According to Kyodo News, on the 13th local time, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Hayashi Fusahiro, stated that in order to "enhance the morale of the national security forces" and "align with international standards," the government will revise the current "Self-Defense Forces Law" and allow Self-Defense Forces officers to use conventional ranks such as "Taisa" and "Taisho," changing the previous long-standing situation where only rank numbers were used.
Hayashi told the media that restoring military rank titles does not violate the provisions of the Peace Constitution that prohibit maintaining war potential and not having an army. This move is merely a textual adjustment, aimed at boosting the morale and sense of pride of Self-Defense Forces members, enabling them to perform their duties more effectively.
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