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The was established on March 28, 2007, following the upgrading of the Japanese Defense Ministry from the former Japanese Defense Agency.〔(Japan launches counter-terrorism force. ) Retrieved on June 6, 2008.〕 It was initially based at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Camp Asaka in Nerima, Tokyo. The command supervises a number of different units, whose roles range from special forces operations to advance preparation for greater JSDF deployments. The unit can also be deployed as Japan's response to combat operations during peacekeeping missions as a rapid reaction force.〔(中央即応集団 《朝霞》 3200名、編成を完結. ) Retrieved on September 9, 2012.〕 In March 2009, the force was transferred to Camp Zama, in Sagamihara, in the Kanagawa Prefecture. As a part of the Japanese government's National Defense Program Guidelines which were developed in response to the need to improve the JGSDF's capabilities to deal with new defense issues such as foreign peacekeeping operations and anti-terrorist operations.〔 Time magazine wrote in January 2013 that "The CRF.. is tasked with evacuating Japanese citizens in natural disasters, armed conflicts or other emergencies; but they may do so only by air or sea – not by land – and only if there is no risk that the troops themselves could be drawn into conflict. Should trouble arise, the troops may use weapons only in self-defense."〔Kirk Spitzer, (Ready or Not, Japan to Ease Rules on Foreign Intervention ) TIME.com, Retrieved 2015-05-26〕 The CRF held a formal ceremony at Camp Askaka on March 31, 2007, during which Japanese Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma, who was the guest of honour, formally inaugurated the force. Lieutenant General Josho Yamaguchi was the CRF's first commanding officer.〔 The current commander of the CRF is Lt. Gen. Masahiro Hidaka, who was appointed on July 26, 2012. == History == Formed on March 28, 2007, the CRF was established, consolidating the 1st Airborne Brigade, the 1st Helicopter Brigade, the Japanese Special Forces Group and the 101st NBC Protection Unit into a single force capable of conduct operations both in Japan and in foreign countries.〔〔(国際活動をめぐる陸上自衛隊の組織改編 鈴 木 滋 )〕 On March 31, 2007, the Central Readiness Force held a formal inauguration ceremony at JGSDF Camp Asaka in Nerima, Tokyo, which included guests such as Fumio Kyuma and Josho Yamaguchi, the former presiding over the formal establishment of the CRF.〔 The CRF was deployed on its first civil disaster mission on April 29, 2007, when it was dispatched to quell wildfires in the forests of the Yamanashi Prefecture, with the 1st Helicopter Brigade being deployed after its integration to the force.〔(山梨県甲州市勝沼町山林火災災害派遣 （第１ヘリコプター団）. ) Retrieved on August 24, 2011. 〕 The CRF later conducted a military exercise on October 31, 2007, with its subordinate units participating in a wide range of scenarios from anti-NBC cleanup to personnel transportation and evacuation. Six officers from the CRF were deployed to Nepal as part of the United Nations Mission in Nepal on March 30, 2007 as part of their first CRF peacekeeping mission.〔(ネパールへの国際平和協力法に基づく軍事監視要員の派遣について )〕〔(国連ネパール政治ミッションへの軍事監視要員の派遣について )〕〔(Army Winter 2009 Pamphlet. )〕 A CRF officer deployed to Nepal as part of the UNMIN was decorated for completing his duties in monitoring the ceasefire between the Nepalese government and Maoist rebels.〔(第4次軍事監視要員の帰国出迎え 23．1．18. )〕 The officers returned to Japan on March 18, 2008.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=International Peace Cooperation Activities in Nepal )〕 Four CRF officers under the UNDOF's transport unit were deployed to France as Japanese representatives on July 14, 2008, for its annual Bastille Day Military Parade celebration.〔()〕 The CRF was deployed to assist in the aftermath of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in humanitarian relief efforts, as well as to combat radiation problems at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The CRF has been deployed in Djibouti in the Horn of Africa. Asahi Shimbun wrote in January 2015 of plans to reinforce the JSDF base in Djibouti, Africa including mobilizing light armored vehicles to rescue Japanese citizens by land routes.〔http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/politics/AJ201501190036〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Central Readiness Force」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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