15th Brigade (Japan)
| 15th Brigade | |
|---|---|
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15th Brigade Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| 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. Tomobe K. |
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
- 15th Brigade, in Naha
- 15th Brigade HQ, in Naha
- 51st Infantry Regiment note 1, in Naha
- 6th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, in Yaese, with improved MIM-23 Hawk Surface-to-air missile systems
- 15th Reconnaissance Company, in Naha, with Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicle
- 15th Combat Engineer Company, in Naha
- 15th Signal Company, in Naha
- 15th Aviation Squadron, in Naha, flying UH-60JA and CH-47J/JA helicopters and LR-2 airplanes
- 101st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, in Naha
- 15th Logistic Support Battalion, in Naha
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.
External links
- Homepage 15th Brigade (Japanese)