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{{Infobox university
{{Infobox university
| name = Japan Coast Guard Academy
| name = Japan Coast Guard Academy
| native_name = '''海上保安大学校'''
| native_name = '''海上保安大学校'''
| latin_name =
| latin_name =
| image = Japan Coast Guard Academy emblem.png
| image = Japan Coast Guard Academy emblem.png
| motto = {{nihongo|正義仁愛|Seigi Jin'ai}}
| motto = {{nihongo|正義仁愛|Seigi Jin'ai}}
| mottoeng = Humanity & Justice
| mottoeng = Humanity & Justice
| established = 1951
| established = 1951
| type = [[University]]-level [[Military academy]]
| type = [[University]]-level [[Service academy]]
| endowment =
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| staff =
| staff =
| faculty =
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| president =
| president =
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| provost =
| principal = Masaki Kasai
| principal = Masaki Kasai
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| students = Approximately 240 cadets
| students = Approximately 240 cadets
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| doctoral =
| doctoral =
| city = 5-1 Wakaba-cho, [[Kure, Hiroshima|Kure-shi]]
| city = 5-1 Wakaba-cho, [[Kure, Hiroshima|Kure-shi]]
| state = [[Hiroshima prefecture|Hiroshima]] 737-8512
| state = [[Hiroshima prefecture|Hiroshima]] 737-8512
| country = [[Japan|JAPAN]]
| country = [[Japan|JAPAN]]
| campus = Suburban
| campus = Suburban
| former_names = Kure Maritime Safety University
| former_names = Kure Maritime Safety University
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| nickname = Hodai
| nickname = Hodai
| affiliations = [[National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation|NIAD-QE]], [[National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies|GRIPS]]
| affiliations = [[National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation|NIAD-QE]], [[National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies|GRIPS]]
| website = {{URL|https://www.jcga.ac.jp/2009/wwwe/index.html|www.jcga.ac.jp}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.jcga.ac.jp/2009/wwwe/index.html|www.jcga.ac.jp}}
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The {{nihongo|'''Japan Coast Guard Academy'''|海上保安大学校|Kaijō Ho'an Daigakkō}} (JCGA) is a [[university]]-level [[service academy]] established within the [[Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism]] for the purpose of training students to become [[Coast guard]] [[Officer (armed forces)|officers]]. It is located in [[Kure, Hiroshima|Kure]], [[Hiroshima prefecture]].
The {{nihongo|'''Japan Coast Guard Academy'''|海上保安大学校|Kaijō Ho'an Daigakkō}} (JCGA) is a [[university]]-level [[service academy]] established within the [[Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism]] for the purpose of developing [[Coast guard|Coast Guard]] [[Officer (armed forces)|Officers]] and training students to offer several recurrent education. It is located in [[Kure, Hiroshima|Kure]], [[Hiroshima prefecture]].


The cadets learn specialized knowledge on international maritime law, naval police theory, maritime traffic policy and earn a [[Bachelor of Science]] following a rigorous 4 year and 9 month curriculum unique to the Academy.
The [[Cadet|cadets]] and [[Officer candidate|officer candidates]] rigorously learn specialized knowledge on international maritime law, naval police theory, maritime traffic policy, etc.


Graduates of JCGA go out into the fleet as [[junior officer]]s, alternatively working at land-based offices and Coast Guard vessels as they advance in their careers.<ref name="JCGA">{{cite web |title=海上保安大学校 |url=https://www.jcga.ac.jp/index.html |website=Japan Coast Guard Academy |access-date=8 June 2021}}</ref><ref name="ja.wiki">{{cite web |title=JCGA |url=https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/海上保安大学校 |website=ja.wikipedia.org}}</ref>{{Circular reference|date=July 2021}}
Graduates of JCGA go out into the [[convoy]] as [[junior officer]]s, alternatively working at land-based offices and Coast Guard vessels as they advance in their careers.<ref name="JCGA">{{cite web |title=海上保安大学校 |url=https://www.jcga.ac.jp/index.html |website=Japan Coast Guard Academy |access-date=8 June 2021}}</ref><ref name="ja.wiki">{{cite web |title=JCGA |url=https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/海上保安大学校 |website=ja.wikipedia.org}}</ref>{{Circular reference|date=July 2021}}


