The is one of nine active divisions of the

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. The division has been subordinated to the North Eastern Army and is headquartered in at JGSDF Camp Jinmachi located in

Higashine is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 47,910 in 17868 households, and a population density of 230 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Located on the eastern shore of ...

Yamagata Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of Honshu. Yamagata Prefecture has a population of 1,079,950 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of 9,325 km² (3,600 sq mi). Yamagata Prefecture borders Akita Prefecture to the nor ...

in northern Japan. Its responsibility is the defense of Fukushima, Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures. The division was raised on 15 August 1962. The division contributed 500 troops to the

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under the

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in 2004.

Organization

* 6th Division, in

** 6th Division HQ, in Higashine ** 20th Infantry Regiment ^{''note 1''}, in Higashine, with four infantry and one heavy mortar company ** 22nd Rapid Deployment Regiment, in

Tagajō is a city located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 62,869 in 27,869 households, and a population density of 3,200 people per km². The total area of the city is . The city was named after Taga Castle, the c ...

, with 1x headquarters, three Type 96

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, 1x 120mm F1 mortar, and 1x

Type 16 maneuver combat vehicle The is a wheeled armored fighting vehicle of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. Overview The ''Type 16'' maneuver combat vehicle (MCV) equips designated combat units. Due to its light weight and small size, it is designed for easy depl ...

company ** 44th Infantry Regiment, in

Fukushima may refer to: Japan * Fukushima Prefecture, Japanese prefecture ** Fukushima, Fukushima, capital city of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan ***Fukushima University, national university in Japan *** Fukushima Station (Fukushima) in Fukushima, Fukushim ...

, with four infantry and one heavy mortar company ** 6th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, in Kōriyama, with a Type 81 and a Type 93 Surface-to-air missile squadron ** 6th Engineer Battalion (Combat), in Higashine ** 6th Signal Battalion, in Higashine ** 6th Reconnaissance Company, in Taiwa, with Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicles ** 6th Aviation Squadron, at

Yamagata Airport is a 2nd-class airport in Higashine, Yamagata, Japan. The airport is north of the city of Yamagata. History Kamiyama Training Airfield was opened by the Imperial Japanese Navy in World War II. It was briefly used by the United States milita ...

, flying UH-1J and OH-6D helicopters ** 6th

NBC Protection Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN defence) are protective measures taken in situations in which chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear warfare (including terrorism) hazards may be present. CBRN defence consis ...

Company, in Higashine ** 6th Logistic Support Regiment, in Higashine *** 1st Maintenance Battalion *** 2nd Maintenance Battalion *** Supply Company *** Medical Company *** Transport Company ** 6th Intelligence Unit ''note 1'': Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.

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