Yasuo OTANI
Air Force Colonel
Setagaya-ku,Tokyo
Summary
Colonel OTANI Yasuo is the director-general, science and technology at Air Staff Office (ASO), Japan Ministry of Defense (JMoD), responsible for innovation in multi-domain operations.
Graduated from National Defense Academy in 1989, and also graduated from National Defense Academy Graduate School in aerospace engineering in 1994. After that, got a Ph.D. in systems engineering from KEIO University Graduate School of System Design and Management. The research theme is the Dual-Use applicability for space operations especially Space Situational Awareness.
Served in a lot of R&D assignments for the fighter aircraft and missile development project, and the staff assignments include the Cabinet Secretariat for space policy and the Air Staff for R&D, HR, General Affairs. Commanded the Air Base Group of 3rd Air Wing in MISAWA Air Base in 2016 which comprises more than 500 professional airmen.
Experienced military aerospace engineering fields with over 20 years of project management carrier in Japan Ministry of Defense. Excellent reputation for resolving complicated problems and improving mission achievement using Systems Engineering approach.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Director General of Science and Technology
ASO, JMoD
Tokyo, Japan
03.2021 - Current
- Adviser to Chief of Air Staff in S&T and aerospace engineering.
- Managed aerospace development programs, and established aerospace defense system concept using systems engineering.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches at all levels with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Created innovative approach for military activities, and discover state-of-the-art technology for military game changing in civil and military fields.
- Managed team of 40 professional officers and civilians.
Director General of R&D
Air Development and Test Command, JASDF
Tokyo, Japan
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed of development of military equipments.
- Managed improvement projects for aerospace equipments.
- Leading team of 50 professional officers and civilians.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
Director, Engineering Section
ASO, JMoD
Tokyo, Japan
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Reviewed and advised on budget analysis for different program budgets.
- Counseled department managers on financial trends and expected impacts.
- Carried out budget amendments for flight test projects.
- Set budgets for engineering tasks, tailoring financial limitations to verification goals.
- Developed and executed comprehensive test plans and workforce breakdown structures for complete systems.
- Reviewed, evaluated and identified requirements for testability.
Assistant Director of General Affairs Division
ASO, JMoD
Tokyo, Japan
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed military events program, including air-festivals held at air bases nationwide.
- Maintenance of Compliance guidance.
- Handled investigation, supervision, and defect handling.
Commander, Air Base Group of 3rd Air Wing
3rd Air Wing, JASDF
Misawa, Aomori-Pref., Japan
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Commanded more than 500 professional air men.
- Coordinated air base functions with USAF commander in Misawa AB.
- Established flight safety assistance activities.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies
Assistant Manager of Engineering Division
ASO, JMoD
Tokyo, Japan
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Planning of medium- to long-term research with assistant of technical section manager.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional military service
Counsellor for Space Policy Planning Section
Cabinet Secretariat For Space Policy
Tokyo, Japan
08.2008 - 03.2010
- Planning and Published Space Basic Plan, first Japanese space strategic paper.
- Engaged in space environment policy, Space Situational Awareness(SSA) policy and military space policy.
- Collaborated with JAXA and NASA to establish national policy.
Engineering Squadron Commander
Air Development and Test Wing
Kakamigahara, Gifu-Pref., Japan
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Led engineering team in delivery of C2 cargo aircraft development project, resulting in operation.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
Aide to Chief of Air Staff
ASO, JMoD
Tokyo, Japan
03.2006 - 04.2007
- Supported Chief of Air Staff.
- Scheduled and Arranged in accordance with allied international political circumstances.
- Connected with international military aides.
Personnel Affiairs Division
ASO, JMoD
Tokyo, Japan
08.2004 - 03.2006
- Preparation of assignment plan and promotion plan for more than 1,000 officers several times a year per person.
- Collaborated with Major General Commanders to achieve acceptable plan.
Systems Programs Division
ASO, JMoD
Tokyo, Japan
08.2002 - 08.2004
- Structured military UAV operational concept and mission requirements.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Aircraft Development Section
Technology and Research Development Institute, JMoD
Tokyo, Japan
03.2001 - 08.2002
- Promoted and Developed ATD-X (Technical Demonstration Aircraft) project.
- Managed government staff and company engineering members in Development team.
- Assigned budget implementation.
Education
Ph.D. - Systems Engineering
Keio University
Yokohama 09.2012 - 03.2019
No Degree - Defense Policy
The National Institute For Defense Studies
Tokyo 07.2018 - 08.2018
No Degree - Air And Space Operations And Policies
Air War Course
Tokyo 10.2010 - 08.2011
No Degree - Improvement of Qualifications As Executive Officer
Command And Staff Course
Tokyo 04.2000 - 03.2001
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
National Defense Academy
Yokosuka 04.1992 - 03.1994
No Degree - Aerospace Engineering
National Defense Academy
Yokosuka 04.1985 - 03.1989
Skills
Strategic planning
Affiliations
- International Council of Systems Engineering
- The Japan Society for Aeronautics and Astronautics
Articles
1. "Applicability of Civil and Defense Dual Use to Space Situational Awareness System in Japan", Space Policy, Elsevier, 2019.
2. "Optimization of Dual-Use System Architecture using Sequential Quadratic Programming Method", IJAET, 2018.
3. "Dual-Use system architecture for a space situational awareness system in Japan", IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2013.
4. "Dual-Use Concept on Civil and Defense Uses of Outer Space",Transactions of the Japan Society for Aeronautical and Space Sciences, Aerospace Technology Japan 10(ists28), January 2012.
Timeline
Director General of Science and Technology
ASO, JMoD
03.2021 - Current
Director General of R&D
Air Development and Test Command, JASDF
11.2019 - 03.2021
No Degree - Defense Policy
The National Institute For Defense Studies
07.2018 - 08.2018
Director, Engineering Section
ASO, JMoD
04.2017 - 11.2019
Assistant Director of General Affairs Division
ASO, JMoD
04.2016 - 04.2017
Commander, Air Base Group of 3rd Air Wing
3rd Air Wing, JASDF
06.2014 - 04.2016
Assistant Manager of Engineering Division
ASO, JMoD
08.2013 - 06.2014
Ph.D. - Systems Engineering
Keio University
09.2012 - 03.2019
No Degree - Air And Space Operations And Policies
Air War Course
10.2010 - 08.2011
Counsellor for Space Policy Planning Section
Cabinet Secretariat For Space Policy
08.2008 - 03.2010
Engineering Squadron Commander
Air Development and Test Wing
04.2007 - 08.2008
Aide to Chief of Air Staff
ASO, JMoD
03.2006 - 04.2007
Personnel Affiairs Division
ASO, JMoD
08.2004 - 03.2006
Systems Programs Division
ASO, JMoD
08.2002 - 08.2004
Aircraft Development Section
Technology and Research Development Institute, JMoD
03.2001 - 08.2002
No Degree - Improvement of Qualifications As Executive Officer
Command And Staff Course
04.2000 - 03.2001
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
National Defense Academy
04.1992 - 03.1994
No Degree - Aerospace Engineering
National Defense Academy
04.1985 - 03.1989
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