Posted on Jan 31, 2015
Can Japan seek military retribution after the latest beheading of their citizens at the hands of ISIS?
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Japan "reinterpreted" their Constitution last July which essentially allows them widen their interpretation of "collective self-defense." Now, instead of just defending themself from direct attack, they can come to the aide of their allies. Will this allow them to act against ISIS along side America since their citizens have been murdered in Iraq?
http://video.foxnews.com/v/ [login to see] 001/japan-amends-constitutions-limits-on-military-power/?#sp=show-clips
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Edited 11 y ago
Posted 11 y ago
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I think if Japan unites with the international community it can make a huge impact against ISIS
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I wondered when Japan would get past the Reconstruction type limits we rightly imposed on a country that has since become a very close ally.
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CPT (Join to see)
You know, they already have several large "helicopter destroyers" similar to the Marine Corps Wasp class amphib. assault ships. Once the Japanese start buying the F-35 VTOL variants, they could practically become carriers...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izumo-class_helicopter_destroyer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hy%C5%ABga-class_helicopter_destroyer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izumo-class_helicopter_destroyer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hy%C5%ABga-class_helicopter_destroyer
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I would suspect their constitution would still be an obstacle, but the greater question is if the long range, direct action mission is within their military operational capability. Strategic lift, tactical lift, logistics, intelligence collection/analysis/dissemination, CSAR, operators etc to get there, find the right bad people, fix the right bad people, finish the right bad people, and leave with all the people and their collective crap. They also have an incredible pressure to get it 100 percent right the first time. It is like throwing a highschool football team into the Super Bowl.
Japan's self defense doctrine is totally born out of the ashes of WWII and undergirded by our guarantee of their security and sovereignty.
Japan's self defense doctrine is totally born out of the ashes of WWII and undergirded by our guarantee of their security and sovereignty.
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I guess If I was in charge this would be my solution for the region. No need for ground troops. Problem solved!!
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No one who has served in the Military has forgotten what Japan did to us so long ago. But with that said, times are different now and I believe that Japan should have the majority of their rights back.
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1SG Eric Rice
I sat in a briefing with the PACOM commander General Brooks and he said something along the lines of...I do not see any enemy as permanent, only temporary. After letting his statement sink in a bit I am in agreement to an extent. Enemies maybe temporary when dealing with nations but seem to be pretty permanent when dealing with terrorist factions like ISIS. Just my 2 cents.
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1SG Nick Baker
Do you think of the Germans and Italians the same way? Russia was our ally in WW2. The Japanese can change their constitution anytime. No one is holding them back.
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PO2 Stephen Brinkley (Scott)
1SG Nick Baker I'm not aware of any restrictions that are still held against Germany and Italy. I know that we had restrictions against East Germany! As for the Russians... My response would have Admin asking me not to be so disrespectful!
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SFC Mark Merino
You would think that, but the voters just reelected Chairman Abe for another term 2 months ago and pushing this change was his baby. Japan is split almost 50/50 on many issues regarding the military. Hence the checker board actions with the Marine bases...Okinawa...Guam...Okinawa...etc.
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I can't guarantee the entire accuracy of these statements because it is from Wikipedia, but it has some very interesting information.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Self-Defense_Forces
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Self-Defense_Forces
Japan Self-Defense Forces - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (自衛隊, Jieitai?), or JSDF, occasionally referred to as JSF or SDF, are the unified military forces of Japan that were established in 1954. In recent years they have been engaged in international peacekeeping operations.[6] Recent tensions, particularly with North Korea,[7] have reignited the debate over the status of the JSDF and its relation to Japanese society.[8] New military guidelines, announced in December...
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COL Ted Mc
SFC Mark Merino Sergeant; GlobalSecurity.com (a generally reasonably reliable source - and frequently a great source for military related satellite imagery) says that the Nihon Rikujyo Jieitai is "... Intended to deter attack, repulse a small invasion, or provide a holding action until reinforced by United States armed forces, the ground element is neither equipped nor staffed to offer more than a show of conventional defense by itself. Antitank artillery, ground-to-sea firepower, and mobility were improved and surface-to- ship missiles were acquired in the Mid-Term Defense Estimate completed in FY 1990. The number of uniformed personnel is insufficient to enable an immediate shift onto emergency footing. Instead, the ratio of officers to enlisted personnel is high, requiring augmentation by reserves or volunteers in times of crisis. In 1992, however, GSDF reserve personnel, numbering 46,000, had received little professional training. ..."
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Japan outraged as video purportedly shows hostage beheaded
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