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 | |
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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.