15th Brigade | |
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Active | 26 March 2010 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Brigade |
Size | 2500 soldiers |
Part of | Western Army |
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.
The 15th Brigade was raised to replace the 1st Combined Brigade on March 26, 2010. [3] [2]
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.
15th Brigade | |
---|---|
Active | 26 March 2010 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Brigade |
Size | 2500 soldiers |
Part of | Western Army |
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.
The 15th Brigade was raised to replace the 1st Combined Brigade on March 26, 2010. [3] [2]
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.