The 2nd Division (第2師団, Dai-Ni Shidan) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
The division is subordinated to the Northern Army and is headquartered at Camp Asahikawa in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō. Its responsibility is the defense of North Western Hokkaidō.
2nd Division | |
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Active | 18 January 1962 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Infantry division |
Size | 8,100 soldiers |
Part of | Northern Army |
Garrison/HQ | Camp Asahikawa, Asahikawa, Hokkaidō |
Nickname(s) | Northern Protector (北鎮, Hokuchin) |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt. Gen. Kazutomo Idogawa |
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The division was raised on 18 January 1962.
note 1: Infantry Regiments are roughly battalion strength, derived from the Pentomic structure that reorganized regiments from consisting of battalions to consisting of companies. Battalions in Japanese practice generally refer to smaller units composed of fewer companies or batteries, such as a 2-company divisional tank battalion as opposed to a 5-company tank regiment.
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