Indo-Pacific Deployment 2020 (IPD20)

Objectives

(1)To improve JMSDF tactical capabilities and to strengthen cooperation with partner navies in the Indo-Pacific region through conducting joint exercises
(2) To contribute to the peace and stability of the region and to enhance mutual understanding and relationship with partner countries through the deployment

About Indo-Pacific Deployment 2019

Period

SEP 7 (MON) – OCT 17 (SAT), 2020

Participating Units

Commander	Commander, Escort Flotilla 2, RADM KONNO Yasushige
Units	JS KAGA (DDH184) , JS IKAZUCHI (DD107) , 3 embarked helicopters , and a submarine
Personnel	Approx. 580

Countries to visit for replenishment

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
(Other countries to visit are still under coordination)

Type of exercises

Various tactical exercises

Activities Photo Albums

Arrive back

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The Unit completed all exercise and training, and going back each home separately

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Replenishment At Sea with JS HAMANA (AOE 424)

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Final PHOTEX

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Japan-US birateral exercise

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Departure at Cam Ranh, Socialist Pepublic of Vietnam

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Arrive at Cam Ranh, Socialist Pepublic of Vietnam

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PHOTEX・Antisubmarine exercise

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Replenishment At Sea

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Hoist training・Cargo sling training

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Japan-Indonesia birateral exercise

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Pass JS ARIAKE (DD109) who heading to off Somalia Gulf of Aden for Deployment surface for counter Piracy Enforcement

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Tactical maneuvering

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Service stripes Ceremony

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Japan-India birateral exercise

FAREWELL PASS

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PHOTEX・Replenishment At Sea

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Japan-Sri Lanka birateral exercise

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Arrive at Colombo,Sri Lanka

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Gunnex 12.7mm

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Onboard memorial service

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Japan-Australia birateral exercise

FAREWELL PASS

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Hot pump

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Boat Training

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PHOTEX

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Replenishment At Sea

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Leap Frog and Replenishment At Sea

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Cross Deck

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Offshore Exercise

station maneuver

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Vessel inspection drill/Coping training under various situations at Combat Information Center(CIC)

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Emergency deck landing practice

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Indo - Pacific Deployment 2020 (IPD20), JS KAGA (DDH 184) and JS IKAZUCHI (DD 107) departed each of JMSDF port.

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