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The 17th Infantry Division (Korean: 제17보병사단) is a military formation of the ROKA. The 17th division is subordinated to the Capital Corps and is headquartered in Bupyeong District, Incheon. Its responsibility is the defense of Incheon.[1][2]
| 17th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 20 March 1955 - present |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Branch |  Republic of Korea Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Capital Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Bupyeong District, Incheon |
| Nickname(s) | "Lightning" |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj. Gen. Eo Chang-yoon |
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- Headquarters:[3][4]
- Headquarters Company
- Intelligence Company
- Air Defense Company
- Reconnaissance Battalion
- Engineer Battalion
- Armored Battalion
- Signal Battalion
- Support Battalion
- Military Police Battalion
- Medical Battalion
- Chemical Battalion
- 3rd Security Group
- 100th Infantry Brigade
- 101st Infantry Brigade
- 102nd Infantry Brigade
- 507th Infantry Brigade
- Artillery Brigade (equipped with K55A1 SPHs)
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