^- I'm here at Camp Ainura, where personnel
^from the US military and Japan's Self-Defense Forces
^are commemorating the activation of the
^Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade.
The ARDB provides new capabilities
and joint training opportunities for both nations.
Lieutenant-General Nicholson spoke to the advancement
that this represents.
- We see this as a natural partnership,
^we will learn form one another,
^we will teach one another,
^and we look forward to exercising and training together
at every opportunity.
- [Kotico] The ARDB is Japan's first
Marine unit since World War Two
and will concentrate on amphibious operations.
During the ceremony, they showcased some of the skills
that will be standard of the new unit
in a joint exhibition with the US Marines.
Lieutenant-General Nicholson said this new amphibious force
will help maintain and increase maritime security in Japan.
Petty-Officer Gabriel Kotico,
on-scene at Camp Ainura.
(assault rifle fire)