192nd Infantry Division (People's Republic of China)
| 192nd Division (1949–53) 192nd Infantry Division (1953-60) 192nd Army Division (1960–85) 192nd Infantry Division (1985-98) 192nd Reserve Infantry Division (1998-) |
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| Active | 1949.2 - |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army, People's Volunteer Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Reserve Infantry |
| Part of | Liaoning Provincial Military District |
| Garrison/HQ | Benxi, Liaoning province |
| Engagements | Chinese Civil War, Korean War, Sino-Vietnamese War |
The 192nd Division (Chinese: 第192师) was created in February 1949 under the Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army, issued by Central Military Commission on November 1, 1948, basing on the 12th Brigade, 4th Column of Huabei Military Region. Its history could be traced back to 2nd Independent Brigade of Jinchaji Military Region, formed in March 1946.
The division was a part of 64th Corps. Under the flag of 192nd division it took part in the Chinese Civil War, especially the Pingjin Campaign.
The division was composed of 574th, 575th and 576th Infantry Regiments. In December 1950 Artillery Regiment, 192nd Division was activated, and redesignated as 572nd Artillery Regiment in 1953.
In January 1951 the division converted to Soviet-built small arms. After soon the division moved into Korea as a part of People's Volunteer Army in February 1951.
In August 1953, the division pulled out of Korea and renamed as 192nd Infantry Division (Chinese: 步兵第192师). The division stationed in Benxi, Liaoning province since then.
In May 1954, 397th Tank Self-Propelled Artillery Regiment was activated. The division was then composed of:
In February 1955, the division, along with the rest of 64th Corps moved to Port Arthur to receive equipment left by the withdrawing Soviet Union. The division received equipment left by 19th Guards Rifle Division, and then stationed in Lüshunkou District.
In April 1960 the division was renamed as 192nd Army Division (Chinese: 陆军第191师). In June 1962, the division was catalogued as a "small" division (northern, catalogue B). 574th Infantry Regiment maintained as a "big" regiment, while 575th and 576th were reduced to "small" regiments.
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