1st Artillery Brigade (Japan)
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The 1st Artillery Brigade (Japanese: 第1特科団) is the only active artillery brigade of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Northern Army and is headquartered in Chitose, Hokkaidō. Its responsibility is the defense of Hokkaidō.
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1st Artillery Brigade | |
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Active | October 1952 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Artillery |
Role | Anti-ship warfare Artillery observer Counter-battery fire Fire support Indirect fire |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | Northern Army |
Garrison/HQ | Chitose |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Maj. Gen. Kenji Kagawa |
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