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The 8th Division (第8師団) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division is subordinated to the Western Army and is headquartered in Kumamoto. Its responsibility is the defense of the Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Miyazaki prefectures.
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| 8th Division | |
|---|---|
 8th Division Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| Active | 18 January 1962 – present |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Type | Infantry division |
| Size | 6100 soldiers |
| Part of |  Western Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Kumamoto |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt. Gen. Shinichi Aoki [1] |
The division was raised on 18 January 1962.
- 8th Division, in Kumamoto
- 8th Division HQ, in Kumamoto
- 12th Infantry Regiment, in Kirishima, with 1 × headquarters, four Type 73 armored personnel carrier, and 1 × 120 mm mortar company
- 42nd Rapid Deployment Regiment, in Kumamoto, with 1 × headquarters, three Type 96 armored personnel carrier, 1 × Type 16 maneuver combat vehicle, and 1 × 120 mm F1 mortar company
- 43rd Infantry Regiment, in Miyakonojō, with 1 × headquarters, four Type 73 armored personnel carrier, and 1 × 120 mm mortar company
- 8th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, in Kumamoto, with Type 81 and Type 93 surface-to-air missile systems
- 8th Engineer Battalion (Combat), in Satsumasendai
- 8th Signal Battalion, in Kumamoto
- 8th Reconnaissance Company, in Kumamoto, with Type 87 reconnaissance vehicles
- Western Army Ground-to-Ship and Anti-Tank Unit, in Kusu, with 3 × Type 96 multi-purpose missile system platoons (administrative control during peacetime)
- 8th Aviation Squadron, in Mashiki, flying UH-1J and OH-6D helicopters
- 8th NBC Protection Company, in Kumamoto
- Amami Area Security Force, Amami
- 8th Logistic Support Regiment, in Kumamoto
- 1st Maintenance Battalion
- 2nd Maintenance Battalion
- Supply Company
- Medical Company
- Transport Company
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