Advancing Defense Facility Technology
through Collaboration between Industry,Academia, and Government.

Fostering the Next Generation of Military Engineers.
一般社団法人 防衛施設学会

Japan Society ofDefense Facility EngineersGreetings from JSDFE President
Dr. HIRANO Hirokazu

President, Japan Society of Defense Facility Engineers
The origins of Japan Society of Defense Facility Engineers (JSDFE) can befound in the National Security and Facility Engineering Technology ResearchGroup which was formed in 1962, over 60 years ago, principally for the purposeof research presentations. The group underwent a transformation to become anew society in 2004, and later established itself as a general incorporated foundation in 2016. The Society
is dedicated to the technological advancement of defense facilities, promoting the use of cutting-edge private
sector technologies in maintenance, disaster prevention, and environmental innovations to strengthen bothnational and international defense infrastructure. It encompasses a wide range of fields such as construction,civil engineering, architecture, electronics, mechanical engineering, material durability, and environmentalscience. JSDFE acts as a central platform for knowledge sharing, fostering mutual comprehension, andpartnering across diverse entities.
Eight years have passed since the incorporation as a foundation. Going forward, JSDFE is committed toadvancing and executing a variety of initiatives under the dual mottos: “Advancing Defense Facility
Technology through Collaboration between Industry, Academia, and Government” and “Fostering theNext Generation of Military Engineers.”
The Society's objective is to further the development of defense facility technology, including its researchand studies, and to support the growth of this sector. By achieving these aims, the Society seeks to enhance
public safety by improving defense infrastructure and fostering an academic environment. The Society
invites not only governmental bodies but also industry professionals and academics with expertise inrelevant technologies to join in expanding and diversifying prospective engagements and initiatives.

0HQ building of Kure District, JMSDF ( HQ of the Former Kure Naval District of the Imperial Japanese Navy).

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The Role of Japan Society of Defense Facility Engineers
The Japan Self Defense Forces and the United States Forces operate various facilities (i.e. airfields, port facilities, maneuvering area, etc.) in Japan, which support the undertakings necessary tosecure the National Security of Japan.
National Security and Facility Engineering is a comprehensive field which consists of technologicalapplications not limited to construction, architecture, various engineering branches, natural sciences,and military engineering.
The Japan Society of Defense Facility Engineers is the only non-profit association in Japan who isdedicated to fields related to National Security and Facility Engineering Technology.

Our Mission
We aim to promote research and survey technology related to national security and facility engineering to build a sustainable foundation which will advance professional development and academia
in the field.

Our History
National Security and Facility Engineering is a comprehensive field which consists of technologicalapplications not limited to construction, architecture, various engineering branches, natural sciences,and military engineering.
The Japan Society of Defense Facility Engineers is the only non-profit association in Japan who isdedicated to fields related to National Security and Facility Engineering Technology. Similarly in theUnited States of America, there is an association by the name of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) (est. 1920),which shares a similar mission.
Our approach towards the research and surveying of National Security and Facility Engineering
Technology is dynamic, avoids constituting a specific concept from a single field, and integrates Risk
Management approaches. In recent years the changes in our global society and circumstances haveraised the demand and expectations toward technology related to National Security and Facility Engineering. This change has made the field a vital part in the development and advancement of technology for the future.
In 1962, under the name “National Security and Facility Engineering Technology Research Group”,
engineers and researchers from various government sections were assembled. They gathered withhope of establishing a society which would advance technology related to National Security and Facility Engineering. Since then, it has played an active role in disseminating the mission by establishing 7
domestic district offices, assembling members totaling now over 700, facilitating and providing research forums, symposiums, exhibitions, and publications for over 40 years.
In April 2004, to further extend the reach of it’s programs, the association re-established itself as
the “Japan Society of Defense Facility Engineers”.
Furthermore, in March 2016, the association’s non-profit organizational status was successfullychanged to a “General Incorporated Foundation”, so those programs could be strengthened.
3Core ProgramsImplement promotional, surveying, and research activities.
L aunch research symposiums, lecture forums and field tours.
P ublish newsletters, special interest articles and other publications.
 dvocate awareness and understanding toward defense faA
cility related technology.
C ommission or aid development of defense facility technology.
Support activities which align with the society’s aims.

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Facilitate collaboration between members of the Industry, Academia, and GovernmentImprovement of technology and the cultivation of engineers and researchers
related to defense facility engineering.
Advocate research related to the defense facility engineering.

IndustryAcademiaGoverment

International Exchange Program■ Partnership with the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
Established in 1920, SAME shares a similar mission and common values with the JSDFE.
Through a collaborative efforts with SAME, the JSDFE succeeded in offering interactions amongst membersof the Japan and US private industry level at events such as the Annual forum, Military Engineer Techno Fair,
joint field tours.

JSDFE/SAME Joint Meeting

Executive personnel of JSDFE and SAME

SAME Booth at METF

JSDFE Presentation on SAME’s Industry Forumat New Sanno U.S. Force Center

Our Organization
Organization Chart of JSDFE
Chairperson

Advisement /Counsel

Main Office
Organizers
Research Division

Executive Committee

Technology Evaluation Division

Board of Directors

AuditorDeputy Directors

Executive Directors

Vice President

President

Publication Division

Periodicals Related

Event Planning Division

Research Symposium Related

Public Information Division
Research Grants
Examination Division
Award Selection DivisionRemarks)

1 The direction and policies of the JSDFE are decided at the General Members Meeting.
2 The Auditor is a member of the Executive Committee, but not the Board of Directors.
3 Organizers assist the Board of Directors by executing and implementing their decisions.

