Camp S D Butler Newcomers’ Information Booklet

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DISCLAIMER Presentation of direct or indirect links to products, services or vendors does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense. We have provided links to these sites because they have information that may be of interest to our users. These links are presented for informational purposes only. TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer ...... 1 Table of Contents ...... 2 Must Know Items ...... 5 Category: Location ...... 6 Installation :: Overview ...... 6 Installation :: Welcome Letter ...... 8 Installation :: Directions ...... 9 Installation :: Check-in Procedures ...... 10 Installation :: Base Transportation ...... 13 Installation :: Vehicle Regulations ...... 14 Installation :: Major Unit Listings ...... 17 Installation :: Personnel Locator ...... 21 Installation :: Satellite Locations ...... 22 Installation :: Activities ...... 22 Installation :: Shopping/Food ...... 25 Installation :: NEED TO KNOW ITEMS ...... 27 Local Community :: Weather ...... 34 Local Community :: Time Zone ...... 34 Local Community :: Nearby Towns ...... 35 Local Community :: Nearby Installations ...... 36 Local Community :: Transportation ...... 37 Local Community :: Motor Vehicles ...... 37 Local Community :: Activities ...... 38 Local Community :: Shopping/Food ...... 41 Local Community :: Okinawa History ...... 43 Category: Housing ...... 45 Installation :: Temporary Lodging ...... 45 Installation :: Housing ...... 46 Installation :: Loan Closet ...... 49 Installation :: Government Furniture Support...... 51 Local Community :: Housing Allowances ...... 52 Local Community :: Temporary Lodging...... 52 Local Community :: Rent ...... 53 Local Community :: Buy ...... 54 Local Community :: Mobile Homes ...... 54 Local Community :: Utilities ...... 54 Category: Household Goods ...... 54 Installation :: Arranging Shipments ...... 55 Installation :: Unaccompanied Baggage ...... 56 Installation :: Personal Property ...... 56 Installation :: POV Shipments ...... 57 Installation :: Pets ...... 57 Installation :: Claims ...... 60 Local Community :: Truck Rental...... 60 Local Community :: Self-Storage ...... 60

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 2

Local Community :: Customs ...... 60 Category: Education Overview ...... 62 Installation :: DoDDS School ...... 65 Installation :: College ...... 67 Installation :: Adult Education ...... 67 Installation :: Special Education/EIS ...... 68 Local Community :: Pre-School ...... 70 Local Community :: Elementary/Middle/High School ...... 70 Local Community :: College/Adult Education ...... 70 Local Community :: Special Education/EIS ...... 70 Category: Employment ...... 70 Installation :: Overview ...... 70 Installation :: Spouse Assistance ...... 71 Installation :: Federal Government ...... 71 Installation :: DoD Contractors ...... 72 Installation :: Temporary ...... 72 Installation :: Volunteer ...... 72 Local Community :: Employment Resources/Full/Part/Temporary ...... 72 Local Community :: Volunteer ...... 73 Category: Health & Wellness ...... 73 Installation :: Overview ...... 73 Installation :: Medical ...... 73 Installation :: Dental ...... 76 Installation :: Veterinary Services ...... 79 Installation :: Healthy Parenting ...... 82 Installation :: Special Needs/EFM Issues ...... 82 Installation :: Social Services ...... 83 Local Community :: Hospitals/Clinics ...... 84 Local Community :: Veterinary Services ...... 84 Local Community :: Health Benefits/TRICARE ...... 84 Local Community :: Special Needs/EFM Issues ...... 84 Local Community :: Social Services/Elder Care ...... 84 Category: Family Issues ...... 84 Installation :: Overview ...... 84 Installation :: Relocation Assistance ...... 87 Installation :: Child Development ...... 88 Installation :: Youth Services ...... 91 Installation :: Family Advocacy ...... 93 Installation :: Financial Assistance ...... 94 Installation :: Deployment ...... 94 Installation :: Legal Assistance ...... 96 Installation :: Emergency Assistance ...... 96 Local Community :: Child Care ...... 97 Local Community :: Youth Services ...... 97 Local Community :: Child Protective Services/Domestic Violence ...... 97 Local Community :: Legal Assistance ...... 97

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Local Community :: Emergency Assistance...... 98 Directory Listing of Contacts/Links for Topics in this Booklet ...... 99 Listing of Web Links for Topics in this Booklet ...... 128

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 4

MUST KNOW ITEMS Home Page

Marine Corps Installation Pacific URL:http://www.mcipac.marines.mil/

Marine Corps Base Camp S. D. Butler URL: http://www.mcbbutler.marines.mil/

Marine Corps Community Services URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Mailing Address

Marine & Family Programs - Resources, MCCS MCB CAMP BUTLER UNIT 35023 FPO, AP 96373-5023

Relocation Assistant Program Marine & Family Programs - Resources, MCCS, Bldg. Phone/Fax/DSN 445 Phone: 011-81-98-970-8395 MCB CAMP BUTLER UNIT 35023 Fax: 011-81-98-970-7229 FPO, AP 96373-5023 DSN: 315-645-8395 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Street Address

Stillwill Drive Marine & Family Programs - Resources, MCCS, Bldg. 445 MCB CAMP BUTLER Kitame Chatan- Cho, Okinawa , Japan 9040117

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 5

CATEGORY: LOCATION

INSTALLATION: OVERVIEW Yokoso Okinawa e

(Welcome to Okinawa)

OKINAWA Keystone of the Pacific

LOCATION

Welcome to MCB Camp S. D. Butler located 300 miles due south of mainland Japan on the island of Okinawa.

Perhaps the most unique characteristic about Okinawa is that unlike most duty stations, MCB Camp Butler is physically separated throughout the island into a number of different camps.

Military members stationed in Japan receive a cost of living allowance (COLA) that helps make up for the falling dollar.

HISTORY

Marine Corps Bases, Japan, the senior Okinawa Marine Corps command, controls all Marine installations on Okinawa and mainland Japan, to include Camp Fuji and Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni.

Marine Corps Base Camp Butler's history began in 1955, when it was located at Camp Tengan near Camp Courtney. Today, the Camp Butler headquarters is located at Building 1, Camp Butler.

Most Marines stationed here belong to the III Marine Expeditionary Force, III MEF, headquartered at Camp Courtney. The III MEF activated during World War II (1942), where it fought as the Marine Amphibious Force. It carried this name through Vietnam, after which it re-settled in Okinawa in 1971.

MISSION

Major Command

 Marine Corps Base  III Marine Expeditionary Force

o 1st Marine Aircraft Wing o 3d Marine Division o 3d Marine Logistics Group

 MCAS Futenma  Fleet Activities (Okinawa)  Naval Hospital  Naval Dental Center  Mobile Construction Battalion (Sea Bees)

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 6

POPULATION SERVED

Approximate Population Served Active Duty Navy/Marine Families Civilians Retirees 17117 9741 4415 1000

SPONSORSHIP

To request a sponsor you need to fill in the sponsorship request form from (MCO 1320.11F for Marines, NAVMC 11799) or (Navpers 1330/2 for Navy). The request should be submitted to your administrative section. All forms and information may be found at the MCCS Okinawa web page under Welcome Aboard Package "HOT" Relocation Information (Marine & Navy Sponsorship Information) or on your Welcome Aboard CD-ROM.

Arrival information visit Location, Installation, Directions. Visit Location, Installation, Major Unit Listings for unit OD phone numbers.

TEMPORARY QUARTERS

Marines must utilize a government TLA facility, i.e., WestPac, Courtney, or Hansen Lodge, unless an endorsement is obtained stating that the facility closest to their place of work is not available for occupancy.

Upon arrival, Navy personnel should check with their personnel support detachment for current guidelines.

For thorough information on Temporary Quarters visit Housing Installation Temporary Lodging.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

The Relocation Assistance Center provides assistance to all service members and their families who are relocating from one duty station to another. (011-81-98-970-8395) The range is quite substantial:

 Pre-Departure Planning Determining Needs and Priorities  Destination Information (Sample Welcome Aboard Packages)  Sponsorship Assistance and Training  Automated Road Atlas  Resource Library, to include videos on Marine Corps installations Relocation Packages  Relocation Workshops

o Newcomers' Orientations For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 7

o Smooth Move Workshop o Sponsorship Training

 Cultural Adaptation Programs  Loan Closet

Note: NEWCOMERS' ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH MCIPO 5560.1. ATTENDANCE MUST BE CONFIRMED PRIOR TO MCB SAFETY OFFICE ISSUANCE OF POV DRIVER'S LICENSE.

Be Prepared

For thorough information on Relocation Assistance visit Family Issues Relocation Assistance.

CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION

PCSing to Okinawa important information is listed below and where to find the information. Information Visit Calling Okinawa Location , Installation, Need to Know Items Calling Camp Location , Installation, Need to Know Items Fuji Postal Location , Installation, Need to Know Items Passport and Location , Installation, Need to Know Items Visa Pets Housing, Overview and Household Goods, Installation, Pets Family Issues, Installation, Financial Assistance and Location , Installation, Money Need to Know Items

INSTALLATION: WELCOME LETTER

COMMAND WELCOME ABOARD LETTER

Dear Newcomer

We are most pleased to have you as a member of our command. You are joining an exceptional group that performs its mission with skill and has great pride in its accomplishments. We look forward to working with you, and I am confident you will become a valuable member of (our command).

If you are accompanied, I encourage you and your family member to join the many installation and community activities available to you.

I assure you that I consider the safety and well-being of our Marines/Sailors and their families

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 8 to be of our utmost importance. If you should need help or advice during the relocation process, contact your sponsor or the nearest Marine & Family Programs - Resources.

INSTALLATION: DIRECTIONS

Arrival Okinawa

Arrival through Kadena Air Base

When you arrive at the Kadena AMC terminal, you will go to the Customs & Immigration area. While you are having your baggage and passports checked, an AMC terminal greeter will match your name with your sponsor name and inform you if your sponsor is waiting for you outside the Customs & Immigration area.

Also available outside this area is an information counter and phones for your use. If your sponsor is not waiting, ask an AMC terminal greeter or the information counter personnel how to call your new command or your sponsor.

All single/unaccompanied personnel E-6 and above PLUS all accompanied personnel will clear Customs and Immigrations on Kadena Air Base. Your sponsor or command will pick you up there and complete the remainder of your checking in over the next ten days.

Arrival Through Naha Airport

If you arrive through Naha Domestic Airport, as soon as you exit the baggage area, a Joint Reception Center (JRC) representative or your sponsor should be waiting for you. If no one is waiting, there is an Information Counter with airport representatives available to assist you. Behind the Information Counter there is a free phone you can use to call the new command or your sponsor.

You can purchase Yen at the bank of the Ryukyus, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. closed Saturday, Sunday and Japanese holidays.

Next to the bank there is an ATM open 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. seven days a week.

After hours and on Japanese holidays you can purchase up to 5,000 Yen at the Information Counter. A taxi is available right outside the baggage area for transportation to all military installation. Be sure to use the one at the end of the line. The cost for a taxi to the Kadena/Foster area range between 5,000 - 8,000

Arrival Camp Fuji

Camp Fuji is located at the base of Mount Fuji, approximately 2250 feet above sea level. Camp Fuji is only 96 km from Tokyo, a city of 12 million.

Arrival Through Narita International Airport

If you fly into Narita International Airport, and need to contact Camp Fuji, assistance can be For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 9 provided by the Japanese Civilian/Military Liaison.

The Japanese Civilian/Military Liaison is located at the Northwest Airline counter on the first deck. There is a telephone available. Just pick up the receiver and ask the operator to connect you with Camp Fuji.

DSN: 224-8475/8575 (Camp Fuji CDO), or DSN: 224-8332/8334 (S-1).

Commercial telephone number for Camp Fuji is 011-81-550-89-6102/6104 (ask the Camp Fuji operator for ext. 475/575 (CDO), or ext. 332/334 (S-1)).

Once connected with Camp Fuji, ask to speak with the S-1 during normal working hours or the Command Duty Officer for after working hours.

If you need to wait for your ride, there is a USO lounge located on the second deck of Narita Airport.

Arrival through Yokota Air Force Base

If you fly into Yokota Air Force Base, contact the Navy/Marine ATCO office in the terminal for assistance in getting transportation to Camp Fuji.

If a vehicle is not waiting for you or the Navy/Marine ATCO is closed, use the free DSN lines in the terminal to contact the Camp Fuji CDO at 224-8475 or 8575.

INSTALLATION: CHECK-IN PROCEDURES

Note: "If you get married before you PCS, you MUST inform your commander and follow the procedures exactly as you are given. Your family members will need an Area Clearance. The military WILL NOT PAY for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures."

BEFORE YOU MOVE

Relocation Planning

Visit your Marine & Family Programs or Family Center at your current installation to receive individual relocation planning in preparation for move. Relocation programs and services are available to help prepare individuals for moves. Smooth Move workshops cover relocation counseling, sponsorship, financial entitlements, household goods shipments, unaccompanied baggage, self-moves, inventory of goods, weight allowances, pets, insurance, necessary records, family housing and TRICARE portability.

