TREATIES AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ACTS SERIES 04-1206 

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DEFENSE 

Support 

 Memorandum of Understanding between the 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

and the REPUBLIC OF KOREA 

Signed at Seoul November 12 and 

December 6, 2004 
 NOTE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE 

 Pursuant to Public Law 89—497, approved July 8, 1966 

(80 Stat. 271; 1 U.S.C. 113)—

“. . .the Treaties and Other International Acts Series issued 

under the authority of the Secretary of State shall be competent 

 evidence . . . of the treaties, international agreements other than 

treaties, and proclamations by the President of such treaties and 

international agreements other than treaties, as the case may be, 

therein contained, in all the courts of law and equity and of maritime 

jurisdiction, and in all the tribunals and public offices of the 

United States, and of the several States, without any further proof 

or authentication thereof.” 
 REPUBLIC OF KOREA 

 Defense: Support 

 Memorandum of understanding signed 

 at Seoul November 12 and December 6, 2004; 

 Entered into force December 6, 2004. 
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, INTERNATIONAL

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BETWEEN

THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

AND

THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA AIR FORCE

CONCERNING

LIQUID OXYGEN SUPPORT
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MOUI BETWEEN USAF AND ROKAF CONCERNING LOX SUPPORT

I. AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT

Pursuant to Articles II and IV of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of Korea and the

United States of America, effective 18 November 1954, and Articles V and XVI of the Agreement

Under Article IV of the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the Republic of Korea and the United

States of America Regarding Facilities and Areas and the Status of United States Armed Forces in

the Republic of Korea (hereafter referred to as the "Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA)"), effective

9 February 1967, the following agreement is entered into by representatives of the United States Air

Force (USAF) and the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). This Memorandum of

Understanding, International (MOUI) supersedes FB52CX-MOUI-2046 1-021) dated 25

April 1998.

II. PURPOSE

The purpose of this agreement is to provide liquid oxygen (LOX) cross-servicing support to USAF

and ROKAF aircraft at ROKAF and USAF bases in Korea, specifically:

1. USAF - LOX servicing to ROKAF carts or tanks at USAF Air Bases.

2. ROKAF - LOX servicing to USAF carts or tanks at ROKAF Air Bases.

III. MUTUAL COOPERATION ORGANIZATION

A Joint Coordinating Group (JCG) will be appointed to coordinate ROKAF and USAF

responsibilities under the terms and conditions of this agreement. The Director of Logistics (AA4), ROK Air Force Operations Command (AFOC) and the Director of Logistics (A-4), Seventh Air
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Force (7 AF) are appointed as joint chairpersons of the JCG. The JCG chairpersons shall appoint

individuals from their respective services as required to serve as members of the JCG (e.g. logistics

plans, maintenance, supply and fuels). This group will maintain close interaction and

coordination to ensure that the spirit and intent of this agreement are maintained and to resolve

problems that are beyond the capabilities of the base to solve. Meetings will be convened as

required. The joint chairpersons will notify members of meeting times and places.

IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE USAF

USAF will provide LOX from USAF production plants located at USAF bases in Korea:

1. To ROKAF aircraft.

2. To ROKAF LOX carts and tanks.

3. For as long as possible during deployments, exercises, and contingencies when ROKAF

aircraft are deployed to USAF bases. AFOC/LGM will coordinate LOX support requirements

with 607 ASUS/LGS 30 days before required usage, when feasible.

a. If it is not possible for USAF to supply ROKAF with LOX, USAF will notify

AFOC/LGM.

b. If a USAF plant is inoperable, USAF will not purchase LOX locally solely to meet

ROKAF requirements.

c. USAF will share results of purity sample testing.

d. USAF will authorize ROKAF to collect periodic samples for testing at ROKAF

facilities.
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V. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROKAF

ROKAF will provide LOX from ROKAF production plants:

1. To USAF aircraft.

2. To USAF LOX carts and tanks.

3. For as long as possible during deployments, exercises, and contingencies when USAF

aircraft are deployed to ROKAF bases. 607 ASUS/LGS will coordinate LOX support

requirements with AFOC/LGM 30 days before required usage, when feasible.

a. If it is not possible for ROKAF to supply USAF with LOX, ROKAF will notify 607

ASUS/LGS.

b. If a ROKAF plant is inoperable, ROKAF will not purchase LOX locally solely to meet

USAF requirements.

c. ROKAF will share results of purity sample testing.

d. ROKAF will authorize USAF to collect periodic samples for testing at USAF facilities.

VI. PROPERTY INVOLVED

The USAF LOX plants and associated equipment remain the property of the USAF and the USAF

will have the right of access thereto. The LOX plants or associated equipment shall not be

considered to be set aside or reserved for any use except the above stated purpose. USAF may

remove a USAF owned LOX plant to meet USAF requirements. USAF will discuss any proposed

LOX plant move with ROKAF 30 days in advance, when possible.
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VII. CLAIMS

Claims arising from this agreement shall be handled in accordance with Article XXIII of the Status

of Forces Agreement (SOFA).

VIII. RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT

This MOUT is written in Korean and English and both versions are equally authentic, in conformity

with each other, and both texts have the same substantive meaning. Any conflicts that cannot be

resolved by the JCG co-chairs will be reported to the Commander, 7 AF and Commander, AFOC

for resolution.

IX. REVISION AND MODIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT

Each party will review this agreement every three years. If there are no changes, each reviewing

party will inform the other party in writing that the MOUI is still accurate. If changes are required,

the reviewing party will submit their recommendations in writing to the JCG co-chairs for

consideration. All revisions and modifications to this MOUI must have mutual written consent of

the JCG co-chairs and must be attached in sequentially-numbered addenda.

X. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION

This agreement shall become effective on the date of the latest signature of the appropriate •

representative of the ROKAF and USAF. This agreement shall continue indefinitely from the

effective date. It shall also remain effective at all times, including during deployments, exercises,

and contingencies and implementation of any Operation Plan or Contingency Plan. This

agreement may be canceled at any time by mutual consent of both parties or unilaterally when

either party gives 90 days written notice to the other party.
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For the Republic of Korea For the United States

Air Force Air Force

CHUN, KI KWANG GARRY R. TREXLER

Lieutenant General, ROKAF Lieutenant General, USAF

Commander Commander

Air Force Operations Command Seventh Air Force

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