Joint training by the Ground Self-Defense Force unit specializing in landing operations and the US Marine Corps was held on the west coast of the United States, and the state of shooting training was disclosed to the press.
As China rapidly strengthens its armaments, it aims to strengthen cooperation between Japan and the United States.
The joint training is being held in California, western United States, with a total of about 1,400 participants, including members of the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, which specializes in landing operations of the Ground Self-Defense Force, and members of the United States Marine Corps. A part of it was released to the press on the 9th.
Amphibious vehicles from Japan and the United States were used in the training, and multiple vehicles were deployed at the training ground at the same time and fired at the target.
On the other hand, since the training started on the 10th of last month, 44 out of about 200 Japanese members have been infected with the new coronavirus, and some of the training content has changed.
The Ministry of Defense is strengthening the defense posture of the Nansei Islands, such as launching the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade four years ago with the aim of defending the islands as China intensifies its movement to advance into the ocean, and the United States also opposes China. Therefore, we place great importance on cooperation with allies.
"As the security environment surrounding Japan becomes more severe, it is important to strengthen the ability to deal with all situations and the deterrence of the Japan-US alliance," said Maj. Gen. Shingo Nashiki, the leader of the Ground Self-Defense Force Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade. I did.
"Given the challenges we face in the Indo-Pacific region, the ever-strengthening alliance between Japan and the United States is more important than ever," said George Smith, commander of the I Marine Expeditionary Force. I emphasized.