Western Army (Japan)

Western Army
Western Army Distinctive Unit Insignia
Active1 December 1955 – present
Country Japan
Branch Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
TypeField army
Garrison/HQCamp Kengun, Kumamoto, Kyūshū
Commanders
Current
commander		Lt. Gen. Ryoji Takemoto

The Western Army (西部方面隊) is one of five active Armies of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. It is headquartered in Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture. Its responsibility is the defense of Kyūshū and Okinawa.

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