GAF (Global Allied Forces) is an international defense and research organization that deals with incidents regarding monsters and aliens. The main branch seen in Ultraman Z is GAFJ (Global Allied Forces Japan) (地球防衛軍日本支部 Chikyū Bōei-gun Nihon Shibu), the parent organization of STORAGE, which was founded by Director Kuriyama.
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History
Ultraman Z
The GAFJ created 1st Special Airborne and Armored Group (第一特殊空挺機甲群 Dai-Ichi Tokushu Kūtei Kikō-gun), three days after STORAGE was disbanded, and development on Ultroid Zero had started. The previous members of STORAGE had either left for their own paths, or were reassigned to different departments. Individual Tomorrows
Base
STORAGE Headquarters

The STORAGE Headquarters (ストレイジ本部 Sutoreiji Honbu) is a six-story warehouse-like building. It has an underground garage that houses the mecha that they use. Sevenger is able to be deployed via an elevator shaft and a large hatch on the roof.
Monster Research Center

The research center of GAFJ is used by scientists to analyze and study monsters. It has a storage facility that was used to contain the remains of monsters such as Genegarg.
JAERC
Joint Advanced Equipment Research Center (統合先進武器研究所 Tōgō Senshin Heiki Kenkyūjo), aka. JAERC (統先研 Tōsenken) is a fully armed research facility with a 300 meter underground basement to store items under research purposes. Its members are known to wear yellow hazmat suits. In the event of GAFJ's testing with D4 superweapon, the JAERC members assisted with fitting it into King Joe SC and even conscripted into SAAG upon STORAGE's disbandment.
Members
High-Ranking Staff

Director Kuriyama
- Main article: Director Kuriyama
Director Kuriyama (
He is portrayed by Hisahiro Ogura (小倉 久寛 Ogura Hisahiro).[2][3]
Monster Research Center
Monster Research Center (怪獣研究センター Kaijū Kenkyū Sentā) is a branch of the Global Allied Forces Japan.

Shinya Kaburagi
- Main article: Shinya Kaburagi
Shinya Kaburagi (
Shinya Kaburagi is portrayed by Rihito Noda (野田 理人 Noda Rihito).[5][3]

Yuka Ohta
- Main article: Yuka Ohta
Yuka Ohta (
Yuka Ohta is portrayed by Hikari Kuroki (黒木 ひかり Kuroki Hikari).
Police Department Headquarters
Security Department, Police Department Headquarters (警務部警務隊本部保安科 Keimu-bu Keimu-tai Honbu Hoan-ka).

SAAG
The 1st Special Airborne and Armored Group, also known as SAAG (特機群 Tokki-gun), is the team succeeding STORAGE after its disbandment in order to manage the SAA units.[7] Some of the team members were former STORAGE officers and mechanics resuming their original positions.


Yoko Nakashima
- Main article: Yoko Nakashima
Yoko Nakashima (
Yoko Nakashima is portrayed by Rima Matsuda (松田 リマ Matsuda Rima).



References
- ↑ File:Tumblr_c2567e027a66f2290e2b995de7ff1cad_ec1ddfc5_1280.jpg
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://m-78.jp/news/post-5515/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/2077
- ↑ File:EY9HUwiXsAAlVk4.jpg
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://m-78.jp/news/post-5513/
- ↑ File:Shinya_Kaburagi_data.jpg
- ↑ https://m-78.jp/z/robot/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Fuma_Kakuda/status/1269838542605148160
- ↑ https://twitter.com/daaaaaaing/status/1269843105387122690
- ↑ https://twitter.com/daaaaaaing/status/1276676687141285888
Defense Teams | |
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Showa Defense Teams | SSSP | TDF (UG, MAT, TAC, ZAT, MAC, UGM) | Science Guard Party |
Heisei Defense Teams | UMA | WINR | HEART | Mydo | TPC (GUTS, Super GUTS, Black Buster Corps, Neo Super GUTS) | GUARD (XIG) | EYES | TLT | DASH | GUYS | DEUS | ZAP SPACY | Team U | UPG | Xio | VTL | AIB |
Reiwa Defense Teams | EGIS | GAF (STORAGE) |
Other Defense Teams | Space Patrol | MIGHTY JACK | SGM | Team Mouri | SAT | SAF | PAT | Koseidon Corps | SWORD | USP |