Yoshihide Yoshida (10 October 1962) is a Japanese Military leader, serving in 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 ...

. Currently serving as the Chief of the Ground Staff, Yoshida is the highest ranked person in the JGSDF, currently in command of around 150,000 Soldiers. He also is the first person to become a General Officer in the JSDF that did not graduate from the National Defense Academy in over 30 years.

Early life and education

Born in a hospital in Tokyo, Yoshihide Yoshida was born on 30 October 1962. As a child, he was known for his gentle looks and stubborn nature. He was raised in Tokyo, but often moved in his teen years due to his fathers job. He went to the prestigious Tokyo University where he majored in Urban Engineering, here he became interested in the "world of the SDF" After he graduated he commissioned into the JGSDF where he would remain.

Military career

On 8 March 2018, Yoshida was present at the 8th Division Reorganization Ceremony at Camp Kita Kumantoto where he served as the base commander. On 26 March 2021, Yoshida was appointed to the Chief of the Ground Staff of the JGSDF, the highest position in the service. On 3 June 2021, Yoshida had announced that he had a telephone conference with Fillipino Defense Minister Lorenzana. They discussed higher levels of co-operation. On 24 June 2021, Yoshida had announced that he had a telephone conference with Chief of Defense Staff of India. On 2 December 2021, Yoshida announced new cyber-initiatives to be taken by the JGSDF, in co-operation with the US Navy and Army.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Yoshida, Yoshihide 1962 births Living people Chiefs of Staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force People from Tokyo University of Tokyo alumni