TOKYO, June 3 -- JMSDF issued the following news:
The JMSDF will conduct a bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy (USN) as described below in order to strengthen the capability of Japan-U.S. Alliance for effective deterrence and response.
1. Objectives (1) To improve the JMSDF's tactical capabilities. (2) To improve interoperability between the JMSDF and the USN.
2. Period June 10-22
3. Exercise Area In the vicinity of Iwo-To
4. Participating Units (1) JMSDF (a) Officer in Charge of the Exercise (OCE): RADM IKEUCHI Izuru, Commander, Mine Warfare Force (b) Participants Surface Units (MST (2), MSO (1), MSC (4))
(2) USN (a) Officer in Charge of the Exercise (OCE): Commanding Officer of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five (EODMU5)...