Sponsorship

The most important person to you during your move is your SPONSOR. To request a sponsor you need to fill in the sponsorship request form from (MCO 1320.11F for Marines) or (Navpers 1330/2 for Navy). The request should be submitted to your administrative section at your losing base. All forms and information may be found at the MCCS Okinawa web page under New to Okinawa, Welcome Aboard Package "HOT" Relocation Information (Marine & Navy Sponsorship Information) or on your Welcome Aboard CD-ROM. Your sponsor will be instrumental in making your arrangements, answering your questions and meeting you personally. For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 10

Special Needs

If a family member has special medical/education needs, they must be enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Also, check immunizations for each family member.

Household Goods Shipment

Contact the Traffic Management Office (DMO) to set up shipment of your household goods. DMO will cover shipment and storage of household goods, unaccompanied baggage, Privately Owned Vehicles, pet shipment, firearms and self-moves and set up your shipment dates.

Lodging Reservations

Reservations for Temporary Lodging Facilities (TLF's) can be made by telephone as soon as you receive your orders. For further information, contact WestPac lodging office at 011-81-98-970- 2455 or DSN 646-2455. The military WILL NOT PAY for Lodging if you not have an an Area Clearance for your family.

There are NO PETS (Dogs & Cats) ALLOWED in any of the on base military lodging facilities, so personnel will be required to obtain lodging on the local economy. A statement of non-availability will not be provided for due to pets.

Personnel accompanied by dependents must be prepared to pay $2250 to $4,500 for temporary lodging and subsistence for the initial 15-day period. Personnel are eligible for TLA to offset costs until private or government quarters are obtained. (TLA is paid based on the number of days temporary lodging is required and will be reimbursed in 15-day increments. Personnel assigned to Okinawa will not normally be authorized more than 30 days of TLA.

There is no TLA entitlement for service members on an unaccompanied tour, unless the MCB Camp Butler Billeting office has issued a statement of non-availability or inadequate single type quarters available for occupancy.

Advance Housing Applications

If you have dependents and want to apply for base housing, you may complete a housing application at your current installation to be forwarded to Kadena Housing Office. Once the Kadena Housing Office receives the DD Form 1746, they assign the Advance Application Date for the waiting list based on the first day of the month prior to the month arrived from CONUS.

An enlisted room assignment on base is made after your arrival.

Financial Entitlements

Go to your current finance office so your financial records can be updated for your PCS move. They will brief you on your authorized PCS financial entitlements to include BAS, BAH, Direct Deposit, Advance Pay, Per Diem, Mileage, Dislocation Allowance, and Temporary Lodging Expense. It is important to keep all receipts for filing your travel voucher upon arrival.

Power of Attorney

Contact the legal office to obtain Power of Attorney, if necessary.

DEERS Enrollment

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 11

If newly married and/or have first child ensure family members are enrolled in DEERS.

Inventory

Prepare a general inventory by room, closet, attic, garage, etc., of all household and personnel possessions for your own use and so that you will be able to make an accurate estimate of their value for insurance purposes. Obtain a written appraisal for valuable items such as antiques, jewelry, paintings, etc.

Remember

Notify utilities and home services of disconnect dates; have vehicles serviced; make travel arrangements; obtain copies of civilian medical records dental records and school records.

Items to Hand-carry:

 At LEAST 10 copies of your orders  Birth Certificates (or certified copy)  Marriage Certificate  Copy of advance travel pay or allowances paperwork  All moving paperwork including: inventory, DMO information, Self-Procured Move paperwork, and all receipts associated with moving  Employment records or resume of civilian family members  Medical/dental records from your previous duty station - entire family  Immunization records for all children and all active-duty members  School records/transcripts for children and adults  Pet medical and immunization records

TRAVEL PLANNING

Make temporary lodging reservations early. Keep all receipts for food, gas, lodging, pet expenses while in transit.

Contact the Traffic Management Office and Finance to determine entitlements based on exact situation. The Joint Travel Regulation is the governing source on travel and relocation entitlements.

REPORTING PROCEDURES

Okinawa, Japan

All single/unaccompanied personnel E-5 and below will board a bus, which will take you to the Joint Reception Center (JRC). You will be billeted there for the evening. The next day, you will complete the orientation course. At the completion of the orientation, your command will pick you up and complete the remainder of your checking in over the next ten days. All single/unaccompanied personnel E-6 and above PLUS all accompanied personnel will be assisted by your sponsor with billeting and checking into your command.

Camp Fuji all incoming military members arriving during duty hours should report to their command. If you arrive after hours, check-in with the command Officer of the Day.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 12

AFTER YOU ARRIVE

Your sponsor should arrange to meet you upon arrival. If not, contact your sponsor upon arrival.

Distribution Management Office Inbound Personal Property

Notify the inbound section of DMO upon your arrival immediately. Prompt notification is necessary to avoid unnecessary storage and extra handling.

Temporary Household Goods Items

Newly arriving members and families should be aware that the Marine & Family Programs - Resources Lending Closet is especially designed to make transition into the community easier. The Marine & Family Programs - Resources Lending closet provides essential items primarily for the relocating family while they are awaiting arrival of their household goods. Items include: pots, pans, dishes, silverware, irons, coffee pots, ironing boards, high chairs, and infant car seats. Most of these items may be checked out for a period of 60 days. Please bring a copy of your PCS orders and ID card.

Housing

Check-in with the Kadena Housing Office for information on permanent housing. You will need your Orders and Area Clearance.

Claims

Contact the Distribution Management Office claims section to file a claim if you have damage to your household goods shipment. You have 70 days within the delivery of your household goods shipment to file a claim. DO NOT LET THE 70 DAY PERIOD SLIP AWAY.

SEPARATION PROCEDURES

If you are transitioning from the military, each installation has a Transition Assistance Program to equip separating and retiring military and civilian personnel and their families with skills and knowledge for reentry into the private sector. Emphasis is placed on transition preparation rather than job placement.

More information on before you arrive, reporting procedures, travel planning and separation procedures, visit Contacts/Links.

INSTALLATION: BASE TRANSPORTATION

The requirements of vehicle ownership and operation on Okinawa are substantially different from what you may be accustomed to. Shipping any U.S. made vehicle to Japan is discouraged. The current Japanese embargo law prohibits any U.S. made vehicle; 1976 or newer, from entering the country.

Motorcycle is prohibited from importation to Okinawa due to no brake and emission testing facilities and will not be shipped through the government.

A warning to car owners - the salty air climate on Okinawa is extremely corrosive to metal. Therefore, rust can become a big problem. Proper care and maintenance can prevent

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 13 some rust problems.

There are quite a few expenses involved with owning a vehicle on Okinawa. First, there is the purchase of the vehicle. The prices of used cars on the island are much lower than you would expect to pay in the U.S., with a good car averaging between $2,500 and $6,000, depending on the make and year of the car. You don't see too many military people driving new cars, because the used cars are so dependable and inexpensive. New cars on the island are as expensive, if not more expensive, than in the U.S.

The real financial crunch comes when the inspections are due. Military members must have their vehicles undergo a Japanese inspection every two years. The Japanese inspection and the repairs made will cost an average of $400 to $600. Additional costs include two types of insurance (American and Japanese) which average about $350-400 per year and an annual road tax. The road tax ranges from $70 for small cars to $250 for larger ones.

GETTING AROUND

While many opt for private vehicles, they're not necessarily the best form of transportation to use during your tour here. Even if you do already have your mind set, you should know something about the public transportation options you can use, such as shuttle services, on-base and off- base taxis and island wide buses.

SHUTTLE BUS

An inter-camp shuttle (Green Line) service picks up and drops off people between the different camps on the island, according to a set schedule. It is much like a city bus system, except it is free. This shuttle provides transportation as far north as Camp Schwab or as far south as Camp Kinser. If a particular ride is nearing capacity, those wearing a uniform are given priority.

TAXIS

If you don't want to wait for a bus ride home, or you're not interested in driving your own vehicle, taxis are another source of reliable public transportation. Although significantly more expensive than a bus ride, one advantage taxis have over buses, is that most will accept Japanese and American currency. They usually carry a currency exchange rate chart with them, so it's not necessary to know Japanese, and you can always look at the chart yourself if you want to confirm the fare charge.

INSTALLATION: VEHICLE REGULATIONS

Joint Services Vehicle Registration Office (JSVRO)

The term "vehicle" includes motorcycles, automobiles, trailers and vans.

All vehicles owned by US Forces personnel assigned to Okinawa must be registered through the Vehicle Registration Office. Vehicles are registered under the sponsor's name and there is a limit to the number of autos registered at one time.

You don't see too many military people driving new cars, because the used cars are so For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 14 dependable and inexpensive. New cars on the island are as expensive, if not more expensive, than in the U.S.

The real financial crunch comes when the inspections are due. Military members must have their vehicles undergo a Japanese inspection every two years. The Japanese inspection and the repairs made will cost an average of $400 to $600. Additional costs include two types of insurance (American and Japanese) which average about $350 - 400 per year and an annual road tax. The road tax ranges from $75 for small cars to $250 for larger ones.

DRIVING ON OKINAWA

Okinawa definitely offers a distinct driving experience. Unlike the United States, people drive on the left side of the road, which requires some getting used to. The slow lane is on the left, and the fast lane is on the right, although there usually isn't a significant difference between either.

All speed limits are marked in kilometers per hour and, except for the Okinawa Expressway, there is no authorized speed zone beyond 60 kilometers per hour, or about 37 mph. In addition, all traffic signs here conform to international standards.

Many roads are much narrower than standard American roads, traffic congestion is more the rule than the exception, and coral dust-laden roads can get slick fast after it rains. Needless to say, careful, defensive driving is an absolute necessity.

Drinking and driving and illegal drugs are dealt with very severely by both Japanese and Military authorities.

Seatbelts must be worn at all times while driving on and off base. Department of Transportation approved car seats are required for children under 40 lbs. and/or 4 yr. old. Children under 80 lbs. and/or 8 yrs. of age which have out grown a car seat should be placed in an appropriate booster seat.

Vehicle Checks Japanese police perform periodic vehicle and driver inspections to ensure the vehicle conforms to safety standards and the driver is not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Accidents Under Japanese law, all licensed drivers are professional drivers and, in the event of an accident that causes personal injury to another, they could be considered professionally negligent. Maximum penalties for professional negligence include up to five years imprisonment, a fine of 500,000 yen or both.

If you're uninsured for damage to property, injury or death, the damage from a traffic accident exceeds your insurance limits, or you're involved in a minor criminal offense, such as petty larceny, you should try to settle the incident with the other parties involved. If they agree with the settlement, usually the Japanese police or District Prosecutor will drop the charges, or at least recommend a very lenient sentence.

Driver’s License

In order for active duty personnel, civilian or family member to drive on Okinawa or mainland Japan, you must obtain a valid USFJ-4EJ, US Forces Japan Operator's permit.

All active duty personnel under the age of 26 will be required to attend an accredited Drivers Improvement Course (DIC).

Sergeants and corporals must wait 30-days and lance corporals and below will have to wait 60- days before they can apply for a license to operate privately owned vehicles.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 15

Permission for the license must come from the individual's battalion or squadron commander. Battalion or squadron commanders may make exceptions to the requirements for special circumstances, such as personnel with dependents on Okinawa or those attending off-duty education night classes at another base than assigned.

Active duty military E-5 and below must present to the licensing examiner an application Form USFJ-4A signed by their Battalion/Squadron Commander.

Applicants will present to the licensing examiner an application Form USFJ-4A E-6 and above may sign their own request.

Active duty military and civilian must have a valid Identification card and a valid operator's permit from a state.

Family Members - Sponsor must be present to sign application Form USFJ-4A.

Family members must provide one of the following documents to verify SOFA status:

 Area Clearance  sponsor's PCS Orders  Passport

LEARNER'S PERMITS

 Learner's Permits will be issued to personnel who do not possess a valid state license.  Applicant has to over 16 years old.  Learner's Permits are only valid when accompanied by a licensed driver and only on base.  Permit is valid for Ninety days

ALL APPLICANTS MUST ATTEND A DRIVERS IMPROVEMENT COURSE (DIC) ON OKINAWA BEFORE APPLYING FOR PERMIT.

 Proof of DIC  Sponsor must be present to sign application. If active duty, Bn/Sqdn Co must sign application.  Parent, Guardian or sponsor must sign acknowledgment of responsibility letter.  Applicant must pass an Eye test.

* Train by Parent, Guardian or Command (if applicant is active duty)

NOTE: NEWCOMERS' ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH MCIPO 5560.1. ATTENDANCE MUST BE CONFIRMED PRIOR TO MCB SAFETY OFFICE ISSUANCE OF POV DRIVER'S LICENSE.

License testing can be completed prior to attending the brief; but will not be issued until the day of Newcomer’s. License testing will also be offered after the brief at 1400 in the same building.

VIEW OR PRINT THE DRIVER MANUAL - SEE THE LINK IN CONTACTS FOR VEHICLE REGULATION OR OBTAIN A COPY OF THE WELCOME ABOARD CD.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 16

INSTALLATION: MAJOR UNIT LISTINGS

Major Command

 Marine Corps Base  III Marine Expeditionary Force

o 1st Marine Aircraft Wing o 3d Marine Division o 3d Marine Logistics Group

 MCAS Futenma  Fleet Activities (Okinawa)  Naval Hospital  Naval Dental Center  Mobile Construction Battalion (Sea Bees)

Mission

A Marine Air Ground Task Force is an interwoven, combined and balanced airborne and ground force, completely supported by its own combat service support element. The commanding general of each Fleet Marine Force can organize a MAGTF into various spheres of responsibility as the assigned mission dictates. A MAGTF can be quickly deployed by amphibious assault shipping, aircraft, maritime pre-positioning force ships and military sealift command ships. Although variances in the mission and forces assigned to a MAGTF make each one unique to some degree, all MAGTFs train and fight from the same standard approaches to organization, planning and operations.

