2nd Reserve Division (People's Republic of China)

2nd Reserve Division (1955–1958)
ActiveAugust 1955 – March 1958
CountryPeople's Republic of China
BranchPeople's Liberation Army
TypeDivision
RoleReserve Infantry
Part ofChengdu Military Region
Garrison/HQChongqing, Sichuan

The 2nd Reserve Division (Chinese: 预备第2师) was formed in August 1955 in Chengdu Military Region. On February 15, 1956, the division moved to Chongqing, Sichuan. As of its activation the division was composed of:

  • 4th Reserve Regiment;
  • 5th Reserve Regiment;
  • 6th 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

  • Sichuan Provincial Local History Compilation Committee. 四川省志·军事志 [Sichuan Provincial History]. Vol. 31: Military History. p. 85.


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