3rd Reserve Division (People's Republic of China)
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| 3rd Reserve Division (1955–58) | |
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| 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 | Chengdu, Sichuan |
3rd Reserve Division(Chinese: 预备第3师) was formed in August 1955 in Chengdu Military Region. On February 15 1956, the division moved to Chengdu, Sichuan.
As of its activation the division was composed of:
- 7th Reserve Regiment;
- 8th Reserve Regiment;
- 9th 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 disbanded.
References
[edit]- Codification Committee of the Annals of Sichuan Province, Sichuan Shengzhi Junshizhi [Annals of Sichuan Province - Military Annals], Chengdu, Sichuan People's Publishing House, 1999, p.85
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