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22-010 | Nov. 18, 2022
Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) with 7th Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Airborne Brigade, disembark an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 during Keen Sword 23 at Camp Ainoura, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF). This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. Military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Justin J. Marty) (Photo by Lance Cpl. Justin Marty)
221114-N-DW158-1208 PHILIPPINE SEA (Nov. 14, 2022) Ships from the U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy and Royal Canadian Navy steam in formation during Keen Sword 23, in the Philippine Sea, Nov. 14. Keen Sword is a biennial, joint and bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and JMSDF personnel, designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the ironclad Japan-U.S. alliance. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gray Gibson) (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gray Gib)
A U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider assigned to the 17th Special Operations Squadron, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 16, 2022, during exercise Keen Sword 23. The U.S.-Japan alliance is built on shared interests, values and a commitment to freedom and human rights; the alliance is strong and focused on enhancing a security architecture of regional partnerships. KS23 is a joint/bilateral Field Training Exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Forces personnel in the vicinity of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) (Photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
Units from the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. military have concluded exercise Keen Sword 23 on November 19, 2022, after 11 days of bilateral and multinational training evolutions.
自衛隊と米軍の部隊は11日間にわたる二国間および多国間の訓練の進化を経て演習キーンソード23を終了しました。
During this year’s iteration, the full spectrum of operational capabilities was flexed, joining elements of the JSDF and U.S. forces across Japan from the Nansei Islands to Hokkaido in ground, aviation, maritime, cyber and space in realistic and vital training scenarios ranging from live-fire and targeting events to humanitarian relief and logistical resupply exercises.
今年反復された訓練では、南西諸島から北海道まで日本全国の自衛隊と米軍の陸上、航空、海上、サイバー、宇宙の各部門が参加し実弾射撃や標的訓練から人道支援や物資補給まで、現実的かつ重要な訓練シナリオを実施し統合された作戦能力を発揮しました。
Notably, along with further integrating and rehearsing capabilities with the fifth-generation F-35 aircraft and HIMARS launching system, this is the first Keen Sword iteration where capabilities from Australia, Canada and Great Britain were incorporated into the exercise. This inclusion further bolsters our Alliance’s multilateral integration with other partner nations, a relationship that further exemplifies the interest of other allies in the peace and security of the Indo-Pacific region. This is in addition to the multiple foreign observers who viewed the training evolutions.
注目すべきは、第5世代F-35戦闘機とハイマース発射システムの更なる統合と反復をさらに進めると共に、今回はオーストラリア、カナダ、英国の能力を演習に取り入れた初のキーンソードであるということです。この参加は、我が同盟の他のパートナー国との多国間統合をさらに強化し、インド太平洋地域の平和と安全に対する他の同盟国の関心を更に引き出すものとなっています。これに加えて、複数の海外からのオブザーバーが訓練の進化を見守りました。
"I am continually impressed with the level of professionalism and commitment our JSDF partners have in their training to defend Japan. Seeing them work side-by-side with our military during Keen Sword raises that bar," said Lieutenant General Ricky Rupp, commander of USFJ and Fifth Air Force. "At every iteration of training, U.S. and Japanese forces were linked together working as one cohesive force, highlighting what it means to be a capable bilateral alliance as we remain at the highest levels of relevancy, lethality and responsiveness. It shows we continually stand ready for whatever comes our way, be it a bad actor or a natural disaster. The fact we had other countries' participation this year proves our other allies, both within and outside of the region, take the security of the Indo-Pacific just as seriously as we do."
「私は、日本防衛ために自衛隊が行っている訓練へのプロ意識とコミットメントのレベルに常に感銘を受けています。キーンソードで自衛隊が我が国と肩を並べて活動する姿は、その水準をさらに高めるものです。」と、在日米軍・第5空軍司令官リッキー・ラップ中将は述べました。「反復演習のどの段階でも、関係性、殺傷力、即応性において最高レベルを維持し有能な二国間同盟であることの意味を強調しながら日米両軍は一つのまとまった力として連携し、相手が敵であれ自然災害であれ、どのような事態が起きても対応できるように不断に準備していることを示しています。今年、他の国も参加したことは、この地域の内外の他の同盟国が、我々と同様にインド太平洋の安全保障を真剣に考えていることを証明しています。」と述べました。
Exercises like Keen Sword provide the JSDF and U.S. military opportunities to train together across a variety of mission areas in realistic scenarios to enhance readiness, interoperability, and build credible deterrence. Keen Sword is a key opportunity to foster ever closer cooperation between the United States and Japan and reinforce our strong alliance and shared values.
キーンソードのような演習は、自衛隊と米軍が様々な任務分野で現実的なシナリオに基づいた共同訓練を行い、即応性、相互運用性、信頼できる抑止力を強化する機会を提供するものです。そして日米間の協力関係をこれまで以上に緊密にし、強固な同盟関係と共通の価値観を更に強化するための重要な機会です。
Keen Sword is a bilateral field training exercise conducted biennially since 1986, designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of the JSDF and U.S. forces.
キーンソードは、自衛隊と米軍の戦闘態勢と相互運用性を高めることを目的に、1986年から隔年で実施されている二国間実動演習です。
Questions regarding JSDF training and personnel should be referred to Japan Joint Staff Office Public Affairs at +81-3-3268-3111 ext. 30056.
自衛隊の訓練や隊員に関するお問い合わせは、統合幕僚監部広報課(03-3268-3111 内線30056)までお願いします。