- Source: 15th Brigade (Japan)
The 15th Brigade (第15旅団) is one of eight 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.
History
The 15th Brigade was raised to replace the 1st Combined Brigade on March 26, 2010.
Organization
15th Brigade, in Naha
15th Brigade HQ, in Naha
51st Infantry Regiment note 1, in Naha
15th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment, in Yaese, with three Type 3 Chū-SAM, and one Type 11 Surface-to-air missile battery
Miyako Area Security Force, in Miyakojima
15th Reconnaissance Company, in Naha, with Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicles
15th Combat Engineer Company, in Naha
15th Signal Company, in Naha
15th Aviation Squadron, in Naha, flying UH-60JA and CH-47J/JA helicopters
15th NBC-defense Company, in Naha
101st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, in Naha
15th Logistic Support Battalion, in Naha
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.
References
External links
Homepage 15th Brigade (Japanese)
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