1. The US Department of Defense is conducting an evaluation of compliance with policies aimed at preventing and addressing sexual assault and other violent crimes by US forces in Japan, particularly in Okinawa Prefecture, due to ongoing cases.
2. The assessment will examine the performance, training, and criminal history of service members involved in violent crimes against Japanese nationals.
3. The evaluation will take place at several locations including Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, and Yokosuka base in Kanagawa, following incidents such as a US Air Force member being sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a minor in Okinawa this year.
2. The assessment will examine the performance, training, and criminal history of service members involved in violent crimes against Japanese nationals.
3. The evaluation will take place at several locations including Camp Courtney in Okinawa, Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, and Yokosuka base in Kanagawa, following incidents such as a US Air Force member being sentenced to five years for sexually assaulting a minor in Okinawa this year.
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Summary
U.S. Department of Defense is assessing compliance with policies on sexual assault and violent crimes prevention, focusing on cases in Japan, particularly Okinawa Prefecture. The evaluation includes examining the performance, training, and criminal history of involved service members at locations