| General Defense Command | |
|---|---|
| Japanese: 防衛総司令部 Bōei Soshireibu | |
| Active | July 5, 1941 – April 8, 1945 |
| Country | Empire of Japan |
| Allegiance | Emperor of Japan |
| Branch | Imperial Japanese Army |
| Type | General Army |
| Garrison/HQ | Tokyo |
The General Defense Command (防衛総司令部, Bōei Soshireibu) was a headquarters organization and general army of the Imperial Japanese Army, established to control all land and air units stationed within Japan proper, Korea and Taiwan during World War II.