| Fleet Escort Force | |
|---|---|
| 護衛艦隊 | |
 Fleet Escort Force emblem | |
| Active | 1 September 1961 – present |
| Country | Japan |
| Allegiance | Japan |
| Branch | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Role | Fleet |
| Size | approx 10,000 people |
| Part of | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Yokosuka |
| Anniversaries | 1 September |
| Website | https://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/efhq/ |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Vice Admiral Saitō Akira |
The Fleet Escort Force (Japanese: 護衛艦隊, Hepburn: Goei Kantai) is the main force of the Self Defense Fleet of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and played a central role in the Maritime Self-Defense Force, which mainly consists of escort vessels and various other ships. Together with the Fleet Submarine Force, Mine Warfare Force, and Fleet Air Force, it is responsible for Japan's maritime defense.[1]