Japan is set to utilize its retired officers from the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) as immigration control officers. This move comes as part of the government's ongoing efforts to bolster security measures at borders. By tapping into the expertise and experience of these retired officers, Japan aims to bolster its manpower and improve immigration procedures.

This news emphasizes Japan's stringent stance on immigration control, which is an issue of much debate in Japanese society. As the country grapples with an aging population and low birth rates, the reinforcement of skilled manpower at border controls reflects both a concern for national security and a strategic way to employ retired SDF officers.

In the US and EU, immigration control is considered paramount to national security, as well. The use of former military personnel varies. The US, for instance, has a dedicated agency - Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that often employs retired military personnel. The EU has its own Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), but member countries also have their own national agencies which can employ former military personnel.