I’d like to hear your opinions on the curfew while stationed in Korea. What was it when you were here and does it make a difference?

Over the years the curfew as fluctuated up and down. At one point in 2010 it was completely rescinded, which lasted about 3 months, until a rash of Service Member involved incidents occurred. Leadership emphasizes that the curfew is in place to maintain an appropriate state of awareness and mission preparedness. I believe in curfews when the security threat is high. Safety and readiness is critical.
In my opinion the curfew is more of a leash on Service Members in Korea. You’re restricting everybody due to the actions of the few. Leadership can help influence a majority of their people to do the right thing. But I’m saying that the majority of violators are prone to be that person regardless of leadership. Deal with those who screw up. Battle buddies can only help so much. If a service member is going to go do something stupid, curfew isn’t going to make much of a difference. It is a hot topic here on the peninsula and I would like to hear what the rest of you think.

http://www.stripes.com/news/south-korea-calls-on-us-military-to-keep-servicemembers-in-line-1.288737

http://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/military-curfew-in-korea-will-continue-usfk-commander-says-1.204222