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US Forces Korea commander extends curfew
Posted 1/3/2012 Updated 2/16/2012
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U.S. Forces Korea Public Affairs
1/3/2012 - SEOUL, Republic of Korea -- Gen. James D. Thurman, U.S. Forces Korea commander, is extending the curfew for military personnel on the peninsula until further notice.
The purpose of the curfew is to ensure continued mission readiness and to assess the current operational environment. The new off-installation curfew begins Jan. 7 at 1 a.m.
The hours of the curfew are from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. seven days a week, a modification of the previous policy.
"We must remain focused on our primary mission here, which is to deter against external aggression and if required, defend the Republic of Korea side-by-side with our ROK counterparts," he said. "I anticipate and expect that our service members will continue to maintain the highest standards of individual readiness and professionalism while they serve in the Republic of Korea."
The curfew applies to all U.S. service members in Korea, whether permanently assigned or here temporarily. The policy does not apply to military personnel attached to the U.S.
Embassy or Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group - Korea. Military family members, DoD civilians, and DoD-invited contractors/technical representatives, and their respective family members and visiting guests are encouraged to abide by this policy.
U.S. law enforcement personnel throughout Korea will continue to work closely with their Korean National Police counterparts for assistance with curfew monitoring and enforcement.
Thurman made the decision to extend the curfew after consulting with service component commanders. He will continue to assess the USFK operational and mission readiness of the command.
Additionally, the command's curfew policy provides commanders the flexibility to implement a more restrictive curfew policy or supplement it with other measures due to current conditions, force protection concerns, or other mission requirements. |
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