At the Ground Self-Defense Force's training ground in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, the chairman of the local city council asked the Minister of Defense Kishi to investigate the cause and prevent recurrence due to the problem that a bullet accidentally flew out of the training ground during shooting training. I did.
Minister Kishi apologized, "I would like to deeply apologize," and expressed his intention to strive not to damage the trust of the local community.
At the Ground Self-Defense Force's Aibano Exercise Ground in Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, one bullet accidentally flew out of the exercise ground during the shooting training of the mortar in late June, and the Ground Self-Defense Force used the live ammunition at this exercise ground. I have canceled the training.
Chairman Masahisa Hiromoto of the Takashima City Council visited the Ministry of Defense on the 13th and met with Minister of Defense Kishi.
Mr. Hiromoto said, "It is a big problem for shells to go out of the training ground, and it is a serious problem." He handed over a written opinion requesting that the cause be investigated and that all measures be taken to prevent recurrence. ..
In response, Minister Kishi apologized, "We apologize for the inconvenience and concern, and deeply apologize." I want to make an effort. "
After the meeting, Chairman Hiromoto said, "Since the local community has come to coexist and co-prosper with the Self-Defense Forces, it is not good if it scares the local people. Safety. I want you to radically change the measures. "