TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-04-1 (continued)
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4. Purpose and Content of a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)
a. A SOFA is an international agreement that defines the status of
military personnel of one country that are stationed in the
territory of another.
As of April 2005, the United States has SOFAs with over ninety
countries.
b. A SOFA indicates that for some criminal and civil cases, the host
country gives up some of its jurisdiction to the visiting
country.
c. Some of the topics covered by the a Status of Forces Agreement
include:
(1) Freedom of troop movement within the host country
(2) Passport requirements
(3) Criminal jurisdiction
(4) Taxes
(5) Imposition of duties (import or export taxes)
(6) Regulations covering driver’s licenses
(7) Navy exchange privileges
5. Relationship Between the Navy Core Values and Conduct and Precautions
Ashore
a. Honor--Take responsibility for your actions when on leave or
liberty by not doing anything to discredit yourself or the Navy.
b. Courage--Have the Courage to avoid any activity that would bring
discredit to the Navy, even when contrary to peer pressure.
c. Commitment--When away from your command, be Committed to
maintaining the highest degree of moral character, professional
excellence, and competence.
6. Summary and Review
7. Application
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