| Mine Warfare Force | |
|---|---|
| 掃海隊群 | |
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| Active | 1 October 1954 – present |
| Country | Japan |
| Allegiance | Japan |
| Branch | Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force |
| Role | |
| Size | approx 900 people |
| Part of | Self-Defense Fleet |
| Garrison/HQ | Yokosuka |
| Anniversaries | 1 October |
| Website | https://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/mf/ |
| Commanders | |
| Commander | Major general Tatsuya Fukuda |
| Chief of Staff | Colonel Keiji Yoshida |
| Operation Chief Staff | Colonel Kiyoo Omatsu |
| Commander of Amphibious Warfare | Colonel Toshihiro Takaiwa |
The Mine Warfare Force belonged to the minesweeping force for the self-defense fleet of the Maritime Self-Defense Forces. Its main task is to lay naval mines in the event of an emergency, and it also helps to dispose of mines installed during World War II.