9th Division (Japan)

9th Division
Active15 August 1962 – present
Country Japan
Branch Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
TypeInfantry division
Sizeabout 7000 soldiers
Part of North Eastern Army
Garrison/HQAomori
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt. Gen. Shinji Kameyama

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.

The division was raised on 15 August 1962.

Organization

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JGSDF 9th Division organization in 2022

note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.

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