in Japanese
Program Outline
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Period |
24 September – 8 October 2023 |
Location |
JGSDF Engineer School/Katsuta Training Field
(Camp Katsuta, Ibaraki Prefecture) |
Recipient |
19 personnel from the Lao People’s Army, Engineering Battalion
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From 24 September to 8 October, as part of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) defense cooperation, JMOD/JGSDF invited 19 personnel from the Lao People’s Army to Japan.
At JGSDF Engineer School and Katsuta Field Training Area in Ibaraki Prefecture, classroom lessons and practical training related to the operation of heavy engineering equipment were conducted. The training focused on improving disaster response capabilities. This included techniques for road construction.
This project contributed to strengthening the bilateral defense relationship between Japan and Laos and further cooperation on regional peace and stability.
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Photos
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Opening ceremony
Education on civil engineering construction management
Earthwork training on excavator
Laying gravel for a new road
Compressing pavement with motor grader
Completion of road building exercise
Closing Ceremony