1st Helicopter Brigade
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The brigade operates under the Ground Component Command (Template:Langx), formerly with the Central Readiness Force, as a supporting unit for the Central Readiness Regiment (CRR), 1st Airborne Brigade and the Japanese Special Forces Group (SFGp) if deployed into a combat zone.[4][5]
Prior to the brigade's integration into the CRF, it had been actively involved in civil disaster operations in response to natural disasters such as wildfire, earthquakes, and flood.[6]
History
The 1st Helicopter Brigade was first established on March 20, 1959, by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Aviation School at JGSDF Camp Kasumigaura in Kasumigaura, Ibaraki. After the brigade was established, two helicopter companies were created on March 1, 1968, during a period of reorganization.[7]
The 1st Helicopter Company was stationed at JGSDF Camp Kisarazu on March 22, 1968, with the 2nd Helicopter Company arriving on June 1, 1968. A special transport squad was established in the brigade on December 19, 1986. Another period of reorganization began on March 27, 2006, when a communications and reconnaissance squad was added to the unit. On March 28, 2007, the 1st Helicopter Brigade was formally incorporated into the Central Readiness Force.[2]
The brigade was deployed by the Central Readiness Force on its first operation to subdue wildfires in the forests of the Yamanashi Prefecture on April 29, 2007.[8] They have been also deployed on humanitarian operations, specifically in the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake.[6]
On March 26, 2020, the 1HB has established an aviation corp to manage V-22 Ospreys for the ARDB.[9] The Ospreys are due to be deployed to Kisarazu with plans to be deployed at Saga Airport in the future. One CH-47J helicopter squadron is to be at JGSDF Vice Camp Takayubaru.[10]
Aircraft in service
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The 1st Helicopter Brigade currently utilize the following aircraft for the Ground Component Command:[11][12]
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | Notes |
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| Boeing CH-47 Chinook | Script error: No such module "flag". | Transport helicopter | CH-47J CH-47JA |
Built by Kawasaki |
| Eurocopter EC 225[13] | Script error: No such module "flag". | VIP helicopter | EC 225LP | |
| Kawasaki OH-1 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Built by Kawasaki | ||
| Beechcraft Super King Air | Script error: No such module "flag". | Utility transport | LR-2 | |
| Mitsubishi H-60 | Script error: No such module "flag". | Transport helicopter | UH-60JA | Built by Mitsubishi |
Formation
- Headquarters
- Headquarters and Service Company (OH-6D)
- 1st Transportation Helicopter Group
- 103rd Flight Squadron (CH-47J/JA)
- 104th Flight Squadron (CH-47J/JA)
- 105th Flight Squadron (CH-47J/JA)
- 106th Flight Squadron (CH-47J/JA)
- 102nd Flight Squadron (UH-60JA)
- Special transportation helicopter Squadron (EC 225LP)
- Communications and Reconnaissance Squadron (LR-2)
- Field Maintenance Party
References
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External links
- 1st Helicopter Brigade's Official Page Template:In lang
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