The 14th Brigade (Japanese: 第14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 Zentsūji, Kagawa. Its responsibility is the defense of Shikoku.
14th Brigade | |
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Active | 27 March 2006 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Brigade |
Size | 2800 |
Part of | Central Army |
Garrison/HQ | Zentsūji |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Maj. Gen. Tsuyoshi Ōba[1] |
The brigade was formed on 27 March 2006 with units from the disbanded 2nd Combined Brigade.