17th Infantry Division (South Korea)
The 17th Infantry Division (Korean: 제17보병사단) is a military formation of the ROKA. The 17th division is subordinated to the Capital Corps and is headquartered in Bupyeong District, Incheon. Its responsibility is the defense of Incheon.[1][2]
| 17th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 20 March 1955 - present |
| Country |  South Korea |
| Branch |  Republic of Korea Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Capital Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Bupyeong District, Incheon |
| Nickname(s) | "Lightning" |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj. Gen. Eo Chang-yoon |
Organization
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Soldiers of the 17th Infantry Division during anti-terror training in Incheon.
- Headquarters:[3][4]
- Headquarters Company
- Intelligence Company
- Air Defense Company
- Reconnaissance Battalion
- Engineer Battalion
- Armored Battalion
- Signal Battalion
- Support Battalion
- Military Police Battalion
- Medical Battalion
- Chemical Battalion
- 3rd Security Group
- 100th Infantry Brigade
- 101st Infantry Brigade
- 102nd Infantry Brigade
- 507th Infantry Brigade
- Artillery Brigade (equipped with K55A1 SPHs)
References
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- "17사단('19년 운영 중단)". www.mma.go.kr (Republic of Korea Army).
- "2019 부처 간 협력 문화예술교육 지원사업(군부대) 운영단체-교육시설 목록". Republic of Korea Army (ROKA). Retrieved 2022-05-19.
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