On June 3, U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin told reporters in Singapore that the U.S. is considering raising the rank of commanders at a command center of U.S. Forces Japan (Yokota Air Base in Tokyo). Japan plans to launch a new “Joint Operations Command” at the end of fiscal 2024, which will assume unified command of the Ground, Maritime and Air Self-Defense Forces. This move aims to strengthen cooperation by making top officials’ rank at the same level. The current rank of commander of U.S. forces Japan is lieutenant general. U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin stated that he is "considerin…
U.S. Defense Secretary Considers Upgrading the Rank of Commander of U.S. Forces Japan
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06/28/2024 NSBT Japan Editorial Department
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