15th Brigade | |
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15th Brigade Distinctive Unit Insignia
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Active | 26 March 2010 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Light Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | Western Army |
Garrison/HQ | Naha |
Commanders | |
Current commander |
Maj. Gen. Hideki Agario |
The 15th Brigade (第15旅団?) is one of six active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Western Army and is headquartered in Naha, Okinawa. Its responsibility is the defense of Okinawa Prefecture.
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.