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| 184th Division (1949–52) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1949.1 - 1952.3 |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army |
| Type | Division |
| Role | Infantry |
| Part of | 10th Corps |
| Engagements | Chinese Civil War |
The184th Division (Chinese:第184师) was created in February 1949 underthe Regulation of the Redesignations of All Organizations and Units of the Army, issued by Central Military Commission on November 1, 1948, basing on the 43rd Brigade, 15th Column of Huabei Military Region. Its history could be traced to 18th Military Sub-district of Taiyue Military District formed in 1946.
The division was composed of 550th, 551th and 552th Infantry Regiments. As a part of61st Corps the division took part in theChinese Civil War.
From April 1950, the division was combined with Xichang Military Sub-district.
In February 1951, the division's 550th and 551st Regiment were detached from the military sub-district and formed the new 184th Division with 554th Infantry Regiment from185th Division. Artillery Regiment, 184th Division was activated simultaneously. The division then became a part of10th Corps. In April, the division moved toQinhuangdao,Hebei as the reserve force of thePeople's Volunteer Army.
In April 1952, the plan of deploying 10th Corps into Korea was cancelled. The 184th Divisions was then disbanded:
