5th Reserve Division (People's Republic of China)
5th Reserve Division(Chinese: 预备第5师) was formed in August 1955 in Chengdu Military Region. On February 15, 1956, the division moved to Nanchong, Sichuan.
| 5th Reserve Division (1955–58) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1955.8-1958.3 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Reserve Infantry |
| Part of | Chengdu Military Region |
| Garrison/HQ | Nanchong, Sichuan |
As of its activation the division was composed of:
- 13th Reserve Regiment;
- 14th Reserve Regiment;
- 15th Reserve Regiment;
- Artillery Regiment;
- Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment;
- Sergeant Training Regiment.
The division was fully manned and equipped. During its short-lived existence the division was focused on the training of officers and sergeants.
In March 1958 the division was demobilized, moving to Heilongjiang for agricultural missions.
References
- Codification Committee of the Annals of Sichuan Province (1999). Sichuan Shengzhi Junshizhi [Annals of Sichuan Province - Military Annals] (in Chinese). Chengdu: Sichuan People's Publishing House. p. 85.
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