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=== Personnel ===
=== Personnel ===


In 1975, basic training for lower-secondary and upper-secondary academy graduates began in the training brigade and lasted approximately three months. Specialized enlisted and {{wp|Non-commissioned officer|non-commissioned officer (NCO)}} candidate courses were available in branch schools and qualified NCOs could enter an eight-to-twelve-week officer candidate program. Senior NCOs and graduates of an eighty-week NCO pilot course were eligible to enter officer candidate schools, as were graduates of the National Defence Academy at [[Magateza]] and graduates of all four-year universities. Advanced technical, flight, medical and command and staff officer courses were also run by the HGSDF. Like the [[Hoterallia Naval Self-Defense Force|naval]] and [[Hoterallia Air Self-Defense Force|air]] forces, the HGSDF ran a youth [[Cadet|cadet]] program offering technical training to lower-secondary school graduates below military age in return for a promise of enlistment.
In 1975, basic training for lower-secondary and upper-secondary academy graduates began in the training brigade and lasted approximately three months. Specialized enlisted and {{wp|Non-commissioned officer|non-commissioned officer (NCO)}} candidate courses were available in branch schools and qualified NCOs could enter an eight-to-twelve-week officer candidate program. Senior NCOs and graduates of an eighty-week NCO pilot course were eligible to enter officer candidate schools, as were graduates of the National Defence Academy at [[Magateza]] and graduates of all four-year universities. Advanced technical, flight, medical, command, and staff officer courses were also run by the HGSDF. Like the [[Hoterallia Naval Self-Defense Force|naval]] and [[Hoterallia Air Self-Defense Force|air]] forces, the HGSDF ran a youth [[Cadet|cadet]] program offering technical training to lower-secondary school graduates below military age in return for a promise of enlistment.


Because of Hoterallian diplomatic nature and geographical location, only limited areas are available for large-scale training to avoid disturbing the populace, and due to Hoterallian diplomatic strategy of a neutral state, the HGSDF rarely takes up any major training.
Because of Hoterallian diplomatic nature and geographical location, only limited areas are available for large-scale training to avoid disturbing the populace, and due to the Hoterallian diplomatic strategy of a neutral state, the HGSDF rarely takes up any major training.


Outside of training, the HGSDF's mission was to defend against any ground invasion and threats to internal security, be able to deploy to any part of the nation, and protect the bases of all three services of the Self-Defense Forces. But many survey shown that the HGSDF has not been used in police actions, nor is it likely to be assigned any internal security tasks in the future. But the HGSDF and the other two branches were given responsibilities and missions whenever a natural disaster struck, giving them the {{wp|Emergency management|disaster relief}} role.
Outside of training, the HGSDF's mission was to defend against any ground invasion and threats to internal security, be able to deploy to any part of the nation and protect the bases of all three services of the Self-Defense Forces. But many surveys have shown that the HGSDF has not been used in police actions, nor is it likely to be assigned any internal security tasks in the future. But the HGSDF and the other two branches were given responsibilities and missions whenever a natural disaster struck, giving them the {{wp|Emergency management|disaster relief}} role.
=== Equipment ===
=== Equipment ===


