6th Division (Japan)

The 6th Division (第6師団) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division is subordinated to the North Eastern Army and is headquartered in Higashine, Yamagata. Its responsibility is the defense of Fukushima, Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures.

The division was raised on 15 August 1962.

Organization

 * 6th Division, in Higashine
 * 6th Division HQ, in Higashine
 * 6th Tank Battalion, in Taiwa, with two squadrons of Type 74 tanks
 * 20th Infantry Regiment note 1, in Higashine
 * 22nd Infantry Regiment, in Tagajō
 * 44th Infantry Regiment, in Fukushima
 * 6th Artillery Regiment, in Kōriyama
 * 1st Artillery Battalion, with two batteries of FH-70 155mm towed howitzers
 * 2nd Artillery Battalion, with two batteries of FH-70 155mm towed howitzers
 * 3rd Artillery Battalion, with two batteries of FH-70 155mm towed howitzers
 * 6th Reconnaissance Battalion, in Taiwa, with Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicle
 * 6th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, in Kōriyama, with Type 81 and Type 93 Surface-to-air missile systems
 * 6th Combat Engineer Battalion, in Higashine
 * 6th Signal Battalion, in Higashine
 * 6th Aviation Squadron, at Yamagata Airport, flying UH-1J and OH-6D helicopters
 * 6th NBC Protection Battalion, in Higashine
 * 6th Logistic Support Regiment, in Higashine
 * 1st Maintenance Battalion
 * 2nd Maintenance Battalion
 * Supply Company
 * Medical Company
 * Transport Company

note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.