In 1957, the mobilization responsibility for the division was transferred to the Göta Life Guards, and in 1970 to the Uppland Regiment.

[4] Prior to the Defence Act of 1996, the Swedish government proposed to the Riksdag that the war organization to be reduced.

In its place on 1 July 2000, the 1st Mechanized Division (1. mekaniserade divisionen), was raised which gathered all field units within the army.

[6] Although the division was mobilized by other units, it was in peace time grouped together with the military district staff.

Blazon: "Or, from a wavy base azure, a demigriffon issuant sable, armed and langued gules.

[9] In 2000, the Östra arméfördelningens (4.förd) minnesmedalj ("Eastern Army Division (4.förd) Commemorative Merit") in silver (ÖFördSMM) of the 8th size was established.