noun
Joint Staff Council
A specific organization within Japan's Self-Defense Forces; a proper noun referring to the council that coordinates joint operations among the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces.
統合幕僚会議は自衛隊の統合運用を担当する。
The Joint Staff Council is responsible for the integrated operations of the Self-Defense Forces.
Compound of 統合 (integration), 幕僚 (staff), and 会議 (council). The term is a direct translation of the English 'Joint Staff Council' and was established as part of Japan's post-war defense structure.