TOKYO, June 24 -- 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 JMSDF's tactical capabilities. (2) To improve interoperability with the USN
2. Period July 14-29
3. Exercise Area Mutsu-Bay
4. Participating units (1) JMSDF (a) Officer in Charge of the Exercise (OCE): CAPT AMANO Shinsuke, Commander Minesweeper Division 3 (b) Participants: Surface Units (MST (2), MSO (2), MSC (6)), Aircraft (P-1/P-3C (5), MCH-101 (2)) EOD sailors, UUV
(2) USN (a) Officer in Charge of the Exercise (OCE): Commanding Officer of Mine Counter Measure Squadron ...