Posted on Feb 22, 2023
U.S. Marines, Japan Self Defense Force Kick Off Iron Fist Exercise in Western Pacific - USNI News...
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The U.S Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) began the bilateral Iron Fist 2023 exercise last week. It’s the first exercise that has been held in Japan since it began in 2006. Previous iterations were held at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
This iteration of Iron Fist will include Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) into the exercise, according to the Marines. The previous exercises only involved Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and JGSDF. The exercise would test joint (combined) operations between the JSDF and the U.S. Forces by integrating airborne operations by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade with bilateral amphibious operations.
This iteration of Iron Fist will include Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) into the exercise, according to the Marines. The previous exercises only involved Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and JGSDF. The exercise would test joint (combined) operations between the JSDF and the U.S. Forces by integrating airborne operations by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade with bilateral amphibious operations.
U.S. Marines, Japan Self Defense Force Kick Off Iron Fist Exercise in Western Pacific - USNI News...
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..."This iteration of Iron Fist will include Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) into the exercise, according to the Marines. The previous exercises only involved Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and JGSDF. The exercise would test joint (combined) operations between the JSDF and the U.S. Forces by integrating airborne operations by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade with bilateral amphibious operations.
The exercise will run until March 12 near the JGSDF Hijyudai Maneuver Area on Kyushu, Tokunoshima Island and Kikaijima Island, both part of the Amani Islands lying between Kyushu and Okinawa. Aviation units will largely stage out of JGSDF Camp Takayubaru on Kyushu. JGSDF forces taking part in the exercise are the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB), 1st Airborne Brigade, and 1st Helicopter Brigade, along with the Western Army Aviation Unit. The U.S. Marine Corps’ 31st MEU will participate, while the U.S. Navy and JMSDF will participate with the America Expeditionary Strike Group – which features amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6), amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD-20) and dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD-48). The Japanese will include LST JS Osumi (LST-4001), respectively."...
..."This iteration of Iron Fist will include Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) into the exercise, according to the Marines. The previous exercises only involved Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and JGSDF. The exercise would test joint (combined) operations between the JSDF and the U.S. Forces by integrating airborne operations by the JGSDF 1st Airborne Brigade with bilateral amphibious operations.
The exercise will run until March 12 near the JGSDF Hijyudai Maneuver Area on Kyushu, Tokunoshima Island and Kikaijima Island, both part of the Amani Islands lying between Kyushu and Okinawa. Aviation units will largely stage out of JGSDF Camp Takayubaru on Kyushu. JGSDF forces taking part in the exercise are the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB), 1st Airborne Brigade, and 1st Helicopter Brigade, along with the Western Army Aviation Unit. The U.S. Marine Corps’ 31st MEU will participate, while the U.S. Navy and JMSDF will participate with the America Expeditionary Strike Group – which features amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA-6), amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD-20) and dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD-48). The Japanese will include LST JS Osumi (LST-4001), respectively."...
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