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"At This Rate, the Soldiers Will Collapse first." Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers Working in Long-Sleeved Uniforms in the Scorching Heat of the Disaster Area, Revealing the Reality that the Ground Staff Office Prioritizes Heroic Narratives and Saving Face over the Lives of Its Soldiers.
During the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake disaster relief efforts, the sight of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel wearing long-sleeved combat uniforms in the scorching heat drew widespread criticism. The question arose: how can even JGSDF personnel endure working in such extreme heat? Why haven't more comfortable equipment been introduced until now? This article delves into the challenges of procuring the latest bulletproof vests and h…
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During the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake disaster relief efforts, the sight of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) personnel wearing long-sleeved combat uniforms in the scorching heat drew widespread criticism. The question arose: how can even JGSDF personnel endure working in such extreme heat? Why haven't more comfortable equipment been introduced until now? This article delves into the challenges of procuring the latest bulletproof vests and h…