Naval Forces Japan (United States)

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan
Navy Region Japan
Command insignia of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan and Navy Region Japan
ActiveFebruary 1, 1962 - present
Country United States
Branch United States Navy
TypeRegion Commander
RoleActs as Navy representative and coordinator Japan for shore installation management
Part ofCommander, Navy Installations Command
Commander, United States Pacific Fleet
HQYokosuka, Japan
Nickname(s)CNFJ
Websitecnrj.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.

  1. ^ "CNFJ/CNRJ Holds Change of Command Ceremony". DVIDS. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2024.