Four main elements comprise the MAGTF:

1. command element 2. air combat element 3. ground combat element 4. combat service support element

History

Within the III MEF's four major elements and several major subordinate commands.

III MEF Major Subordinate Commands Major Subordinate Commands 3d Marine Division 1st Marine Aircraft Wing

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 17

3d Marine Logistics Group 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Hq & SVC BN, III MEF

Marine Corps Bases, Japan, the senior Okinawa Marine Corps command, controls all Marine installations on Okinawa and mainland Japan, to include Camp Fuji and Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni.

Marine Corps Base Camp Butler's history began in 1955, when it was located at Camp Tengan near Camp Courtney. Today, the Camp Butler headquarters is located at Building 1, Camp Butler.

Camp Fuji was turned over to the Marine Corps from the U.S. Army in 1953. The Camp's mission is to provide garrison facilities, administrative, communications, and logistical support to U.S. Forces that deploy there for training.

Camp Fuji is located at the base of Mount Fuji, Japan, approximately 2250 feet above sea level.

The 3d Marine Division is one of four main elements in the III MEF. Established on Sept. 16, 1942 at San Diego, this unit was immediately plunged into several famous WW-II campaigns including Bougainville, Guam and Iwo Jima. The Division also saw five years of combat in Vietnam. The 3d Marine Division returned to Okinawa in 1969.

The 3d Marine Division's primary mission requires execution of amphibious assault operations, among many other such operations. Two infantry regiments make up the division.

Infantry Regiment Regiment Location 4th Marines Camp Schwab 3d Marines Hawaii

1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st MAW. Ground forces don't get far without a safe blanket of air power protecting them. The III MEF's Air Combat Element, ACE, is the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. Originally commissioned July 7, 1941, the first MAW has performed critical operational support roles in the New Guinea area, on Peleliu and in the Philippines. The MAW also saw fierce action during the Korean and Vietnamese Conflict.

The 3d Marine Logistics Group was activated on May 1, 1958. Under the auspices of the 3d Marine Division's force service regiment, the group saw battle in Vietnam in both 1965 and 1966. The 3d MLG consists of six distinct battalions.

The HQ & SVC BN has been on island since its activation in June 1955. The Camp Hansen based unit was created from a combination of several other complimentary elements previously a part of III MEF. Marine Corps Air Station, Futenma began in 1945 as a bomber base. Construction of hangars and barracks began in 1958. The airfield was commissioned as a "Marine Corps Air Facility" in 1960 and became an Air Station in 1976.

Located within Ginowan City, Okinawa, the Air Station is home to approximately 3,000 Marines and Sailors. It is capable of supporting most aircraft and serves as the base for Marine Aircraft Group 36 and Marine Air Control Group 18.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 18

The Air Station provides support for the III Marine Expeditionary Force and for Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler. Since 15 January 1969 MCAS Futenma serves as a United Nations air facility and a surrogate base for Air Force and Naval aircraft operating in the vicinity of Okinawa.

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, 31st MEU, was activated in September 1992. The 31st MEU performs several tasks on Okinawa. Among them: it works as a contingent of the US Pacific forward deployed presence, conducts amphibious operations of limited duration, acts as an advanced force for a follow-on larger Marine Air-Ground Task Force and provides an immediate response capability across a wide spectrum of crisis/contingencies by conducting maritime- oriented missions.

For a thorough history of the commands visit the commands web page.

Marine Corps & Navy Major Command Officer of the Day Unit Name Command Description Phone # III MEF Command Duty Officer 622-7706 MCB / Wing Command Duty Officer 645-2644\7218 3rd MLG Command Duty Officer 090-6861-4582 3rd Mar Div Command Duty Officer 622-9755

Camp Duty Camp Foster Camp Duty Officer 645-7315 Camp Hansen Camp Duty Officer 623-7355 MCAS Futenma Camp Duty Officer 636-3100 Camp Kinser Camp Duty Officer 637-2505 Camp Courtney Camp Duty Officer 622-9609 Camp Schwab Camp Duty Officer 625-2600

Unit Name Command Description Phone # H&S Bn MCB Officer of the Day 645-7315

Unit Name Command Description Phone # 31st MEU III MEF Command Duty Officer 623-9110 31st BLT III MEF Officer of the Day 623-4530 CLB 31 III MEF Officer of the Day 623-3130 3rd Intel Bn III MEF Officer of the Day 090-6861-4556 7th Comm Bn III MEF Officer of the Day 623-4184

Unit Name Command Description Phone # CLR-37 3rd MLG Officer of the Day 637-2505 CLB-4 3rd MLG Officer of the Day 645-3711 CLB-35 3rd MLG Officer of the Day 637-1498\2120 3rd Medical Bn 3rd MLG Officer of the Day 645-9564

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 19

9th ESB 3rd MLG Officer of the Day 623-4242 3rd Dental Bn 3rd MLG Officer of the Day 090-6861-5319

Unit Name Command Description Phone # Headquarters Bn 3rd Mar Div Officer of the Day 622-9609 3rd Recon Bn 3rd Mar Div Officer of the Day 625-8008 4th Marine Regiment 3rd Mar Div Officer of the Day 625-2600 12th Marine Regiment 3rd Mar Div Officer of the Day 623-7355 3rd Bn 12th Marine 3rd Mar Div Officer of the Day 623-7355 CAB 3rd Mar Div Officer of the Day 625-2449

Unit Name Command Description Phone # MWHS-1 1st MAW Officer of the Day 645-7436 MAG-36 1st MAW Officer of the Day 636-3020 MALS-36 1st MAW Officer of the Day 636-3966 MACG-18 1st MAW Officer of the Day 636-3203 MWSS-172 1st MAW Officer of the Day 645-7729 MWCS-18 1st MAW Officer of the Day 645-2038 VMM-262 1st MAW Officer of the Day 636-3163 VMM-265 1st MAW Officer of the Day 636-3033 VMGR-152 1st MAW Officer of the Day 636-3428 MACG-18 1st MAW Officer of the Day 636-3203 MACS-4 1st MAW Officer of the Day 636-3288 MASS-2 1st MAW Officer of the Day 636-3257 MATACS-18 1st MAW Officer of the Day 090-6861-4641

Unit Name Command Description Phone # CFAO Officer of the Day 090-9789-9631 USNH Officer of the Day 646-7555 CTF-76 Officer of the Day 622-1633 NMCB Officer of the Day 645-7218

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 20

INSTALLATION: PERSONNEL LOCATOR

International Calls (originating outside Japan) to On Base Country Code: 81 Area Code: 98 Specific Exchange/number: 970-XXXX

Replace the Xs with the last four numbers of the phone you want to reach. For example if the number in Okinawa is 555-5555, then you would dial 011-81-98-970-5555 (the 011 is the international access code for the U.S.).

International Calls (originating outside Japan) to Off Base Country Code: 81 Area Code: 98 Specific Exchange/number: 970-XXXX

Replace the Xs with the phone number you want to reach. For example if the number in Okinawa is 555-5555, then you would dial 011-81-98-970-5555 (the 011 is the international access code for the U.S.).

Many military members and families also subscribe to VoIP services such as MagicJack, Vonage, Broad voice, or Skype.

Base Operator Commercial Phone Numbers

If you are off base in Okinawa you must dial the number below followed by the on-base number you are calling.

Note: When you first connect with the base you will hear another dial tone, you can dial the base extension (seven digits) at that time.

Base Operator Phone Numbers BASE Phone Number Camp Foster 011-81-98-970-5555 Ft Buckner 011-81-98-970-5555 Camp Kinser 011-81-98-970-5555 MCAS Futenma 011-81-98-970-5555 Naval Hospital Camp Foster 011-81-98-970-5555 Torii Station/Hanza 011-81-98-970-5555 White Beach 011-81-98-970-5555 Camp Courtney 011-81-98-954-5555 Camp Gonsalves 011-81-98-954-5555 Camp Hansen 011-81-98-954-5555 Camp Schwab/Henoko 011-81-98-954-5555 Camp McTureous 011-81-98-954-5555 Courtney Housing 011-81-98-954-5555 Camp Shields 011-81-98-954-5555 Chibana Housing 011-81-98-954-5555 Kadena Air Base 011-81-98-938-1111

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 21

Naha Port 011-81-98-970-5555

INSTALLATION: SATELLITE LOCATIONS

There are nine geographically separated sites that utilize the Community Service Center.

Satellite Locations Satellite Description Service Location Installation Camp Courtney Camp Courtney is 21 km north of Camp Foster U.S. Marine Japan Corps Camp Fuji Camp Fuji is located on Japan main island, which is U.S. Marine Japan 1500 km north of Camp Foster Corps Camp Gonsalves Camp Gonsalves is MCB northern training area, U.S. Marine Japan which is 60 km north of Camp Foster. Corps Camp Hansen Camp Hansen is 46 km north of Camp Foster. U.S. Marine Japan Corps Camp Kinser Camp Kinser is 14 km south of Camp Foster. U.S. Marine Japan Corps Camp Schwab Camp Schwab is 54 km north of Camp Foster. U.S. Marine Japan Corps Camp Shields Camp Shields is 8 km north of Camp Foster. U.S. Navy Japan MCAS Futenma MCAS Futenma is 6 km south of Camp Foster. U.S. Marine Japan Corps White Beach White Beach is 23 km north of Camp Foster. U.S. Navy Japan

INSTALLATION: ACTIVITIES

OKUMA

Located far from the stress of the bases and the work place, Okuma Recreation Area offers the perfect environment for amusement and relaxation. Its recreational possibilities are as endless as the 120 acres of wooded hills it rests on.

Water lovers can boat, sail, water ski, swim or fish, while others can golf, miniature golf, hiking, bicycling, tennis volleyball and a variety of table sports are available for the landlubbers. The glass-bottom boat should suit the romantic-at-heart. In it, you can take your time floating along the coast, while looking through the tranquil blue waves at living coral reefs.

Despite the 58 cabanas available for overnight visits to Okuma, early reservations through the Schilling Recreating Center at Kadena Air Base are a must. Since payment is required in advance, it's a good idea to make reservations in person.

For those who prefer living closer to the great outdoors, Okuma offers two traditional camping areas -- one for families and one for singles. Registration for the camp sites is available through the on-site manager's office at Okuma.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 22

A restaurant, lounge, indoor theater, small exchange, and even a Laundromat are some of the creature comforts this miniature resort contains. Okuma is open daily through the summer season (April 1 - September 15), and Wednesday through Sunday the rest of the year.

WHITE BEACH RECREATION AREA

The Naval Station at White Beach offers a variety of recreational services on-base. Similar to Okuma (see below) on a much smaller scale, White Beach offers cabins and campsites. Reservations are required and can be made up to 30 days in advance.

Bathhouses are conveniently located. Tents, canopies, snorkeling masks and miscellaneous camping gear can be issued on White Beach.

At the Marina you may rent a sailboat if you have a sailing license. In the event that you don't, you can sign up for the boating class right there and obtain you license.

There is a free swimming pool, picnic grounds, as well as a small recreation room, racquetball courts, weight room, tennis courts and softball fields.

There are cabanas on the beach available on a first come, first serve basis.

Recreational activities, both outdoors and indoors, abound on Okinawa.

Regardless of the type of activity you like, whether it's the robust competition of flag football or rugby, a friendly game of bowling, or a leisurely stroll down a sun-beaten path, Okinawa can fill the need.

Type of Activity Activity Activity Arts and Crafts Athletics Auto Hobby Shop Beaches Bowling Custom Shop Education Centers Clubs Entertainment Fitness Centers/Gyms Golf Course Libraries Lodges Photo Studio Ranges Restaurants Scuba Centers Swimming Pools Youth Activities Girl and Boy Scouts Youth Centers Youth Sports

Youth & Teen

The Youth/Teen Centers provide an environment, which encourages preteens/teens 5-18 years of age to socialize, accept responsibility and challenge and to strive to become well-rounded young adults. The center sponsors monthly dances, off-base field trips, a Teen Advisory Board & sporting events. A current monthly calendar of all activities is available at the center.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 23

Youth & Teen Program are an exciting and ever growing part of our community. We have four youth centers and all types of sporting activities offered.

We are always "adding on" to each of our centers to make them more fun. We have a roller hockey rink, tennis court, volleyball court and playground.

MEMBERSHIP

We are open year-round to youth ages 5-18 (*18 accepted if enrolled in high School). To become a member simply sign-up at any Marine Youth/Teen Center. The cost is minimal.

SPORTS

Semper Fit Youth Sports offers a variety of sports programs for youth ages 5-18. Included are: Soccer, basketball, cheerleading, tee ball, baseball and girls softball. We also offer special sporting events and sports clinics throughout the year.

Semper Fit Youth Sports is an official chapter of the National Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) and requires certification of each of our coaches. Our staff of sports professionals are NYSCA Certified Clinicians, and provides NYSCA instruction to every coach to ensure a high standard of instruction and that good sportsmanship is available to all of our participants.