==Charter==
==Charter==
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==Admissions==
==Admissions==
Students are typically selected from recent graduates of Japanese civilian senior high schools who have completed twelve years of formal schooling. Applicants must pass the [[National Center Test for University Admissions|entrance examination]] as required for a public university, but unlike a regular university, students who enter JCGA become [[cadet]]s serving in the [[Japan Coast Guard]]. The applicant must meet the requirements for becoming an officer in the Coast Guard, such as age and Japanese nationality, which differ from the requirements for general university applicants. The cost of tuition is paid by the Japanese government and cadets receive a stipend as [[civil servant]]s (as of 2017, about ¥140,000 per month), as with cadets at the [[National Defense Academy of Japan]], [[National Defense Medical College]], and the [[United States Coast Guard Academy]].
"Regular Course" cadets are typically selected from recent graduates of Japanese civilian senior high schools who have completed twelve years of formal schooling. Applicants must pass the recruitment examination, equivalent level as [[National Center Test for University Admissions|entrance examination]] required for a public university, but unlike a regular university, students who enter JCGA become [[cadet]]s serving in the [[Japan Coast Guard]]. The applicant must meet the requirements for becoming an officer in the Coast Guard, such as age and Japanese nationality, which differ from the requirements for general university applicants. The cost of tuition is paid by the Japanese government and both cadets and officer candidates receive a stipend as [[civil servant]]s (as of 2024, about ¥160,000 per month for cadets and ¥190,000 per month for officer candidates), as with cadets at the [[National Defense Academy of Japan]], [[National Defense Medical College]], and the [[United States Coast Guard Academy]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=JAPAN COAST GUARD 2024 |url=https://www.kaiho.mlit.go.jp/e/pdf/r06_en.pdf |access-date=2024/05/19}}</ref>


From 2021, JCGA began to recruit officer candidates selected from graduates of univeristy or equivalent institution. Unlike [[United States Coast Guard]] settles its independent [[Officer candidate school|Officer Candidate School]], officer candidates get through "Primary Officer Candidates Course" for a year, and then enroll into "Officer Candidates Course"<ref>Known as "Functional Officer's Course" until 2021.</ref> to spend another year training among the [[Petty officer|petty officers]] who are selected with aroung three years of experience under age of 35<ref>Students above age of 35 will receive one month of distinctive training to gain fundamental skills to operate as junior officers.</ref>. Upon completion, they participate both ocean voyage and further international training as officers from regular course do.
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Approximately 60 cadets are accepted by JCGA every year. The total population of the JCGA is about 220, of which 11% are female as of 2020.<ref name="JCG Women">{{cite web |title=Japan Coast Guard's effort to create more female-friendly workplace pay off |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/20/national/japan-coast-guard-women/ |website=The Japan Times |access-date=8 June 2021}}</ref>


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Approximately 60 cadets and 30 officer candidates are accepted by JCGA every year. The total population of the JCGA is about 220, of which 11% are female as of 2020.<ref name="JCG Women">{{cite web |title=Japan Coast Guard's effort to create more female-friendly workplace pay off |url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/20/national/japan-coast-guard-women/ |website=The Japan Times |access-date=8 June 2021}}</ref>
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The [[National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education]], an Independent Administrative Institution affiliated with the [[Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology]] (MEXT) has recognised the courses and awards the graduates degrees on request. As the Academy is not an MEXT-recognised university, it cannot offer its own degrees.<ref name="ja.wiki" />

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The [[National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education]], an Independent Administrative Institution affiliated with the [[Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology]] (MEXT) has recognised the courses and awards the graduates degrees ([[Bachelor of Science|Bachelor of Science in Coast Guard Operations and law Enforcement]] to JCGA graduates uniquely) on request. As the Academy is not an MEXT-recognised university, it cannot offer its own degrees.<ref name="ja.wiki" />


