2016 - Capacity Building Assistance in Timor-Leste (Engineering and Cooperating with Partner Countries) 
Outline of Program
| Period | 3 October - 4 November 2016 |
| Location | Hera Naval Base and surrounding area, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste |
| Deployed Personnel | 7 members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force & a representative from the Japan Ministry of Defense |
| Assistance Recipients | Members of the Timor-Leste national Defense Force |
| Supporting Countries | Australia (Australian Army lead), United States (Army, Navy and Marine Corps) |
Continuing on from last year, members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Engineering School and Ground Staff Office again join the capacity building assistance project, Exercise Harii Hamutuk, in Timor-Leste. This Australia-led exercise seeks to enhance the capability of the Timor-Leste Defense Force through engineering projects and has been occurring since 2014. Harii Hamutuk, which means 'Building Together' in Tetum, the national language of Timor-Leste, brought together approximately 110 personnel from Japan, America, Australia and Timor-Leste who combined their strength and efforts in building and construction work.
Photos
An office building constructed during the exercise
Mapmaking survey
Assembling the building frame
Fixing the building frame into position
Mounting the roof frame
A JSDF member demonstrates how to use tools.
Members from the participating countries cooperate
JSDF members check levels
Installing ceiling panels
Cross cultural communication
Confirming on-site work
The JSDF translator joins construction work
A Timor-Leste graduate of the Japan National Defense Academy assists with translation
National representatives attend a coordination meeting
The Japan Ambassador to Timor-Leste delivers a speech at the closing ceremony
Team leaders are presented with a Timor-Leste thank you gift
A picture of all the Harii Hamutuk participants
Harii Hamutuk 2016 JSDF participants