2nd Independent Division of Sichuan Provincial Military District (People's Republic of China)

2nd Independent Division of Chengdu Military Region (1969–70)
2nd Independent Division of Sichuan Provincial Military District (1970-76)
Active 1969.1 - 1976
Country People's Republic of China
Branch People's Liberation Army
Type Division
Role Infantry

2nd Independent Division of Chengdu Military Region (Chinese: 成都军区独立第2师) was formed in January 1969 from 9th, 11th, 20th and 23rd Independent Regiments of Chengdu Military Region. The division was composed of four regiments (5th to 8th). (From May 1, 1955 to October 1969 Chengdu Military Region also acted as Sichuan Military Region.)

In February 1970 the division was renamed as 2nd Independent Division of Sichuan Provincial Military District (Chinese: 四川省军区独立第2师).

The division was disbanded in 1976.

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