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Quote by: Matt W Which is perfectly understandable. What confuses me - and others, such as weasel, is why they deployed troops in the first place, rather than logistical support - as their constitution appears to state that it's illegal for them to do so. |
Japan's Forces In Iraq
"The Japanese force will number close to 1,100. Six hundred troops from the Ground Self-Defense Forces (GSDF) will begin deploying by sea and air over the next several weeks to the strategic south-eastern Iraqi city of Samawah. The force will consist of engineering and water purification units, a 100-strong medical team and a detachment of armoured troops to protect the Japanese base camp and vehicle convoys. Their stated mission is to rebuild infrastructure such as schools and provide water to the communities around Samawah, but the units are clearly preparing for armed conflict."
The Japanese troops are not participating in the war. At least not in a capacity of direct hostilities. The design is one of civlian aid. As such, at least to their government, their actions are within their constitutional boundaries.