The JMSDF will conduct the 2nd Dispatched Submarine Training in the U.S. in 2023 as described
below.
1. Objectives
To improve the JMSDF’s tactical capabilities
2. Period
September 19- December 21
3. Exercise Area
(1) In the vicinity of Hawaiian islands
(2) U.S. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
4. Participating unit
(1) Commanding Officer
JS SEKIRYU, CDR KOIZUMI Satoshi
(2) Unit
JS SEKIRYU
(3) Personnel
Approx. 80
5. Type of exercise
Anti-submarine warfare exercise
6. Notes
Dispatched Submarine Training in the U.S. has been conducted every year since 1963. This is the 86th time including the dispatches to RIMPAC.

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