North Eastern Army (Japan)

North Eastern Army (Japan)

North Eastern Army Distinctive Unit Insignia
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 Sendai, Sendai
Commanders
Current
commander
Lt. Gen. Gorō Matsumura

The North Eastern Army (東北方面隊 Tōhoku Hōmentai) is one of five active Armies of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force headquartered in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Its responsibility is the defense of the Tōhoku region.

Organization

Operational Structure of the North Eastern Army 2016
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External links

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