The is one of eight active
brigade
A brigade is a major tactical military formation that typically comprises three to six battalions plus supporting elements. It is roughly equivalent to an enlarged or reinforced regiment. Two or more brigades may constitute a division.
Br ...
s of the
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force ( ja, 陸上自衛隊, Rikujō Jieitai), , also referred to as the Japanese Army, is the land warfare branch of the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Created on July 1, 1954, it is the largest of the three service b ...
. The brigade is subordinated to the
Northern Army and is headquartered in
Sapporo
( ain, サッ・ポロ・ペッ, Satporopet, lit=Dry, Great River) is a city in Japan. It is the largest city north of Tokyo and the largest city on Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of the country. It ranks as the fifth most populous city ...
,
Hokkaidō
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
The la ...
. Its responsibility is the defense of South Western Hokkaidō.
The brigade was formed on 11 March 2008 with units from the disbanded 11th Infantry Division.
Organization
* 11th Brigade, in
Sapporo
( ain, サッ・ポロ・ペッ, Satporopet, lit=Dry, Great River) is a city in Japan. It is the largest city north of Tokyo and the largest city on Hokkaido, the northernmost main island of the country. It ranks as the fifth most populous city ...
** 11th Brigade HQ, in Sapporo
** 11th Tank Battalion, in Sapporo, with 2x Squadrons of
Type 90 Main Battle Tanks
A main battle tank (MBT), also known as a battle tank or universal tank, is a tank that fills the role of armor-protected direct fire and maneuver in many modern armies. Cold War-era development of more powerful engines, better suspension sys ...
** 10th Rapid Deployment Regiment, in
Takikawa, with 1x headquarters, 3x
Type 96 armored personnel carrier
An armoured personnel carrier (APC) is a broad type of armoured military vehicle designed to transport personnel and equipment in combat zones. Since World War I, APCs have become a very common piece of military equipment around the world.
Acc ...
, 1x
120mm F1 mortar, and 1x
Type 16 maneuver combat vehicle
The is a wheeled armored fighting vehicle of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.
Overview
The ''Type 16'' maneuver combat vehicle (MCV) equips designated combat units. Due to its light weight and small size, it is designed for easy depl ...
company
** 18th Infantry Regiment, in Sapporo, with 1x headquarters, 3x
Type 96 armored personnel carrier
An armoured personnel carrier (APC) is a broad type of armoured military vehicle designed to transport personnel and equipment in combat zones. Since World War I, APCs have become a very common piece of military equipment around the world.
Acc ...
, and 1x
120mm F1 mortar company
** 28th Infantry Regiment, in
Hakodate
is a city and port located in Oshima Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Oshima Subprefecture. As of July 31, 2011, the city has an estimated population of 279,851 with 143,221 households, and a population density of 412.8 ...
, with 1x headquarters, 3x Type 96 armored personnel carrier, and 1x 120mm F1 mortar company
** 11th Artillery Battalion, in Sapporo, with 3x batteries of
Type 99 155mm
Self-propelled howitzers
Self-propelled may refer to
* Human-powered transport, humans moving themselves (and their cargo) via their own muscle energy
* Machines that power their own movement:
** Automobile (from ''auto-'' + ''mobile'', "self-moving")
** Locomotive (f ...
** 11th Reconnaissance Company, in Sapporo, with
Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicles
** 11th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Company, in Sapporo, with
Type 81 and
Type 93 Surface-to-air missile
A surface-to-air missile (SAM), also known as a ground-to-air missile (GTAM) or surface-to-air guided weapon (SAGW), is a missile designed to be launched from the ground to destroy aircraft or other missiles. It is one type of anti-aircraft syst ...
systems
** 11th Combat Engineer Company, in Sapporo
** 11th Signal Company, in Sapporo
** 11th Aviation Squadron, in Sapporo, flying
UH-1J and
OH-6D helicopters
** 11th NBC-defense Company, in Sapporo
** 11th Logistic Support Battalion, in Sapporo
External links
Homepage 11th Brigade''(Japanese)''
{{JGSDF Units
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Brigade
Military units and formations established in 2008