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{{Short description|Naval base in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan}}

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{{See also|Kure Naval Arsenal|Kure Naval District}}{{Infobox military installation
{{See also|Kure Naval Arsenal|Kure Naval District}}
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| occupants = {{bulleted list|[[Self Defense Fleet]]|[[Communications Command]]|[[Kure District Force]]|Training Squadron|[[Mine Warfare Force (Japan)|Mine Warfare Force]]|[[Fleet Submarine Force]]|[[Oceanographic and ASW Support Command]]}}<!-- squadrons only -->
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{{nihongo|The '''Kure Naval Base'''|呉基地|Kure Kichi|lead=yes}}, also simply known as the '''JMSDF Kure Naval Base''', is a group of ports and land facilities of the [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]] (JMSDF), which are scattered in multiple districts of [[Kure, Hiroshima|Kure City]], [[Hiroshima]], and where the [[Kure District Force]], etc. are located. There is also a [[United States Army|US Army]] base in Japan [[United States Army Kure Pier 6]] on a part of the base.
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{{nihongo|The '''Kure Naval Base'''|呉基地|Kure Kichi|lead=yes}}, also simply known as the '''JMSDF Kure Naval Base''', is a group of ports and land facilities of the [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]] (JMSDF), which are scattered in multiple districts of [[Kure, Hiroshima|Kure City]], [[Hiroshima]], and where the {{Ill|JMSDF Kure District|ja|呉地方隊}}, etc. are located.


==History==
==History==
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On 1 December 1945, Kure Naval District was reorganized into the Kure District Demobilization Bureau following [[Japan's surrender|Japan's Surrender]] in [[World War II]].
On 1 December 1945, Kure Naval District was reorganized into the Kure District Demobilization Bureau following [[Japan's surrender|Japan's Surrender]] in [[World War II]].


On May 1, 1948, it became a member of the [[6th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters]] at the same time as the establishment of the [[Japan Coast Guard]]. In July, the Kure Minesweeper Department was set up.
On May 1, 1948, it became a member of the {{Ill|6th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters|ja|第六管区海上保安本部}} at the same time as the establishment of the [[Japan Coast Guard]]. In July, the Kure Minesweeper Department was set up.


On 1 August 1952, the [[National Safety Agency]] [[Coastal Safety Force]] was established, and the Kure Route Enlightenment Corps was newly formed under the control of the [[Yokosuka District Force]].
On 1 August 1952, the [[National Safety Agency]] [[Coastal Safety Force]] was established, and the Kure Route Enlightenment Corps was newly formed under the control of the {{Ill|JMSDF Yokosuka District|ja|横須賀地方隊}}.


On 16 September 1953, the Kure Route Enlightenment Corps was abolished, and the Kure District Base corps was newly formed under the control of the Yokosuka District Corps.
On 16 September 1953, the Kure Route Enlightenment Corps was abolished, and the Kure District Base corps was newly formed under the control of the Yokosuka District Corps.


On July 1, 1954, the National Safety Agency Coastal Safety Force was abolished to make way for the establishment of the [[Defense Agency]] [[Maritime Self-Defense Force]]. Kure District Force was reorganized. On October 1st, opening of the Kure District General Administration Department.
On July 1, 1954, the National Safety Agency Coastal Safety Force was abolished to make way for the establishment of the [[Defense Agency]] [[Maritime Self-Defense Force]]. Kure District Force was reorganized. On October 1, opening of the Kure District General Administration Department.


On 16 January 1956, new edition of the Kure Training Corps.
On 16 January 1956, new edition of the Kure Training Corps.
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On 1 February 1961, Kure Supply Station and Kure Factory were newly reorganized.
On 1 February 1961, Kure Supply Station and Kure Factory were newly reorganized.


