From 14 to 17 November, as part of a cooperation project with Malaysia in the field of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR), the JMOD/JSDF invited 4 personnel from the Ministry of Defence Malaysia/Malaysian Armed Forces to Japan. The personnel visited JMOD headquarters and exchanged opinions regarding disaster response with JMOD officials and JSDF personnel.
Additionally, the participants were briefed on by other ministries and local government which engage in disaster response to gain insights on different disaster management efforts within Japan, while they learned about a range of HA/DR equipment and deepened their understanding about dealing with natural disasters, while also gaining knowledge about how the Northern Army responds in times of largescale natural disasters at the JGSDF Northern Army’s Camp Sapporo and Camp Higashichitose. The participants also acquired knowledge about the JSDF Sapporo Hospital’s role in disaster response and its infection prevention measures through a visit to the hospital, where they received briefings about overview of the hospital and the facility’s efforts to address COVID-19 infections.
The relationship between Malaysia and Japan was strengthened through the sharing of views between the Ministry of Defence Malaysia/Malaysian Armed Force and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force about disaster response. |
Introduction about life saving system by 11th Infantry Regiment personnel 
Introduction about water purification system & water tanker by 7th Logistic Support Regiment personnel 
Introduction about field hospital by 7th Logistic Support Regiment personnel 
Introduction about outdoor bathing system by 7th Logistic Support Regiment personnel 
Introduction about river crossing boat by 7th Engineer Battalion personnel 
