Hmm...I would ahve thought not, but the rules are pretty specific - a DBE counts as 2 elements except for the circumstances listed on page 13, and being a general isnt' one of htem.
Plus, as you say, only the general's element is excempted under the PIP bullet in (c) page 27.
So I'd say a DBE mounted general has to pay the extra PIP.
I'd be prepared to argue for a rule change for it, but not die in a ditch!