SUMMER CAMP

Each summer we offer a weekly day camp program to children 5 (5 yr. old must have attended kindergarten)-12 years of age, as well as a Sports Camp. We contract students from credited universities in the U.S. who are specially trained to run this program. It has been an overwhelming success and will return again this year! Registrations start in May and run thru August.

CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND TEENS:

Per patron requests; we offer a wide variety of classes.

These can include:

Martial Arts: Judo, Tae Kwan Do, Isshin-Ryu, Shorin-Ryu Karate.

Gymnastics: (Tiny Tumblers-advanced :) Ages 3-18.

Dance: (Ballet, Tap & Jazz mix) Ages 2-18. *Check individual centers for current schedule and availability.

Instructors must be 18 years or older.

Watch for details in the issue of MCCS Okinawa Living magazine and the MCCS web page for monthly Special Events.

Special Events

Watch for details in the issue of MCCS Okinawa Living magazine for monthly Special Events.

Religious Activities

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 24

Area Denominations on/off base Denomination Denomination Denomination Baptist Buddhist Catholic Episcopal Jewish Lutheran Methodist Mormon Muslim Nazarene Pentecostal Shinto

USO

The USO welcomes you to Okinawa!

We're not just a cup of coffee anymore. The USO has been proudly serving American military families for over 50 years. The efforts of the USO began in 1941 when FDR insisted that six civilian agencies, which had traditionally provided wartime support to the military, unite to create a new organization. And thus, the USO was born.

Here on Okinawa there are four full service USO Centers. The centers are comfortable and warm, enhanced by an all-volunteer staff.

List of entertainment and services offered through your USO Entertainment/Services Entertainment/Services Ikebana Classes - Japanese flower arranging Youth karate classes - 8 to 18 years old Overnight film developing FAX flowers to the U.S. Massage therapy - one hour of sheer relaxation Custom designed tours for any group TV/VCR room Extensive paperback book swap library Resume writing computer with laser printer Copy machine Stop smoking & weight loss Gifts from around orient International and local telephones MARS gram drop box

And...... a free cup of coffee

there’s so much more offered. Stop by anytime to browse or relax. The USO is an excellent source of information regarding island events, tourist attractions, bus schedules, or just a friendly smile.

INSTALLATION: SHOPPING/FOOD

Commissary

Defense Commissaries Agency

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 25

There are four Commissaries on Okinawa. Location Camp Foster Camp Kinser Camp Courtney Kadena Air Base

The commissary is your only local on base supermarket and stocks thousands items of food and household supplies normally found in a stateside grocery store, as well as some local and other ethnic produce, and packaged foods.

The commissary has a bakery and deli, providing fresh baked goods, sliced meats, salads and catering platters.

Manufacturers' coupons are good for 6 months after the expiration date.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Overseas

The Women, Infants and Children Overseas (WICO) Program was established on Okinawa in February 2001.WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition education program authorized in 1972 by the Child Nutrition Act.

Provides eligible participants with: WICO Provides Supplemental nutritious food Nutrition counseling and education Nutrition-health screening Referrals to other health agencies

Food Stamps are not used in Japan.

Exchange

The Exchange carries a wide variety of merchandise, including:

 Clothing  Shoes  Linens  Luggage  Cosmetics and beauty aids  Fine jewelry  Electronics  Computers & accessories For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 26

 Audio/video equipment  Cameras  Greeting cards  Books & magazines

There is AAFES Exchange on all military bases on Okinawa.

The AAFES Exchange on Camp Foster has a furniture store.

Food Courts

ON BASE DINING Eating Place Eating Place Pizza Hut Anthony's Pizza Subway Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbins Popeye's Chicken Captain D's Colter's Bar B-Q Burger King Charley's Steakery A&W Taco Bell Cinnabon Club & Restaurant Machu Wok Macaroni Grill

INSTALLATION: NEED TO KNOW ITEMS

Now that you have received orders to Okinawa, you probably have many questions concerning things you will need to know prior to and after your arrival.

One of the most important items to consider is the documentation you will need to have on hand when you arrive.

First, you must have your PCS Orders, Area Clearance and Passports as well as shot records for yourself and all members of your family accompanying you. Contact your current command immediately to obtain assistance in acquiring these items. Area Clearance

Upon initial receipt of Permanent Change of Station Orders (PCSO) that direct a Marine and his/her family members to any Monitor Command Code (MCC) on Okinawa. Your current Command will submit for Area Clearance approval per the current edition of MCO P1000.6_.

This directive provides specific administrative guidance as to the format, contents, and requirements for the timely submission of Area Clearance requests. Requests must be submitted via the Defense Messaging System (DMS) using the following Plain Language Address (PLA) to: CG MCB CAMP BUTLER JP G-1(UC); CG MCB CAMP BUTLER JP(UC); Or CG MCIPAC G1(UC).

Navy personnel assigned to Marine Corps Commands on Okinawa will submit their request to IPAC via PLA addresses as described above. However, if the Navy Personnel is assigned a Navy

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 27 command such as CFAO, USNH, etc. their request must be submitted via DMS to: PERSUPP DET OKINAWA KADENA JA//N-1// per the current edition s of NMPCINST 4650.3_ and MCO P1000.6_. Additional information concerning Dependent Entry for Naval personnel maybe directed by calling DSN: 634-9337.

Upon receipt of the Area Clearance request by the Marine Command, Area Clearance approval are provided by naval message authorizing family member entry into Okinawa.

Because of the importance of the approved area clearance to both the Marine executing PCSO to Okinawa, and the Marine assigned sponsor on Okinawa, it is vital that requests be submitted as soon as all family member medical/dental screening are complete and all required obligated service has been obtained.

If the request is received by the approving authority and is incomplete or the Marine does not meet basic criteria for approval, this Command will notify the Marine s parent Command via naval message.

Area Clearance Request Common errors Common Errors The Marine does not have the required obligated service to complete the 36-month accompanied by family members tour. Each Marine, regardless of grade and or time in service will be required to obtain the necessary obligated service prior to detachment and approval of Area Clearance. Current edition of MCO P1300.8_ refers. Commands will not detachment Marines that do not qualify for transfer, no exceptions. Commands do not list all family members traveling to Okinawa on the Area Clearance request. The Marine attempts to obtain an Area Clearance approval for a family member or acquaintance that has not been previously approved by HQMC i.e. grandparents, wards, mothers, fathers, and in-laws.

The Area Clearance approval provides a vast amount of general information that will be extremely helpful to the Marine and his/her family members upon arrival on Okinawa.

Area Clearance Information includes: Information Information Sponsor School info Pets Housing Cost of living Medical and dental treatment Temporary lodging DMO items that may or maybe not be shipped Transportation costs etc.

The Area Clearances is required for Housing, Driver License and Lodging.

For additional information regarding Area Clearances please call DSN: 645-8512 or e-mail (kerryann.francis.USMC.MIL).

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 28

CALLING OKINAWA

The bases on Okinawa are now direct call capable. This method, however, does not apply to off- base housing.

To take advantage of this direct dial, the person placing the call from outside of Japan must start by dialing an international prefix. This prefix for the person calling from the United States is 011. The next set of numbers is used to route the call to the proper telephone exchange which is 81-98-970. The final set of numbers are the last four (4) digits of the number you are calling.

If your On Base telephone number in Okinawa is 645-7806, then the person in the U.S. calling would dial 011-81-98-970-7806.

On the other hand, if you are living Off Base and your home phone number is 926-0000, then the person in the U.S. calling would dial 011-81-98-926-0000.

CALLING CAMP FUJI

Person in the U.S. calling would dial 011-81-550-89-6102/6104 and ask the Camp Fuji operator for the extension needed.

POSTAL INFORMATION

Throughout your tour on Okinawa, postal services will be of significant importance to you. The following information is a guide to assist you in understanding the capabilities of the overseas U.S. Mail system so that you may use the postal services provided to your best advantage.

Your mailing address is the most important factor for you to receive timely and efficient mail services. Your correspondents and publishers must have your complete and correct mailing address in order for you to receive mail in a timely manner.

Personnel serving on accompanied tours qualify for a post office box, while those here on unaccompanied tours will receive their mail through their assigned units' mailroom.

If you are on an accompanied tour, send a copy of your orders and area clearance to your sponsor as soon as possible so that the sponsor can arrange for your post office box. You should advise your local post office as well as relatives and companies with whom you do business of this new address. When checking out of a mailroom or at your serving post office, ensure that one Change of Address Card is sent to your gaining command. Be sure to include the estimated date of arrival. Upon arrival, you should personally check-in with your new command's mailroom. By doing so, you will ensure that all appropriate mail handling activities will have a record of your present and current location.

Mail service here on Okinawa is relatively consistent; you can expect to receive your letter mail, on the average, in 6-7 days. Parcels mailed Priority or First-Class arrive in approximately the same time. Parcels mailed Space Available Mail (SAM) or Parcel AirLift (PAL) average 12-15 days. Surface mail, which is Parcel Post or Third Class and Fourth Class is transported by ship with transit times between 45-60 days.

FIREARMS (MAR COR BASES JAPAN 5500.2C)

 Firearms - Any item that expels a projectile by use of an explosive device or any part of such device.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 29

 US Forces personnel who meet the requirements of Japanese law may only import or purchase and register in Japan the following types of privately owned weapons. However, importation and possession of rifles and target pistols is strongly discouraged.

o Shotgun, air or gas operated rifles, and sporting rifles for hunting, skeet and/or trap shooting. (USFJPL 125-8, Hunting License in Japan, provides specific guidance.)

o Rifles for target shooting NO PISTOLS OR HANDGUNS. Possession of target rifles is permitted only for members of official competition teams formally registered and approved by US military and Japanese government agencies.

o Target pistols. Handgun importation, possession and ownership in Japan, with the exception of target pistols or starter pistols.

o U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) members are NOT AUTHORIZED to import or possess handguns in Japan.

o ADVANCE APPROVAL is required from the gaining installation before shipping any FIREARM into Japan.

o Approval to import or possess a target pistol will only be granted to members of official competition teams formally registered and approved by US military and Japanese government agencies.

 Minors: Under Japanese law, persons under 20 years of age are prohibited from using, purchasing, acquiring, possessing, retaining, carrying or registering weapons, firearms, ammunition and dangerous instruments.

 Ammunition. Japanese law is strict regarding the possession of ammunition as it is with weapons in general.

a. The possession of ammunition off-base requires permits issued by both US military and local government authorities.

b. In all other instances, ammunition must be stored in authorized on-base storage facilities as designated by the commanders concerned.

c. Sale or transfer of ammunition to Japanese or third country nationals is strictly prohibited.

Current Japan law prohibits any firearm from being included in household goods shipment. Personnel must mail authorized personal firearms via US Postal System.

For further information on this subject go to your local Traffic Management Office and read the ENTIRE section of the Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guide VOL II - Overseas on the shipment of Privately Owned Firearms into Japan.

KNIVES (MAR COR BASES JAPAN 5500.2C)

Prohibited Knives - switchblade, spring release or butterfly regardless of blade length (functional or display).

Restricted Knives of the pocket or sheath type with blades longer than two and three eighths (2- 3/8) inches. For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 30

It is illegal to carry any knife over 2 3/8 " on your person unless duty issued to the member for use in training exercises or in the field. All knives must be registered with the Provost Marshals Office, Customs Office.

ILLEGAL DRUGS

When it comes to illegal drugs, the Japanese have created extremely harsh and unsympathetic laws. They're especially tough on anyone who smuggles them into the island. In a nutshell, "Don't mess with drugs."

There's no difference between the illegal drugs here and those in the states.

A product that is legally sold on Okinawa, but illegal for Americans to purchase and use is medicine containing codeine. Also regular Vicks Nasal Inhalers are illegal in Japan, however, Vicks Nasal Inhalers with a red triangle are permitted.

The red triangle denotes that the restricted chemical has not been included therefore making it importable.

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

As a military member, you are not required to carry a passport for travel into Okinawa, but you may wish to purchase one at your own expense for leave travel. Your family members, however, must have a valid passport. Passports issued to parents that include their children may pose a problem if an emergency or medical evacuation arises. It would be wise to get each child a separate passport or visa.

When you receive notification of your assignment to Okinawa, and your area clearance for your dependents, you should report to your administrative section and obtain dependents' passport application and photo request. When traveling by commercial flights, you can use a tourist passport and a visa is not required. These requirements are subject to change, so check with your admin office.

If you plan on visiting other countries such as Korea, China, Thailand, etc. be sure you have the proper re-entry visa stamped in your passport. This visa stamp is obtainable at Passport office, Customs office at the Provost Marshals Office at Camp Foster and PSD at Kadena Air Base for Sailors.

JAPANESE PASSPORT HOLDER

If you have a family member that is a Japanese Passport holder please be aware when flying commercially into Japan, customs and immigration will be separate lines within the same Commercial terminal. However, if you are arriving on an AMC flight, via Kadena Air Base, family members with Japanese passports cannot be processed at the Air Base Terminal. They will be transported to the Japanese Customs Office outside Kadena Gate 2. Upon completion at the customs office they will be return to the AMC terminal.

PORNOGRAPHY

Pornography is strongly monitored. You can't import or export obscene videotapes, movies, books, drawings, carvings or any other pornographic articles.

MONEY

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 31

On Okinawa, the yen is the national monetary unit. As this information was being compiled, one dollar was worth about 75 to 110 yen. The rate has been changing so often that this figure could change drastically in either direction before or after you arrive.

