80TH REUNION OF HONOR STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
I, understand that I am representative of the United States Marine Corps and that I will adhere to all rules and regulations governing the discipline of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. I further understand that I will abide by the following:
1. Restrictions and Hazards
a. Uniform of the day for all non-ceremony personnel will be digital woodland camouflage utilities, sleeves down, and boonie cover. On the day of there of ceremony digital woodland personal will be sleeves up with an 8-point cover. Blue Dress "D" or service equivalent is required for participants that will be a part of the ceremony (e.g. Ushers, Escorts, Color Guard). PT will be conducted in green on green. No civilian clothing is authorized.
b. Flags of any nationality or meaning may not be raised, displayed, or flown on Iwo-To.
c. Japanese shrines and memorials are to be treated with utmost respect.
d. Japanese buildings are off-limits unless on official business.
e. Photography in the airfield area is not authorized.
f. Caves, underground bunkers, and historical structures are off limits unless specifically designated as part of the ceremony visit.
g. Smoking is authorized only in designated areas.
h. Possession or consumption of alcohol on Iwo-To is prohibited.
i. Removal of any artifacts, natural, historical, or otherwise, from the island is strictly prohibited.
j. Approaching or departing the ceremony site during the ROH is discouraged. If not in position at the start of the ceremony, U.S. personnel will remain clear and not approach or transit in view of the participants.
k. Communications devices (radios, cell phones, pagers, etc.) are not permitted at the ceremonial site during the ROH. Radios must be turned off or kept clear of the vicinity of the area.
l. The Japanese government conducts annual expeditions in an ongoing effort to recover, identify and pay proper respect to their deceased. If human remains are located, do not touch, move, or otherwise disturb the area, and report the location of suspected human remains to the Combat Operations Center (COC).
m. Centipedes, spiders, bees, wasps, scorpions, and rats are numerous and venomous/dangerous.
n. All personnel will be advised of the prevalence and dangers of unexploded ordnance (UXO) immediately upon arrival to Iwo-To. UXO areas are off limits. If suspected, immediately report the finding to the COC.
o. Due to the presence of hazardous marine life swimming/water activities are prohibited.
p. Iwo-To is geologically active with numerous vents and volcanically active surfaces scattered throughout the island.
2. Agreement. By signing, I acknowledge the listed hazards and agree to follow the above rules and regulations. Additionally, I will conduct business in a professional manner, appropriate for a ceremony honoring the sacrifices made by Japanese and American service members during the Battle of Iwo Jima.
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