Kaiheidan
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| Kaiheidan | |
|---|---|
| 海兵団 | |
| Country |  Empire of Japan |
| Branch |  Imperial Japanese Navy |
| Type | Recruit training Marines |
| Role | Military education and training Base defence |
| Garrison/HQ | Yokosuka Kure Sasebo Maizuru |
Kaiheidan (海兵団, translation: Marine Corps) were units in the Imperial Japanese Navy that were primarily responsible for the training and education of enlisted and non-commissioned officer personnel. In particular, they trained the new recruits after they were recruited by the local recruitment centers around Japan. Each of the four naval districts (Yokosuka, Kure, Sasebo and Maizuru) had its own Kaiheidan. In addition, they also served as the base defence force in the secondary role.[1]