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Result of Japan-U.S. Bilateral Joint Exercise (command post exercise) 2012

UNRELEASED | Jan. 27, 2012

Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) and Headquarters, U.S. Forces, Japan (USFJ) completed 2012 Japan – U.S. Bilateral Joint Exercise (command post exercise) Keen Edge 2012 with active participation of related organizations, such as the Chief Cabinet Secretary and Ministry of Foreign Affairs concluded on January 27.

This exercise was planned to verify and practice cooperation between the United States and Japan in various types of situations in terms of national defense. It was also conducted to improve the capability of bilateral operations. This exercise was conducted in the major military headquarters for both countries and concluded with accomplishment of the expected goals.

Strengthening the close coordination between JSDF and USFJ contributes to improving the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance which is playing an indispensable role for security, prosperity, peace and stability of the region.

During the Great East Japan Earthquake last year, the bilateral cooperation between JSDF with the posture of 100,000 members and U.S. military’s ‘Operation Tomodachi’ demonstrated the alliance’s strength through rescuing lives, quick restoration, and other activities. The cooperation also contributed to deepen the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance.

JSDF and U.S. military were enriched by the bilateral joint exercise. This Japan-U.S. Bilateral Joint Exercise continues to maintain the strong bilateral relationship and strive to improve the effectiveness of the posture of U.S.-Japan cooperation, defense of Japan, and peace and stability in the Asia Pacific region.

GEN Ryoichi Oriki, JGSDF Lt Gen Burton M. Field, USAF

Chief of Staff, Joint Staff Office Commander, HQ USFJ RELEASE # 181015

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統合幕僚監部

平成２３年度日米共同統合演習（指揮所演習）の終了に当たっての共同コメント

自衛隊と在日米軍は、内閣官房、外務省等の関係機関の積極的な参加を得て、平成２３年度日米共同統合演習（指揮所演習）／Keen Edge２０１２の主要な部分を本日終了しました。

本演習は、我が国防衛等の各種事態に際しての日米協力について検証・演練するとともに、共同統合運用能力の維持・向上を図ることを目的として、日米双方の主要司令部で実施し、所期の目標を達成して終了しました。

かかる演習による自衛隊と米軍の緊密な連携強化は、日米両国の安全と繁栄及び地域の平和と安定の確保に不可欠な役割を果たしている日米安全保障体制の信頼性を維持、向上させるものであります。

昨年の東日本大震災においては、約１０万人態勢の自衛隊と「トモダチ作戦」による米軍の日米共同は、人命救助、応急復旧及びその他の活動に大きな成果を残し、今後の日米同盟の更なる深化に繋がるものとなりました。

自衛隊と在日米軍は、今後とも日米共同統合演習を始めとする日米共同訓練を充実させ、もって、強固な絆を維持しつつ、引き続き日米共同態勢の実効性の向上に努め、日本の防衛及びアジア・太平洋地域の平和と安定のために尽力して参ります。

統合幕僚長在日米軍司令官

陸将折木良一空軍中将バートン・Ｍ・フィールド