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JMSDF Overseas Training Cruise
From February 4th to March 16th, the JMSDF conducted Overseas Training Cruise for the midshipmen who completed the officer candidate course for those selected from the personnel with experience in JMSDF units.
Approx. 420 personnel including the graduates from the 53rd officer candidate course visited Guam on board JS Shimayuki and Setoyuki.
During the cruise, they conducted trainings, such as emergency steering training, celestial navigation training, and training to navigate in the fog, with a view to obtaining the essential knowledge and skills as the JMSDF personnel.
During the port call at Guam, they hosted an onboard reception and deepened friendship with the U.S. Navy, as well as held exchanges with the local residents.