THE GUIDELINES FOR JAPAN-U.S. DEFENSE COOPERATION

FUNCTIONS AND FIELDS AND EXAMPLES OF ITEMS OF COOPERATION IN SITUATIONS IN AREAS SURROUNDING JAPAN

Functions and Fields		Examples of Items of Cooperation
Cooperation in activities initiated by either Government	Relief activities and measures to deal with refugees	- Transportation of personnel and supplies to the affected area - Medical services, communications and transportation in the affected area - Relief and transfer operations for refugees, and provision of emergency materials to refugees
	Search and rescue	- Search and rescue operations in Japanese territory and at sea around Japan and information sharing related to such operations
	Noncombatant evacuation operations	- Information sharing, and communication with and assembly and transportation of noncombatants - Use of Self-Defense Forces facilities and civilian airports and ports by U.S. aircraft and vessels for transportation of noncombatants - Customs, immigration and quarantine of noncombatants upon entry into Japan - Assistance to noncombatants in such matters as temporary accommodations, transportation and medical services in Japan
	Activities for ensuring the effectiveness of economic sanctions for the maintenance of international peace and stability	- Inspection of ships based on United Nations Security Council resolutions for ensuring the effectiveness of economic sanctions and activities related to such inspections - Information sharing

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FUNCTIONS AND FIELDS AND EXAMPLES OF ITEMS OF COOPERATION IN SITUATIONS IN AREAS SURROUNDING JAPAN

Functions and Fields			Examples of Items of Cooperation
Japan's support for U.S. Forces activities	Use of facilities		- Use of Self-Defense Forces facilities and civilian airports and ports for supplies and other purposes by U.S. aircraft and vessels - Reservation of spaces for loading/unloading of personnel and materials by the United States and of storage areas at Self-Defense Forces facilities and civilian airports and ports - Extension of operating hours for Self-Defense Forces facilities and civilian airports and ports for the use by U.S. aircraft and vessels - Use of Self-Defense Forces airfields by U.S. aircraft - Provision of training and exercise areas - Construction of offices, accommodations, etc., inside U.S. facilities and areas
	Rear area support	Supply	- Provision of materials (except weapons and ammunition) and POL (petroleum, oil and lubricants) to U.S. aircraft and vessels at Self-Defense Forces facilities and civilian airports and ports - Provision of materials (except weapons and ammunition) and POL to U.S. facilities and areas
		Transportation	- Land, sea and air transportation inside Japan of personnel, materials and POL - Sea transportation to U.S. vessels on the high seas of personnel, materials and POL - Use of vehicles and cranes for transportation of personnel, materials and POL
		Maintenance	- Repair and maintenance of U.S. aircraft, vessels and vehicles - Provision of repair parts - Temporary provision of tools and materials for maintenance

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FUNCTIONS AND FIELDS AND EXAMPLES OF ITEMS OF COOPERATION IN SITUATIONS IN AREAS SURROUNDING JAPAN

Functions and Fields			Examples of Items of Cooperation
Japan's support for U.S. Forces activities	Rear area support	Medical services	- Medical treatment of casualties inside Japan - Transportation of casualties inside Japan - Provision of medical supply
		Security	- Security of U.S. facilities and areas - Seas surveillance around U.S. facilities and areas - Security of transportation routes inside Japan - Information and intelligence sharing
		Communications	- Provision of frequencies (including for satellite communications) and equipment for communications among relevant U.S. and Japanese agencies
		Others	- Support for port entry/exit by U.S. vessels - Loading/unloading of materials at Self-Defense Forces facilities and civilian airports and ports - Sewage disposal, water supply, and electricity inside U.S. facilities and areas - Temporary increase of workers at U.S. facilities and areas
U.S.-Japan operational cooperation	Surveillance		- Intelligence sharing
	Minesweeping		- Minesweeping operations in Japanese territory and on the high seas around Japan, and information and intelligence sharing on mines
	Sea and airspace management		- Maritime traffic coordination in and around Japan in response to increased sea traffic - Air traffic control and airspace management in and around Japan

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