TOKYO -- The Japanese government established a new joint operations command Monday to oversee the three branches of the Japan Self-Defense Forces, aiming to ensure readiness and greater operational coordination with the U.S. if a crisis breaks out close to home.
The decision to launch the JSDF Joint Operations Command was based on the revised national defense strategy finalized in 2022. The JJOC is responsible for the central command of the Ground Self-Defense Force, the Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Air Self-Defense Force.
