Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan Navy Region Japan | |
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Active | February 1, 1962 - present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Region Commander |
Role | Acts as Navy representative and coordinator Japan for shore installation management |
Part of | Commander, Navy Installations Command Commander, United States Pacific Fleet |
HQ | Yokosuka, Japan |
Nickname(s) | CNFJ |
Website | cnrj.cnic.navy.mil |
Commanders | |
Current commander | RDML Ian L. Johnson[1] |
The U.S. Naval Forces Japan/Navy Region Japan (CNFJ/CNRJ) is a dual-hatted command with command and control authority of all shore installations and assigned forces of the United States Navy in Japan as well as the responsibility to liaise with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). It is currently headquartered in Yokosuka, Japan, onboard United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka. CNFJ/CNRJ's area of responsibility extends from the southern tip of the Kamchatka peninsula to the northern tip of Taiwan and, the Singapore area of operations, and the Indian Ocean British Territory of Diego Garcia, but excludes the Korean peninsula.