2nd Division (Japan)
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 | |
|---|---|
 2nd Division Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| Active | 18 January 1962 – present |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Type | Infantry division |
| Size | 8,100 soldiers[1] |
| Part of |  Northern Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp Asahikawa, Asahikawa, Hokkaidō |
| Nickname(s) | Northern Protector (北鎮, Hokuchin) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt. Gen. Yasumi Ichino |
The division was raised on 18 January 1962.
Organization
2nd Recon Unit and Type 87 ARV
- 2nd Division, at Camp Asahikawa in Asahikawa
- 2nd Division HQ, at Camp Asahikawa
- 3rd Infantry Regimentnote 1 (Mechanized), at Camp Nayoro in Nayoro, with Type 96 Armored Personnel Carriers
- 25th Infantry Regiment, at Camp Engaru in Engaru
- 26th Infantry Regiment, at Camp Rumoi in Rumoi
- 2nd Tank Regiment, at Camp Kamifurano in Kamifurano, with four squadrons employing a mix of Type 90 and Type 74 tanks and one Type 10 main battle tank squadron
- 2nd Artillery Regiment (Mechanized), at Camp 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 Battalion, with two batteries of Type 99 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers
- 5th Artillery Battalion, with three batteries of Type 99 155mm Self-propelled Howitzers
- 2nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, at Camp Asahikawa, with three batteries employing a mix of Type 81 and Type 93 Surface-to-air missile Systems
- 2nd Aviation Squadron, at Camp Asahikawa, flying UH-1J and OH-6D Helicopters
- 2nd Engineer Battalion (Combat), at Camp Asahikawa
- 2nd Logistic Support Regiment, at Camp Asahikawa
- 1st Maintenance Battalion
- 2nd Maintenance Battalion
- Supply Company
- Medical Company
- Transport Company
- 2nd Signal Battalion, at Camp Asahikawa
- 2nd Reconnaissance Company, at Camp Nayoro, with Type 87 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicles
- 2nd Anti-Tank Company, at Camp Kamifurano in Kamifurano
- 2nd NBC-defense Company, at Camp Asahikawa
- 2nd Band, at Camp Asahikawa
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.
References
- "Asagumo News, 21 April 2011, Asagumo Shimbunsha". Archived from the original on 7 July 2011.
External links
- Homepage 2nd Division (Japanese)
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