The 14th Brigade (Japanese: 第14旅団) is one of eight active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Central Army and is headquartered in Zentsūji, Kagawa. Its responsibility is the defense of Shikoku.
| 14th Brigade | |
|---|---|
 14th Brigade Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| Active | 27 March 2006 – present |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Type | Brigade |
| Size | 2800 |
| Part of |  Central Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Zentsūji |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj. Gen. Tsuyoshi Ōba[1] |
The brigade was formed on 27 March 2006 with units from the disbanded 2nd Combined Brigade.
Organization
edit- 14th Brigade, in Zentsūji
- 14th Brigade HQ, in Zentsūji
- 15th Rapid Deployment Regiment, in Zentsūji, with 1 × headquarters, 3 × Type 96 armored personnel carrier, 1 × 120 mm F1 mortar, and 1 × Type 16 maneuver combat vehicle company
- 50th Infantry Regiment, in Kōnan, with 1 × headquarters, 3 × infantry, and 1 × 120 mm mortar company
- 14th Reconnaissance Company, in Zentsūji, with Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicle
- 14th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Company, in Matsuyama
- 14th Combat Engineer Company, in Kōnan
- 14th Signal Company, in Zentsūji
- 14th Aviation Squadron, in Kōnan, flying UH-1J and OH-6D helicopters
- 14th NBC-defense Company, in Zentsūji
- 14th Logistic Support Battalion, in Zentsūji
References
edit- ^ 第14旅団長の紹介 [Introduction of the 14th Brigade Commander] (in Japanese). 14th Brigade, Japan Self Defense Force. Archived from the original on 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
External links
edit- Homepage 14th Brigade (Japanese)