MT. FUJI, JAPAN--U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Japan (MEDDAC-J) observed the training of Japanese Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), on April 16, 2015, to strengthen nascent relations and foster a deeper commitment of mutual support and agreement.
Members from MEDDAC-J observed Airborne Operations with the Central Readiness Force (CRF) Surgeon, Col. Taisuke Yamamoto and Japanese Eastern Army's 1st Airborne Brigade Commander Maj. Gen. Kimihito Imawura.
MEDDAC-J traveled to Mt. Fuji and observed four chalks jump from elevations of 330 meters, out of CH-47 (Chinook) rotary wing aircraft. "JGSDF Airborne Soldiers demonstrated precise technique while conducting these jumps at Mt. Fuji; it was impressive," praised Staff Sgt. Frank Muramoto, Health Care Specialist (68W), MEDDAC-J.
After the Airborne exercise, MEDDAC-J Soldiers visited Camp Fuji Hospital to learn about their mobile health platforms situated in cargo containers that function as Operating Rooms, Patient Preparation Rooms, X-rays units, and Laboratories. Their modular containers allow for rapid deployment of medical assets during emergencies.
"These engagements give the Command Team and MEDDAC-J Soldiers the opportunity to engage and foster deeper relationships," said Col. Thirsa Martinez, Commander, MEDDAC-J. "Deeper relationships will lead to more training opportunities that will allow MEDDAC-J and the JGSDF to work seamlessly in the event of a disaster or emergency."
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