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18 March 2010Colonel TAKEHIRA Tetsuya, Ph.D.

Deputy Director, Defense and International Policy Planning Division (J-5), Joint Staff, JAPAN

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ARF Defense Official’s Dialogue

Introduction of JAPAN’s Participation in Pacific Partnership 2010

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Significance

Promoting mutual understanding and confidential building among host nations and partner nations along with US PACOM and US Pacific Fleet Promoting cooperation with civilian actors (NGOs) Improving the capabilities of international activities for HA/DR and PKO

Period of Time 　 23rd of May – 15th of July (Approximately 2 months)

Spots of Activity Quy Nhon (Vietnam) Sihanokville (Cambodia)

Activities Medical Activity Cultural Exchange Transportation of Personnel & Goods

Participant Units OSUMI Class LST x 1 with LCAC x 2, Combined Medical Team (Approx. 30 persons)

JAPAN’s Participation in Pacific Partnership 2010

1. JAPAN’s Participation in PP101. JAPAN’s Participation in PP10

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Quy Nhon(Vietnam)

Tentative Visit Plan of OSUMI class LST

(23rd of May – 15th of July)

Shianoukvile(Cambodia)

15th of June: ARR CambodiaActivity: (Civil & Military Assets) Medical Activity & Cultural Exchange (Total 12 days)28th of June: DEP Cambodia

15th of June: ARR CambodiaActivity: (Civil & Military Assets) Medical Activity & Cultural Exchange (Total 12 days)28th of June: DEP Cambodia

31st of May: ARR Viet NamActivity: (Civil & Military Assets) Medical Activity & Cultural Exchange (Total 11 days)12th of June: DEP Viet Nam

31st of May: ARR Viet NamActivity: (Civil & Military Assets) Medical Activity & Cultural Exchange (Total 11 days)12th of June: DEP Viet Nam

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Tokyo

2. Tentative Schedule of Japan’s Participation2. Tentative Schedule of Japan’s Participation

　Singapore

剣道、日本語教室、折り紙、竹とんぼ等

Medical Activities Cultural Exchange

Activities on the Spots

Transportation of Personnel & Goods

JAPAN’s Participation in Pacific Partnership 2010

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【 OSUMI class LST 】Displacement: Approximately 8,900ton

Length–Width-Depth : Approximately 180m - 26m - 20m

Max Speed: Approximately 20kt (40km/h)

Others: Equip with 2 LCACs

【 OSUMI class LST 】Displacement: Approximately 8,900ton

Length–Width-Depth : Approximately 180m - 26m - 20m

Max Speed: Approximately 20kt (40km/h)

Others: Equip with 2 LCACs

【 LCAC 】Length-Width: Approximately 30m X 7m

Max Speed: Approximately 40kt (80km/h)

Max Load: 1 tank or Goods amount to Approximately 50tons

【 LCAC 】Length-Width: Approximately 30m X 7m

Max Speed: Approximately 40kt (80km/h)

Max Load: 1 tank or Goods amount to Approximately 50tons

Data Source: Annual Defense Equipments Yearbook of Self-Defense ForceData Source: Annual Defense Equipments Yearbook of Self-Defense Force

3. Japanese Participant Assets for PP103. Japanese Participant Assets for PP10

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LST: Landing Ship, Tank

LCAC: Air-Cushioned Landing Craft

JAPAN’s Participation in Pacific Partnership 2010

【 Others 　】 Medical and other assets are also prepared by Self-Defense Forces and NGOs.【 Others 　】 Medical and other assets are also prepared by Self-Defense Forces and NGOs.

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Thank you forThank you for your your attention!attention!

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