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The 11th Brigade (Japanese: 第11旅団) is one of eight active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Northern Army and is headquartered in Sapporo, Hokkaidō. Its responsibility is the defense of South Western Hokkaidō.
11th Brigade | |
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Active | 11 March 2008 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Brigade |
Size | about 3900 soldiers |
Part of | Northern Army |
Garrison/HQ | Sapporo |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Maj. Gen. Takashi Tomisaki[1] |
The brigade was formed on 11 March 2008 with units from the disbanded 11th Infantry Division. It was originally a division, formed in 1960.[2]
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