The formation of a reserve division in Jinzhou was started in March 1982.[1] The order to reconstitute reserve formations was issued by the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China in September 1982. The Reserve Division of Jinzhou (Chinese: 锦州陆军预备役师) was formally activated on March 25, 1983, in Jinzhou, Liaoning as the first-ever reserve formation of the People's Liberation Army since 1958.[2] The division was then composed of:
| Reserve Division of Jinzhou (1983-86) Reserve Infantry Division of Jinzhou (1985-99) Reserve Logistic Support Brigade of Liaoning (1999-) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1983.3- |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Role | Support |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Liaoning Provincial Military District |
| Garrison/HQ | Jinzhou, Liaoning |
As of its activation, the division was composed of 13,595 personnel, with 6 100 mm mortars, 6 122 mm howitzers, 4 85 mm guns, 6 107mm MRLs, 4 twin-37 mm AAAs, 4 twin-14.5 mm AA MGs, and 14 tractor vehicles.[6]
On February 1, 1986, the division was redesignated as the Reserve Infantry Division of Jinzhou(Chinese: 锦州陆军预备役步兵师).
In October 1999, the division was reorganized as the Reserve Logistic Support Brigade of Liaoning(Chinese: 辽宁陆军预备役后勤保障旅).[7]
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