The Reserve Division of Chaoyang () was formally activated in March 1983, in Chaoyang, Liaoning. The division was then composed of:
The division was located in the city of Chaoyang, along with Beipiao, Kazuo, Jianchang, and Jianping.
As of its activation, the division was composed of 13,392 personnel, with 4 122 mm howitzers, 4 85 mm guns, 4 107mm MRLs, 4 twin-14.5 mm AA MGs, and 10 tractor vehicles.
The division was disbanded in March 1986.