6th Division (Japan)
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The 6th Division (第6師団, Dai-roku Shidan) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division has been subordinated to the North Eastern Army and is headquartered at JGSDF Camp Jinmachi, in Higashine, Yamagata Prefecture, in northern Japan.[1] Its responsibility is the defense of Fukushima, Miyagi and, Yamagata prefectures.
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6th Division | |
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Active | 15 August 1962 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Infantry division |
Size | 7000 |
Part of | North Eastern Army |
Garrison/HQ | Higashine |
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Current commander | Lt. Gen. Akira Kawasaki |
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The division was raised on 15 August 1962. The division contributed 500 troops to the Japanese Iraq Reconstruction and Support Group under the United Nations in 2004.