Exercise Yama Sakura 59
What is it'
U.S. Army Pacific's Yama Sakura is USARPAC's premier bilateral command post annual exercise between Japanese and U.S. military forces. The simulation-driven exercise is the foundation of Japanese and U.S. defense cooperation.
What has the Army done'
Since inception in 1982, the exercise has focused on the development and refinement of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and U.S. Army Japan efforts in the areas of bilateral planning, coordination, and interoperability through training. Yama Sakura 59 (YS59) will be conducted at Camp Kengun, Japan, from Jan. 22 to Feb. 2, 2011. Elements of the U.S. Army Pacific's Contingency Command Post (CCP), U.S. Army Japan, I Corps Forward, and Japan's Western Army will participate in YS59. About 800 U.S. forces and 3,500 JGSDF personnel are participating in YS59. This exercise exemplifies a continued commitment by the U.S. and Japan to work as dedicated partners in support of the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance, and for continued peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Yama Sakura exercise has four objectives:
- Exchange ideas, techniques and military experience with the JGSDF
- Train U.S. ground forces for deployment to Japan
- Exercise JGSDF and U.S. capabilities in the defense of Japan
- Prepare USARPAC forces for combined, multi-national and joint full-spectrum operations
What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future'
This exercise is proof of the strength of the United States' close, long-standing relationship with Japan and the JGSDF. As both nations celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan, Yama Sakura shows how U.S. Army Pacific is looking to the future and continuing to deepen its strong ties of mutual support and friendship. The U.S.-Japan alliance is committed to responding to regional and global crises, and continues to evolve to meet future challenges.
Why is this important to the Army'
Japan is a close and valuable ally of the United States. The United States is dedicated to helping Japan defend her territories. The Asia-Pacific region is vital to the United States culturally, economically and in all things concerning national security. The U.S.-Japan alliance is the bedrock of regional security in Northeast Asia, and the United States and Japan will continue to deepen their cooperation in wide-ranging areas of common interest in changing security environments.
Resources:
<a href="http://www.army.mil/standto/archive/2009/12/02/" target="_blank">STAND-TO! edition, Dec. 12, 2009 Yama Sakura 57 </a>
<a href="http://www.usarpac.army.mil/ys59/" target="_blank">Yama Sakura 59</a> (Website will go live on Jan. 22, 2011)
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