On 2 March 1970, abolished Kure Kosakusho and reorganized Kure Zoukousho and Kure Sanitary Corps. On October 1st, renamed from Kure Base Guard to Kure Guard.
On 2 March 1970, abolished Kure Kosakusho and reorganized Kure Zoukousho and Kure Sanitary Corps. On October 1, renamed from Kure Base Guard to Kure Guard.


On May 11, 1976, new edition of the Kure Music Corps.
On May 11, 1976, new edition of the Kure Music Corps.
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On 8 December 1998, the Kure Supply Station and the Kure Repair Center were integrated due to the reorganization of the supply and maintenance department, and the Kure Repair Supply Station was reorganized, and the Kure Torai Maintenance Center became the Kure Ammunition Maintenance and Supply Station.
On 8 December 1998, the Kure Supply Station and the Kure Repair Center were integrated due to the reorganization of the supply and maintenance department, and the Kure Repair Supply Station was reorganized, and the Kure Torai Maintenance Center became the Kure Ammunition Maintenance and Supply Station.


On 22 March 2002:, the Kure Communication Corps was reorganized into the Kure System Communication Corps and reorganized under the [[Communications Command|Communications Command Group]].
On 22 March 2002:, the Kure Communication Corps was reorganized into the Kure System Communication Corps and reorganized under the {{Ill|Communications Command|ja|システム通信隊群}}.


On March 1, 2005, the Self-Defense Forces Kure Hospital was opened.
On March 1, 2005, the Self-Defense Forces Kure Hospital was opened.
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=== Sachi District ===
=== Sachi District ===
*[[Kure District Force]]
*{{Ill|JMSDF Kure District|ja|呉地方隊}}
*[[File:JS Ise (DDH-182) afgemeerd op berth E in Kure, -30 augustus 2014 a.jpg|thumb|[[JS Ise]] moored at Berth E of Kure Naval Base]][[Fleet Escort Force]]
*[[File:JS Ise (DDH-182) afgemeerd op berth E in Kure, -30 augustus 2014 a.jpg|thumb|[[JS Ise]] moored at Berth E of Kure Naval Base]][[Fleet Escort Force]]
**4th Escort Flotilla
**4th Escort Flotilla
**12th Escort Squadron
**12th Escort Squadron
**1st Training Support Squadron
**1st Training Support Squadron
*[[Training Squadron (Japan)|Training Squadron]]
*{{Ill|Training Squadron (Japan)|lt=Training Squadron|ja|練習艦隊 (海上自衛隊)}}
**1st Training Squadron
**1st Training Squadron
*[[Mine Warfare Force (Japan)|Mine Warfare Force]]
*[[Mine Warfare Force (Japan)|Mine Warfare Force]]
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*Mine Warfare Support Detachment Kure
*Mine Warfare Support Detachment Kure
*Amphibious Warfare / Mine Tactical Support Team
*Amphibious Warfare / Mine Tactical Support Team
*[[Oceanographic and ASW Support Command]]
*{{Ill|Oceanography ASW Support Command|ja|海洋業務・対潜支援群}}
**1st Acoustic Measurement Corps
**1st Acoustic Measurement Corps
*Jieitaikure Hospital
*Jieitaikure Hospital
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*[[JMSDF Yokosuka Naval Base]]
*[[JMSDF Yokosuka Naval Base]]
*[[JMSDF Maizuru Naval Base]]
*[[JMSDF Maizuru Naval Base]]
*[[JMSDF Sasebo Naval Base]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:00, 28 December 2023

Kure Naval Base
呉基地
Part of JMSDF Kure District [ja]
Kure, Hiroshima in Japan
Kure Naval Base is located in Japan
Kure Naval Base
Kure Naval Base
Coordinates34°13′46″N 132°32′59″E / 34.229358°N 132.549713°E / 34.229358; 132.549713
TypeNaval base
Site information
OwnerJapanese Maritime Self-Defense Force
Operator Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
Websitewww.mod.go.jp/msdf/kure/
Site history
Built16 September 1953 (1953-09-16)
In use1953 (1953)
Garrison information
Occupants

The Kure Naval Base (Japanese: 呉基地, Hepburn: Kure Kichi), also simply known as the JMSDF Kure Naval Base, is a group of ports and land facilities of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), which are scattered in multiple districts of Kure City, Hiroshima, and where the JMSDF Kure District [ja], etc. are located.