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| {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO}}
| {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| Made by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Obyashaki Heavy Industries]]. Replacement for the Type 09, beginning in 2019.
| Made by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Obyashaki Heavy Industries]]. Replacement for Type 09, beginning in 2019.
| [[File:20式5.56mm小銃 (試験用小銃).png|200px]]
| [[File:20式5.56mm小銃 (試験用小銃).png|200px]]
|-
|-
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| {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO}}
| {{wp|5.56×45mm NATO}}
| {{Flag|Riamo}}
| {{Flag|Riamo}}
| Made under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Otachi Electric Industry]]. Common medium calibre rifle used across all branches of the military.
| Made under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Otachi Electric Industry]]. Common medium caliber rifle used across all branches of the military.
| [[File:CA-20.png|200px]]
| [[File:CA-20.png|200px]]
|-
|-
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| Imported from the [[Vultesia|Vultesian]].
| Imported from the [[Vultesia|Vultesian]].
| [[File:L129A1 Sharpshooter rifle MOD 45162219.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:L129A1 Sharpshooter rifle MOD 45162219.jpg|200px]]
|-
| T-10 Sniper Rifle
| {{wp|Sniper rifle}}
| {{wp|7.62×51mm NATO}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| Designed and manufactured by the [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Obyashaki Heavy Industries]].
| [[File:T93_sniper_rifle.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| ML12-E
| ML12-E
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| Imported from the [[Vultesia|Vultesian]].
| Imported from the [[Vultesia|Vultesian]].
| [[File:LAG-40 I.M.-1.JPG|200px]]
| [[File:LAG-40 I.M.-1.JPG|200px]]
|-
| Pansätahatva 89
| {{wp|Recoilless rifle}}
| 84 mm
| {{Flag|Bakyern}}
| Imported from the [[Bakyernian Defense Force|Bakyern]]. The Pansätahatva 89 is an 84-mm man-portable reusable {{wp|Anti-tank warfare|anti-tank weapon}}.
| [[File:Carl Gustav M4 Kokonaisturvallisuus 2015.jpg|200px]]
|-
| Type 38
| {{wp|Drill purpose rifle|Ceremonial rifle}}
| {{wp|6.5×50mmSR Arisaka|6.2x50mm}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| The Type 38 rifle is a {{wp|bolt action|bolt-action}} {{wp|rifle}} of the Yuki design used by the Imperial Hoterallian Army from 1910 to 1951. Used as a ceremonial/parade rifle to this very day.
| [[File:Rifle_Type44.JPG|200px]]
|-
|-
| Guntō
| Guntō
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|-
|-
! colspan="8" style="align: center;" | Mortars
! colspan="8" style="align: center;" | Mortars
|-
| Type 48
| {{wp|Mortar (weapon)|Mortar}}
| 88mm
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Kaito-Sichi Manufacturing]].
| [[File:Mortar_M29.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| WMShal-81
| WMShal-81
| {{wp|Mortar (weapon)}}
| {{wp|Mortar (weapon)|Mortar}}
|82 mm calibre
|82 mm caliber
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| Built under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. The WMShal-81 is a Vultesian 82 mm mortar, used as a light indirect fire weapon for the use of airborne and other light infantry forces.
| Built under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. The WMShal-81 is a Vultesian 82 mm mortar, used as a light indirect fire weapon for the use of airborne and other light infantry forces.
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| MLhal-120
| MLhal-120
| {{wp|Mortar (weapon)|Heavy mortar}}
| {{wp|Mortar (weapon)|Heavy mortar}}
|120 mm calibre
|120 mm caliber
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| Imported from the [[Vultesia|Vultesian]]. The MLhal-120 is a heavy mortar of Vultesian origin, it is mostly used with the accompany of a mortar carrier.
| Imported from the [[Vultesia|Vultesian]]. The MLhal-120 is a heavy mortar of Vultesian origin, it is mostly used with the accompany of a mortar carrier.
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| Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer
| Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer
| {{wp|Howitzer}}
| {{wp|Howitzer}}
|{{wp|105 mm calibre}}
|{{wp|105 mm caliber}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer is designed as division artillery for counter-battery role with agile positioning benefited from its lightweight.
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer is designed as division artillery for counter-battery role with agile positioning benefited from its lightweight.
| [[File:KH178 (Towed howitzer).jpg|200px]]
| [[File:KH178 (Towed howitzer).jpg|200px]]
|-
| T-34 "Burūsandā"
| Towed {{wp|howitzer}}
|{{wp|155 mm caliber|155mm}}
