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. The division is subordinated to the Central Army and is headquartered in

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, Hyōgo. Its responsibility is the defense of the Hyōgo, Kyōto,

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, Ōsaka, Shiga and Wakayama prefectures. The division was raised on 18 January 1962.

Organization

* 3rd Division, in

** 3rd Division HQ, in Itami ** 7th Infantry Regiment, in Fukuchiyama, with 1 × headquarters, 5 × infantry, and 1 × 120 mm mortar company ** 36th Infantry Regiment, in Itami, with 1 × headquarters, 5 × infantry, and 1 × 120 mm mortar company ** 37th Infantry Regiment, in Izumi, with 1 × headquarters, 5 × infantry, and 1 × 120 mm mortar company ** 3rd Tank Battalion, in Takashima, with 2 × Type 74 tank company ** 3rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, in Himeji, with Type 81 and Type 93

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systems ** 3rd Engineer Battalion (Combat), in Uji ** 3rd Signal Battalion, in Itami ** 3rd Aviation Squadron, in Yao, flying UH-1J and OH-6D helicopters ** 3rd NBC Protection Company, in Itami ** 3rd Logistic Support Regiment, in Itami *** 1st Maintenance Battalion *** 2nd Maintenance Battalion *** Supply Company *** Medical Company *** Transport Company

External links

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References

{{JGSDF Units Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Division Military units and formations established in 1962