The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (Japanese: 陸上自衛隊, Hepburn: Rikujō Jieitai), JGSDF (陸自, Rikuji), also referred to as the Japanese Army, [3] is the land warfare branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Created on July 1, 1954, it is the largest of the three service branches.

陸上自衛隊の組織は、わが国最大規模を誇る防衛組織です。 日本全国には約160カ所に及ぶ駐（分）屯地があります。 日本列島を5つの区域に分け、それぞれに方面隊を配置することにより、あらゆる事態に迅速な対応が可能となっています。 防衛省・陸上自衛隊のホームページです。

日本陆上自卫队（日语：陸上自衛隊 英语：The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 简称：JGSDF），是 日本自卫队 的陆上军事部队。 由于日本在战后受到《战后宪法》的规制，陆上自卫队被禁止使用 弹道导弹 、战略轰炸机等侵略性武装，并禁止于平时实施 征兵制。 陆自有陆海空三军中最大的规模，归陆自司令部管辖，于东京东方的市川市。 编制有180,000军职，1992年满员率86%（约 156,000人）因为受限于资金、军职人数不足以守住所有战术要点。 为了弥补，所 …

According to the NDPG, Japan will build a “Dynamic Joint Defense Force,” which emphasizes readiness, sustainability, resiliency and connectivity in both software and hardware, supported by advanced technology and C3I capabilities, with significant consideration in …

Currently used by the JGSDF, the JMSDF, Japan National Defense Academy cadets, and JASDF Air Rescue Wings Pararescuemen. Second domestically designed pattern. Made from 50% cotton/50% vinylon or 70% vinylon/30% cotton. The earlier model had anti-IR/flame-resistant fabric, but the latter lacks the feature.

The Type 16 maneuver combat vehicle (16式機動戦闘車, Hitoroku shiki kidō sentōsha) is a wheeled armored fighting vehicle of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF). The Type 16 MCV equips designated combat units.

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In March 2019, the Ministry of Defense established its first regional cyber protection unit in the Western Army of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) to safeguard defense communications from cyber attacks, such as for personnel deployed on remote islands with no established secure lines.

Does Japan really need a wheeled tank destroyer/fire support vehicle? What are the capabilities of the Type 16?