Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Rear Admiral Motoyuki Kanezashi, commander, Amphibious and Mine Warfare Force, left-center, speaks at a meeting with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Derek Trinque, commander Task Force 76/3, left, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen.Shingo Nashinoki, commander, Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, right-center, and U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Fridrik Fridriksson, deputy commander TF 76/3, during Iron Fist 23 aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 16, 2023. This visit to took place during Exercise Iron Fist and provided an overview of TF 76/3, focusing on the command-and-control structure and command position, and how it improves the commander’s ability to control forces and command from ashore without the need to embark. Iron Fist is a U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific-directed, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit-executed, bilateral training exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and aims to improve staff planning, enhance core competencies in amphibious operations and interoperability, and maintain a positive military-to-military relationship between Japan and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Ochoa)
Date Taken: | 02.16.2023 |
Date Posted: | 02.22.2023 18:38 |
Photo ID: | 7637953 |
VIRIN: | 230216-M-QT322-1017 |
Resolution: | 5336x3335 |
Size: | 1.62 MB |
Location: | CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JP |
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