10th Division (Japan)
Military unit / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 10th Division (第10師団) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division is subordinated to the Central Army and is headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi. Its responsibility is the defense of the Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Mie and Toyama prefectures.
Quick Facts Active, Country ...
10th Division | |
---|---|
Active | 18 January 1962 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Infantry division |
Size | about 9000 soldiers |
Part of | Central Army |
Garrison/HQ | Nagoya |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lt. Gen. Yorito Yamamoto |
Close
The division was raised on 18 January 1962.