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4th Division (Japan)

The 4th Division (第4師団) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division is subordinated to the Western Army and is headquartered in Kasuga, Fukuoka. Its responsibility is the defense of the Fukuoka, Nagasaki, Ōita and Saga prefectures.[1]

4th Division
Active15 August 1962 – present
Country Japan
Branch Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
TypeInfantry division
Sizeabout 8000 soldiers
Part of Western Army
Garrison/HQKasuga
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt. Gen. Akira Fukatsu

The division was established on 15 August 1962.

Organization edit

 
JGSDF 4th Division organization in 2022

note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.

External links edit

  • Homepage 4th Division (Japanese)

References edit

  1. ^ "「北部九州は戦略的な要」 陸自第4師団長が着任会見". 西日本新聞me (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-01-20.

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