3rd Army Division (Peru)
The 3rd Army Division (Spanish: III División de Ejército) is a unit of the Peruvian Army.
| 3rd Army Division | |
|---|---|
| III División de Ejército | |
 | |
| Country | Peru |
| Branch | Peruvian Army |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison | Arequipa |
| Nickname(s) | III DE |
| Motto(s) | Disciplina, Trabajo, Unión[1] |
| Anniversaries | 15 December |
| Engagements | Internal conflict in Peru |
| Website | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Jhonny León Rabanal[2] |
History
The unit was created on December 15, 1961 and activated on the same date a year later, named as the 3rd Military Region (Spanish: III Región Militar). From 2002 until 2013 it was known as the Southern Military Region (Spanish: Región Militar del Sur).[3]
The unit's coat of arms features both Republican and Incan symbolism similar to that of other units, as well as the Misti, located in the outskirts of Arequipa.[4]
Organization
The 3rd Army Division is formed by the following units:[5]
- 3rd Armored Brigade
- 6th Armored Brigade
- 3rd Cavalry Brigade
- 4th Mountain Brigade
- 5th Mountain Brigade
- 6th Special Forces Brigade
- 3rd Divisional Communications Brigade
- 3rd Divisional Air Defense Artillery
References
- "Himno y Lema". Mil.pe. Archived from the original on 2020-02-18.
- "Arequipa: Reconocimiento al nuevo Comandante General de la III División de Ejército". Gob.pe. 2022-01-18.
- "Reseña Histórica". Mil.pe. Archived from the original on 2020-02-17.
- "Heráldica". Mil.pe. Archived from the original on 2020-02-18.
- "III División de Ejército". Mil.pe. Archived from the original on 2020-01-17.
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