The 13th Brigade (Japanese: 第13旅団) is one of eight active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Central Army and is headquartered in Kaita, Hiroshima. Its responsibility is the defense of the Chūgoku region.
| 13th Brigade | |
|---|---|
 13th Brigade Distinctive Unit Insignia | |
| Active | 29 March 1999 – present |
| Country |  Japan |
| Branch |  Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
| Type | Brigade |
| Size | 3700 |
| Part of |  Central Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Kaita |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj. Gen. Hisakazu Kakegawa |
The brigade was formed on 29 March 1999 with units from the disbanded 13th Infantry Division.
Organization
edit- 13th Brigade, in Kaita
- 13th Brigade HQ, in Kaita
- 8th Infantry Regiment, in Yonago, with 1 × headquarters, 3 × infantry, and 1 × 120 mm mortar company
- 17th Infantry Regiment, in Yamaguchi, with 1 × headquarters, 3 × infantry, and 1 × 120 mm mortar company
- 46th Infantry Regiment, in Kaita, with 1 × headquarters, 3 × infantry, and 1 × 120 mm mortar company
- 13th Reconnaissance Combat Battalion, in Izumo, with Type 16 maneuver combat vehicles, and Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicles
- 13th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Company, in Nagi
- 13th Combat Engineer Company, in Kaita
- 13th Signal Company, in Kaita
- 13th Aviation Squadron, in Hōfu, flying UH-1J and OH-6D helicopters
- 13th NBC-defense Company, in Kaita
- 13th Logistic Support Battalion, in Kaita
External links
edit- Homepage 13th Brigade (Japanese)