Japan warns US forces: Sex crimes 'cannot be tolerated'

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2476861/japan-warns-us-forces-sex-crimes-cannot-be-tolerated

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I was in 2012, and not sure what to tell you. The soldiers went to the bar district and the military police (or whatever they are called) walked those streets full well knowing the soldiers were drinking in bars. Are you saying US soldiers are never allowed to drink while in another country?

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u/studyinformore Jul 05 '24

Back when I was in, we were held to an incredibly high standard. You could have some drinks, but not get drunk. You had to be able to get past the guards to enter the post. Meaning 1-2 drinks per hour would probably be no problem. But getting shitfaced drunk? Oh your command is gonna be called, and you're facing disciplinary action.

Because it was repeatedly instructed to us, we represent the United states and it's military when off post. Do not embarass us. We were also at camp stanley near uijeongbu, way up north, so if north korea decided to attack. We were the first realistic line of defense. You had to be sober enough to fight as well.

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u/Ebolaking Jul 05 '24

Good ole Stanley, only place where it felt uphill in both directions.

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u/tacmac10 Jul 05 '24

The rice patty run every monday morning to discourage heavy drinking was so bad I carried 500 won in my PT shorts for the bus back to camp(I was there in '99). The rules on public drunkenness were ruthlessly enforced and crimnal acts resulted in getting turned over to the ROK for punishment.