VISITORS DECLARATION
(UNC REG 551-5)
VISITORS TO THE JOINT SECURITY AREA ARE REQUIRED TO READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING:
1. The visit to the Joint Security Area at Panmunjom will entail entry into a hostile area and possibility of injury or death as a direct result of enemy action. The Joint Security Area is a neutral but divided area guarded by United Nations Command milit
ary personnel on the one side (South), and Korean People's Army personnel on the other (North). Guests of the United Nations Command are not permitted to cross the Military Demarcation Line into the portion of the Joint Security Area under control of the
Korean People's Army. Although incidents are not anticipated, the United Nations Command, the United States of America, and the Republic of Korea cannot guarantee the safety of visitors and may not be held accountable in the event of a hostile enemy act.
2. Visitors must comply with the following instructions:
- UNC military personnel will wear appropriate military uniform
prescribed by their service for off-duty wear. Other visitors will be dressed in appropriate civilian attire so as to maintain the dignity of the United Nations Command.
- Prior to entering the Joint Security Area, each visitor (including
military personnel) will receive a laminated guest badge which identifies him/her as an authorized guest of the United Nations Command. Guest badges must be worn on the upper left side
of the outermost garment. Guest badges must be turned in prior to
departure from Camp Bonifas.
- Fraternization, including speaking or any association with personnel
from the Korean People's Army/Chinese People's Volunteers (KPA/CPV) side, is strictly prohibited. Personnel from the KPA/CPV side are identified as follows:
- Military Personnel- Brown or olive drab North Korean uniforms with
red arm bands for guards with weapons and yellow arm bands for Military Armistice Commission personnel.
- Press personnel - Green arm bands.
- Visitors - Green pieces of cloth at upper pocket.
- Visitors will not point, make gestures, or expressions which could
be used by the North Korean side as propaganda material against the United Nations Command.
- Visitors will remain in a group from the beginning to the end of the
tour and will follow all instructions from their tour guide. Any complaints will be registered after returning to Camp Bonifas.
- Firearms, knives, or weapons of any type will not be taken into the
JSA.
- The area and buildings (tan colored) under the military control of
the communist side will not be entered for any reason. Permission of the tour guide must be obtained prior to entry into UNC buildings (blue colored) in the JSA.
- At no time will visitors stand in the way of or interfere with
military formations. Facilities and equipment inside the conference room will not be handled. Photography is permitted in the JSA but is prohibited enroute between Checkpoint 1 (the entrance to Camp Bonifas) and Checkpoint 2 (the entrance to the JSA).
- If any incidents should occur, remain calm, and follow instructions
issued by security personnel.
3. Any questions concerning the above information should be brought to the attention of the tour guide.
DECLARATION
I have read, understand, and will comply with these instructions. If I am accompanied by minor dependents, or minors for who I am responsible for the purpose of this tour, my signature constitutes my acceptance of the terms of these ins
tructions in their behalf.
SIGNATURE: ______________________________________ DATE:
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UNC FORM 6NOV8712EK