4Energy Technology Related Committee
Local Fracturing Assessment Technology Related Committee
Design Techniques of Structures to Resist the Effects of Accidental Explosions Related Committee
Water Supply and Sewerage Technology for Emergencies Related Committee
Record and Preservation of Former Japanese Military Facilities Related Committee
Private Fund Utilization for Defense Facilities Related Committee
Emergency Construction Materials for Defense Facilities Related Committee
Concrete Structures Repair Method Related Committee
Rapid Construction Method Using Local Surplus Soil Related Committee
Public Evacuation Facility (Hardened Shelter) Technology Related Committee
Record of the History of JGSDF Civil Engineering Works Related Committee
Promotion Activities for Surrounding Areas of Defense Facilities Related Committee
Inspection Technology for Concrete Structure based on AI Technology Related Committee
Unmanned Construction Equipment Technology Related CommitteeOur Events■ Military Engineer Techno Fair (METF: Annual - Summer)
Exhibition of technology or their applications for defense facility engineering.
Sep. 6, 2023: 25 booths, approximately 1,1000 participants attended.

Technical presentations

Exhibition booths■ Research Symposium (Annual Forum: Annual - Winter)
Presentation of academic research related to defense facility engineering.
Feb. 14, 2024: Approximately 900 participants attended.

Research symposium■ Field Tour (Twice a year)
JSDFE provides members an opportunity to tour various defense facility engineering related sites, which include but not limited to, JSDF and USFJ bases and large-scale construction sites.

JGSDF Camp Katsuta VisitJMSDF Yokosuka Naval Base Visit

JASDF Chitose Air Base Visit

ATLA Naval Systems Research Center Visit

USAF Kadena Air Base Visit

MLIT Yanba Dam Project Site Visit5Special Events■ Special Lecture (Timely) o contribute the improvement of the knowledge of Defense Technology, etc. of our members, JSDFE provide
Tthe Special Lecture Forum timely.
June 7, 2019: “Recent Advances in the simulation of Blast-Structures Interaction”
Prof. Rainald Löhner, CFD Center, George Mason University, VA, USA		Feb. 15, 2023: “Prepare for the unexpected situation: In case of the JSDF Medical Service Corps”
Dr. UWABE Yasuhide, Former Director General of JSDF Central Hospital		Feb. 14, 2024: “Reinforcement of Japan’s Defense Capabilities”
Mr. YAMAZAKI Koji, Senior Advisor to the Minister of Defense		

Prof.Rainald Löhner

Dr. UWABE Yasuhide

Mr. YAMAZAKI Koji

■ Technical Lecture (Timely)
JSDFE hold a technical lecture, to explain about a contents of our published technical book.
July 25, 2023: “Basic Principles and Considerations in the Design of Evacuation Facilities”■ Field Tour for Student Members (Once a year at Summer holiday)To increase recognition of national security issue around Japan, JSDFE hold field tour for student members.

Regional Defense Bureau Visit

U.S Military Base Visit

JGSDF Camp VisitJMSDF Naval Air Station Visit

JASDF Air Base VisitFormer Japanese Military Facility Site Visit

6Publications■ JSDFE Annual Publication “MIRAI”(Once a Year)MIRAI : Military - Industry - Research & Development Activities partnerships and International Network
 SDFE “MIRAI” is registered to the JST Database based on a request of the Japan Science & Technology
JAgency (JST).
MIRAI Vol. 26th, Special Feature - Improving the resiliency of JSDF facilities.
 pecial Reports – Headquarter building of the Kure naval district of the former Imperial Japanese Navy, BarS
racks of the 4th Infantry regiment of the former Imperial Japanese Army, and more reports.

■ MIRAI-Annex – “New Technology for Defense Facility Engineers” (Once a Year)
DefenseFunctional Improvement

Management

Air Ventilation system for CBRNE

Small hydraulic power generation
systemMobile PFOS/PFAS detoxificationequipment

High-strength PRC slab

Drone technology for wide area alert
systemVol. 14(Nov. 2023)

Facility Defense
Facility FunctionalImprovement
Facility Management
Introduction of newtechnology from thoseareas noted above

Explosive safety analysis■ Reports of the Research Division: Special Interest Committee ReportsD esign Techniques of Structures to Resist the Effects ofAccidental Explosions Related Committe

Sep. 2018 “Evaluation of Protection Performance of Concrete Structures Subjected to Explosive Effects”.

H istory of JGSDF Civil Engineering Works
Related Committee
July 2021 “History of the JGSDF Civil Engineering Works”P ublic Evacuation Facility (Hardened Shelter)
Technology Related Committee
July 2023 “Basic Principles and Considerations in the
Design of Evacuation Facilities”

7School Building called “The Red Brick Building”, JMSDF Officer Candidate School at Eta-Jima City, (Former Imperial Japanese Naval Academy ).

Membership Information
The JSDFE consists of Individual and Group (e.g. Company/Business Entity/Organization)
Memberships.
We continually strive to disseminate our mission to others and support programs by holding
activities to recruit new members.
Individual members range and are not limited to those in the f ields of c onstr uction,architecture, and various engineering branches, environmental and military technology,
specialized academia or research groups, and companies and organizations who develop
technology related to these areas.

Japan Society of Defense Facility Engineers : JSDFE

Mailing Address

Phone
Facsimile
URL
E-MailMatsubara-BLDG 3F, 15-7,
Yotsuya-Honjio-Cho, Shinjyuku-Ku,
Tokyo, Postal code 160-0003, Japan+81-3-6273-0328+81-3-3292-1485
https://www.jsdfe.org/
gakkai@jsdfe.org(2024.09)