==Academics==
==Academics==
[[File:Kojima and shikishima.jpg|thumb|JCGA Training Ship Kojima (PL-21)]]
[[File:Kojima and shikishima.jpg|thumb|JCGA Training Ship Kojima (PL-21)]]
Cadets study basic education subjects including English, maritime law, physics, and political science in the first and second years, and begin taking specialized subjects in navigation and engineering in the second half of the second year. Courses in subjects such as bridge resource management, business management, information science, international law, leadership, meteorology, oceanography, and languages such as Chinese, Korean, and Russian are offered as electives. Several domestic and international voyages are required for graduation including a 3 month deployment following completion of studies aboard the training ship [[:w:jp:こじま (巡視船・3代)|JCG Kojima (PL-21)]]. In 2011, courses in international business were added to improve language skills and the cadets' ability to respond to international incidents.
Cadets study basic education subjects including English, maritime law, physics, and political science in the first and second years, and begin taking specialized subjects in [[Navigator|navigation]], [[Engine officer|engine]], and [[Communications officer|information and communications]] majors<ref>Only navigation and engine majors for officer candidates, but divided from the time of entrance.</ref> in the second half of the second year. Courses in subjects such as bridge resource management, business management, information science, international law, leadership, meteorology, oceanography, and languages such as Chinese, Korean, and Russian are offered as electives. Upon graduation or completion of training, both cadets and officer candidates will be commissioned as [[Ensign (rank)|Coast Guard Officer 3rd Grade]]. Several domestic voyages are required for graduation or completion, before around the world international voyages and a 3 month deployment following completion of studies aboard the training ship [[:w:jp:こじま (巡視船・3代)|JCG Kojima (PL-21)]] (replaced by [[:ja:いつくしま_(巡視船)|JCG Itsukushima (PL-23)]] in 2024). In 2011, courses in international business were added to improve language skills and the cadets' ability to respond to international incidents.


The JCGA participates in exchanges with foreign coast guard organizations such as the [[United States Coast Guard Academy]], [[Canadian Coast Guard College]], [[Korea Maritime and Ocean University]], and the Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and other counterparts.<ref name="JCGA" />
The JCGA participates in exchanges with foreign coast guard organizations such as the [[United States Coast Guard Academy]], [[Canadian Coast Guard College]], [[Korea Maritime and Ocean University]], and the Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and other counterparts.<ref name="JCGA" />
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==See also==
==See also==
*[[Japan Coast Guard]]
*[[Japan Coast Guard]]
*[[Military academy]]
*[[Military academy|Service academy]]
*''[[Big Joys, Small Sorrows]]''
*''[[Big Joys, Small Sorrows]]''
*''[[Umizaru (film)|Umizaru]]''
*''[[Umizaru (film)|Umizaru]]''

Revision as of 01:23, 19 May 2024

Japan Coast Guard Academy
海上保安大学校
Former names
Kure Maritime Safety University
Motto正義仁愛 (Seigi Jin'ai)
Motto in English
Humanity & Justice
TypeUniversity-level Service academy
Established1951
PrincipalMasaki Kasai
StudentsApproximately 240 cadets
Location
5-1 Wakaba-cho, Kure-shi
,
Hiroshima 737-8512
,
JAPAN
CampusSuburban
NicknameHodai
AffiliationsNIAD-QE, GRIPS
Websitewww.jcga.ac.jp
JCGA is located in Japan
JCGA
JCGA
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Japan Coast Guard Academy in Hiroshima

The Japan Coast Guard Academy (海上保安大学校, Kaijō Ho'an Daigakkō) (JCGA) is a university-level service academy established within the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the purpose of developing Coast Guard Officers and training students to offer several recurrent education. It is located in Kure, Hiroshima prefecture.

The cadets and officer candidates rigorously learn specialized knowledge on international maritime law, naval police theory, maritime traffic policy, etc.

Graduates of JCGA go out into the convoy as junior officers, alternatively working at land-based offices and Coast Guard vessels as they advance in their careers.[1][2][circular reference]

Charter

The purpose of the JCGA is stipulated in Article 255 of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Organization Ordinance reads as follows:

The Maritime Security College carries out education, training, and maritime security work to equip the personnel of the Maritime Security Agency with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out their duties as officers. It is in charge of conducting education and training to acquire the specialized knowledge or special skills necessary for their training.

— 国土交通省組織規則, https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp

Admissions

"Regular Course" cadets are typically selected from recent graduates of Japanese civilian senior high schools who have completed twelve years of formal schooling. Applicants must pass the recruitment examination, equivalent level as entrance examination required for a public university, but unlike a regular university, students who enter JCGA become cadets serving in the Japan Coast Guard. The applicant must meet the requirements for becoming an officer in the Coast Guard, such as age and Japanese nationality, which differ from the requirements for general university applicants. The cost of tuition is paid by the Japanese government and both cadets and officer candidates receive a stipend as civil servants (as of 2024, about ¥160,000 per month for cadets and ¥190,000 per month for officer candidates), as with cadets at the National Defense Academy of Japan, National Defense Medical College, and the United States Coast Guard Academy.[3]

From 2021, JCGA began to recruit officer candidates selected from graduates of univeristy or equivalent institution. Unlike United States Coast Guard settles its independent Officer Candidate School, officer candidates get through "Primary Officer Candidates Course" for a year, and then enroll into "Officer Candidates Course"[4] to spend another year training among the petty officers who are selected with aroung three years of experience under age of 35[5]. Upon completion, they participate both ocean voyage and further international training as officers from regular course do.

