Always Ready: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, US Forces sharpen base defense skills during Guard and Protect observation and exchange event [Image 11 of 16]

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN

10.07.2016

Photo by Cpl. Janessa Dugan 

Marine Corps Installations Pacific

Marine Maj. Gen. Joaquin F. Malavet, left, discusses Marine operations with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Tomofusa Hanada during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 7 at the base emergency operations center aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The exchange strengthened the bilateral relationship and tactical skills of U.S. and JGSDF service members by allowing them to observe each other’s operational procedures. The service members participated in training events that covered troop movement, escalation of force, rules of engagement, and vehicle search and seizure. Malavet is the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific. Hanada is the commanding general of the JGSDF 15th Brigade.

• Date Taken: 10.07.2016
• Date Posted: 10.12.2016 19:20
• Photo ID: 2914258
• VIRIN: 161007-M-TA471-346
• Resolution: 5290x3306
• Size: 4.72 MB
• Location: CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP