The JMSDF conducted a bilateral exercise with the U.S. Navy (USN) in order to strengthen the
capability of Japan-U.S. Alliance for effective deterrence and response as described below.
1. Objectives
(1) To improve the JMSDF’s tactical capabilities
(2) To improve interoperability between the JMSDF and the USN
2. Period
January 15 – 23
3. Exercise Area
From south of Kanto to in the vicinity of Okinawa via south of Shikoku
4. Participating units
(1) JMSDF: JS ASHIGARA
(2) USN: USS ANTIETAM, USS CHANCELLORSVILLE, USS SHILOH,
USS RAFAEL PERALTA, USNS JOHN ERICSSON, USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS
5. Type of exercise
Tactical exercise (Anti-Air Warfare Exercise, Anti-Surface Warfare Exercise,
Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise), Replenishment at Sea, etc.
6. Notes
Preventive measures against COVID-19 were implemented during the exercise
