Profile of Chief of Staff
- Admiral SAITO Akira,
The 36th Chief of Staff, JMSDF
- Admiral SAITO Akira,
The 36th Chief of Staff, JMSDF
Profile
| FULL NAME | SAITO Akira |
|---|---|
| RANK | Admiral (JUL 19, 2024) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | JUL 26, 1966 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nagasaki Prefecture |
| EDUCATION (GRADUATION) | MAR 1989 National Defense Academy
MAR 1990 Officer Candidate School, JMSDF JUN 2009 Command Course, U.S. Naval War College |
Major Assignments
| MAR | 2006 | CO, JS ISOYUKI |
|---|---|---|
| MAR | 2007 | Staff of Fleet Escort Force |
| JUL | 2008 | Command Course, U.S Naval War College |
| JUL | 2009 | Staff of Plans and Programs Division, MSO |
| JUL | 2010 | Chief of Plans and Programs Section, Plans and Programs Division, MSO |
| AUG | 2011 | Commander, Escort Division Fourteen |
| JUL | 2012 | Director of Education Division, MSO |
| AUG | 2013 | Director of Assignment Division, MSO |
| AUG | 2014 | Commander, Escort Flotilla One |
| JUL | 2016 | Chief of Staff, Commander Fleet Escort Force |
| AUG | 2017 | Superintendent, MSDF Officer Candidate School |
| AUG | 2018 | Director General of Operations and Plans Department |
| AUG | 2020 | Commander, Fleet Escort Force |
| DEC | 2021 | Vice Chief of Staff, MSO |
| DEC | 2022 | Commander in Chief, Self Defense Fleet |
| JUL | 2024 | Present Assignment |
