Period of reflection ends; curfew in place for service members

Consolidated Public Affairs Office CAMP FOSTER — The “Period of Reflection” has concluded and a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew with alcohol restriction for all service members is in effect. There are no continuing limitations, restrictions or curfew for civilians or family members. The decision was made by LI. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer, the Okinawa Area Coordinator and senior U.S. military commander on Okinawa March 3rd, following a meeting with senior military and civilian leaders from all services. “The curfew, coupled with ongoing cooperative initiatives with our Japanese hosts at the national and local level, will offer the best atmosphere for our service members, family members and civilian employees while reducing the possibility and risk of misconduct,” said Zilmer. Service members are limited to U.S. military installations or the off-base residences of SOFA status personnel during curfew hours. However, they are authorized to transit between U.S. military installations or off-base residences of SOFA status personnel during curfew hours via privately owned vehicle, military supported transportation, or commercial taxi. Service members are restricted from consuming alcohol off-base, except within the confines of the off-base residences of SOFA status personnel. There is no restriction on alcohol consumption aboard any U.S. base or installation for service members and there are no alcohol restrictions for civilians or family members. The curfew and alcohol restrictions will be periodically reassessed by senior service leaders. “As we begin to venture outside our gates, I remind all of you that we are guests in Japan and must represent our Nation with the utmost pride, professionalism and respect for our hosts. I know the overwhelming majority of you are great ambassadors of America and will strive to reinvigorate the great relationship we have with our Japanese neighbors,” Zilmer said. “Please look out for one another.”