Overview

• The exercise runs August 26–31 at Camp Itami under U.S. Army Pacific’s Operation Pathways.
• JGSDF, the 1st (Australian) Division, and U.S. Army Pacific are conducting the third Japan-based trilateral command-post exercise, described as the largest combined and trilateral CPX co-sponsored by USARPAC and the JGSDF.
• A simultaneous U.S., Japanese, and Australian flag-raising on August 26 signaled unity and trilateral cooperation, according to officials.
• JGSDF elements including the Ground Staff Office, TERCOM, GCC, and Middle Army are training with U.S. I Corps, the 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Japan, and the 3rd Marine Division to strengthen readiness for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
• Pre-exercise cultural exchanges on August 22–23 fostered personal ties that leaders say enhance trust, understanding, and interoperability.