The Special Forces Group (特殊作戦群, Tokushusakusengun) is the Japan Ground Self Defense Force's counter-terrorist unit established by the former Japanese Defense Agency (now Ministry of Defense) to counter terrorist activities and deter guerrilla-style attacks on Japanese soil and to conduct military operations, like the 1st Airborne Brigade, against guerrillas or enemy commandos. The unit is based in Narashino, Chiba garrison in Funabashi, Chiba with the 1st Airborne Brigade. The unit was formerly known as the Special Operations Group.
Background[]
The SFGp has been referred to as Japanese Delta Force, due to their specialized role in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. The civilian counterpart of the SFGp is the Japanese National Police Agency's Special Assault Team.
Notable Units[]
History[]
- See Pacification of Jin-Hark for details
- See Capture of Barbarus Air Base for details
Trivia[]
- Most of the equipment of the Japan SFG are imported overseas, not licensed-built in Japan.