72nd Group Army
| 72nd Group Army | |
|---|---|
| 第七十二集团军 | |
| Active | February 1, 1947–present |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Allegiance | Chinese Communist Party |
| Branch | People's Liberation Army Ground Force |
| Type | Group army |
| Part of | Eastern Theater Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Huzhou, Zhejiang |
The 72nd Group Army (Chinese: 第七十二集团军; pinyin: Dì Qīshí'èr Jítuánjūn) is a Chinese People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF) formation subordinated to the Eastern Theater Command.
Prior to April 2017, it was called 1st Group Army (Unit 83011 and 73011) with its headquarters in Huzhou, Zhejiang.