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. The T-34 "Burūsandā" is a modified Vultesian J-98 howitzer produced locally.
| [[File:ROCA_T-65_155mm_Howitzer_in_Field_Emplacement_Oct2011.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
! colspan="8" style="align: center;" | Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile
! colspan="8" style="align: center;" | Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile
|-
| SPITE Anti Tank Guided Missile
| {{wp|Anti-tank guided missile}}
|
| {{Flag|Gassasinia}}
| Bought from the [[Gassasinian Defence Force]]. Capable of making a top attack through a "fire, observe and update" method
| [[File:Spike_LR_2.jpg|200px]]
|-
| Type 87 Mekajiki
| {{wp|Anti-tank guided missile}}
|
| {{Flag|Hoterallia}}
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Hojo Manufacturing]]. The Type 87 Mekajiki is a laser-guided anti-tank missile. Intended as a front-line replacement for the SPITE in the future.
| [[File:Japanese_Type_87_MAT_missile_-_01.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| Jia-90 Multi-Purpose Missile System
| Jia-90 Multi-Purpose Missile System
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| M.A.A.R.S
| M.A.A.R.S
| {{wp|Man-portable air-defense system}}
| {{wp|Man-portable air-defense system}}
|82 mm calibre
|82 mm caliber
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| {{Flag|Vultesia}}
| Made under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. The M.A.A.R.S is a Vultesian light-weight, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (or MANPADS) system.
| Made under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. The M.A.A.R.S is a Vultesian light-weight, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (or MANPADS) system.
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| Imae Type 88 IFV
| Imae Type 88 IFV
| {{wp|Infantry fighting vehicle}}
| {{wp|Infantry fighting vehicle}}
| 188
| 236
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]].
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]].
| [[File:JGSDF IFV Type 89 20121021-01.JPG|200px]]
| [[File:JGSDF IFV Type 89 20121021-01.JPG|200px]]
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| {{wp|Armoured fighting vehicle}}
| {{wp|Armoured fighting vehicle}}
| 184
| 184
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. Used for deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault and fire support - roles where mobility, endurance and manoeuvrability are important - and it has also been used for convoy protection.
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. Used for deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault, and fire support - roles where mobility, endurance, and maneuverability are important - and it has also been used for convoy protection.
| [[File:Jackal (51600086340).jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Jackal (51600086340).jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
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| [[File:JGSDF APC Type 96 at JGSDF Camp Shimoshizu 02.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:JGSDF APC Type 96 at JGSDF Camp Shimoshizu 02.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
| A-12 Swordfish
| Tanskenfotvetdagen 316
| {{wp|Infantry fighting vehicle}}
| {{wp|Infantry fighting vehicle}}
| 98
| 49
| Built under license by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Hojo Manufacturing]] from [[Riamo]].
| Bought from the [[Bakyernian Defense Force]]. The vehicle has very good mobility in snow and wetlands while carrying and supporting eight, fully equipped dismounted soldiers.
| [[File:TB2015ExhibitionP2-39.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Stridsfordon 90 Revinge 2012-1.jpg|200px]]
|-
| Type 92 APC (Storm)
| {{wp|Armoured personnel carrier}}
| Over 1,000
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae Heavy Industries]]. Multiple variants.
| [[File:CM-23_Mortar_Carrier_in_ROCA_Infantry_School_20120211a.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
! style="align: center;" colspan="5" | Self-propelled artillery
! style="align: center;" colspan="5" | Self-propelled artillery
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| {{wp|Multiple rocket launcher}}
| {{wp|Multiple rocket launcher}}
| 75
| 75
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. The MLS-01 is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher, it features a modular design and employs rockets with calibres ranging from 127 mm to 450 mm ( 5-17.72 inches).
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. The MLS-01 is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher, it features a modular design and employs rockets with calibers ranging from 127 mm to 450 mm ( 5-17.72 inches).
