The 5th Brigade (Japanese: 第5旅団) is one of eight active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Northern Army and is headquartered in Obihiro, Hokkaidō. Its responsibility is the defense of North Eastern Hokkaidō.
| 5th Brigade | |
|---|---|
 5th Brigade Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| Active | 29 March 2004 – present |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Type | Brigade |
| Size | 3600 |
| Part of |  Northern Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Obihiro |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj. Gen. Hidehisa Tokuda |
The brigade was formed on 29 March 2004 with units from the disbanded 5th Infantry Division.
Organization
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- 5th Brigade, in Obihiro
- 5th Brigade HQ, in Obihiro
- 5th Tank Battalion, in Shikaoi, with three Squadrons of Type 90 Main Battle Tanks
- 6th Rapid Deployment Regiment,[1] in Bihoro
- 4th Infantry Regiment note 1, in Obihiro
- 6th Rapid Deployment Regiment, in Bihoro
- 27th Infantry Regiment, in Kushiro
- 5th Artillery Battalion, in Obihiro, with three batteries of Type 99 155mm Self-propelled howitzers
- 5th Reconnaissance Company, in Betsukai, with Type 87 Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle
- 5th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Company, in Obihiro, with Type 81 and Type 93 Surface-to-air missile systems
- 5th Combat Engineer Company, in Obihiro
- 5th Signal Company, in Obihiro
- 5th Aviation Squadron, in Obihiro, flying UH-1J and OH-6D helicopters
- 5th NBC Defense Company, in Obihiro
- 5th Logistic Support Battalion, in Obihiro
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.
References
edit- ^ "陸上自衛隊第５旅団が「機動旅団」に改編 有事の際全国に展開｜NHK 北海道のニュース". NHK NEWS WEB. March 25, 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
External links
edit- Homepage 5th Brigade (Japanese)