What is one of the main objectives of SOFA?

One of the main objectives of the Okinawa Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) is to enhance cooperation between the U.S. and Japan in military operations. This agreement outlines the framework for the presence and activities of U.S. forces in Japan, facilitating joint training, exercises, and operations that strengthen defense ties between the two nations. The agreement fosters a collaborative relationship, enables coordinated responses to regional security challenges, and enhances operational effectiveness through mutual support and shared resources.

The other options focus on aspects that are either not primary objectives of SOFA or misrepresent its intentions. For instance, reducing military funding does not align with SOFA’s goal of cooperation, and limiting military presence while potentially relevant to discussions surrounding U.S. bases in Japan, is not a central aim of the agreement itself. Establishing clear jurisdictional guidelines is indeed a component of SOFA, but it serves to support the larger objective of facilitating cooperation rather than standing as a primary goal on its own.