Posted January 29, 2018 10:00 am by Comments

By Tactical-Life

Camp Hansen CCU rocks


Camp Hansen CCU watch guard
Camp Hansen CCU rock pile
Camp Hansen CCU guard

The USMC has announced it is opening up a new correctional unit at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, Japan.

According to the presser, the Camp Hansen Correctional Custody Unit (CCU), which opens its doors on Feb. 14, is designed for Marines involved in cases of “minor misconduct” and will serve as an alternative to administrative separation. The goal here is to reduce early discharges among first term junior enlisted Devil Dogs.

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“This will provide an opportunity for good Marines to recover from a slight misstep, as well as return to the ranks free of stigma with an opportunity for redemption,” said Chief Warrant Officer Brian Sheppard the Brig Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. ‘Compared to the alternatives such as administrative separation, ‘babysitting,’ restriction, extra duty, and forfeitures, CCU …Read the Rest

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