5th Reserve Division (People's Republic of China)
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5th 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 | Nanchong, Sichuan |
5th Reserve Division(Chinese: 预备第5师) was formed in August 1955 in Chengdu Military Region. On February 15, 1956, the division moved to Nanchong, Sichuan.
As of its activation the division was composed of:
- 13th Reserve Regiment;
- 14th Reserve Regiment;
- 15th 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 demobilized, moving to Heilongjiang for agricultural missions.
References
- 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