Posted on 06/05/2016 9:39:51 PM PDT by Ronin
YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) – Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan (CNFJ) announced temporary liberty curtailment and restrictions on alcohol consumption for all Sailors in Japan as a response to a recent trend of alcohol-related incidents detrimental to the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
Effective immediately, Sailors are prohibited from drinking alcohol, on and off base. Additionally, all off-base liberty will be curtailed.
Sailors who live off base will be permitted to travel to and from work and engage in official actions such as childcare drop-off and pickup, trips to the grocery store, gas stations or the gym.
The liberty curtailment will remain in effect until face-to-face training has been conducted by unit commanding officers, executive officers and command master chiefs with all personnel.
The alcohol restriction will remain in effect until C7F and CNFJ are comfortable that all personnel understand the impact of responsible behavior on the U.S.-Japan Alliance and the United States’ ability to provide security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.
“These measures are not taken lightly,” said Rear Adm. Matthew Carter, CNFJ. “For decades, we have enjoyed a strong relationship with the people of Japan. It is imperative that each Sailor understand how our actions affect that relationship, and the U.S.-Japan Alliance as a whole.
The order extends to all Sailors assigned or forward deployed to Japan, as well as transient Sailors and units in Japan for temporary duty.
“The overwhelming majority of our Sailors are doing an outstanding job every single day,” said Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin, C7F. “But that same majority—at every paygrade--is also responsible for providing leadership on all levels. We will not condone misconduct that impacts our ability to conduct our mission or which jeopardizes our critical alliance with Japan.”
I didn’t have a problem with any of the locals, but then again, I also never expected the locals to cater to me. Just acted like a visitor and all was well. Learned the language and customs and went for making the best of it.
I taught a few English speaking classes during the week, bartender at a local spot a few more, and sold cars to incoming airman; so yes, there were plenty of opportunities to earn money on the side. Three years of it and I was able to pay for 2 1/2 years of school when I got out and still partied hard.
I get your point. I would say an ass on shore leave is not the same severity as a guy who screws up and loses a submarine full of people.
Ikmow,others may argueit but I say they are not the same in severity or context. Battle conditions arent the same as off duty personal screw ups.
Wow! What a wild night he had. Some folks get drunk and fall asleep, others might as well be drinking a case of Red Bull
They are not the same. But discipline ashore is vital for disciplone at sea.
A screw up on shore will still be a screw up at sea. Been there done that, got the t-shirt.
Great idea, right?
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