| [[File:Astros 2020 (14338252946).jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Astros 2020 (14338252946).jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
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| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Hojo Manufacturing/Hoterasseki]]. They are employed to provide mobile heavy fire support to army units in the field.
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Hojo Manufacturing/Hoterasseki]]. They are employed to provide mobile heavy fire support to army units in the field.
| [[File:９９式自走１５５ｍｍりゅう弾砲 R 富士総合火力演習・そうかえん 86.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:９９式自走１５５ｍｍりゅう弾砲 R 富士総合火力演習・そうかえん 86.jpg|200px]]
|-
| J-7 Ame
| {{wp|Self-propelled artillery}}
| 276
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Toshiba and Imae]]. The J-7 Ame was developed alongside the MBT Type Jia-2 program.
| [[File:K-9thunder.jpg|200px]]
|-
| J-27 Kokko
| {{wp|Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon}}
| 147
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae]]. The J-27 Kokko is highly compatible with a highly mobile short-range air defense system suited to the operational and terrain conditions of Hoterallia.
| [[File:US_Army_photo_160803-A-VV548-006_Standing_Watch_together.jpg|200px]]
|-
| Flygasthatvadagen 16
| {{wp|Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon}}
| 31
| Purchased from [[Bakyernian Defense Force]].
| [[File:Swedish CV9040 AAV - Anti-Air Vehicle.JPG|200px]]
|-
|-
! style="align: center;" colspan="5" | Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
! style="align: center;" colspan="5" | Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
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| Armoured {{wp|Combat engineer|combat engineering}} vehicle
| Armoured {{wp|Combat engineer|combat engineering}} vehicle
| 25
| 25
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. The AVE(LX) Scarab is an air-transportable armoured combat engineer vehicle.
| Bought from [[Vultesia]]. The AVE(LX) Scarab is an air-transportable armored combat engineer vehicle.
| [[File:Terrier Armoured Digger MOD 45155773.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Terrier Armoured Digger MOD 45155773.jpg|200px]]
|-
|-
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| Purchased from [[Riamo]].
| Purchased from [[Riamo]].
| [[File:Tatra T 815-7.jpg|200px]]
| [[File:Tatra T 815-7.jpg|200px]]
|-
| TGD 15
| {{wp|MRAP|Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle}}
| 101
| Purchased from [[Bakyernian Defense Force]]. The vehicle crew is protected against 5.56×45mm ball ammunition, grenades, firebombs, anti-personnel mines and side blasts.
| [[File:Terrängbil 16 Revinge 2015.jpg|200px]]
|-
! style="align: center;" colspan="5" | Miscellaneous
|-
| Imae Type 11 Light Truck (Shin)
| Mid-size {{wp|off road vehicle}}
|
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae Corporation]]. A series of military light trucks that can be mounted with various heavy machine guns and anti-tank missile launchers.
| [[File:JGSDF_0.5t_track.jpg|200px]]
|-
| Type 11 Medium Truck
| {{wp|Four-wheel drive}} truck
|
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Imae Corporation]]. Used specifically for transport purposes.
| [[File:Type73chugatatruck.jpg|200px]]
|-
| KM131 Jeep
| {{wp|Military light utility vehicle|Light utility vehicle}}
| ~7,866
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Hiromori Corporation]]. Multiple variants.
| [[File:K-131.jpg|200px]]
|-
| Hiromori High Mobility Vehicle
| Four-wheel drive {{wp|sport utility vehicle}}
| 2,800
| Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Hiromori Corporation]]. Production ceased in 2001.
| [[File:JASDF_Toyota_Mega_Cruiser(45-5910)_left_front_view_at_Hamamatsu_Air_Base_October_20,_2019_01.jpg|200px]]
|}
==== Aircraft ====
The HGSDF operates 65 aircraft as of 2019.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:auto; width:100%;"
|-
! style="text-align: left; width:12%;"|Name
! style="text-align: left; width:10%;"|Origin
! style="text-align: left; width:12%;"|Role
! style="text-align: left; width:7%;"|Number
! style="text-align: left; width:35%;"|Notes
! style="text-align: left; width:25%; "|Photo
|-
|PHAAR Harpy
|{{Flag|Riamo}}<br>{{Flag|Vultesia}}
|{{wp|Attack helicopter}}
| 25
|Bought from [[Pan-Nostrian Aerospace|Pan-Hiraethian Aerospace Manufacturing]]. A multi-role attack helicopter.
|[[File:HAL_LCH_sortie_undertaken_by_ACM_RKS_Bhaduria.jpg|250px]]
|-
|JH100 Difendā
|{{Flag|Hoterallia}}
|{{wp|Military_helicopter#Observation|Scout helicopter}}/Light multi-role military helicopter
| 40
|Built by [[List of companies of Hoterallia|Tsuru Engineering & Shipbuilding]].
|[[File:ROCN_Hughes_500_6910_Carried_on_Lan_Yang_(FFG-935)_Helicopter_Deck_Front_Right_View_20141123.jpg|250px]]
|}
|}


