# Posted 10:15 AM by Patrick Belton
IN A STEP OF EXTRAORDINARY IMPORTANCE in the evolution of Japan's use of its military, the
first convoy of troops drawn from Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force crossed into Iraq today to participate in reconstruction and peacekeeping activities. They will deploy in the southern city of Samawa, and will eventually build up to 1,000 air, ground, and naval personnel, in line with legislation passed in July to permit the deployment of Japanese military units in non-combat zones abroad. The deployment will likely receive additional legislative authorisation from the
upper house of the Diet tomorrow. Christian Science Monitor has a great deal
more.
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