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Marine and Family Programs- Resources This document was last updated on February 2015 [SPONSORSHIP TRAINING INFORMATION GUIDE] February 2, 2015 MARINE & FAMILY PROGRAMS – RESOURCES RELOCATION SERVICES OFFICE CAMP FOSTER BLDG 445 OFFICE: 645-2104/2106/8395/9626 FAX: 645-7229 SATELLITE OFFICES Camp Kinser Bldg. 1220 Camp Hansen Bldg. 2339 637-2815/2509 623-4522/4860 Camp Schwab Bldg. 3327 Camp Courtney Bldg. 4425 625-2622/2646 622-7332/9754 OTHER SERVICES/PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT THE MFP-R: INFORMATION & REFERRAL PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM CULTURAL RELATIONS PROGRAM TRANSITION AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FAMILY MEMBER EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE RETIRED ACTIVITIES OFFICE VETERANS AFFAIRS ASSISTANCE 1 | MCCS Marine and Family Programs - Resources [SPONSORSHIP TRAINING INFORMATION GUIDE] February 2, 2015 Contents SPONSOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................ 4 OBTAIN NEWCOMER’S INFORMATION ............................................................................... 5 ELECTRONIC WELCOME ABOARD PACKAGE (EWAP) ........................................................ 6 OVERSEAS SUITABILITY SCREENING (OSS) PROCESS ....................................................... 7 AREA CLEARANCE/DEPENDENT ENTRY APPROVAL PROCESS ......................................... 7 RELOCATING WITH EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBERS ....................................................10 PET POLICIES AND IMPORTATION REQUIREMENTS .........................................................11 Banned Dog Breeds .............................................................................................................11 Importation Process ............................................................................................................11 Transporting Pets to Okinawa .............................................................................................13 Veterinarian Clinic Information ..........................................................................................15 PETS AND GOVERNMENT HOUSING ...................................................................................16 GOVERNMENT HOUSING ....................................................................................................17 Advance Housing Application................................................................................................17 Marine Liaison ...................................................................................................................18 Dual Active Duty Service Members and Government Housing ..................................................18 Bachelor Quarters Mandatory Policy ......................................................................................18 Off Base-Housing ................................................................................................................19 Housing Personal Property Insurance ......................................................................................20 GOVERNMENT FURNITURE (ACCOMPANIED ORDERS) .....................................................20 Off-Base Government Furniture for Unaccompanied Service Members ................................21 WEIGHT RESTRICTION ........................................................................................................22 Shipment of Motorcycles/Mopeds ..........................................................................................22 DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMANT OFFICES (DMO) ................................................................23 Suggestions for Express Shipment ..........................................................................................24 Suggestions for Household Goods Shipment ............................................................................24 IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO HAND CARRY .....................................................................25 POST OFFICE BOX ................................................................................................................25 IPAC INBOUND PROCESS ...................................................................................................26 ENTITLEMENTS ...................................................................................................................26 Travel Lodging Expense (TLE) ...........................................................................................26 Delayed Dependent Travel ..................................................................................................27 2 | MCCS Marine and Family Programs - Resources [SPONSORSHIP TRAINING INFORMATION GUIDE] February 2, 2015 Dislocation Allowance (DLA) ..............................................................................................27 Circuitous Travel ..............................................................................................................27 TEMPORARY LODGING ALLOWANCE (TLA) ......................................................................28 Documents Needed For Tla Claim ..........................................................................................30 NAVY PSD FOR USN ASSIGNED TO MARINE UNITS ...........................................................31 NAVY PSD FOR USN ASSIGNED TO NAVY UNITS ..............................................................32 TEMPORARY LODGING RESERVATIONS ............................................................................33 Temporary Lodging Facilities (TLF) (On-Base) .......................................................................33 Billeting (BEQ/BOQ) Reservations ........................................................................................35 COMMISSARY RUN.............................................................................................................35 LOAN LOCKER ....................................................................................................................36 OFF-BASE LODGING FACILITIES .........................................................................................36 MEETING THE SERVICE MEMBER AT THE AIRPORT .........................................................38 TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT TO LODGING/BILLETING ..................................38 FINANCIAL INSTITUTION CONTACT INFORMATION ....................................................39 EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE ...............................................................................................40 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITES ................................................................................................42 LEGAL ASSISTANCE OFFICE ...............................................................................................42 DODDS SCHOOL REGISTRATION ........................................................................................43 Required Documentation Checklist .........................................................................................43 School Zoning ......................................................................................................................44 School Liaison Officer .........................................................................................................45 PRIVATE SCHOOLS – OFF BASE .......................................................................................46 COLLEGES...........................................................................................................................46 SAMPLE SPONSORSHIP CHECKLIST ...................................................................................47 3 | MCCS Marine and Family Programs - Resources [SPONSORSHIP TRAINING INFORMATION GUIDE] February 2, 2015 SPONSOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES Attend Sponsorship Training offered by M&FPR before sponsoring an inbound service member / family Contact your nearest M&FPR **phone numbers listed on page 2** (phone numbers are located on the second page of this booklet) Sponsorship Training is two hours long Contact the Newcomer Ensure the appropriate command welcome letters/emails are sent Ensure the unit sponsorship coordinator sends a Welcome Aboard Package Send a personal Welcome Aboard Letter/Email from yourself Provide gaining unit mailing address and duty phone numbers Provide general information prior to arrival Get a port call date Get a copy of member’s orders & area clearance/dependent entry approval Ensure Application for Assignment To Housing (DD Form 1746) has been submitted Provide information on pet importation and restricted breeds Ask if youth sponsor is desired Schedule appointments & make reservations Housing brief Billeting Reservations at Temporary Lodging Facilities (TLA approved) Schedule for Newcomer’s Orientation Welcome Aboard (For accompanied members and unaccompanied E-6 and above) **phone numbers listed on page 2** Contact the Resource and Referral Office at 645-4117 and establish childcare reservations for children less than 10 years old. Schedule Joint Reception Center (JRC) for unaccompanied members E-5 and below by calling 645-2604/5395 Kennel reservations for pets Establish a post office box Other Responsibilities Provide transportation from airport to lodging Escort to in-processing locations Assist with house hunting Provide assistance to obtain USFJ driver’s license and Liberty Card Assist with car shopping, vehicle registration/tittle transfer and insurance Assist with enrolling children in school 4 | MCCS Marine and Family Programs - Resources [SPONSORSHIP TRAINING INFORMATION