Inspectorate General of Military Training

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The Inspectorate General of Military Training was responsible for all non-aviation training of the Imperial Japanese Army. It was headed by an Inspector general who was responsible for the technical and tactical training of the separate arms of service (except aviation) and of the other services not directly under the Ministry of War. It comprised the following:

• two bureaus;
  • General Affairs (somobu) with 4 sections:
    • General Affairs - personnel, finance, etc.
    • Section 1. General Training
    • Section 2. Research and Training Regulations
    • Section 3. Special Schools
  • 2d Bureau (Dai N Bu) -responsible for light armored car training.
• six Inspectorates;
  • Artillery
  • Engineering
  • Transport
  • Cavalry (and Reconnaissance)
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Communications