This is the first time since World War II that Japan launched the Marine Unit. It is said that the objective of strengthening resistance against China is to
On the occasion of the launch of the Marine Unit, the inauguration ceremony was held on Saturday in the military base near Sasoboro, on the south-western island of Cusu. In this, about one and a half thousand members of the Amphibius Rapid Development Brigade took part. The team of Marine soldiers has been trained in Chinese aggression in the islands of East China Sea. The 'Amphibious Rapid Development Brigade' of 'Japan's Ground Self Defense Force' (ARDB) is a team of Japanese Marine soldiers.
This new brigade of Marine soldiers symbolizes the ability of Japan to expand the navy. Marine units have many things, including helicopter carrier, water and running space.
Japan's Assistant Defense Minister Tamohiro Yamamoto said that the environment around Japan is hostile to ensure defense and security. In this situation it is necessary to ensure the defense of the islands. And so a great challenge to save the islands from attack.
Present members of the Marine Force show military tactics for some time. They also gave a rehearsing to a remote island in front of the audience. Critics say the formation of the Marine Brigade is a controversial decision. Because, the characteristics of this unit are similar to the army. This force can be applied to threats to Japanese neighbors. After World War II, it was said in the constitution made by Japan that they would not be involved in war.
Reuters believes that making the 2,000-member Marine Brigade, Japan will now make something like the US Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). In such training of members of such groups, they can drive in deep sea far from the country.
Japan Forum for Strategic Studies Fellow Grant Newsham said that if Japan wants to achieve this capability within one or one and a half years. NewsmAm said that Japan is now in need of a coordinated joint venture between the navy and the Japanese to conduct an integrated operation.
China has increased influence in the controversial South China Sea recently. The Beijing claims that ownership of several islands in the coast of Tokyo is under control. China will invest $ 17,665 billion in armed forces in 2018, which is almost three times more than Japan's investment.