With the weakening of the dollar, prices off-base has become increasingly more costly. To eat in a first class restaurant off-base will cost an average of $100 for two people. Fortunately, there is eateries off-base that still gives a favorable yen rate, keeping prices affordable. MCCS also has a good selection of base restaurants to choose from at U.S. prices.

Major units of Japanese currency Yen Coins Yen Bills 1 1,000 5 2,000 10 5,000 50 10,000 100 500

It is advisable that you keep some Japanese currency available at all times.

Don't let the strong yen scare you from venturing off-base. Military members stationed in Japan receive a cost of living allowance (COLA) that helps make up for the falling dollar. Of course, you can always buy American products on base at American prices.

Most Okinawa businesses near a base will take U.S. dollars, but at their own rate of exchange. It is recommended that you ask what that rate is before making a purchase. It would be wiser to buy yen at one of the Community Banks or at the clubs where the rates are more favorable. Bank of the Ryukyus offers the best exchange rate off-base. Dollars are not usually accepted in areas away from the bases.

It is also advisable that you arrive in Okinawa with a small amount of yen (at least Y10, 000) readily available, particularly if you arrive at Naha Airport and will be depending on commercial transportation or telephones. Behind the Information Counter there is a free phone you can use to call the new command or your sponsor.

IMMUNIZATIONS

Be particularly sure you and your family are properly immunized, and have the paperwork to prove it. This is especially important for your children, since they will need their immunization records to enroll in any of the child care center and schools on base here.

IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Besides passports and visas, other important documents you will probably need for your transition to Okinawa include:

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 32

Important Documents Documents Documents Immunization Records Naturalization Paperwork Current Drivers' Licenses or Permits Marriage Licenses Divorce Decrees All Educational Documentation Deeds and Titles to all real estate or other Shipping and storage documents for your property household goods Insurance Policies State and Federal Income Tax Returns Addresses of financial institutions you do business Adoption Papers with Wills and Powers of Attorney Civilian & Military Medical/Dental Records Area Clearance Original Birth Certificates Military Orders and Dependent Entry I.D. and Social Security Cards Approval Resume/Previous Employment Records Pet Health/Rabies Vaccination Records

BANKING FACILITIES

There are three major banking facilities on Okinawa, the Navy Federal Credit Union, Pentagon Federal Credit Union and Community Bank. At least one of these is located on all Marine Corps Bases. The banks offer full service and are in business to serve the military community and their families.

There are no banking facilities at Camp Fuji. The on base club system will cash checks (including personal checks) and make yen conversions. ATM machine dispenses both dollars and yen.

PORT CALL

Now that you have collected all the necessary paperwork, including your area clearance for your dependents, you will be given a Port Call Date. It is important that you notify your gaining command of this date and time. You will have been assigned a sponsor by this command and without this information no one will be there to meet you and your family on arrival.

COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA)

COLA is a tax-free allowance given to active duty military members living in high cost areas outside of the CONUS. It is intended to help the service member maintain the same level of purchasing power they would have in a stateside duty assignment. Post Allowance is essentially the same thing as COLA except it is paid to DOD civilian personnel.

UNACCOMPANIED DEPENDENTS

Individuals are strongly discouraged from individually sponsoring their dependents during an unaccompanied tour. The primary reason being the extreme financial burden that can be expected. If you are determined that you can make it work, then it is recommended that you consult with your First Sergeant, SJA, Disbursing, Financial Counselor, Customs and Housing.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 33

LOCAL COMMUNITY: WEATHER

Semi-tropical climate with hot humid weather dominating much of the year. Between December and March the weather often turns cool enough to warrant slacks and a light-weight sweater or jacket.

The region's most common natural phenomena are typhoons. The typhoon season runs from the first of June through mid December, with the highest potential from August to the end of October. Typhoons are monitored very closely and the public is kept well informed as to its size, strength, direction of travel and how close it will come to us via the Armed Forces Radio and Television Network's AM and FM radio station plus TV channel 8.

The weather at Camp Fuji is colder during the winter months, heavy winter wear will be appropriate. The climate closely resembles the northern United States. It is highly recommended that Officers and SNCO's bring a coat and tie, as necessitated by the official local Japanese military and civilian functions.

If you plan to travel to Korea or mainland Japan during the winter months, heavy winter wear will be appropriate. The climate in these two areas closely resembles the northern United States, complete with sub-zero temperatures and heavy snows.

Okinawa Climate Month High Low Humidity Precipitation January 74 53 70 6 in 152 mm February 76 50 70 4 in 102 mm March 81 51 79 5 in 127 mm April 83 57 79 3 in 76 mm May 88 61 79 12 in 305 mm June 92 77 82 6 in 152 mm July 94 77 82 9 in 229 mm August 92 78 82 4 in 102 mm September 91 72 74 10 in 254 mm October 87 78 74 5 in 127 mm November 81 61 74 8 in 203 mm December 79 53 70 3 in 76 mm

LOCAL COMMUNITY: TIME ZONE

Local time zone: Japan Standard Time (JST)

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Time Zone Chart Adjustment for Location GMT Pacific -8 Mountain -7 Central -6 Eastern -5 Greenwich (United 0 Kingdom) Central European 1 (Germany) East Asia (Japan) 9

LOCAL COMMUNITY: NEARBY TOWNS

How much enjoyment you'll get from your tour here depends entirely on what you're looking for and how you approach the place.

At first thought, it might seem that a speck of coral 67 miles long and 2-14 miles wide could offer few diversions. Okinawa's size is illusory. There are literally hundreds of things to do and to see.

There are mountains to climb, forests to explore, hundreds of miles of beaches to laze on, streams to wade in, rapids to shoot, and ancient castles to wonder.

Throughout the prefecture are tiny villages where life is measured only by the planting and the harvest. Narrow pathways separate ancient stone walls, behind which are visible the unique, red- tiled roofs of Okinawa, each topped with its fierce countenanced demon chaser, the "shisa" which, again, are found in Japan only.

Fishing villages abound in the south where the men set out each pre-dawn in tiny, wooden boats called "sabani" to ply the coastal waters and coral reefs for their livelihood, while their wives go to moss-covered shrines to pray for their safe return.

But don't restrict yourself to the main island. Okinawa is a collection of more than four score islands and islets, each offering plenty for adventuresome spirits.

Like flowers? Okinawa is filled with them - cherry blossoms in January, when the rest of Japan still is steeped in winter's iciness; azalea's turning the mountains of the northeast coast into pink flame in March and April; lilies covering the hillsides in spring like an orchestra of white trumpets; blood-red deigo (Indian Coral), the prefectural flower by which the elderly predict the number of typhoons which will threaten the islands each year. In Autumn, pampas grass covers field and hill with a rolling sea of gold. Poinsettia abound at Christmas, and orchids are becoming more plentiful - and beautiful - here than in Hawaii.

Naha - an amalgam of what once was three settlements - sprawls about the prefecture's major seaport, into which flow goods from around the world...most of them available here at a considerable discount over prices on the Japanese mainland.

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There are department stores and boutiques, a teeming farmer's market - with sights you'll not see in other Asian markets (dried, deadly poisonous sea snakes, for example, being sold as a health elixir) - discos, many as chic as those found in the fast lanes back home; hundreds of coffee houses where one can relax for hours for only the price of a cup of coffee; restaurants serving nearly every cuisine known to man; concert hall; parks; theaters, and athletic complexes which rival those anywhere in their modernity.

But, of all Okinawa's beauties, its people are the most beautiful.

They spring from a culture and history that is long and colorful - among the longest and most colorful anywhere in Asia but China, as a matter of fact.

They are hardworking, innovative, and infinitely friendly. On the Japanese mainland, you might have a friend for years, and never see the inside of his home. Here, an acquaintance of only a few minutes may invite you in to dinner.

They're possessed of an infectious humor which is earthy and consuming and so offhanded and natural that it often is mistaken by visitors as sarcasm.

No one should deduce from all this glowing prose that Okinawa is a total "Eden" where all is sweetness and light and controversy never raises its serpentine head. There are problems, some big, some small.

Every family whose roots are here was touched tragically by the Pacific War. Although that ended a long time ago, 27 years of American rule followed that, in some respects, was not terribly enlightened. Memories die hard. Some resentment against real or imagined injustice remains.

But one of the wonders here is that the people have developed a tremendous capacity to forgive. Unless you are overbearing and singularly cloddish in your dealings with them they will overwhelm you with kindness and genuine friendship.

If you mind your manners here, keep an open mind and have a touch of adventure in your soul, a tour in Okinawa can be the most rewarding and enjoyable you've served anywhere in the world.

How much fun you have, how much you learn and how many fine, bright memories you gather depends entirely on you.

Go out and explore!

(Excerpts from JIM'S STORY by Jim Lea)

Population: 1,358,313 local inhabitants

LOCAL COMMUNITY: NEARBY INSTALLATIONS

There are two nearby installations listed separately. (Kadena AB and Torii Station)

Nearby Installations Nearby Installation Description Service Location Kadena AB Kadena AB is 4 km north of Camp Foster. U.S. Air Force Japan Torii Station Torii Station is 9 km north of Camp Foster. U.S. Army Japan

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LOCAL COMMUNITY: TRANSPORTATION

GETTING AROUND:

PUBLIC BUSES:

Sometimes shuttle transportation just isn't flexible enough to meet your personal transportation needs. If that's the case, Okinawa's vast public bus network is an excellent option worth considering. It won't cost you any insurance or other fees, except for the very reasonable fare.

Bus stops outside each gate Route numbers are unique: They are assigned by the Transportation Authority and are consistent no matter which bus line is utilized. Fares are in yen only. After boarding bus, take a ticket from the machine next to the driver. The number on the ticket indicates the starting point. The fare is displayed on a board at the front of the bus. As the bus travels, the yen amount under the ticket number changes. At destination, check the board for the exact fee.

TAXIS:

If you don't want to wait for a bus ride home, or you're not interested in driving your own vehicle, taxis are another source of reliable public transportation.

Although significantly more expensive than a bus ride, one advantage taxis have over buses, is that most will accept Japanese and American currency. They usually carry a currency exchange rate chart with them, so it's not necessary to know Japanese, and you can always look at the chart yourself if you want to confirm the fare charge.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: MOTOR VEHICLES

Before purchasing your new car.

You must obtain an operator's permit to drive a vehicle in Okinawa. Registration requires possession of an operator's permit. The U.S. Forces, Japan Operator's Permit for Civilian Vehicle (USFJ Form 4EJ) is the only authorized permit, and it can be obtained from the POV licensing section of the Marine Corps Base's Japan Base Safety Office at Camp Foster or the 18th Wing Safety Office at Kadena Air Force Base.

Just like buying a car in the United States.

The price of a car depends on the year, make, model, condition of the vehicle, etc. Unlike buying a car in the United States, the price of a car in Okinawa may vary with the amount of vehicle inspection, if any, which remains on the vehicle at the time of purchase. Safety Inspection

Motor vehicles in Okinawa undergo a periodic safety inspection, and with few exceptions, the initial inspection is renewed every two years in conjunction with initial registration or re- registration requirements.

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JCI:

Registration of a motor vehicle in Okinawa also requires Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI). There must be sufficient JCI to cover the entire inspection period.

The cost for a two-year policy is ¥13,000. It pays for bodily injury or death of the other party, for which you are legally liable.

The limits of JCI are up to ¥30,000,000 for death or permanent disability and up to ¥1,200,000 for injury of each person per accident.

Additional Insurance:

In addition to the JCI, current military regulations require all vehicle owners to purchase and maintain additional insurance.

The minimum insurance required is ¥3,000,000 for property damage to the other party for which you are legally responsible, and ¥30,000,000 bodily injury to the other party for which you are legally responsible.

The cost of this insurance varies with the Military member's rank, age, the type of vehicle purchased and length of insurance policy.

Road Tax:

Vehicle owners in Japan are required to pay an annual road tax. Mini-car (four-wheeled automobiles with an engine displacement of 660cc or less) and motorcycle road tax is a city tax paid to Japanese city offices in April.

All other road taxes are prefecture or state taxes paid to the Prefecture tax office personnel on some of the military installations in May of every year.

Payments made by U.S. forces personnel are discounted. The collected money is matched with Federal funds of the entire payment for road improvement. The amount of tax is determined by the registration categories of the vehicle, which is indicated on the vehicle's number plate in small numbers to the right of the kanji for Okinawa.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: ACTIVITIES

Festivals of Okinawa

The festivals are exciting and colorful, so don't forget to mark them on your calendar. The friendly Okinawans will welcome you and probably invite you to join in. Be sure to take your camera along to capture the dancing and merriment on film.

The festivals reflect the history and culture of the Ryukyuan people. Many have their origin in ancestor worship. In addition, you may recognize the mix of Japanese, Chinese, Buddhist and Christian influences.

The following are just a few of the many festivals celebrated on Okinawa. Because the Ryukyuan festivals are based on the Chinese lunar calendar, their dates vary from year to year. For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 38

Cherry Blossom Festival.

Everyone's heard of Japan's famous cherry blossoms, and Okinawa's are the very first to bloom. At the end of January or beginning of February, cherry blossom lovers travel north to Nago Castle Hill to see the beautiful pink blossoms and Nago City's Cherry Blossom Parade. A three-day festival is highlighted by kite flying contests, singing and dancing.

Dragon Boat Races.

