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The brigade serves as Japan's elite Paratrooper unit. Under the brigade is the Guide Unit , serving as its NEO (''Non-combatant Evacuation Operations'') unit.

The unit is being likened similarly to the Western Army Infantry Regiment , since both units are some of Japan's only special forces units with an offensive capability as some of Japan's other special forces units are assigned to CT or defensive duties.


WEAPONS


Standard weapons are from the JGSDF, including:

  • Howa Type 89 -F (Para) rifle

  • Sig Sauer P220 pistol (Licensed as Shin Chuo Koggyo 9mm Kenju)

  • Sig Sauer P226 pistol (Licensed as Minebea P9)

  • Minebea PM-9 submachine gun

  • Sumitomo Heavy Industries M249 LMG

  • Toshiba Type 91 Mobile SAM launcher



DEPLOYMENT



Local

  • 1st Airborne Brigade paratroopers have only been seen in action through annual new year JSDF exhibition shows in Narashino.



Overseas

  • The Brigade has scheduled 170 paratroopers to be sent into Samawa as part of the JGSDF's commitment in Iraq .


A good thing to note here is if JGSDF forces are allowed entry into a foreign country in order to rescue either Japanese or friendly nationals, 1st Airborne Brigade paratroopers are to be officially deployed.


MISCELLANEOUS

  • A scandal had emerged inside the unit when a 38-year old 1st Airborne Brigade paratrooper was arrested in Inzai, Chiba Prefecture for shoplifting. He admitted to officers that he did it to prove that he was serious in not going to Iraq. When JGSDF officials heard about this, they told press officials that they require the consent of the troopers and their relatives. Otherwise, they would not be deployed. The Iraq deployment has caused a national debate in Japan, and reaching a new public consensus is necessary for the military to develop a modern role and structure.



IN FICTION

  • A SWAT 3 MOD allows players to use a 1st Airborne Brigade paratrooper skin.



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