Free-handed operation “Language break” Request for safety measures from the US side November 7, 17:29
The Governor Muraoka of Yamaguchi Prefecture visited the Ministry of Defense on the 7th in a matter that the US Iwakuni Marine Corps pilot was doing acts that violated discipline, such as releasing his hand from the control stick during the flight. “It ’s an outrageous act,” he asked the US to work to prevent recurrence and to take safety measures.
At the U.S. military Iwakuni base, pilots of multiple Marine Corps were violating discipline, such as reading while taking control, shooting hands and taking pictures I know.
On May 7, Governor Muraoka in Yamaguchi Prefecture and local mayors visited the Ministry of Defense and met with Vice Minister of Defense Yamamoto.
Governor Muraoka requested that “This is a disastrous act and that the US side should seek discipline maintenance and safety measures, including safety education.”
In response, Deputy Minister Yamamoto said, “The US side has been asked to operate on the premise of ensuring safety again and again and will continue to demand thorough safety management.”
On the other hand, Governor Muraoka asked for a sufficient explanation as “there is anxiety and concern in the local area” over the plan to deploy the new interceptor missile system “Aegis Ashore” in Yamaguchi Prefecture. I will do my best to explain to