3rd Division (Japan)
| 3rd Division | |
|---|---|
3rd Division Distinctive Unit Insignia
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| Active | 18 January 1962 – present |
| Country |
 Japan
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| Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Central Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Itami |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Lt. Gen. Shigeru Kobayashi |
The 3rd Division (第3師団) is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division is subordinated to the Central Army and is headquartered in Itami, Hyōgo. Its responsibility is the defense of the Hyōgo, Kyōto, Nara, Ōsaka, Shiga and Wakayama prefectures.
The division was raised on 18 January 1962.
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.
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