Central Army (Japan)

Central Army (Japan)

Active 14 January 1960 - present
Country  Japan
Branch Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Size Army
Part of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
Garrison/HQ Camp Itami, Itami, Hyōgo
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt. Gen. Junji Suzuki

The Central Army (中部方面隊 Chūbunhōmen-tai) is one of five active Armies of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It is headquartered in Itami, Hyōgo. Its responsibility is the defense of Chūgoku, Kansai, Shikoku and the Southern half of the Chūbu region.

Organization

Operational Structure of the Central Army 2011
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External links

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