Sokōkan Sōjū (Surface warfare officer — 水上艦操従)
Operates MSDF surface combatants including destroyers (護衛艦, goei-kan) and their weapons systems. The MSDF operates one of the most capable destroyer fleets in the Pacific in close coordination with the US 7th Fleet. Contributes to the regional maritime security framework the alliance depends on.
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