36th Infantry Division (South Korea)

The 36th Homeland Defense Infantry Division (Korean: 제36향토보병사단, Hanja: 第三十六鄕土步兵師團) is a military formation of the Republic of Korea Army. The division is subordinated to the Ground Operations Command and headquartered in Wonju, Gangwon Province. During peacetime, they are in charge of defense central and southern Gangwon Province. They also are responsible for recruit training and flood control.^[1]

36th Homeland Defense Infantry Division
제36향토보병사단
Active	20 April 1955 – present
Country	South Korea
Branch	Republic of Korea Army
Type	Infantry
Size	Division
Part of	Ground Operations Command
Garrison/HQ	Wonju, Gangwon Province
Nickname(s)	White Tiger
March	36th Division Hymn
Commanders
Current commander	Maj. Gen. Lee Yong-hwan

History

The division was created in Inje County, Gangwon Province on 20 April 1955, shortly after Korean War and moved to current garrison in 1982.

Organization

Soldiers from 36th Infantry Division patrolling in jungle during a military exercise in 2012.

• Headquarters:^[2]
  • Reconnaissance Battalion
  • Engineer Battalion
  • Mobile Battalion
  • Artillery Battalion
  • Signal Battalion
  • Support Battalion
  • Military Police Battalion
  • Medical Battalion
  • Chemical Battalion
  • Intelligence Company
  • Air Defense Company
  • Headquarters Company
• 107th Infantry Brigade
• 108th Infantry Brigade

References

1. "36th Infantry Division". www.mma.go.kr (Republic of Korea Army).
2. Pike, John. "FROKA Mobilization Forces". www.globalsecurity.org.