Hiroaki Uchikura

The chief of the Joint Staff of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, Hiroaki Uchikura, explained that the maneuvers are aimed at improving the ability to rapidly transfer and deploy military formations, particularly in the southwestern parts of the country. #военниучения #Япония #САЩ (translated)

Considering the diverse geographical and operational characteristics of the southwestern region, we believe it is essential to have the capacity to deploy forces quickly and flexibly. The fact that the exercise reached a scale close to the maximum level reflects both an acute perception of the crisis and a pronounced need for training. The Chief of Joint Staff, Hiroaki Uchikura, conveyed: “Considering the diverse geographical and operational characteristics of the southwestern region, we believe it is essential to have the capacity to deploy forces quickly and flexibly. The fact that the exercise reached a scale close to the maximum level reflects both an acute perception of the crisis and a pronounced need for training.” #exercițimilitare #Japonia #StateleUnite (translated)