External and Internal Factors Shaping the Japan Maritime Self-Defense force

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Abstract:

This thesis examines factors shaping the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force JMSDF. It focuses on issues concerning Japans financial resources to improve the JMSDF in the future and the level of complementarity between the JMSDF and the U.S. Navy. The examination reveals that there is a high level of complementarity overall between the JMSDF and the U.S. Pacific Fleet. This relationship is most likely going to continue into the future. The JMSDF most likely will not to have the financial resources it will need to enhance its inventory much beyond its current force level because of the mounting pressure of other domestic budgetary needs and a lower expected Gross National Product GNP rate of growth. It is concluded that the future direction of the JMSDF will be that of keeping an effective complementary relationship with that of the U.S. Navy.... Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

Author(s):
Tsukigi, Shinji
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0091

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), *NAVY, *JAPAN, RATES, THESES, PRESSURE, RESOURCES, INVENTORY, DOMESTIC
Field(s)/Group(s):
Geography, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
JMSDF(JAPAN MARITIME SELF DEFENSE FORCE)
Report Date:
1993 Jun 01