hook punch by his 14th opponent during the exercise, specifically to the chin. Four JMSDF sailors were charged for their involvement in the cadet's death. A report filed by the Ministry of Defense recommended the implementation of stringent safety standards, especially on concerns when highly strenuous activities such as physical combat training is taking place. Foreign relations The SBU has been involved in matters involving Asia-Pacific defense, with representatives sent to the Asia Pacific Defense Forum Summer 2002 and the Asia Pacific Defense Forum 2004. Formation As of 2014, the SBU has six platoons with one main headquarters. 90 operators are known to be in the SBU. Weapons and equipment It is known that the SBU uses the HK MP5A5 as the primary submachine guns. Their service rifle is the Howa Type 89, and the Heckler & Koch HK416 while their sidearm is the SIG Sauer P226R. The SBU has been armed with the SIG-Sauer MPX with 9mm and training versions acquired. Sniper rifles were purchased for the SBU under the 2004 defense budget under the JMSDF, but the type chosen has not been revealed to the public. Although it's known that they use the Heckler & Koch MSG-90. The SBU has use of RHIBs for maritime operations while SH-60J helicopters are used for aerial insertions during shipboarding missions. SBU opeators in Somalia were spotted wearing Ops-Core helmets. Training SBU candidates are schooled at the Naval Academy Etajima's 1st Service School. Basic education is done at the school while the rest is done in a training program prior to recruitment. References Bibliography Special forces of Japan Units and formations of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Military units and formations established in 2001 2001 establishments in Japan Naval special forces units and formations Counterterrorist organizations