The performance of Japan's Self-Defense Forces in the disaster relief has attracted widespread attention, and at first, the public pointed the finger at Kishida, questioning the problems with command and dispatch. However, as the investigation deepened, the focus shifted to the actual operations of the Self-Defense Forces at the disaster relief site. In the process, Kishida ** made personnel adjustments, but the Self-Defense Forces did not breathe a sigh of relief because of this.
It is worth noting that although Kishida** is located in Tokyo, he actively participated in the on-site rescue and wore work uniforms. This practice has been accused of showing off, which has caused some dissatisfaction. The self-defense forces' disaster relief work has to deal not only with the difficulties in the disaster area, but also with questions from **, and everyone from soldiers to senior ** is under pressure.
As civil servants, SDF members receive a monthly salary and a corresponding allowance for special tasks. However, during this rescue operation, the SDF members not only had to face difficulties and dangers, but also had to bear additional costs. For example, the subsidy for a mission to a nuclear radiation area is 2,600 yen per day, which is equivalent to 125 yuan. In the disaster-stricken area of the Noto Peninsula, which is blamed, the daily subsidy is only 1,620 yen, equivalent to 78 yuan.
This seemingly modest subsidy is actually equivalent to an "hourly wage" for working in a very dangerous environment. Considering that these soldiers started at 9 a.m. and finished at 5:30 p.m., their dedication was hard work in the service of the people.
In addition, during the outbreak of the New Year's holiday, many Self-Defense Forces chose to go home for the New Year, but the sudden disaster caused them to be urgently recalled to the base. During this time, they not only have to settle the return transportation at their own expense, but also face a surge in airfares**. Therefore, it made sense that only 1,000 troops could be sent to the disaster area initially.
In rescue operations, the equipment used by the SDF forces may be appropriate in normal times, but it is not sufficient in the disaster environment. For example, the dispensed torches are not enough for complex rescue missions, and additional lights need to be purchased yourself. The leather boots are comfortable and breathable under normal conditions, but they are not waterproof enough in the road conditions in the disaster area. To ensure that their feet are not harmed, they need to buy additional expensive shoes.
In addition, SDF members, unlike ordinary civil servants, are civil servants, but due to the dangerous nature of their tasks, they have to buy commercial insurance at their own expense. This makes them not only face real risks, but also have to bear additional financial burdens during rescue operations.
Despite the excellent efforts and dedication shown by the Self-Defense Forces in this rescue operation, they were still questioned and criticized in **. In contrast, some politicians receive high remuneration without providing sufficient support. ** The focus of public attention has been on why there is no more money in the defense budget to upgrade the equipment of the Self-Defense Forces.
According to the latest poll by the Mainichi Shimbun on February 18, the approval rating of the Kishida cabinet has fallen to 14%, a new low in the history of Japanese political parties. This figure is thought-provoking and raises questions about the ability of ** to respond in the face of disasters. In this big picture, Japan needs not only to unite in response to the disaster, but also to provide more comprehensive support and respect for the Self-Defense Forces and their members.