Approximately 60 cadets and 30 officer candidates are accepted by JCGA every year. The total population of the JCGA is about 220, of which 11% are female as of 2020.[6]

The National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education, an Independent Administrative Institution affiliated with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has recognised the courses and awards the graduates degrees (Bachelor of Science in Coast Guard Operations and law Enforcement to JCGA graduates uniquely) on request. As the Academy is not an MEXT-recognised university, it cannot offer its own degrees.[2]

Academics

JCGA Training Ship Kojima (PL-21)

Cadets study basic education subjects including English, maritime law, physics, and political science in the first and second years, and begin taking specialized subjects in navigation, engine, and information and communications majors[7] in the second half of the second year. Courses in subjects such as bridge resource management, business management, information science, international law, leadership, meteorology, oceanography, and languages such as Chinese, Korean, and Russian are offered as electives. Upon graduation or completion of training, both cadets and officer candidates will be commissioned as Coast Guard Officer 3rd Grade. Several domestic voyages are required for graduation or completion, before around the world international voyages and a 3 month deployment following completion of studies aboard the training ship JCG Kojima (PL-21) (replaced by JCG Itsukushima (PL-23) in 2024). In 2011, courses in international business were added to improve language skills and the cadets' ability to respond to international incidents.

The JCGA participates in exchanges with foreign coast guard organizations such as the United States Coast Guard Academy, Canadian Coast Guard College, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, and the Philippines, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and other counterparts.[1]

In response to increased Grey-zone challenges affecting many of Japan's Indo-Pacific neighbors, JCGA introduced the Maritime Safety and Security Policy Program in 2015, a master’s degree program for junior coast guard officers from Japan and other Asian coast guard agencies in international law, international relations, maritime police policy, and other relevant subjects through the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies. Along with international students from other Indo-Pacific countries, students learn how to deal with various issues that arise at sea, and have the opportunity to acquire professional knowledge and analytical skills.[8][9]

Campus

The JCGA is located in the Wakaba-cho neighborhood of Kure, Hiroshima, on land previously belonging to the Kure Naval Arsenal. The present campus was opened in 1952 after JCGA's founding a year earlier in Tokyo to provide officers for the newly established Maritime Safety Agency following the dissolution of the Imperial Japanese Navy by Allied forces.

About 8,000 books from the former Imperial Japanese Naval War College, have been preserved at the JCGA library including tactical books from the early 19th century, diplomatic documents from the time of World War I, and books previously owned by Admiral Heihachiro Togo.

The Japan Coast Guard Museum is also located on the JCGA campus, containing approximately 1,000 items, such as photographs of historic patrol boats, ship models, and artifacts from the Battle of Amami-Oshima (2001).[1]

In Popular Culture

JCGA has been featured in several Japanese film and television shows including Keisuke Kinoshita's Big Joys, Small Sorrows (1986), and the Umizaru franchise, based on the popular manga by Shuho Sato.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "海上保安大学校". Japan Coast Guard Academy. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "JCGA". ja.wikipedia.org.
  3. ^ "JAPAN COAST GUARD 2024" (PDF). Retrieved 2024/05/19. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  4. ^ Known as "Functional Officer's Course" until 2021.
  5. ^ Students above age of 35 will receive one month of distinctive training to gain fundamental skills to operate as junior officers.
  6. ^ "Japan Coast Guard's effort to create more female-friendly workplace pay off". The Japan Times. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  7. ^ Only navigation and engine majors for officer candidates, but divided from the time of entrance.
  8. ^ "JCG - Maintaining Maritime Order". japan.go.jp. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
  9. ^ Pollmann, Mina (12 December 2019). "The Ever-Evolving Importance of Japan's Coast Guard". The Diplomat. Retrieved 11 June 2021.

External links

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