A colorful festival usually held in May or June, in Itoman, Nago, Tomari Port, Naha and many fishing villages. The race, called hari, is performed for the god of the seas, asking him to provide a good harvest.

Yonabaru Tug-of-War (Tsunahiki).

The tug-of-war originated over 100 years ago when the inhabitants of Yonabaru rid their infested fields of hordes of insects by beating drums. Today, traditionally dressed Okinawans raise the roof with drums and cymbals. The festival climaxes with a tug-of-war. It is usually held in July.

Obon.

This three-day reunion of the living with the spirits of their ancestors is a surprisingly happy occasion. It could be compared with the Christian All Souls' Day. Okinawans believe that the ancestral spirits return to visit and the living should honor their presence. On the welcoming day fires are lit to guide the spirits home and food is placed in shrines. A great feast is held on the third day. It is accompanied by much dancing and singing, called the Eisa and Bon Odori. The festival of the dead is one of the chief festivals of the year and is usually in August. If you go, be prepared for huge crowds, but also a really Mardi Gras-type great time.

Interwoven with a rich quantity of Chinese and Japanese influence, the Okinawan culture is filled with colorful holidays and festivals. The countryside and cities are rich with attractions to make a tour here a time to enjoy and remember.

Aha Village and waterfall

Aha village and waterfall are one of the most beautiful sights in Okinawa with its thatched houses along the river.

Gyokusendo Kingdom Village Cave

The cave is the longest in the Pacific. There are nearly 500,000 stalactites as well as an underground pool and river.

Okinawa Children Zoo

The Zoo is very extensive, and houses a museum containing maps and tapes on the Battle of Okinawa. One of the main attractions is the amusement rides area.

Yambaru Wildlife Park

The park is a 52 acre open zoo with about 180 species of birds, mammals and reptiles.

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Nakagusuku Castle

Nakagusuku Castle is one of many castles dating from Okinawa's feudal period (10th - 15th Centuries, AD).

Tokashiki Island

The island is the place to go for fishing, beaches, camping, and is also the site of the Okinawa Youth Lodge. Location: 1-hour ferry ride from Naha.

Hedo Point

Hedo Point is the northernmost point and is a great place for scuba diving, photography and picnicking.

Okinawa National Memorial Park (Expo Park)

The park sights and activities include one of the largest salt-water aquariums, dolphin show, and a marine city of the future, oceanic pavilion, Okinawa culture museum, amusement rides, botanical garden and beach.

Nakamura House,

Nakamura House now a museum, is a 200-year-old house which depicts the Okinawan life-style of old.

Southeast Botanical Gardens

The gardens contain more than 450 kinds of palm trees, 600 varieties of tropical flowers and 200 varieties of tropical fruit trees.

Shuri Area

Shuri is like traveling back in time. The capital of Okinawa for over 400 years, until the Ryukyus became a prefecture of Japan in 1879. The Okinawa Prefectural Museum is there, filled with artifacts and cultural treasures.

Shuri Castle was built by King Satto at the end of the 14th century. It was the largest castle on Okinawa. It was used as the King's home and ceremonial headquarters during the Sho Dynasty from 1429 through 1879. Commodore Matthew Perry signed the Treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and the Kingdom of the Ryukyus here at Shuri Castle in 1854. Although the castle was completely devastated in the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, it was reconstructed and opened to the public in November 1992 to commemorate to 20th anniversary of Okinawa's Reversion to Japan. The restored castle's stone structures were entirely built using traditional Okinawan masonry techniques and styles developed by incorporating Chinese and Japanese styles. Contact MCCS Tours + for more information.

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Religious Activities

Area Denominations on/off base Denomination Denomination Denomination Baptist Buddhist Catholic Episcopal Jewish Lutheran Methodist Mormon Muslim Nazarene Pentecostal Shinto

Military Related and Civic Organization

 American Legion  Okinawa Military Retired Association (OMRA)  VFW Post 11435  VFW Post 9723

LOCAL COMMUNITY: SHOPPING/FOOD There are many shopping area on Okinawa. You can find shopping areas modeled after American malls and the public marketplace, where you can feel the lifestyle of Okinawans.

i. American Village (Chatan-Cho)

Two (2) blocks west of Camp Lester. This area was modeled after the San Diego Seaport Village in California.

American Village lies beside the Chatan coastline and encompasses a large shopping area, sports and recreation facility, and Chatan athletic park. Jusco is the central shopping attraction overlooking 55 stores carrying a wide variety of merchandise. A huge shopping complex full of restaurants, diners, a movie complex, amusement rides, and Sega game center for people of all ages to spend their leisure time.

ii. Chuo Wholesale Market (Uraso City)

Best place to buy fruits/vegetables from the wholesale stalls. Opens at 0530 each morning. Closed on Sundays and Japanese Holidays.

iii. Gate 2 Street (Okinawa City)

Outside Gate 2, Kadena Air Base. Park your car at the Kadena USO and enjoy walking down many "blocks" of shopping pleasure! Major vendors such as China Pete's, Phai's House of Jade, Tommy China, and Noritake China are found here, as well as hundreds of specialty shops of all kinds. Many stores have English speaking personnel and some purchases can be made in dollars.

iv. Hamby Town (Kitame, Chatan-Cho)

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variety of food vendors. There is free parking outside and as well as a covered parking garage.

v. Heiwa Dori (Naha City)

Thirty (30) km south of Kadena Air Base. This is the public marketplace, where you can feel the lifestyle of Okinawans. From pork, beef and fish to dried sea snakes, Habu sake, and Chinese herb medicines, all kinds of goods and unique commodities are sold here.

vi. Kokusai Shopping District (Naha City)

Fifteen (15) minutes south of Camp Kinser Major Stores: Variety A mile-long strip of Japanese department stores, gift shops, boutiques, jewelry and camera stories. Stop for refreshment in one of the coffee shops, catch your second wind, and stroll through the stalls of Heiwa Street, where they sell clothing, household goods, souvenir trinkets and even food.

vii. Koza Shopping Center (Okinawa City)

Near Kadena Air Base Gate 2. Numerous small shops selling clothes, toys, luggage, house wares, vegetables, etc.

viii. Maejima Supermarket (Naminoue, Okinawa City)

Four (4) blocks east of Kadena Air Base Gate 2.

ix. Makeman Do-It-Yourself

There are a number of these "Do-It-Yourself" stores around Okinawa, many of them in close proximity to Kadena.

x. Navel Kadena (Kadena-Cho)

Outside Kadena Gate 1 on Hwy 58. A small mall with a variety of interesting shops to include clothing, quilting store and classroom, electronics, Toys 'R Us, a grocery store, McDonald's, Baskin-Robbins, Shakey's Pizza, etc.

xi. Sumaid (Do-It-Yourself)

Near Kadena Air Base Gate 4 on Hwy 58. Car accessories, house wares, furniture and Local Community :: Local Culture

TIPS FOR SURVIVAL

 Try to observe how the Japanese act. If you don't understand what to do in a particular situation, watch what people around are doing and follow their example.

 Learn some Japanese phrases of friendship and courtesy. A person's worth in Japan is measured by his or her manners.

 Learn about Okinawa's unique customs and culture. Many books are available at on- base and off-base bookstores and/or at your base library.

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 Observe local rules and regulations just as you would follow them in your own country.

 Do wear proper clothing when visiting places of worship like the shrines and temples. Short shorts, minis, etc., are frowned upon.

 Show respect for Okinawa's sacred places (Utaki) and altars (Butsudan). You can distinguish sacred places by the burnt incense or 3 upright stones which are considered objects of worship.

 Take advantage of accepting invitations to Japanese homes. (An inexpensive gift of sweets/fruits would be appropriate when visiting for the first time).

 Ask how to eat a certain kind of food or the use of a certain table sauce if you are unsure. Someone will always be glad to help you.

 Do not take pictures of people without their permission. You will find that being a foreigner has its advantages here because permission is usually readily granted.

 Do not enter a Japanese home with your shoes, even if your host tells you to leave them on.

 Do control laughing, loud talking or taking of pictures inside shrines and temple. Taking pictures of the temple and shrine and their surroundings compound is permitted.

 Refrain from spearing your food with a chopstick. Instead, ask the waitress for a fork and knife, or request that they demonstrate how to use chopsticks.

 Be polite and considerate. Do use common sense. Genuine courtesy removes most cultural barriers.

 ENJOY your stay in Japan's 47th prefecture by seeing as much of this beautiful island as possible.

REMEMBER... YOU ARE AN AMBASSADOR, BE WISE

LOCAL COMMUNITY: OKINAWA HISTORY A Blend of Past and Present

Okinawa, the largest island in the Ryukyu chain, is an exciting land, with vivid reminders of a proud, thousand-year-old history tightly woven in the modern-day existence it displays today.

A combination of oriental and occidental customs and cultures, the first written records of Okinawa’s ancient ancestry has been traced to about 603 A.D. At this time, the Chinese were sending missions to Okinawa to demand tribute and submission. The proud Okinawan people refused the demands, however, and seven years later the Chinese returned with greater forces to invade and rule the island for about 500 years.

The island's first kingdom was established by Shunten, the lord of Urasoe in the 12th century. This monarchy system lasted until the 14th century when Okinawa split into three different kingdoms: Hokuzan, Nanzan and Chuzan. For the next 200 years Okinawa enjoyed a flourishing trade with China, Japan, Korea and the East Indies.

In 1609, however, this golden era came to an abrupt halt when Samuri warriors from Satsuma, an

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 43 area in southern Japan, invaded Okinawa. For the next 270 years, the Satsuma would demand taxes from Okinawans and manipulate their trading market as payment for protecting their island. In 1854, Commodore Matthew Perry visited the Royal palace at Shuri. About this same time, a number of Western nations, including the United States, Great Britain, France and Russia were attempting to open treaty relations with Okinawa. In 1868, during the Meiji Restoration, Japan tightened its grip on Okinawa by sending a military detachment there.

In 1879, weary of Okinawan objections to its military forces, the Japanese government dissolved the royal government and formally annexed the island kingdom. Okinawa was organized as the 47th district of Japan, supervised by a governor, very similar to an American state.

Although America was acquainted with Okinawa in the early 1800s, for most Americans the small island nation went completely unobserved until the abrupt advent of World War II.

Situated on the southern approaches to Japan, the Ryukyu Island chain was geographically situated as to be virtually unavoidable in any American offensive strategy against mainland Japan. The inevitable soon became history when Okinawa became the arena for one of the most ferocious battles of the war. By June, 1944, the Japanese army arrived in force. Casualties mounted quickly as U.S. forces saturated military targets with bombs four months later.

In March, 1945, the first American troops landed on the Kerama Islands as the springboard for America's island leapfrogging strategy. Okinawa was next in line and, on April 1, 1945, the invasion began. After 11 weeks of fierce fighting, the battle of Okinawa was over June 20, 1945. Two months later Japan surrendered. Okinawa was one of the longest and hardest fought campaigns in the history of World War II. Total American battle casualties were estimated at 49,151, including 12,500 killed or missing. Japanese soldiers killed were about 60,000 while one- third of the Okinawan population, about 150,000 died in the "Typhoon of steal."

Because it was considered the key to the invasion of Japan, and because it is also considered a key geographical factor to the defense of the free world in the Pacific area, Okinawa now owns the nickname, "Keystone of the Pacific."

As relief funds, appropriated by the U.S. Congress, began to get pumped into Okinawa in 1946, the island began traveling the steady path to economic recovery. That same year, Okinawa set up its first general hospital, civilian newspaper, bank and courts. By 1950, the country had resumed its foreign trade lines and established a civil government system throughout the Ryukyu Islands.

In 1951, a U.S.-Japanese peace treaty gave Americans complete administrative control of the Ryukyus for an indefinite period. By referring to the island as a "residual sovereignty," however, the United States still suggested recognition of Japan's basic ownership of the islands. In addition, the United States promised that, when international circumstances warranted, it would return administrative control of the chain to Japan.

Administrative authority of the Ryukyu Islands was transferred back to Japan May 15, 1972, and Okinawa became a prefectural district of Japan once again.

The island has been a favorite training area for the Marine Corps since post-war units were based here more than 40 years ago. Today, the Corps has eight different facilities on Okinawa to call home: Camps Gonsalves, Schwab, Hansen, Courtney, Lester, Foster, Kinser, and Marine Corps Air Station, Futenma. Beside a significant Marine Corps presence here, Okinawa is also home to a number of major Navy, Army and Air Force units and facilities.

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CATEGORY: HOUSING

INSTALLATION: TEMPORARY LODGING

Upon arriving on Okinawa, your sponsor should arrange for you to stay at one of the many government approved TLA facilities until you have found suitable housing for your family. TLA is authorized to assist the service member in offsetting expenses incurred during the occupancy of temporary lodging. There is no entitlement to TLA while in a travel status or once permanent quarters are occupied.

TLA is contingent upon Contingent Marines must utilize a government TLA facility, i.e., WestPac, Courtney, or Hansen Lodge, 1. unless an endorsement is obtained stating that the facility closest to their place of work is not available for occupancy. If the member chooses to stay at an off base temporary lodging facility (TLF), then the 2. member's lodging reimbursement under TLA will be limited to the government TLF rate, not the rate of the off base TLF. Upon arrival, Navy personnel should check with their personnel support detachment for 3. current guidelines. Members who arrive ahead of dependents must utilize billeting (BEQ/BOQ). If unavailable, 4. members must obtain a statement of Non-availability and will not rate TLA from billeting prior to occupying temporary lodging.

