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United Nations Command–Rear
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United Nations Command–Rear (also known as UN Command–Rear[4] or UNC–Rear[5]) is a military command headquartered in Japan, and a subordinate element of United Nations Command. UN Command–Rear was established in 1957 as a result of the relocation of UN Command from Japan to South Korea following the Korean War. It is in control of the rear elements the United Nations Command.
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UN Command–Rear | |
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![]() Group Captain Luke Stoodley of the Royal Australian Air Force as United Nations Command–Rear commander, 2019 | |
Founded | 1957 (1957) |
Countries | Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and United States. |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Type | Command staff |
Role | Liaison, protocol |
Size | 5 |
Part of | United Nations Command |
Headquarters | Yokota Air Base |
Colors | United Nations blue |
Anniversaries | July 1, 1957 (activation)[1] |
Website | United Nations Command–Rear |
Commanders | |
Commander | ![]() Royal Australian Air Force |
Deputy Commander | ![]() Royal Canadian Air Force |
NCO in charge[2] | ![]() United States Army |
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Identification symbol | ![]() |
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