JMSDF GeoStrategic Concept

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JMSDF Geo-Strategic Concept
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RADM Masanori Yoshida Defense and Naval Attaché,
Japan
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Background - Détente in the Cold War
era Concept - Basic Defense Force Concept
Possess the minimum defense capability
Not turn into a power vacuum and an unstable
factor - Deterrent-oriented JMSDF put a
stress on the ASW capability against Soviet Navy
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Background - End of the Cold War -
Increase in expectations for the SDF Concept -
Follow the Basic Defense Force Concept -
Focus on further utilization of defense
capabilities Respond to various
contingencies Contribute to the establishment
of stable environment JMSDF has built up its
capabilities to deal with various missions
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Background - Advent of new security
environment Terrorism, Proliferation of
WMD Concept - Review the Basic Defense Force
Concept - Build effective defense
capabilities Multi-functions Flexibility
- Capability-oriented JMSDF sets forward
force build-up from new strategic standpoint
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Contingencies
Classification
Response to Invasion on territories Ensuring the
Safety of Maritime Traffic
Preparations to Deal with Full-scale Invasion
Response to Ballistic Missile Attack
Effective Responses to New Threats and Diverse
Contingencies
Response to Armed Special Ops Vessels
Response to Situations in Areas Surrounding Japan
Response to Large-scale Disasters
Cooperation for PSI and other efforts - Anti
Maritime Terrorism and Anti Piracy
International Peace Cooperation Activities
Efforts to Improve International Security
Environment
International Disaster Relief Operations
PSI and other International Activities - Anti
Maritime Terrorism and Anti Piracy
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Critical Area for the Defense of Japan
Key SLOCs for peace and prosperity of Japan and
the regional countries