Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF)

## Japan Self Defense Forces

The **Japan Self-Defense Forces** (自衛隊, *Jieitai*), **JSDF**, also referred to as the **Self-Defense Forces** (**SDF**), **Japan Defense Forces** (**JDF**), or the **Japanese Armed Forces** (**JAF**), are the unified military forces of Japan that were established in 1954, and are controlled by the Ministry of Defense.

## History

Back on Earth, the JSDF is one of the strongest military organizations in terms of conventional power and capabilities (excluding the use of nuclear weapons).

After the transfer, they are still a force to be reckoned with, scoring tons of victories without losing a single man in battle due to their advanced military technology.

## Defense Policy

The country's military is restricted by Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, which renounces Japan's right to declare war or use military force in international disputes; it prevents Japan from researching and manufacturing offensive weapons. Nevertheless, an amendment would later be written in the constitution thus enabling Japan to participate in existing conflicts.

## Branches

* Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

* Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF)

* Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF)

## Campaigns

***See Rodenius War Arc for details***

***See Japanese-Parpaldian War Arc for details***

***See New World War Arc for details***

## JSDF Overseas Bases in the New World

* JSDF Ejey Base, Qua-Toyne Principality - First JSDF base at New World. It is a star-shaped base with a multi-purpose airport nearby. Located in the Fatal Plain, east of Ejey Fort. So far, it is still the most described base in LN. One of the two most guarded JSDF bases
* JSDF Nahanath Base, Nahanath Kingdom - Originally built by Mu to transport magic gems back home; however, when Gra Valkas Empire invaded Japan, Japan renovated it as an outpost to intercept the invading fleet of Gra Valkas.
* JSDF Lebail Base, Altaras Kingdom - Located on the outskirts of Le Brias, it was also built by Mu to transport magic gems back home due to one of the large scale of magic gemstone stored there. Japan renovated it for use as a launching point for the airstrikes of the capital Esthirant of the Parpaldia Empire and used to ambush the 3rd Special Task Force from the Gra Valkas Empire's Great Fleet. One of the two most guarded JSDF bases .
* JSDF Goma Base, Sios Kingdom - The base serves as a tourist attraction for the kingdom.
* JSDF Barrat Base, Quila Kingdom
* JSDF Tormeus Base, Topa Kingdom - Established after Operation Momotarou.
* JSDF Esperanto Base, Esperanto Kingdom - Established months after contact with the kingdom.
* All of Mu Army bases had undergone renovation according to Japanese standards. Example of this are the Envier Airbase and Ainank Airport Base. The JMSDF has a base also in the town of Patel in Northern Mu.
* JSDF Western Louria Airbase, Louria Kingdom
* Valkyries Base, Leifor Territory (WN) or Hinomawari Kingdom (LN) - The base is proposed to be renovated and used as an FOB to capture the Hinomawari Kingdom and do attacks on Leifor.
* Silkark Kingdom Base - Situated in Silkark Kingdom.

## Known Members

### Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF)

#### 7th Division

* Lieutenant General Ouchida Kazuki (Commanding Officer)

#### 1st Rescue Battalion

* Lieutenant Colonel Amano (Commanding Officer)

#### JGSDF Topa Kingdom Special Regiment's Advanced Platoon

* Momota Tarou - Team Leader
* Inugami Tsuyoshi
* Kijima Hitoshi
* Saruwatari Manabu

### Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF)

* Yamamoto
* Unabara
* Miura
* Kinugawa
* Sakano (4th Escort Flotilla Commanding Officer)

### Japan Air Self Defense Force

#### Rodenius Contingent Air Wing

* Yagami (Nahanath Air Base Commanding Officer)
* Misugi (Louria Kingdom Air Base Commanding Officer)

## Trivia

* Some armies, especially knights of countries outside civilized areas or countries with medieval level of civilizations often scoff and belittle JSDF soldiers at the first glance due to the camouflage outfit they wear since the green military suits are considered to be lack of grace and elegance compared to knight armors. This causes some of knights and military officials of these countries to assume that JSDF soldiers are savages who cannot make shiny armors. However, after the demonstration of JSDF firearms, all of the knights and military officials regret their misjudgment.