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About NAVLEGSVCOFF Yokosuka

NAVLEGSVCOFF Yokosuka, formally known as the Naval Legal Service Office (NLSO) Detachment Yokosuka, has served as a key legal support unit for the U.S. Navy’s operations in the Western Pacific since its establishment in the post-World War II era. Stationed at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, this unit provides legal assistance, military justice support, and command services to naval personnel and commands throughout the region. Over the decades, NAVLEGSVCOFF Yokosuka has played a crucial role in upholding military law and discipline, supporting operational readiness, and fostering cooperation with allied legal counterparts in Japan. Its ongoing mission ensures that U.S. naval operations in the Indo-Pacific remain compliant with U.S. and international law.

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U.S. Army • 1968

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• Full Name: NAVLEGSVCOFF Yokosuka stands for "Naval Legal Service Command Office, Yokosuka," serving as the main legal office for the U.S. Navy in Japan. • Strategic Location: Located at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, it is situated at the largest overseas U.S. naval installation in the world. • Mission: The unit provides legal support to U.S. Navy commands, service members, and their families throughout mainland Japan, including advice on military justice, administrative law, and legal assistance. • History: The office traces its roots back to the post-World War II era, evolving alongside the U.S. presence in Japan since 1945. • Role in Court-Martials: NAVLEGSVCOFF Yokosuka plays a key role in processing courts-martial and non-judicial punishments for naval personnel in the region. • International Law: The unit is heavily involved in Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) matters between the U.S. and Japan, helping resolve legal issues affecting both nations. • Community Support: Offers critical legal services such as wills, powers of attorney, and notary services for sailors and their families stationed in Japan. • Humanitarian Involvement: Provided legal guidance during major events such as the response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, ensuring proper conduct and legal compliance. • Training Ground: Serves as a primary training site for Navy Judge Advocates (JAGs) assigned to the Pacific, offering exposure to international and operational law. • Engagement with Japanese Authorities: Regularly coordinates with Japanese police and courts on incidents involving U.S. service members, fostering U.S.-Japan legal cooperation and understanding.