noun
Ground Staff Office
The administrative and command organ of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), equivalent to an army general staff office.
陸上幕僚監部は、陸上自衛隊の防衛力整備を担当している。
The Ground Staff Office is responsible for the defense capability development of the JGSDF.
陸上幕僚監部の発表によると、演習は来月実施される。
According to an announcement by the Ground Staff Office, the exercise will be held next month.
Compound of 陸上 (rikujō, 'ground, land') + 幕僚監部 (bakuryōkanbu, 'staff office'). The term follows the naming pattern of the three Self-Defense Force staff offices.