Reserve Infantry Division of Yanbian
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| Reserve Division of Yanbian (1983-85) Reserve Garrison Division of Yanbian (1985-91) Reserve Infantry Division of Yanbian (1991-98) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1983.7 - 1998.9 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Jilin Provincial Military District |
| Garrison/HQ | Yanbian, Jilin |
The Reserve Infantry Division of Yanbian(Chinese: 延边陆军预备役步兵师) was a reserve infantry formation of the People's Liberation Army active between 1983 and 1998.
The division, then named as the Reserve Division of Yanbian(Chinese: 延边陆军预备役师) was activated in July 1983 in Yanbian, Jilin.[1] The division was then composed of:
As of its activation, the division had 13,361 personnel.
The division was redesignated as the Reserve Garrison Division of Yanbian(Chinese: 延边陆军预备役守备师) in 1985, and was further redesignated as the Reserve Infantry Division of Yanbian in 1991.[5]
In August 1998, the division merged with the 47th Infantry Division as the 47th Reserve Infantry Division of Jilin Provincial Military District.