==Organization==
==Organization==


HGSDF divisions and brigades are {{wp|Combined arms|combined arms}} units with infantry, armored, and artillery units, combat support units and logistical support units. They are regionally independent and permanent entities. The divisions strength varies from 7,000 to 10,000 personnel. The brigades are smaller with 3,500 to 5,000 personnel.
HGSDF divisions and brigades are {{wp|Combined arms|combined arms}} units with infantry, armored, and artillery units, combat support units, and logistical support units. They are regionally independent and permanent entities. The division's strength varies from 7,000 to 10,000 personnel. The brigades are smaller with 3,500 to 5,000 personnel.


===Other units===
===Other units===
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[[File:HGSDF SMTm logo.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Logo of the Special Mission Team, with the symbol of a {{wp|White tiger|white tiger}}]]
[[File:HGSDF SMTm logo.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Logo of the Special Mission Team, with the symbol of a {{wp|White tiger|white tiger}}]]


'''Special Mission Team''' (特別任務分隊, ''Tokubetsuninmubuntai''), or better known as the '''Iron Tigers''' (鉄虎, ''Tetsu-Tora''), is the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force's special forces unit established on March 27, 2004 by the then Defence Agency to {{wp|Counterterrorism|counter terrorist activities}} and deter {{wp|Guerrilla warfare|guerrilla-style}} attacks on [[Hoterallia|Hoterallian]] soil and to conduct military operations against {{wp|Guerrilla warfare|guerrillas}} or enemy {{wp|Special forces|commandos}}.
'''Special Mission Team''' (特別任務分隊, ''Tokubetsuninmubuntai''), or better known as the '''Iron Tigers''' (鉄虎, ''Tetsu-Tora''), is the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force's special forces unit established on March 27, 2004, by the then Defence Agency to {{wp|Counterterrorism|counter terrorist activities}} and deter {{wp|Guerrilla warfare|guerrilla-style}} attacks on [[Hoterallia|Hoterallian]] soil and to conduct military operations against {{wp|Guerrilla warfare|guerrillas}} or enemy {{wp|Special forces|commandos}}.


The SMTm has been referred to as Hoterallia's EZA and Blackwatch ([[Vultesia]]'s counterpart), due to their specialized role in the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force. The civilian counterpart of the SMTm is the Special Operations Squad of the prefectural police departments (Eastern Hoterallia) and the provincial police departments (Western Hoterallia) under the Hoterallian National Police Agency.
The SMTm has been referred to as Hoterallia's EZA and Blackwatch ([[Vultesia]]'s counterpart), due to their specialized role in the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force. The civilian counterpart of the SMTm is the Special Operations Squad of the prefectural police departments (Eastern Hoterallia) and the provincial police departments (Western Hoterallia) under the Hoterallian National Police Agency.

Latest revision as of 12:37, 24 September 2022

Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force
ほてらじあ地上自衛軍
Hoterallia Ground Self Defense Force Emblem HGSDF.png
Emblem of the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force
Founded29 July 1950; 74 years ago (1950-07-29)
Country Hoterallia
TypeArmy
RoleLand warfare
Size119,000 active personnel
Part ofHoterallia Hoterallia Self-Defense Forces
Garrison/HQGekoree, Magateza, Orajioe, Hoterallia
ColoursRed, Blue and Gold
MarchOath of Peace (Self-Defence Force's Anthem)
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The Speciality of Infantry (Official)
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Commanders
Head of Ministers of HoteralliaHoterallia Takehiro Nishikawa
Minister of DefenceHoterallia Takeshi Takaida
Chief of Staff, Joint StaffHoterallia General Kōji Yoshikawa
Chief of the Ground StaffHoterallia General Hosō Takaida
Insignia
FlagFlag of the Hoterallia Self-Defense Forces.png

The Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force (ほてらじあ地上自衛軍, HGSDF) is the land warfare branch of the Hoterallia Self-Defense Forces. Created on July 29, 1950, it is the largest of the three service branches.

The HGSDF operates under the command of the chief of the ground staff, based in the city of Gekoree, Magateza, Orajioe. The present chief of staff is General Hosō Takaida. The HGSDF numbered around 130,000 soldiers, with 119,000 active and 11,000 in reserve as of 2020.

Current deployment

Personnel

In 1975, basic training for lower-secondary and upper-secondary academy graduates began in the training brigade and lasted approximately three months. Specialized enlisted and non-commissioned officer (NCO) candidate courses were available in branch schools and qualified NCOs could enter an eight-to-twelve-week officer candidate program. Senior NCOs and graduates of an eighty-week NCO pilot course were eligible to enter officer candidate schools, as were graduates of the National Defence Academy at Magateza and graduates of all four-year universities. Advanced technical, flight, medical, command, and staff officer courses were also run by the HGSDF. Like the naval and air forces, the HGSDF ran a youth cadet program offering technical training to lower-secondary school graduates below military age in return for a promise of enlistment.

