The is one of nine active divisions of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The division is subordinated to the North Eastern Army and is headquartered in Aomori. Its responsibility is the defense of Akita, Aomori and Iwate prefectures. The division was raised on 15 August 1962. Organization 9th Division, in Aomori 9th Division HQ, in Aomori 5th Infantry Regiment note 1, in Aomori 21st Infantry Regiment, in Akita 39th Infantry Regiment, in Hirosaki 9th Tank Battalion, in Iwate, with two Companies of Type 74 main battle tanks 9th Reconnaissance Unit, in Hirosaki, with Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicles 9th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, in Takizawa, with one Type 81 and one Type 93 Surface-to-air missile battery 9th Engineer Battalion (Combat), in Hachinohe 9th Signal Battalion, in Aomori 9th Aviation Squadron, in Hachinohe, flying UH-1J and OH-6D helicopters 9th NBC Protection Company, in Aomori 9th Logistic Support Regiment, in Hachinohe 1st Maintenance Battalion 2nd Maintenance Battalion (Direct Support) Supply Company Medical Company Transport Company note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength. External links Homepage 9th Division (Japanese) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Division Military units and formations established in 1962