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The Division was reactivated on 7 January 1952 at Camp Pendleton, California.

Immediately after its activation and still in its organizational state, the Division began intensive combat training, including new tactics and maneuvers based on lessons learned in Korean War.

During the remaining part of 1952 elements of the Division participated in numerous exercises and training problems, including vertical envelopment ( helicopter landing ), airborne operations and attack, and defense against atomic weapons and missiles.