Asia Pacific Defense Forum

“Japan Self-Defense Force: Challenge on Command & Communication Systems And Cyber Warfare”

Rear Admiral SAKATA, Ryuzo Director Directorate of Command & Communication Systems (J-6) Joint Staff, Japan

Expectations on the Command & Communication Systems in JSDF

• Provide network among the Government’s Central Command Post to tiers of headquarters and field units.

– disaster relief – international terrorism – full-scale invasion • Provide national-level counter-cyber threat capabilities. • Enhancements of user-friendliness deviated attentions to systems’ survivability.

Future JSDF Posture on the Cyber Warfare

• Capabilities to defend own C4 systems, hardware and data, from outer space cyber threats.

• Capabilities to electronically neutralize enemy C4 capabilities.

• Capabilities to conduct cyber space intelligence and counter-intelligence activities.

Current Capability Assessment & Issues on Cyber Forces

• Threat Analysis • International Legal Framework • Domestic Laws & Regulations • Organization and Capabilities • Education & Training • Personnel Management: Recruiting & Career Management • Equipments

Future Tasks

• Consideration: – NO simple unification (or “jointification”) – Clear and present danger to the national security – NO Resource race among service branches • What to Do?

– Joint operation, for accelerated operational tempo, better operational common pictures, and better information sharing – Prioritize in defensive functions • “National Defense Program Guideline (NDPG)” • “(5-year) Midterm Defense Plan (MDP)” • Ally, the United States Cyber Command

Thank You!

• Questions & Comments, Please!