The 5th Brigade (Japanese: 第5旅団) is one of eight active brigades of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The brigade is subordinated to the Northern Army and is headquartered in Obihiro, Hokkaidō. Its responsibility is the defense of North Eastern Hokkaidō.
5th Brigade | |
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Active | 29 March 2004 – present |
Country | Japan |
Branch | Japan Ground Self-Defense Force |
Type | Brigade |
Size | 3600 |
Part of | Northern Army |
Garrison/HQ | Obihiro |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Maj. Gen. Hidehisa Tokuda |
The brigade was formed on 29 March 2004 with units from the disbanded 5th Infantry Division.
note 1: Infantry Regiments have only battalion strength.