15th Brigade (Japan)
Military unit
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The 15th Brigade (第15æ å£) is one of eight active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Western Army[1] and is headquartered in Naha, Okinawa.[2] Its responsibility is the defense of Okinawa Prefecture.
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| 15th Brigade | |
|---|---|
.svg) 15th Brigade Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| Active | 26 March 2010 â present |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Type | Brigade |
| Size | 2500 soldiers |
| Part of |  Western Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Naha |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj. Gen. Hideki Agario |
History
Organization
- 15th Brigade, in Naha
- 15th Brigade HQ, in Naha
- 51st Infantry Regiment note 1, in Naha, with 1 Ã headquarters, 3 Ã infantry, and 1 Ã 120 mm mortar company
- 15th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Regiment, in Yaese, with three Type 3 Chū-SAM, and one Type 11 Surface-to-air missile battery
- Miyako Security Unit, in Miyakojima, with 1 Ã headquarters, 1 Ã infantry, and 1 Ã logistic support company
- Yaeyama Security Unit, in Ishigaki, with 1 Ã headquarters, 1 Ã infantry, and 1 Ã logistic support company
- 15th Reconnaissance Company, in Naha, with Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicles
- 15th Intelligence Company, in Naha, with ScanEagle
- 15th Engineer Company (Combat), in Naha
- 15th Signal Company, in Naha
- 15th Aviation Squadron, at Naha Air Base, flying UH-60JA and CH-47J/JA helicopters
- 15th NBC-defense Company, in Naha
- 101st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, in Naha
- 15th Logistic Support Battalion, in Naha
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.