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The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF, Japanese: 自衛隊; Hepburn: Jieitai), also known as the Japanese Armed Forces, are the unified military forces of Japan. Established in 1954, the JSDF comprises the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
- Japan Air Self-Defense Force
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (航空自衛隊, Kōkū Jieitai),...
- Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 海上自衛隊,...
- Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 陸上自衛隊,...
- Chief of Staff, Joint Staff
The Chief of Staff, Joint Staff (Japanese: 統合幕僚長, Hepburn:...
- Military Ranks and Insignia
The symbols below represent the ranks of the Japan...
- National Police Reserve
The National Police Reserve (警察予備隊, Keisatsu Yobitai), or...
- Type 12 SSM
The Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12式地対艦誘導弾) is a...
- Yasukazu Hamada
Yasukazu Hamada (浜田 靖一, Hamada Yasukazu, born 21 October...
- Jieitaikakutōjutsu
Jieitaikakutōjutsu ( Japanese: 自衛隊格闘術, lit. 'Self-Defense...
- Japan Air Self-Defense Force
The following is a list of equipment currently in service with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.