Reserve Infantry Division of Chaoyang

Reserve Division of Chaoyang
Active1983.8 - 1986.3
CountryPeople's Republic of China
BranchPeople's Liberation Army
RoleInfantry
SizeDivision
Part ofLiaoning Provincial Military District
Garrison/HQChaoyang, Liaoning

The Reserve Division of Chaoyang (Chinese: 朝阳陆军预备役师) was formally activated in March 1983, in Chaoyang, Liaoning. The division was then composed of:

  • 1st Regiment
  • 2nd Regiment
  • 3rd Regiment
  • Artillery Regiment[1]

The division was located in the city of Chaoyang, along with Beipiao, Kazuo, Jianchang, and Jianping.[2]

As of its activation, the division was composed of 13,392 personnel, with 4 122 mm howitzers, 4 85 mm guns, 4 107mm MRLs, 4 twin-14.5 mm AA MGs, and 10 tractor vehicles.[3]

The division was disbanded in March 1986.[4]

References

  1. ^ 辽宁省地方志编纂委员会办公室主编. 辽宁省志·军事志[M]. 1999. pp.321
  2. ^ 董砚国主编；朝阳市史志办公室编. 朝阳史志知识简读本[M]. 2004. pp.79
  3. ^ 辽宁省地方志编纂委员会办公室主编. 辽宁省志·军事志[M]. 1999. pp.321
  4. ^ 董砚国主编；朝阳市史志办公室编. 朝阳史志知识简读本[M]. 2004. pp.79
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