On base Temporary Lodging Facilities are normally limited to thirty days maximum. For a family of four, the base facilities will cost approximately $125.00 per day (lodging only).

To obtain directions to any of these facilities from your port, please ask your sponsor or contact the lodging facility directly. An off base TLF listing is available at most on base lodging facilities, which will assist in determining what facility meets your needs in the event off base lodging is required.

Personnel accompanied by dependents must be prepared to pay $1875 to $4,000 for temporary lodging and subsistence for the initial 15-day period. Personnel are eligible for TLA to offset costs until private or government quarters are obtained. (TLA is paid based on the number of days temporary lodging is required and will be reimbursed in 15 day increments. Personnel assigned to Okinawa will not normally be authorized more than 30 days of TLA.

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For a family consisting of one active duty member and three dependents the cost currently is $125.00 per day for an on base facility and can go up to $300.00 per day off base.

Advance payment of TLA is authorized and encouraged for personnel who may require temporary lodging. Advances may be requested prior to arrival and immediately after arrival on Okinawa. The TLA payment process normally takes between 5-7 business days and payments will be made directly to your direct deposit account.

Personnel are required to pay the full amount of their final TLF bill upon check out. Therefore, requesting advance TLA is highly encouraged if adequate funds to pay the bill are not available. Contact your sponsor or Okinawan command POC for details on requesting an advance of TLA.

When claiming the first 15 days of TLA and sufficient are unavailable to pay the lodging bill, then a copy of the lodging receipts may be submitted in lieu of a paid receipt. An authenticated bill consists of the name and phone number of the TLF, period covered, lodging cost, and signature of the TLF representative.

More information regarding TLA will be provided upon your arrival. Marine Corps on base TLF'S are operated by the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and will accept commercial credit cards for payment.

The use of a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) for TLF RELATED expenses, including meals is Not Authorized.

Eligible patrons are those who have a valid Military Issue Identification Card. The Family Lodging Facilities give priority consideration to those individuals in a Permanent Change of Station Status traveling with their families.

The Transient Billeting Facilities give priority to those individuals traveling in a Temporary Additional Duty (TAD/TDY) status. Other categories will be accommodated on an availability basis.

Please bring a copy of your orders if applicable, your government issued Identification Card and a method of payment upon check in.

Sponsors are encouraged to make TLF reservations for arriving personnel and their family members. In the event on base lodging facilities are not available for the expected arrival date, sponsor may obtain a statement of non-availability no more than two weeks prior to the expected arrival date of the service member and their family.

Have your sponsor make your registration or use of the phone numbers from the temporary lodging contact.

INSTALLATION: HOUSING:

All Housing on the island is managed by the Housing Office on Kadena AB. Satellite offices are located on Camp Courtney and Camp Kinser. Personnel assigned to Camps Hansen, Schwab, Courtney, or McTureous, White Beach should make appointments for on-base housing at Camp Courtney. Personnel assigned to MCAS Futenma, Camp Kinser, and Naha Port should report to Camp Kinser. Personnel assigned to all other areas on Okinawa should make appointments for on-base housing at the Kadena Housing Office.

Mandatory Housing Policy

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Effective 1 August 2009, all inbound accompanied military personnel will be required to reside on base. Military assignments will take priority over civilian assignments. Civilians will be assigned on an excess inventory basis only. Newly assigned military members will be introduced to the new housing program through their mandatory Family Housing Overview brief.

"As part of our policy to increase occupancy of on-base military family housing units, we intend to mandate assignment until we achieve 95% occupancy of housing units designated for mandatory assignment. By increasing our occupancy, the Department of Defense will be able to reduce excessive overseas housing allowances at locations where we have available on-base units. Thank you for your support as we improve our utilization of government-provided homes." In addition, Note 6 in the Policy letter is provided regarding bringing pets to Okinawa:

Application Process When you first arrive on Okinawa, the process to obtain a house can appear a bit overwhelming. The Military Housing Office will help you navigate this process and secure a residence quickly so that you can begin enjoying island living. The following steps will streamline the process and will get you into your new residence as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Step1: Complete and submit DD Form 1746 with a copy of PCS orders, to the DOD Housing Office (Bldg. 217). Step 2: Report to the DOD Housing office on Kadena AFB within the first two work days of your arrival to Okinawa to begin the housing placement process. At that time, you will be placed on the waiting list based on the date you departed your last duty station. The Kadena housing office will provide the DOD member with an In-processing Information Handout. Housing Customer Service will verify and update any applicable information on the DD1746 and inform the DOD member that the housing assignments counselor will contact them regarding their options within 2-3 business days. Step 3: The housing assignments counselor will make a housing offer based on the member's rank, number of dependents, and duty location. There is a "No Housing Preference Policy", and all assignments will be based on member's entitlements. Step 4: The member views the housing offer and has one day to accept or reject the housing offer. If member reject the housing offer, TLA (Temporary Lodging Allowance) entitlement will stop. Step 5: If the member accepts one of the housing offer, the counselor will contact the member to schedule schedules an acceptance briefing appointment. Step 6: During the acceptance briefing, the member will complete the required paperwork associated with being assigned to government quarters

Pet Policy Not all housing is pet friendly; all efforts will be made to accommodate families with pets. The non-availability of pet friendly housing is not a justification to turn down a housing offer. Pets (cats and dogs) are authorized in single family units, town houses, and multiplex homes. Cats are also authorized in tower buildings, however dogs are only allowed on the 1st and 2nd floor. Pets are not allowed in common areas, to include elevators and playgrounds. Certain dog breeds are prohibited to be taken/shipped to Japan under PCS orders to III MEF or MCB Japan (i.e., Pit Bulls, Rottweiler’s and Canid-Wolf Hybrids). Per AF directives, certain aggressive dog breeds are prohibited in all military family housing (i.e., Pit Bulls, Doberman Pinscher, Rottweiler’s, Chow, Wolf Hybrids, etc.). Exotic animals such as, but not limited to, reptiles, rodents (other than hamsters and guinea pigs), ferrets, hedgehogs, skunks, rats, raccoons, squirrels, pot bellied pigs, monkeys, arachnids, or any farm animals are not permitted in government housing.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 47

Having a pet does not guarantee you placement in a particular housing unit. Placement is based on availability and the member's entitlement. Only two pets are allowed in family housing.

Assignment Policy There are more than 8,300 on-base housing units, located on seven bases and camps throughout the island of Okinawa. Camps Courtney and McTureous comprise 12 percent of the housing inventory. Camp Kinser makes up another 12 percent. Camp Foster and Camp Lester has 28 percent, and Kadena Air Base has 48 percent of the inventory, which incorporates the Camp Shields and Chibana Housing areas. Military Family Housing on Okinawa has a "Live Where You Work Policy," which means that every effort is made to offer members a unit closest to their duty stations. The DOD standard for commute time between home and work is 60 minutes or less. The DOD Military Housing (http://www.housing.af.mil/kadena/) members of the DOD community moving to the Okinawa will have the ability to view possible floor plans of housing units that they may be offered. Please note, with the large number of housing units throughout the island of Okinawa, there are countless types of floor plans. Those included in this site are merely a sampling, designed to give members an idea of square footage, potential locations, and planning how much furniture to bring. This does not mean that each housing unit will necessarily be available when a member arrives at Okinawa, nor does it mean that each member will be offered one of the available types of housing units. By selecting from the drop down menus, members can access a list of the type of housing units they are entitled per AFI 32-6001 (the executive agents guiding document for housing entitlements). Once all pertinent data about the member has been entered, a screen will pop up which allows the user to populate floor plans with furniture types. Be sure to select full screen to view complete floor plans, and all furniture types by category.

Estimated waiting period for housing: http://www.housing.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-111108-125.pdf

Single Service Member Housing

Single or unaccompanied service member will be assigned billeting after checking in with command at your new camp. Billeting requirements vary for each command and camp. As per the policy change on 1 June 2009, all E7's and below, CWO1-CWO3, and O- 1 to O-3 personnel are required to stay in billeting on base if adequate quarters are available.

OFF-BASE HOUSING If government family housing is at or above 95% occupancy, accompanied personnel can be authorized and given the option to reside off-base. If base housing is not available and the member is authorized to live off base, the Housing Referral Office (HRO) will be an invaluable resource in finding a home. The Automated Housing Referral Network (AHRN) is also a valuable source of information. It is a DOD-sponsored site dedicated to helping members find available off- base housing from the comforts of their home, office or across the world. All DOD personnel, whether on an accompanied or unaccompanied tour, are required by individual service regulation to report to the Housing Referral Office before making a commitment to rent, lease or purchase off-base housing. This is to protect the DOD personnel, and ensure they have accurate information for securing a home. Outside of the United States, DOD personnel include military and appropriated/non-appropriated funded US citizen civilian employees and their dependents assigned to any DOD component. The information contained on this website is meant to assist members in understanding the process of establishing a home in the civilian community.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 48

Newcomers who plan to live off base can expect to pay a number of upfront costs prior to moving in to their house or apartment, and should plan accordingly. Standard practice by housing agencies on Okinawa is to charge an agency fee usually equal to 50 percent of one month's rent, a security deposit equal to one month's rent, and first/last month's rent, all due at lease signing. Though these types of charges are familiar to many newcomers, the high cost of housing on Okinawa can make these move-in costs a particular burden. As of March 2010, OHA for an E-5 with no dependents is approximately $1,800, and fluctuates with the Yen rate. To mitigate these expenses, the Department of Defense provides several moving allowances (Move-In-Housing Allowance and Dislocation Allowance) to its PCSing members, but these may or may not be adequate to cover all move-in expenses depending on the home a member selects. Many members opt to take out a pay advance in order to cover these costs--a quick and easy process that can be accomplished after arriving on Okinawa. It is important to note, however, that pay advances usually are required to be repaid within a 12-month period. Japanese living is considerably smaller than what we are accustomed to in the US. Average, 3 bedroom units are typically about 1,100 square feet. Many units seldom have central heating and cooling systems, as the year round temperature on Okinawa is 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Portable units can be used, but expect for utility bills to be quite high. Members should also expect to pay water, sewage and trash collection fees at off-base housing. The good news is that you will receive more compensation in the form of Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA), Move in Housing Allowance (MIHA), Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). MIHA is only received by Marines serving a command sponsored accompanied tour and moving out in town on a Government funded move and is a non-repayable allowance designed to offset the high move-in cost. Additionally, housing agency fees are reimbursable as part of the MIHA allowance. OHA is payable to service members that reside out in town and not in government quarters. The ceiling rate that is quoted below is designed to cover 100% of the expenses for 80% of the service members. Finally, COLA goes a long way toward defraying the expense of goods and services usually purchased off-base. COLA is based on the member's pay grade, the number of dependents a service member has and their PEBD (Pay Entry Base Date). Pets are not always allowed in off-base housing units, a pet deposit is required (usually $300.00) to cover any potential damage caused by the pet. For the most accurate information on current housing situation, contact your sponsor.

If the sponsor arrives before the family, the sponsor should stay in billeting until the arrival of his/her family.

HOUSING WEB SITE: HTTP://WWW.HOUSING.AF.MIL/OKINAWA

. Email: [email protected] . Fax: 315-632-0311 . Stateside: 011-81-734-0582 . Attention: Customer Service

INSTALLATION: LOAN CLOSET

To provide basic home utensils, such as pots, pans, dishes, flatware, and tumblers to incoming

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 49 and outgoing command sponsored families until such time as they have access to their household goods shipment. Car seats, strollers, and high chairs are also available.

Because car seats are required on Okinawa, they are also available to families on leave. A copy of the leave orders, listing the location address, is required. These items are checked out for a 30-day period and may be extended additional 30-days if required. A copy of the service member's orders is required. That service member's sponsor on Okinawa may obtain these items in advance with a copy of the PCS orders.

Available Loan Locker Item(s) Item(s) Item(s) Item(s) Dinner Plate Spatula Medium Pot Saucer Cooking Fork Large Pot Soup Bowl Cooking Spoon Baking Sheet Drinking Glass Tongs Baking Pan Coffee Cup Can Opener Skillet Silverware Tray Peeler Toaster Dinner Fork Liquid Measuring Cup Coffee Maker Teaspoon Measuring Cup Set Iron Soup Spoon Measuring Spoon Set Iron Board Dinner Knife Dish Drainer Laundry Basket Steak Knife Mixing Bowl Booster Seat Paring Knife Colander Stroller Utility Knife Small Pot Car Seat Container

Loan Locker Agreement:

. I acknowledge responsibility for the condition and return of the items listed.

. I understand all Loan Locker items are military property and provided at no cost.

. Items must be returned to the Loan Locker on or before the due date.

. I agree to replace any item(s) damaged, rendered unserviceable or missing.

. I understand money cannot be accepted in exchange of item(s).

