 2nd Artillery Regiment | ||