Because of Hoterallian diplomatic nature and geographical location, only limited areas are available for large-scale training to avoid disturbing the populace, and due to the Hoterallian diplomatic strategy of a neutral state, the HGSDF rarely takes up any major training.

Outside of training, the HGSDF's mission was to defend against any ground invasion and threats to internal security, be able to deploy to any part of the nation and protect the bases of all three services of the Self-Defense Forces. But many surveys have shown that the HGSDF has not been used in police actions, nor is it likely to be assigned any internal security tasks in the future. But the HGSDF and the other two branches were given responsibilities and missions whenever a natural disaster struck, giving them the disaster relief role.

Equipment

Infantry weapons

Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
PPX4 Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum  Riamo Made under license by Shousha Corporation, high lethality with medium stopping power. PPX4(gun).png
T-1 Pistol Semi-automatic pistol 9×19mm Parabellum  Hoterallia Made by Hiromori Corporation. Standard issue pistol. Daewoo DP51.JPG
Imae 9mm Machine Pistol Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum  Hoterallia Made by Imae Corporation. Introduced in 2001, it is the only domestically produced submachine gun of the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force. It is derived from the Uzi. 9mm機関拳銃 (8464077981).jpg
Hojo Type 10 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Hoterallia Made by Obyashaki Heavy Industries. Replacement for Type 09, beginning in 2019. 20式5.56mm小銃 (試験用小銃).png
T-2 Assault Rifle Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Hoterallia Made by Kaito-Sichi Manufacturing. Standard issue assault rifle. File:현용 K2 소총.png
A227 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Riamo Made under license by Hojo Manufacturing. A common bullpup rifle in some infantry battalions. AUG A2 407mm klein 03.jpg
CA-20 Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO  Riamo Made under license by Otachi Electric Industry. Common medium caliber rifle used across all branches of the military. CA-20.png
VulAmara R762 Designated marksman rifle 7.62×51mm NATO  Vultesia Imported from the Vultesian. L129A1 Sharpshooter rifle MOD 45162219.jpg
T-10 Sniper Rifle Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO  Hoterallia Designed and manufactured by the Obyashaki Heavy Industries. T93 sniper rifle.jpg
ML12-E General-purpose machine gun 7.62×51mm NATO  Vultesia Made under license by Hiromori Corporation, but most are imported. Machine gun M60E6.JPG
MkIII AGLH Automatic grenade launcher 40 mm grenade  Vultesia Imported from the Vultesian. LAG-40 I.M.-1.JPG
Pansätahatva 89 Recoilless rifle 84 mm  Bakyern Imported from the Bakyern. The Pansätahatva 89 is an 84-mm man-portable reusable anti-tank weapon. Carl Gustav M4 Kokonaisturvallisuus 2015.jpg
Type 38 Ceremonial rifle 6.2x50mm  Hoterallia The Type 38 rifle is a bolt-action rifle of the Yuki design used by the Imperial Hoterallian Army from 1910 to 1951. Used as a ceremonial/parade rifle to this very day. Rifle Type44.JPG
Guntō Ceremonial sword  Hoterallia The Guntō is a ceremonial sword produced for the HGSDF. Usually given to the Major general and the Master sergeant 菊水刀：刀身と拵え.jpg

