CANCELLATION OF CURFEW POLICY!!!

This is fantastic news for all of our service members! 

1. Effective 2 July 2010, I am rescinding and cancelling the USFK curfew policy for members of the United States Armed Forces, when in the Republic of Korea.

2. During the last nine years that the curfew has been in effect, the overwhelming majority of our personnel have conducted themselves in a professional manner. We have also seen that Korea is a safe place to live and raise a family. As we move towards tour normalization, it makes sense to cancel the curfew. Each service-member remains responsible for his or her actions and is subject to military discipline for any lapses in personal or professional judgment or conduct. A service-member who has violated the 4 December 2008 edition of USFK Command Policy Letter #7 and/or USFK FRAGO #05-17 prior to the effective date of the cancellation of the curfew policy will remain accountable for such violation as appropriate.

3. I ask all military, civilian, and contractor members of the United States Forces serving in Korea, as well as their family members, to recognize that individual actions and conduct reflect upon the United States and public perceptions of Americans. We are all unofficial ambassadors in helping to strengthen the alliance between the Republic of Korea and the United States. I ask each of you to continue to conduct yourselves in a professional manner in order to set a positive example to our host country.

4. Leaders must ensure that all personnel are notified of this policy change and also understand that, in order to keep the change, individuals and leaders must do their part (under the oak tree counseling/holiday activities/etc.). O-6 commanders can request for the authority to impose curfew or other restrictions on their personnel and organizations as deemed appropriate due to operational or other considerations and in accordance with appropriate directives and regulations. The first General Officer in the chain of command can approve O-6 commander curfew requests, but any curfew must be for a set period of time and for a specific reason. The USFK Commanding General, USFK Command Sergeant Major, and USFK PAO shall be notified of any General Officer-approved curfew.

5. Look out for your battle buddies and remember that your choices have consequences. I ask all of you to make the right choices, display good examples, strengthen our alliance, and ensure we can all continue to enjoy the many great opportunities which accompany life in Korea. Continue to take care of yourself and take care of one another. As your commander, I will do the same.

We Go Together!

WALTER L. SHARP
General, U.S. Army
Commander

*Information from Sharp Point #17-10