# Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force disciplinary dismissals > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japan-maritime-self-defense-force-disciplinary-dismissals > Updated: 2026-10-28T09:58:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Recent reports indicate instances of disciplinary dismissals within the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) following criminal activities by personnel. In one case, a 29-year-old member at Kanoya Air Base was dismissed after being convicted of stealing musical instruments valued at approximately 200,000 yen. The individual cited financial difficulties as the motive for the theft. Separately, a 23-year-old petty officer serving aboard the submarine Unryu at Kure Base was dismissed following an attempted extortion of a 12-year-old boy in Nara Prefecture. The individual allegedly threatened the child, stating, ‘If you don't comply, I will burn your house down and kill your parents,’ in an attempt to collect 300,000 yen. In response to these incidents, JMSDF command officials have expressed commitments to strengthening education, guidance, and service oversight to prevent future recurrences. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force member dismissed for extortion attempt A JMSDF petty officer from the Kure Base was dismissed after attempting to extort 300,000 yen from a 12-year-old boy in Nara Prefecture using violent threats. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-maritime-self-defense-force-member-dismissed-for-extortion-attempt ### 2026-10-16: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force member dismissed for theft A 29-year-old Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force member was dismissed from Kanoya Air Base after being convicted of stealing 200,000 yen worth of musical instruments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-maritime-self-defense-force-member-dismissed-for-theft --- Cite as: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force disciplinary dismissals. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japan-maritime-self-defense-force-disciplinary-dismissals