Osan Town Patrol Scandal Update
I have to give a hat tip to the Lost Nomad for pointing this Stars and Stripes article out. It appears there may be truth to the rumors I reported before.
Much of Friday’s testimony centered on Davis’ alleged relationship with a South Korean woman whose family owns a club in Songtan that base officials had declared off-limits to U.S. servicemembers.
According to testimony, Davis offered her guidance on how to get the ban lifted and eventually began a sexual relationship with her, concealing from her the fact that he was married.
So he did have a Korean girl friend who’s dad was a club owner. I guess we will see if the rest of the rumor is true as this eventually goes to trial.
Here is something I hadn’t heard before though:
Davis also faces prosecution by South Korean authorities on charges of possessing weapons at an off-base residence, in violation of South Korean law. South Korean authorities may file additional charges later, U.S. Force Korea officials have said.
I’m wondering how this guy could of had weapons which I’m assuming to be a gun in his apartment. Maybe Nomad can help me out here, but is the Air Force allowed to bring hand guns over here? I know the Army cannot. Anyway this 1LT Davis is looking more and more like a real bad apple. The legal system will determine if he is or not but I have already pretty much made up my mind.
Davis did have the power to make clubs off limits as the officer in charge of town patrol. He could make them off limits 24hrs just on his order. Then a package would be sent to the wing commander, which would most likely be approved. I served under Davis for 8 months, and this doesn't surprise the slightest. He’s a total dirt bag and deserves everything coming.
No, AF personnel are NOT allowed to have firearms off base. I believe you can bring one over, as long as it gets stored in the base armory, but then (if memory serves me right) that only pertains to hunting type rifles or shotguns. If someone knows the current regs, feel free to chime in.
This from http://www.korea.army.mil/welcome/things.htm
"The importation of weapons of any type is strictly controlled by both the U.S. and Korean customs inspectors. Firearms must be on the sponsor's PCS orders or they will be confiscated by customs personnel. Martial arts weapons and firearms must have authorization for storage in receiving unit's arms storage facility.
Firearms are defined as any device that will eject a projective by an explosive or mechanical means. Sporting rifles, shotguns, match or target revolvers, pistols, BB, pellet and air rifles qualify as firearms.
Folding blade knives with a blade longer than 6 inches, "survival" knives and instruments whose design or intended purpose is that of a weapon are prohibited. They will be confiscated upon entry and destroyed by customs officials.
All firearms or weapons must be registered with the Provost Marshal or Security Police Office within 72 hours after arrival in Korea.
Check with your gaining unit on storage requirements for firearms and weapons."
GI,
The following is why the scandel is shocking: Americans fearful that the rest of American society may be teetering on the brink of moral collapse console themselves with the thought that the armed services remain a repository of traditional values and old fashioned virtue.
That is why I consider you also a "bad apple" in the military, and wonder about the level of quality control in the US military.
Take a look at the "cultural … and thus, moral relativity" reeking in your worldview — apparently from too much surreptitious imbibing at the Marxist bottle. Think about your blogging endorsements of Jodi and Marmot who unconsciously spout Fabian socialism through every orifice.
It's easy to see the military will induct the physically fit — but the morally fit, is apparently — not an issue.
I thought the US military was turning into a hive of overbearing evangelical Christians? I guess not.
The "ask not, tell not" policy for commie-sexuals appears to have been your ticket to a military career.