Professional Behavior:
Kadena Air Base is committed to a professional environment, both on and off-duty. We have a zero-tolerance policy for interpersonal violence and discrimination (i.e., sexual assault, harassment of any kind, bullying, hazing, etc.). Every member is responsible for promoting and contributing to a positive human relations climate, free of harassment and discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, ethnic group, mental or physical handicap, or sexual orientation. For more information, review DoDI 1020.03, Harassment Prevention and Response in the Armed Forces, DAFI 36-2710, Equal Opportunity Program, or call the Equal Opportunity Office at DSN 634-2571.
Kadena personnel are prohibited from wearing offensive clothing on and off-duty. This includes but is not limited to clothing with nudity, lewd or obscene depictions, profanity, drug-related pictures or language, discriminatory messages, or material associated with gang activities.
Under no circumstances will Kadena personnel engage in disrespectful or derogatory actions, conduct or speech directed towards a Japanese National.
Off-Limits Areas:
For a list of off-limits areas, click here.
Alcohol Consumption:
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Members 20 years old and older are legally allowed to purchase and consume alcohol on and off-base in accordance with the United States Forces, Japan (USFJ) Liberty Order.
All military personnel, regardless of grade, are prohibited from the public consumption of alcohol while off base between 0100 and 0500, except when in an off-base residence, quarters, or hotel room.
Military personnel, including those who are in TDY/TAD, deployed, leave, or pass status in Japan, 19 years of age or below, are subject to curfew between the hours of 0100 and 0500. Military personnel 20 years of age and older are not subject to curfew, unless otherwise directed by their authorized commander. During curfew hours, military members subject to curfew must either be (1) on a U.S. military installation; (2) in a private residence if off of a U.S. installation; (3) in a place of lodging (hotel); or (4) as mission requires (including duty-related/commute travel directly between an off-base residence and place of duty/obtain food/maintain fitness).
The blood alcohol content limit for Japan is 0.03, both on and off-base. This is extremely low compared to the United States and could be less than one alcoholic beverage. The only way to ensure you are under the legal limit is to avoid any alcohol consumption before operating a vehicle.
Tobacco Usage:
Individuals under the age of 20 will not be allowed to purchase or use tobacco products of any kind and violations will be reported to Security Forces.
Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, cigars, cigarettes, electronic cigarettes (e- cigarettes), stem pipes, water pipes, hookahs, vaporizers, smokeless products that are chewed, dipped, sniffed, or “vaped,” and any other nicotine delivery system that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines as a tobacco product.
Review AFI 48-104, Tobacco Free Living for additional information, including areas where tobacco usage is prohibited.
Weapons:
Due to Japan’s strict weapons laws, members should review USFJ Instruction 51-701 for information on banned weapons and actions.