Two destroyers of the Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) are currently carrying out anti-piracy activities off the coast of Somalia in East Africa.〔【出典】Catch a Wave, 2010年1月29日号(株式会社浜島書店)◆【URL】http://catchawave.jp/〕
海上自衛隊の護衛艦「たかなみ」に乗る海賊対処部隊の指揮官、中畑康樹1等海佐(右端)
Captain Nakahata Yasuki, far right, the commander of the anti-piracy unit, on the MSDF destroyer Takanami.〔写真の説明文◆【出典】Catch a Wave, 2010年1月29日号(株式会社浜島書店)◆【URL】http://catchawave.jp/〕
海上自衛隊の飛行艇
Maritime Self-Defense Force plane
12月28日と1月1日には、海上自衛隊の巡視海域で海賊が船舶を襲撃した。
On Dec. 28 and Jan. 1, pirates attacked ships in the region that the MSDF patrols.〔【出典】Catch a Wave, 2010年1月29日号(株式会社浜島書店)◆【URL】http://catchawave.jp/〕
その上、旭旗は現在も海上自衛隊が堂々と使っています。
Furthermore, it is still in use today by the MSDF (Maritime Self-Defense Force) with apparently no stigma attached to it.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 2004年7月号(株式会社ヤック企画)◆【URL】http://www.hiraganatimes.com/〕"HT213022", "2122943"
その理由の一つは、米英艦船と海上自衛隊船は異なる地域で活動する予定だからである。
One of the reasons is that U.S. and British warships and MSDF ships will operate in different areas.〔【出典】Catch a Wave, 2002年12月27日号(株式会社浜島書店)◆【URL】http://catchawave.jp/〕
But the U.S. presence along with the J.M.S.D.F. discourages any nation from forcing a military threat upon Japan.〔【出典】Hiragana Times, 1997年4月号(株式会社ヤック企画)◆【URL】http://www.hiraganatimes.com/〕"HT126035", "2102887"
And the Maritime Self-Defense Force helped vessels engaged in anti-terrorist operations in the Indian Ocean by refueling activity based on the Replenishment Support Special Measures Law."NIPO-043", "2087056"
The Defense Ministry said in a statement that the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff has cancelled a planned visit to Japan later this month, and that South Korea has refused permission for two Japanese navy ships to make a port call at Inchon in September."VOA-0137", "2235258"
日本の海上自衛隊のイージス艦「きりしま」が12月16日、神奈川県横須賀基地を出港した。
The Aegis ship Kirishima of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) left its base at Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture on Dec. 16.〔【出典】Catch a Wave, 2002年12月27日号(株式会社浜島書店)◆【URL】http://catchawave.jp/〕
日本の海上自衛隊の艦艇
Japanese navy ship
日本政府によると、海上自衛隊は北朝鮮のものと見られる2隻の船舶の追跡を途中で中断しました。
The government says its navy has stopped chasing two suspected North Korean ships."VOA-0461", "2248038"
It is scheduled to arrive in the Indian Ocean in three to four weeks to support an MSDF ship that refuels United States and British ships in the area.〔【出典】Catch a Wave, 2002年12月27日号(株式会社浜島書店)◆【URL】http://catchawave.jp/〕
石破茂防衛大臣は、海上自衛隊にインド洋上での給油任務を再開する命令を出しました。
Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba has ordered the Maritime Self-Defense Force to resume its refueling mission in the Indian Ocean."MB004186", "2109782"
自衛隊には、陸上自衛隊・海上自衛隊・航空自衛隊がある。
The actual day-to-day affairs of the Force are under the control of the Minister of Defense, who is a minister of state. The Self-Defense Force is divided into three branches: the Ground Self-Defense Force, the Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Air Self-Defense Force."NIPO-028", "2239631"
They consist of the Ground Self-Defense Force, the Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the Air Self-Defense Force. The total number of troops was about 240,000 in 2008."A0000348", "2272127"
警察、海上自衛隊、海上保安庁はそれぞれ独自の部隊を持っている。
The police, the Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard each have their own units.〔【出典】Catch a Wave, 2004年4月9日号(株式会社浜島書店)◆【URL】http://catchawave.jp/〕
韓国へ航行したあと、日本の海上自衛隊と合同海軍演習を行います。
After traveling to Korea, it will complete joint naval exercises with Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force."MB004263", "2080951"