Does the impending return of offensive operations by the Japanese military indicate the severity of growing unrest in South East Asia?

Sgt William Biggs — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 23:43:14 -0400

http://www.independent.ie/world-news/nagasaki-survivor-slams-pm-over-military-plans-31439200.html

This survivor remembers the worst atrocities of war. She states that returning to a "wartime period" will seriously endanger the pacifism that Japan has promulgated since WWII. I am wondering if this is an indication of the growing tensions between Russia, China, Japan, and the Koreas? I think Japan may need to authorize offensive operations as territorial and political disputes begin to boil over. What do you think?

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 10 at 2015 12:46 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:46:28 -0400

It is out of necessity due to increased regional threats.....They'd be foolish not to.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 1:30 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 01:30:39 -0400

It does, but I also think it represents that Japan is ready for a new era in their government and military. They are willing to become involved again at an international level and believe they can contribute in a non-imperialist way.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Aug 10 at 2015 1:46 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 01:46:15 -0400

Japanese pacifism was a condition of the occupied Japanese government we instituted after WWII - and was a great improvement over the warrior government that was responsible in part for starting the war.

Germany and Japan as peaceful countries under the protection of the American military are important for world peace. They can both be very dangerous when unleashed.

This breakdown is another consequence of America withdrawing from the world.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 10 at 2015 2:12 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 02:12:57 -0400

No, but a damn good query. From what I am hearing the Majority of Japanese do not desire a return to a full military but situations may dictate otherwise. Since the requirement for only a JASDF Japanese Self Defense Force supplemented by US Military has now Lapsed, I think it would behoove them to increase their Military and Military Budget since China seems to be pushing hard at expanding into waters that they need also. Taken with the Mental Deficient running North Korea. Unfortunately Situations may dictate some return to a Higher Military Standing.

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Aug 10 at 2015 10:30 AM

LTC Bink Romanick — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 10:30:33 -0400

They have to to counter China's push into the South China Sea

Response by PO1 Glenn Boucher made Aug 10 at 2015 1:24 PM

PO1 Glenn Boucher — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:24:04 -0400

I think that Japan, as any other nation, deserves to be able to defend itself and also to go on the offense if the situation dictates. The Japanese are known for past atrocities and that being said, its going to make the Asian region a bit more careful because no one knows for certain if they are going to awaken a monster or not. Having been stationed in Japan while I was in the Navy I know that they are careful thinkers and they know how to properly plan and execute operations. I think that the Japanese military will meet force with force, same as we do in the US and if necessary will rain hell on an enemy.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 10 at 2015 2:45 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:45:52 -0400

We need our allies to pick up militarily, because Asia and Europe on us to do the fighting.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 10 at 2015 8:09 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 20:09:07 -0400

It does indeed. However, as has already been mentioned, the Japanese government feels the NEED to do so, not necessarily the WANT to do so. If they feel that they've been shoehorned into a corner, then posturing could be step 1 in their national EoF.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Aug 13 at 2015 1:48 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 13:48:45 -0400

It's time for our allies to put on big boy pants. China is a real tiger now.