The 2nd Reserve Infantry Division of Beijing(Chinese: 北京陆军预备役步兵第2师) was a reserve infantry formation of the People's Liberation Army.
| 2nd Reserve Infantry Division of Beijing (1985-1998) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1985.2 - 1998 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Beijing Guard District |
| Garrison/HQ | Changxindian - Fengtai, Beijing |
The formation of the division started on July 15, 1983. The division was formally activated on February 1, 1985.[1]
The division was then composed of:
- 4th Regiment - Changping, Beijing[2]
- 5th Regiment - Yanqing, Beijing
- 6th Regiment - Fangshan, Beijing[3]
- Artillery Regiment
- Tank Regiment - Fengtai, Beijing
However, the Tank Regiment was deactivated on October 4, 1984, before the activation of the division.
The division was disbanded in 1998.[4] The division, combined with the 1st Reserve Infantry Division of Beijing, reorganized into the Reserve Antiaircraft Artillery Division of Beijing Guard District.[5]
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