Artillery and missile systems

Name Type Caliber Origin Notes Image
Mortars
Type 48 Mortar 88mm  Hoterallia Built by Kaito-Sichi Manufacturing. Mortar M29.jpg
WMShal-81 Mortar 82 mm caliber  Vultesia Built under license by Imae. The WMShal-81 is a Vultesian 82 mm mortar, used as a light indirect fire weapon for the use of airborne and other light infantry forces. 2B14 Podnos at "Engineering Technologies 2010" forum.jpg
MLhal-120 Heavy mortar 120 mm caliber  Vultesia Imported from the Vultesian. The MLhal-120 is a heavy mortar of Vultesian origin, it is mostly used with the accompany of a mortar carrier. JGSDF version Type 96 Heavy mortar.jpg
Howitzer
Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer Howitzer 105 mm caliber  Hoterallia Built by Imae. Kaiju-Jia 105 mm Towed Howitzer is designed as division artillery for counter-battery role with agile positioning benefited from its lightweight. KH178 (Towed howitzer).jpg
T-34 "Burūsandā" Towed howitzer 155mm  Hoterallia Built by Imae. The T-34 "Burūsandā" is a modified Vultesian J-98 howitzer produced locally. ROCA T-65 155mm Howitzer in Field Emplacement Oct2011.jpg
Anti-Landing craft and Anti-Tank Missile
SPITE Anti Tank Guided Missile Anti-tank guided missile  Gassasinia Bought from the Gassasinian Defence Force. Capable of making a top attack through a "fire, observe and update" method Spike LR 2.jpg
Type 87 Mekajiki Anti-tank guided missile  Hoterallia Built by Hojo Manufacturing. The Type 87 Mekajiki is a laser-guided anti-tank missile. Intended as a front-line replacement for the SPITE in the future. Japanese Type 87 MAT missile - 01.jpg
Jia-90 Multi-Purpose Missile System Anti-tank guided missile 160mm  Hoterallia Built by Imae. The Jia-90 missile has a large warhead which can destroy tanks with a direct hit from the top, but it can also be used in an anti-helicopter role. JGSDF 96MPMS01.JPG
Surface-to-air missile
M.A.A.R.S Man-portable air-defense system 82 mm caliber  Vultesia Made under license by Imae. The M.A.A.R.S is a Vultesian light-weight, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (or MANPADS) system. SA-7.jpg

Vehicles

Name Type Quantity Notes Image
Armoured vehicles
Type Jia-2 Main battle tank 120 Built by Imae, current MBT in Hoterallian service. Replaced the Type Kai-1 K2 black panther.jpg
Imae Type 88 IFV Infantry fighting vehicle 236 Built by Imae. JGSDF IFV Type 89 20121021-01.JPG
H-15 Infantry fighting vehicle 179 Built by Hojo Manufacturing in 2015. It is designed to effectively defeat other IFVs. 2014.5.20 육군 수도기계화보병사단 K-21 장갑차 전투사격훈련 K-21 combat firing practice, Republic of Korea Army Capital Mechanized Infantry Division (14299828042).jpg
VACCLV Infantry mobility vehicle 110 Bought from Vultesia. VACCLV is a 4WD tactical vehicle developed by Vultesia Panther CLV (7527696976).jpg
RVW Comet & Meteor Armoured fighting vehicle 184 Bought from Vultesia. Used for deep battlespace reconnaissance, rapid assault, and fire support - roles where mobility, endurance, and maneuverability are important - and it has also been used for convoy protection. Jackal (51600086340).jpg
Type 91 APC (Thunder) Armoured personnel carrier 293 Built by Imae Heavy Industries. JGSDF APC Type 96 at JGSDF Camp Shimoshizu 02.jpg
Tanskenfotvetdagen 316 Infantry fighting vehicle 49 Bought from the Bakyernian Defense Force. The vehicle has very good mobility in snow and wetlands while carrying and supporting eight, fully equipped dismounted soldiers. Stridsfordon 90 Revinge 2012-1.jpg
Type 92 APC (Storm) Armoured personnel carrier Over 1,000 Built by Imae Heavy Industries. Multiple variants. CM-23 Mortar Carrier in ROCA Infantry School 20120211a.jpg
Self-propelled artillery
MLS-01 Model E Multiple rocket launcher 75 Bought from Vultesia. The MLS-01 is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher, it features a modular design and employs rockets with calibers ranging from 127 mm to 450 mm ( 5-17.72 inches). Astros 2020 (14338252946).jpg
Jiakoku-99 155 mm Self-propelled Howitzer Self-propelled artillery 102 Built by Hojo Manufacturing/Hoterasseki. They are employed to provide mobile heavy fire support to army units in the field. ９９式自走１５５ｍｍりゅう弾砲 R 富士総合火力演習・そうかえん 86.jpg
J-7 Ame Self-propelled artillery 276 Built by Toshiba and Imae. The J-7 Ame was developed alongside the MBT Type Jia-2 program. K-9thunder.jpg
J-27 Kokko Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon 147 Built by Imae. The J-27 Kokko is highly compatible with a highly mobile short-range air defense system suited to the operational and terrain conditions of Hoterallia. US Army photo 160803-A-VV548-006 Standing Watch together.jpg
Flygasthatvadagen 16 Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon 31 Purchased from Bakyernian Defense Force. Swedish CV9040 AAV - Anti-Air Vehicle.JPG
Armoured recovery/engineering vehicle
Type Kai-1 AVLB Armoured vehicle-launched bridge 19 Joint Vultesian/Hoterallian developments. Made based on the Type Kai-1 model. K1 교량전차.jpg
Type Kai-1 CEV Military engineering vehicle ~12 Joint Vultesian/Hoterallian developments. Made based on the Type Kai-1 model. Type Kai-1 CEV.jpg
Type Kai-1 ARV Armoured recovery vehicle 47 Joint Vultesian/Hoterallian developments. Made based on the Type Kai-1 model. 2010 육군 1군지사 88 정비대대 혹한기 훈련 (7445965222).jpg
AVE(LX) Scarab Armoured combat engineering vehicle 25 Bought from Vultesia. The AVE(LX) Scarab is an air-transportable armored combat engineer vehicle. Terrier Armoured Digger MOD 45155773.jpg
Great Cobra Recovery vehicle 17 Purchased from Riamo. Tatra T 815-7.jpg
TGD 15 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle 101 Purchased from Bakyernian Defense Force. The vehicle crew is protected against 5.56×45mm ball ammunition, grenades, firebombs, anti-personnel mines and side blasts. Terrängbil 16 Revinge 2015.jpg
Miscellaneous
Imae Type 11 Light Truck (Shin) Mid-size off road vehicle Built by Imae Corporation. A series of military light trucks that can be mounted with various heavy machine guns and anti-tank missile launchers. JGSDF 0.5t track.jpg
Type 11 Medium Truck Four-wheel drive truck Built by Imae Corporation. Used specifically for transport purposes. Type73chugatatruck.jpg
KM131 Jeep Light utility vehicle ~7,866 Built by Hiromori Corporation. Multiple variants. K-131.jpg
Hiromori High Mobility Vehicle Four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle 2,800 Built by Hiromori Corporation. Production ceased in 2001. JASDF Toyota Mega Cruiser(45-5910) left front view at Hamamatsu Air Base October 20, 2019 01.jpg

