The Imperial Self Defense Force of Fuso

Imperial Self Defense Force 帝国自衛隊
Founded	1868, Imperial Army
Current form	1956, Self Defense Forces
Service branches	Ground Self Defense Force Maritime Self Defense Force Air Self Defense Force
Headquarters	Joint Forces Command, MoD, Shinsu
Leadership
Emperor	Takahito
Minister of Defense	Ichikawa Nao
Chief of Staff	General Takehisa Shinagawa
Manpower
Military age	18 years of age
Conscription	No
Available for military service	10,245,000, age 17-34 (2016 est)
Fit for military service	5,540,000, age 17-34 (2016 est)
Reaching military age annually	459,000 (2016 est)
Active personnel	678,000
Reserve personnel	1.25 Million
Expenditures
Budget	¥5,588,180,000 ($52,000,000,000)
Percent of GDP	2%
Industry
Domestic suppliers	Mitsubishi Group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shinohara Heavy Industries Fuji Heavy Industries Komatsu Ltd. Nakamura Corporation Ltd Howa Machinery Company Ltd. Shikorusukī Aeronautics & Defense Company Fukuda Electric Corporation Fuso Steel Works Ltd. Kazui Engineering & Shipbuilding

Small Arms

Weapons

Name	Type	Caliber	Branches	Notes	Picture
Small arms
Howa Type 89	Assault Rifle	5.56x45mm	ISDF	The most recent addition to the Howa line of assault rifles. Entering service in 1989, the Type 98 became the standard issue service rifle for frontline ISDF troops.
Howa Type 64	Battle Rifle	7.62x51mm	IGSDF	The predecessor to the Type 89, the Howa Type 64 currently serves as the standard issue rifle for reservists and rear line troops in the ISDF.
M24A2	Sniper Rifle	7.62x51mm	ISDF	A dedicated sniper rifle of the Self Defense Forces, the M24A3 entered service	[[File:]]
Minebea Pistol Model 9mm (PM-9)	Pistol	9x19mm Parabellum	ISDF	Standard issue sidearm across the services.	[[File:]]
Banelo M1014	Shotgun	12/70 gauge	ISDF	Standard go-to shotgun for close-quarters engagements and breaching amongst those in Fuso's Special Forces community.	[[File:]]
Sumimoto M2 Browning Machine Gun	Heavy Machine Gun	.50 BMG	ISDF	Standard HMG of the Self Defense Forces. Can be commonly found mounted on vehicles and used as a static weapons platform.	[[File:]]

Crewed Ground Platforms

Crewed Platforms

Name	Type	Armament	Branches	Notes	Picture
Armored Fighting Vehicles
MHI Type 10 Hitomaru	Main Battle Tank	Smoothbore 120mm Gun M65A1	GSDF	The most advanced tank in the Ground Self Defense Force's arsenal, the Hitomaru is a lightweight 4th Generation Main Battle Tank that suits most of the GSDF's needs. Entered production in 2014.	[File:]]
MHI Type 90 Kyumaru	Main Battle Tank	Smoothbore 120mm Gun M65A1	GSDF	The replacement for the Type 74 and the earlier Type 61, the Type 90 entered production in the 1990s. It is supplemented by the Type 10 in its role as the backbone of Fuso's armored corps.	[[File:]]
Komatsu Type 96 Wheeled Armored Personnel Carrier	Armored Personnel Carrier	Type 96 40mm GL or 12.7mm M2HB Machine Gun	GSDF SNLF	Created to introduce a more modern system into the Ground Self Defense Force and to replace the aging Type 73 and Type 60 APCs, the Type 96 gave troops a solid troop carrier. In 2016, the Type 96 was re-designed and given upgrades to increase its resistance against vehicle mines.	[[File:]]
MHI Type 89 IFV	Infantry Fighting Vehicle	35mm KDE Cannon, Type 79 Jyu-MAT	GSDF SNLF	The Type 89 is the mainstay Infantry Fighting Vehicle of the SSDF. It is able to ferry troops to the battlefield and serve as a multi-role vehicle.	[[File:]]
MHI Type 74	Main Battle Tank	105mm Gun M7A3, Type 96 40mm GL	GSDF SNLF	The Type 74 was formerly the de facto Main Battle Tank of the SGSDF. In the 1990s, it was superseded by the Type 90. The current variant of the Type 74 in service is the Type 74 Mod G/Kai, a modernized Type 74 G.
Komatsu Light Armored Vehicle	Armored Vehicle	Type 96 40mm GL or 12.7mm M2HB Machine Gun	GSDF SNLF ASDF MSDF	The Komatsu LAV is the main transport vehicle used by all branches of the SSDF.
MHI Amphibious Assault Vehicle	Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier	12.7mm M78 Heavy Machine Gun or Type 96 40mm GL	SNLF	The Amphibious Assault Vehicle is the mainstay landing vehicle of the SNLF. It is a tracked armored personnel carrier and can be armed with either a grenade launcher or a 12.7mm HMG. AAVs are usually launched from well dock of an LHD or an LPD.	[[File:]]
Utility Vehicles
Toyota High Mobility Vehicle	Armored Vehicle	12.7mm M2HB Machine Gun	GSDF SNLF	The Toyota High Mobility Vehicle is a utility vehicle used by both the GSDF and the SNLF. It has an optional cover for the rear truck bed and can carry both cargo or infantry. The HMV can also be modified to become a mobile command post, radar station, or communications station.
Toyota M1176 Ground Mobility Vehicle	Armored Vehicle	Variable	ISDF	The Toyota M1176 GMV is a vehicle tailored to the needs of Setznan Special Forces operators from across all branches. Derived from the High Mobility Vehicle, it can be considered as a smaller HMV. Highly modular, the GMV is able to fit any role required by Setznan operators and can be quickly modified on the field for any mission situation. As long as the platform can support it, it can carry it.
Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck	½-Ton Utility Vehicle	N/A	ISDF	The Mitsubishi Type 73 Light Truck is a half-ton car based off of the famous Jeep design. The current variant in service is the Type 73 Shin. It is mainly used by the ISDF for reconnaissance and personal transportation.
Mitsubishi Type 88 Series 2½-Ton 6x6 Cargo Truck	2½-Ton Utility Vehicle	N/A	ISDF	The Mitsubishi Type 88 Series is a line of 2½-ton trucks used for heavy lifting and cargo transportation by all branches of the ISDF. It is supplemented by the Type 73 Medium Truck.	[[File:]]
Toyota Type 73 Chugata Medium Utility Truck	1½-Ton Utility Vehicle	N/A	ISDF	The Toyota Type 73 Medium Utility Truck is an all purpose, all terrain vehicle. It supplements the Type 88 in the transportation role.
Engineer Vehicles
Anti-Air Platforms
Type	1½-Ton Utility Vehicle	N/A	GSDF SNLF ASDF MSDF	The Toyota Type 73 Medium Utility Truck is an all purpose all terrain vehicle. It supplements the Type 88 in the transportation role.	[[File:]]
Artillery Platforms