Japan Defense Focus No.140

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For inquiries, contact the following office:Public Affairs Division, Ministry of Defense, Japan TEL:+81-3-3268-3111 (switch board) Web:https://www.mod.go.jp/en/jdf/Scan this QR code to go to our website.https://www.mod.go.jp/en/@ModJapan_enFollow us !!On August 3, Defense Minister Kishi gave letters of appointment to two personnel scheduled to be dispatched to UNMISS as an engineering officer and an intelligence officer. Minister Kishi encouraged them to accomplish their duties while taking care of their health. The engineering officer will plan and propose UNMISS engineering activities, and the intelligence officer will On August 5, the JMOD/JSDF held an online seminar with Mongolian Armed Forces personnel in the field of military medicine associated with Humanitarian Assistance and Disas-ter Relief (HA/DR).　The JMOD/JSDF have cooperated with the Central Military Hospital of Mongolian Armed Forces in the field of military medicine since 2012.　The JSDF Central Hospital conducts a “Mass Casualties Response Exercise” in order to enhance the hospital’s response posture for mass casualties incidents. This seminar was held as part of a program to arrange and conduct a similar exercise in Mongolia.　In the seminar, participants from the JSDF Central Hospital provided an overview of their organization and introduced the “Mass Casualties Response Exercise”, and staff from the Medical Service School of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force also gave a brief about the school. In addition, profes-sors from the National Defense Medical College shared knowledge regarding COVID-19 infection counter measures.　The participants from the Mongolian Armed Forces intro-duced the roles and responsibilities of the Central Military Hospital of Mongolian Armed Forces and gave a presentation on lessons learned about COVID-19 prevention. Through the seminar, we deepened mutual understanding about initiatives in the field of military medicine between Japan and Mongolia, and further enhanced our partnership.collect and organize information on the security situation. JMOD/JSDF will continue to contribute to the peace and stability of South Sudan, an internationally crucial issue.TwitterDefense Minister Kishi's Letters of Appointment for [email protected]@M"QLDC'[email protected]