Naval Academy Etajima

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force 日本国 海上自衛隊 (Kaijō Jieitai)
Components
Self Defense Fleet Fleet Escort Force Fleet Air Force Fleet Submarine Force
History
Naval history of Japan Imperial Japanese Navy
Ships
List of combatant ship classes

Etajima base (JMSDF Etajima Naval Base) in Etajima city, Hiroshima prefecture is in the Etajima-cho government building and is the base of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Beside housing the 1st Technical School and the Officer Candidates School, it is home to the local Kure Naval District, LCAC training facilities, and Self-Defense Force oil storage. In addition, the Special Forces of the Maritime Self Defense Force is here.