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12th Brigade (Japan)
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The 12th Brigade (Air Assault) (Japanese: 第12旅団) is one of eight active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Eastern Army and is headquartered in Shintō, Gunma. Its responsibility is the defense of Gunma, Nagano, Niigata and Tochigi prefectures.
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12th Brigade (Air Assault) | |
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Active | 13 March 2001 – present |
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Type | Air assault brigade |
Size | 4,000 soldiers |
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Garrison/HQ | Shintō |
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Current commander | Maj. Gen. Masafumi Akamatsu |
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The brigade was formed on 13 March 2001 with units from the disbanded 12th Infantry Division.