2nd Division (Japan)
The 2nd Division (第2師団?) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division is subordinated to the Northern Army and is headquartered in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō. Its responsibility is the defense of North Western Hokkaidō.
The division was raised on 18 January 1962.
Organization
- 2nd Division, in Asahikawa
- 2nd Division HQ, in Asahikawa
- 2nd Tank Regiment, in Kamifurano, with three squadrons of Type 90 Main Battle Tanks and three squadrons of Type 74 tanks
- 3rd Infantry Regiment note 1, in Nayoro, with Type 96 Armored Personnel Carriers
- 25th Infantry Regiment, in Engaru
- 26th Infantry Regiment, in Rumoi
- 2nd Artillery Regiment (Mechanized), in Asahikawa
- 1st Artillery Battalion, with two batteries of Type 99 155mm Self-propelled howitzers
- 2nd Artillery Battalion, with two batteries of Type 99 155mm Self-propelled howitzers
- 3rd Artillery Battalion, with two batteries of Type 99 155mm Self-propelled howitzers
- 4th Artillery (Training) Battalion, with three batteries of Type 75 155mm Self-propelled howitzers
- 5th Artillery Battalion, with four batteries of Type 75 155mm Self-propelled howitzers
- 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, in Nayoro, with Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicle
- 2nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, in Asahikawa, with Type 81 and Type 93 Surface-to-air missile systems
- 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, in Asahikawa
- 2nd Signal Battalion, in Asahikawa
- 2nd Aviation Squadron, in Asahikawa, flying UH-1J and OH-6D helicopters
- 2nd NBC Protection Battalion, in Asahikawa
- 2nd Logistic Support Regiment, in Asahikawa
- 1st Maintenance Battalion
- 2nd Maintenance Battalion
- Supply Company
- Medical Company
- Transport Company
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.
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