History

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On 1 July 1889, Kure Naval District was established.

On 1 December 1945, Kure Naval District was reorganized into the Kure District Demobilization Bureau following Japan's Surrender in World War II.

On May 1, 1948, it became a member of the 6th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters [ja] at the same time as the establishment of the Japan Coast Guard. In July, the Kure Minesweeper Department was set up.

On 1 August 1952, the National Safety Agency Coastal Safety Force was established, and the Kure Route Enlightenment Corps was newly formed under the control of the JMSDF Yokosuka District [ja].

On 16 September 1953, the Kure Route Enlightenment Corps was abolished, and the Kure District Base corps was newly formed under the control of the Yokosuka District Corps.

On July 1, 1954, the National Safety Agency Coastal Safety Force was abolished to make way for the establishment of the Defense Agency Maritime Self-Defense Force. Kure District Force was reorganized. On October 1, opening of the Kure District General Administration Department.

On 16 January 1956, new edition of the Kure Training Corps.

On May 10, 1957, it was renamed from the Kure Training Corps to the Kure Education Corps.

On June 1, 1959, new edition of Kure Torai Coordination Center.

On 1 February 1961, Kure Supply Station and Kure Factory were newly reorganized.

On 2 March 1970, abolished Kure Kosakusho and reorganized Kure Zoukousho and Kure Sanitary Corps. On October 1, renamed from Kure Base Guard to Kure Guard.

On May 11, 1976, new edition of the Kure Music Corps.

On 1 July 1985, the Kure torpedo control station is abolished. New edition of Kure Torai Maintenance Cente.[1]

On July 1, 1987, reorganization of the guards. New edition of Kure Base Service Action.

On 8 December 1998, the Kure Supply Station and the Kure Repair Center were integrated due to the reorganization of the supply and maintenance department, and the Kure Repair Supply Station was reorganized, and the Kure Torai Maintenance Center became the Kure Ammunition Maintenance and Supply Station.

On 22 March 2002:, the Kure Communication Corps was reorganized into the Kure System Communication Corps and reorganized under the Communications Command [ja].

On March 1, 2005, the Self-Defense Forces Kure Hospital was opened.

Facilities and operational units

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Sachi District

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  • JMSDF Kure District [ja]
  • JS Ise moored at Berth E of Kure Naval Base
    Fleet Escort Force
    • 4th Escort Flotilla
    • 12th Escort Squadron
    • 1st Training Support Squadron
  • Training Squadron [ja]
    • 1st Training Squadron
  • Mine Warfare Force
    • 3rd Minesweeper Squadron
    • 1st Landing Ship Squadron
  • Kure District Police
  • Kure System Communication Corps
  • Kure Guard
  • Kure Repair Supply Station
  • Kure Base Service Action
    United States Army Kure Pier 6
  • Kure Hygiene Corps
  • Kure Education Corps
  • Kure Music Corps

Shōwa District

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  • Fleet Submarine Force
    • 1st Submarine Squadron
    • 1st Submarine Training Squadron
    • Submarine Training Command
  • Marine training guidance team
    • Kure Maritime Training Guidance Team
  • Mine Warfare Support Detachment Kure
  • Amphibious Warfare / Mine Tactical Support Team
  • Oceanography ASW Support Command [ja]
    • 1st Acoustic Measurement Corps
  • Jieitaikure Hospital

Yoshiura District

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  • Kure Repair Supply Station Oil Storage Station
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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Instructions on the organization of torpedo maintenance stations (Maritime Self-Defense Force Instruction No. 21 in 1985)
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