"Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald, right, instructs a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force …

March 21, 2015 at 07:34 JST 2015

“Lance Cpl. Jonas G. Dewald, right, instructs a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member during sniper stalk lane training Dec. 2, 2014, in the Oyanohara Training Area in Yamato, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan.”

http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/japan-s-ruling-coalition-reaches-deal-on-expanding-operations-of-self-defense-forces-1.335472

Japan's ruling coalition reaches deal on expanding operations of Self-Defense Forces

The deal would cover five key areas, including how to respond to so-called gray zone incidents, which cannot easily or immediately be deemed an armed attack, and support activities for military forces of other nations conducting operations that contribute to the peace and security of Japan.

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