Aircraft

The HGSDF operates 65 aircraft as of 2019.

Name Origin Role Number Notes Photo
PHAAR Harpy  Riamo
 Vultesia 		Attack helicopter 25 Bought from Pan-Hiraethian Aerospace Manufacturing. A multi-role attack helicopter. HAL LCH sortie undertaken by ACM RKS Bhaduria.jpg
JH100 Difendā  Hoterallia Scout helicopter/Light multi-role military helicopter 40 Built by Tsuru Engineering & Shipbuilding. ROCN Hughes 500 6910 Carried on Lan Yang (FFG-935) Helicopter Deck Front Right View 20141123.jpg

Organization

HGSDF divisions and brigades are combined arms units with infantry, armored, and artillery units, combat support units, and logistical support units. They are regionally independent and permanent entities. The division's strength varies from 7,000 to 10,000 personnel. The brigades are smaller with 3,500 to 5,000 personnel.

Other units

Special Mission Team

Logo of the Special Mission Team, with the symbol of a white tiger

Special Mission Team (特別任務分隊, Tokubetsuninmubuntai), or better known as the Iron Tigers (鉄虎, Tetsu-Tora), is the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force's special forces unit established on March 27, 2004, by the then Defence Agency to counter terrorist activities and deter guerrilla-style attacks on Hoterallian soil and to conduct military operations against guerrillas or enemy commandos.

The SMTm has been referred to as Hoterallia's EZA and Blackwatch (Vultesia's counterpart), due to their specialized role in the Hoterallia Ground Self-Defense Force. The civilian counterpart of the SMTm is the Special Operations Squad of the prefectural police departments (Eastern Hoterallia) and the provincial police departments (Western Hoterallia) under the Hoterallian National Police Agency.

Potential recruits to the SMTm are drawn from Ranger-qualified HGSDF soldiers and paratroopers of the 1st Airborne Brigade. The unit's passing rate is said to be at 3%, sometimes as low as 2%, due to demanding physical fitness qualifications aside from a recruit's ranger or airborne qualifications.

SMTm operators are required to study Common in order to be bilingual, although they are trained to learn other languages like Vultesian, Spanish and Portuguese.

As part of regulating and protecting the identities of the various soldiers serving in the SMTm, their faces are hidden in balaclavas and cannot be revealed except with authorization from their commanding officers. SMtm officers are exempted from the rule.

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