ATTACHMENT C USFK COMMAND POLICY LETTER 12.pdf

HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES FORCES KOREA

UNIT #15237

APO AP 96205-5237

15 Oct 2014

FKCC

MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: United States Forces Korea (USFK) Command Policy Letter #12, Combating

Prostitution and Trafficking in Persons (CTIP)

1. This policy applies to all military personnel assigned or attached permanently, on temporary duty, or on rotational duty in Korea, and to USFK units or organizations supported by USFK units. Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Employees and DoD-invited contractors/technical representatives, family members of military, DoD civilians, DoD contractors, and visiting guests are encouraged to follow this order.

2. DoD policy condemns practices that subjugate, enslave, and demean individuals, including prostitution and human trafficking. Prostitution and the patronizing of a prostitute are crimes in the Republic of Korea (ROK) and are punishable under the UCMJ. Trafficking in Persons is also illegal under Korean and United States law.

3. There are establishments outside our installations that support human trafficking, usually of young women, many of whom are brought into the country under false pretenses as entertainers and forced to work in bars or other establishments in violation of their visas. They are subjected to debt bondage and made to sell themselves as companions, or forced into prostitution.

4. Service members are often encouraged to buy overpriced “juice” drinks in exchange for the company of these women, or to pay a fee to obtain the company of an employee who is then relieved of their work shift (commonly referred to as “bar-fining” or “buying a day off”). The governments of the Republic of Korea, the United States, and the Republic of the Philippines have linked these practices with prostitution and human trafficking.

5. Installation commanders have the authority to put off-limits those establishments that engage in activities detrimental to readiness, good order, and discipline, and I expect them to exercise that authority, particularly as it applies to establishments that support prostitution and human trafficking. I also expect service members to respect the dignity of others at all times. Paying for companionship directly supports human trafficking and is a precursor to prostitution. This practice encourages the objectification of women, reinforces sexist attitudes, and is demeaning to all human beings. Preventing service members from supporting human trafficking and prostitution outside our installations helps ensure the highest levels of readiness, promotes good order and discipline, and provides for the health, welfare and safety of our personnel and community.

FKCC

SUBJECT: United States Forces Korea (USFK) Command Policy Letter #12, Combating

Prostitution and Trafficking in Persons (CTIP)

6. Military personnel subject to this order shall not provide money or anything of value to an employee or establishment for the primary purpose of obtaining an employee’s company or companionship, inside or outside a bar or establishment. This includes paying a fee to play darts, pool, or to engage in other entertainment with an employee, or buying a drink or souvenir in exchange for an employee’s company. Service members who fail to comply with the provisions of this paragraph may be subject to punishment under the UCMJ, adverse administrative personnel action, and/or other adverse actions authorized by applicable laws and regulations. This paragraph supersedes USFK Regulation 27-5, paragraph 8-6, dated 7 July 2011, until amended to conform to this policy letter.

7. If any member of USFK observes this conduct or sees indicators of prostitution or human trafficking, they should immediately contact their local law enforcement desk or the USFK

Prostitution and Human Trafficking Hotline at DSN 736-9333 or Comm 0505-336-9333.

8. Questions concerning this policy should be directed to your servicing legal office or

USFK/JA at DSN 723-7349 or Commercial 050-5333-7349.

//ORIGINAL SIGNED//

CURTIS M. SCAPARROTTI

General, U.S. Army

Commander

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References.

a. DoD Instruction 2200.01, Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP), 15 September 2010

b. USFK Command Policy Letter #1, Zero Tolerence Policy, 2 January 2014