15th Brigade | |
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![]() 15th Brigade Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
Active | 26 March 2010 – present |
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Branch | ![]() |
Type | Brigade |
Size | 2500 soldiers |
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Garrison/HQ | Naha |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Maj. Gen. Hideki Agario |
The 15th Brigade (第15旅団) is one of eight active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Western Army[1] and is headquartered in Naha, Okinawa.[2] Its responsibility is the defense of Okinawa Prefecture.
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History
[edit]The 15th Brigade was raised to replace the 1st Combined Brigade on March 26, 2010.[3][2]
Organization
[edit]- 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
[edit]External links
[edit]- Homepage 15th Brigade (Japanese)