The 9th Division (第9師団) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division is subordinated to the North Eastern Army and is headquartered in Aomori. Its responsibility is the defense of Akita, Aomori and Iwate prefectures.
| 9th Division | |
|---|---|
 9th Division Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| Active | 15 August 1962 – present |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Type | Infantry division |
| Size | about 7000 soldiers |
| Part of |  North Eastern Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Aomori |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt. Gen. Shinji Kameyama |
The division was raised on 15 August 1962.
Organization
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- 9th Division, in Aomori
- 9th Division HQ, in Aomori
- 5th Infantry Regiment note 1, in Aomori
- 21st Infantry Regiment, in Akita
- 39th Infantry Regiment, in Hirosaki
- 13th Reconnaissance Combat Battalion, in Iwate, with Type 16 maneuver combat vehicles, and Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicles
- 9th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, in Takizawa, with one Type 81 and one Type 93 surface-to-air missile battery
- 9th Engineer Battalion (Combat), in Hachinohe
- 9th Signal Battalion, in Aomori
- 9th Aviation Squadron, in Hachinohe, flying UH-1J and OH-6D helicopters
- 9th NBC Protection Company, in Aomori
- 9th Logistic Support Regiment, in Hachinohe
- 1st Maintenance Battalion
- 2nd Maintenance Battalion (direct support)
- Supply Company
- Medical Company
- Transport Company
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.
External links
edit- Homepage 9th Division (Japanese)