195th Division (People's Republic of China)

The 195th Army Division (Chinese: 陆军第195师)(2nd Formation) was created in December 1969 basing on the 4th Engineer District, Engineer Troops of Beijing Military Region.

195th Army Division (1969–85)
Active1969.10 - 1985
CountryPeople's Republic of China
BranchPeople's Liberation Army
TypeDivision
RoleInfantry
Part of65th Army Corps

The division was part of 65th Army Corps. By then the division was composed of:

  • 583rd Infantry Regiment;
  • 584th Infantry Regiment;
  • 585th Infantry Regiment;
  • Artillery Regiment.

The division was disbanded in 1985 and re-organized as Tank Brigade, 65th Army. In 1998 it renamed as Armored Brigade, 65th Army. In 2003 the brigade was disbanded and replaced by 1st Armored Division.


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