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15th Brigade (Japan)

FieldValue
unit_name**15th Brigade**
imageJGSDF 15th Brigade (2020).svg
caption15th Brigade Distinctive Unit Insignia
dates26 March 2010 – present
countryJapan
branch
typeBrigade
size2500 soldiers
command_structure[[File:JGSDF Western Army.svg23px]] Western Army
garrisonNaha
<!-- Commanders -->current_commanderMaj. Gen. Hideki Agario
notable_commanders
identification_symbol_2

The 15th Brigade is one of eight active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Western Army and is headquartered in Naha, Okinawa. Its responsibility is the defense of Okinawa Prefecture.

History

The 15th Brigade was raised to replace the 1st Combined Brigade on March 26, 2010.

Organization

  • 15th Brigade, in Naha
    • 15th Brigade HQ, in Naha
    • 51st Infantry Regiment note 1, in Naha
    • 15th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment, in Yaese, with three Type 3 Chū-SAM, and one Type 11 Surface-to-air missile battery
    • Miyako Area Security Force, in Miyakojima
    • 15th Reconnaissance Company, in Naha, with Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicles
    • 15th Combat Engineer Company, in Naha
    • 15th Signal Company, in Naha
    • 15th Aviation Squadron, in Naha, flying UH-60JA and CH-47J/JA helicopters
    • 15th NBC-defense Company, in Naha
    • 101st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, in Naha
    • 15th Logistic Support Battalion, in Naha

note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.

References

References

  1. "Japan Self Defense Force, Marines Train for Disasters - Japan {{pipe".
  2. "Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade [ARDB] / 15th Brigade".
  3. "FOCUS: Once vilified, GSDF are now "indispensable deterrent" in Okinawa".
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