15th Brigade (Japan)

15th Brigade

Active 26 March 2010 – present
Country  Japan
Branch Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Type Light Infantry
Size Brigade
Part of Western Army
Garrison/HQ Naha
Commanders
Current
commander
Maj. Gen. Hideki Agario

The 15th Brigade (第15旅団) is one of six active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Western Army and is headquartered in Naha, Okinawa. Its responsibility is the defense of Okinawa Prefecture.

Organization

note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.

External links

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