2nd Infantry Division (Egypt)
| 2nd Infantry Division (1947/9 - 1987) 2nd Mechanized Infantry Division (1987 - present) | |
|---|---|
| الفرقة الثانية مشاه ميكانيكي | |
| Active | 1947/9-present |
| Country | Egypt |
| Branch | Egyptian Army |
| Type | Mechanized infantry |
| Role | City Defense |
| Size | 13,500+ soldiers |
| Part of | Second Army (Former) Central Military Region (Current) |
| Garrison/HQ | Northeast Cairo |
| Nickname(s) | El Firqa El Taniya |
| Colors | Red, Blue, Yellow |
| March | Egyptian Army March |
| Anniversaries | October 8th |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brig. Gen. Emad Ahmed Mohammed |
| Notable commanders | Brig. Gen. Hassan Abu Saada |
The 2nd Mechanized Infantry Division of the Infantry Corps of the Egyptian Army is a heavy infantry formation created after the Second World War.