The Loan Closet is located at the Marine & Family Programs - Resources.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 50

Government Furniture Support Welcome to the Furnishings Management Office (FMO). All members entitled to family housing are authorized temporary loaner furnishings and in some cases permanent furnishings, depending on the members JFTR authorization. For additional information, please submit inquiries via (http://www.housing.af.mil/okinawa/furnishingsmar. 1) Temporary Government Furniture Loaner Kits. Temporary furniture loaner kits are available for members on full JFTR for 90 days after arrival and up to 60 days before departure from Okinawa. Members on restricted JFTR are authorized permanent government furnishings for the duration and a one-time pickup up to 90 days after arrival. Members on restricted JFTR are also entitled to a furniture loaner kit up to 60 days before departure. 2) Government Furniture Maintenance. Members are responsible for the care and safe guard of all items placed in their custody. Members will be held financially liable for lost, damaged, or destroyed property. 3) Government Furniture Delivery and Self Help. Your home will already be outfitted with a standard loaner kit when you move-in. Members are authorized a one-time delivery and pickup of government furnishings within 90 days after arrival. After the 90 day mark, members on restricted JFTR can visit the FMO section at the Kadena Housing Office to process the proper forms for self-help issue or turn-in as long as authorization is not exceeded. For scheduled deliveries and pickup, members must be present at the scheduled date and time of delivery or pickup; failure to be present will result in the furnishings being taken back to the warehouse or not picked up and the member being charged for the delivery or pick up scheduled. 4) Government Furnishings Available. Furniture loaner kits are made up of the following items, the member entitlement will determine the number of items that will be processed.  Double Bed (member and spouse or head of household)  Single Bed (per child or additional dependent)  Chest Drawer (1 per person)  Dresser (1 per occupied bedroom)  Dresser Mirror (1 per dresser)  Night Table  Dining Table  Dining Chair w/o Arm (4 each)  Dining Chair w/ Arm (2 each)  Desk (2 each)  Desk Chair (1 per desk)  Sofa (1 each)  Easy Chair (2 each)  Coffee Table (1 each)  End Table (2 each)  Dryer Electric (1 each)  Washer Electric (1 each)  Refrigerator/Freezer Electric (1 each)  Range Electric (1 each)  Buffet (Restricted JFTR)  Hutch (Restricted JFTR)

5) Major Appliances Assigned to Housing Units. Major appliances washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, and ranges are permanently assigned to each on base housing unit and are also available for off base housing units.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 51

6) Shipment of Unauthorized Appliances. Major appliances; washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, and ranges owned by military and DOD civilians are not authorized to be shipped to Okinawa. If a military or DOD civilian brings their washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, or ranges to Okinawa the government will not remove the assigned government appliances from the housing unit. Damages to any government owned appliances being stored are the responsibility of the assigned member. The government is not responsible for maintaining or repairing non- government owned appliances. Off base repair shops are limited and expensive.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: HOUSING ALLOWANCES

Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA)

If no base housing is available on-base, you and your family are entitled to receive OHA (provided you are on an accompanied tour). OHA is provided to offset the cost of renting off- base. In addition, a Utility Allowance is provided to help defray the cost of utilities. A one-time Moving in Housing Allowance (MIHA) is also provided and is normally paid 30 days after a lease is signed.

Use the web site to view your OHA, Utility Allowance and MIHA. (Okinawa Locality Code: JA027) http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/ohaCalc.cfm

Local Community: Temporary Lodging

Temporary Lodging

If the member chooses to stay at an off base temporary lodging facility (TLF), then the member's lodging reimbursement under TLA will be limited to the government TLF rate, not the rate of the off base TLF.

Upon arrival, Navy personnel should check with their personnel support detachment for current guidelines.

For a family consisting of one active duty member and three dependents the cost currently is $125.00 per day for an on base facility and can go up to $300.00 per day off base.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 52

The use of a Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) for TLF RELATED expenses, including meals is authorized. There is no TLA entitlement for service members on an unaccompanied tour, unless the MCB Camp Butler Billeting office has issued a statement of non-availability or inadequate single type quarters available for occupancy.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: RENT

There are multiple types, styles and sized dwellings available in Okinawa. Everything from studio apartments to four bedroom houses.

Pets are not always allowed in off-base housing units, a pet deposit is required (usually $300.00) to cover any potential damage caused by the pet. For the most accurate information on current housing situation, contact your sponsor.

The YEN rate fluctuates between 75 - 110 yen to the dollar.

ALL OFF-BASE HOUSING must have a current inspection and be approved by the Housing Office before a lease may be signed. Most houses or apartments are smaller by comparison to what Americans are used to and have significantly less storage space.

Apartments average square footage Number of Bedroom Square Footage 1 890 2 1015 3 1250 4 1660

Houses rented to Americans must meet standards set by the Housing Office which include safety items. The majority of off-base housing rental units are located within a 3 to 10 mile radius of Kadena Air Base.

Houses and apartments are constructed of concrete with a slab roof to withstand typhoon wind velocity during typhoon season. Housing areas are sometimes congested. Many of the roads leading to rental units are narrow and unmarked. All units have at least one A/C unit in them.

Housing/Deposits Apartment Deposit Rental 1BR (Unfurnished) $1,000 $1,000 2BR (Unfurnished) $1,300 $1,300 3BR (Unfurnished) $2,000 $2,000 4BR (Unfurnished) $2,500 $2,500

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 53

* ALL PRICES ARE AVERAGES

The good news is that you will receive more compensation in the form of Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA), Move in Housing Allowance (MIHA), Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA) and Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).

Finally, COLA goes a long way toward defraying the expense of goods and services usually purchased off-base. COLA is based on the member's pay grade, the number of dependents a service member has and their PEBD (Pay Entry Base Date).

LOCAL COMMUNITY: BUY

NOT RECOMMENDED!

Housing for SOFA personnel is predominantly off base rentals or on base housing.

Because of the intricacies of Japanese law regarding land sales and high construction and purchase prices, few Americans purchase homes on Okinawa. A recent 3 bedroom house was advertised for $500,000.00.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: MOBILE HOMES There are no Mobile Homes on Okinawa.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: UTILITIES

Utilities (avg): $400 - $900 depending on size and amount of air conditioning used. The YEN rate fluctuates between 75 - 110 yen to the dollar.

Utilities (Avg) Cost Utilities Low Average High Water $20.00 $30.00 $103.75 Electricity $96.25 $181.25 $365.00 Electricity Peak Summer Months $106.25 $365.00 $687.50 Gas/Kerosene $21.25 $60.00 Trash Collection $18.75 $23.75 $37.50 Telephone (Local Call Only) $18.75 $65.00

Most deposits, payments and hook up of utilities are usually handled through the local rental agency.

CATEGORY: HOUSEHOLD GOODS

INSTALLATION: OVERVIEW

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 54

Your local Distribution Management Office (DMO) will provide you with all the necessary information to make your move a smooth one.

You may have three separate shipments:

. an express shipment

. a regular shipment (2,500 lbs. or 25% - whichever is greater - of your total shipping allowances as set by DOD)

. a Non-Temporary storage (NTS)

Household goods usually average 67-days transit time. Express shipments average 37-days.

JFTR WEIGHT ALLOWANCES GRADE SINGLE MARRIED O-10/9/8/7/6 18,000 18,000 O-5/W-5 16,000 17,500 O-4/W-4 14,000 17,000 O-3/W-3 13,000 14,500 O-2/W-2 12,500 13,500 O-1/W-1 10,000 12,000 E-9 13,000 15,000 E-8 12,000 14,000 E-7 11,000 13,000 E-6 8,000 11,000 E-5 7,000 9,000 E-4 7,000 8,000 E-3/2/1 5,000 8,000

Okinawa is a weight restricted area; therefore, your entitlement is limited to:

. 2,500 lbs. or 25% of your JFTR weight allowance if you are assigned to an accompanied tour.

. 10% of your JFTR weight allowance if you are assigned to an unaccompanied tour.

INSTALLATION: ARRANGING SHIPMENTS

Once you receive your written orders to make a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move, visit the outbound section and make an appointment. It is never too early to contact your DMO to discuss your move. As soon as you confirm that you are going to move, contact the office to discuss your options. Remember the more you plan ahead, the smoother your relocation will be.

You may appoint someone to act in your behalf if you cannot personally visit the DMO. A formal Power of Attorney may be used. Be sure the person you choose knows what you want and has

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 55 all the facts necessary to make the right arrangements.

You may have three separate shipments:

. an express shipment – “count against your “regular shipment weigh”

. a regular shipment (2,500 lbs. or 25% - whichever is greater - of your total shipping allowances as set by DOD)

. a Non-Temporary storage (NTS)

Household goods usually average 67-days transit time. Express shipments average 37-days.

Check with your local Distribution Management Office (DMO) to make arrangement for shipping.

Installation: Unaccompanied Baggage

Typically, the unaccompanied baggage shipment is one of a few options for persons making a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move to an overseas location.

This shipment is comprised of basic necessities a person or family would like to have even prior to the arrival of their regular household goods shipment.

It may include some kitchen essentials, linens, clothing, children's toys, TV (27" or less) & VCR, and computer, but generally not furniture items. If you have questions, contact your DMO.

You may also wish to contact the Personal/Family Services Center at your new installation to determine which items can be borrowed from the lending closet there.

INSTALLATION: PERSONAL PROPERTY

Suggestions for Household Goods Shipment (Personal Property)

Anything you will need to live on for 3 years Photo albums, Video tapes, CDs are encouraged. Bulk items should be put in storage and keep books to a minimum.

Items such as professional books and equipment are not considered in your total weight allowance. The military housing and supply office here has a respectable supply of furniture and large appliances available to command sponsored families.

See listing of authorized base furniture under FURNITURE PROVIDED FOR ACCOMPANIED OR COMMAND SPONSORED TOUR within the HOUSING section.

Bring pictures and accessories to decorate your home. The faster you can make your house your home, the easier the transition and the more comfortable you will be.

Single/unaccompanied personnel are normally limited to one shipment: Unaccompanied Baggage; Household Goods. This will be determined by the base you are departing from. See your local DMO representative for current information.

Upon arrival, contact the DMO immediately to establish your "In-bound" contact information. You must provide a current telephone number and, if available, a delivery address for your incoming household goods (HHG). If you have a residence, and a contact telephone number, it may be

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 56 possible to have your HHGs delivered directly to your residence the same day the shipment arrives.

The movers are required to unpack all cartons unless you waive unpacking. The movers are also required to reassemble all articles which were disassembled by the origin movers and to remove all empty cartons and debris associated with their unpacking.

However, if you unpack cartons after the movers leave, they are not required to come back for your empty cartons & packing debris.

INSTALLATION: POV SHIPMENTS Vehicles:

Shipping any U.S. made vehicle to Japan is discouraged. The current Japanese embargo law prohibits any U.S. made vehicle; 1976 or newer, from entering the country.

Motorcycles/Mopeds:

The government of Japan (GOJ) has imposed a requirement that Motorcycles/Mopeds over 250cc manufactured 1 Jul 99 or later, must comply with GOJ brake standards. In addition to the brake testing requirement, Motorcycles/Mopeds over 250cc, manufactured 1 Apr 01 or later, must pass GOJ emission testing and meet emission control standards.

The estimated minimum cost for the brake testing is about $2,000.00 and about $725.00 for the emission testing.

These are separate requirements (subject to manufactured dates) and failure to meet compliance standards places the owner in a situation to expend additional funds. The additional cost of meeting GOJ S standards is subject to the various equipment types and models and the degree of difficulty in meeting compliance.

There is ONLY One brake testing facility (Located in Tokyo) and Three emission facilities (Two Located in Tokyo and One in Osaka).

There are NO brake or emission testing facilities on Okinawa; therefore, all Motorcycles/Mopeds falling into the above manufactured date's category ARE NOT PERMITTED to be shipped into Okinawa.

INSTALLATION: PETS

IMPORTANT

PLEASE REFER TO THE CONTACTS SECTION ON THIS PAGE. VISIT MCCS OKINAWA WEB PAGE UNDER WELCOME ABOARD PACKAGE "HOT" RELOCATION INFORMATION (PET INFORMATION) OR ON YOUR WELCOME ABOARD CD-ROM AND THE JAPANESE ANIMAL QUARANTINE SERVICE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION REGARDING PET SHIPMENT TO JAPAN.

General Information:

Responsibilities: Owners are responsible for the shipment of pets arriving, departing and within Japan. Owners are responsible for all matters associated with travel arrangements and shipping For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 57 requirements for their pets.

Japanese Animal Quarantine Service Regulations require that all animals entering Japan be examined to determine if they are free from communicable diseases. Animals found to be free from communicable diseases and meeting entrance requirements may be released to the owner's custody, subject to the restrictions discussed below:

Japan new quarantine system started November 6, 2004 for dogs, cats, foxes, raccoons and skunks.

Dogs and cats brought to Japan on planes (or ships) arriving after June 6 2005 is subject to the new quarantine system.

Dogs and cats imported into Japan must undergo import quarantine, in accordance with the Rabies Prevention Law (and in case of dogs, also the Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control Law). On condition that the following criteria have been fulfilled on arrival in Japan, the quarantine period for a dog or cat will be up to 12 hours.

Any dog or cat that has not fulfilled these criteria will be kept at an Animal Quarantine Station for the necessary quarantine period (up to 180 days).

Preparation before import Preparation 1 Microchip implanting 2 Rabies immunization (dogs and cats) 3 Serological testing for rabies antibody (dogs and cats) 4 Waiting period before export after confirmation of antibody presence (dogs and cats) 5 Advance notification 6 Approval of import inspection of animals 7 Clinical inspection before departure 8 Obtaining certification from the responsible exporting country government agency

In order for the quarantine to be completed within 12 hours, a dog or cat that arrives in Japan must meet all of the conditions. To meet the conditions, preparation normally needs to begin 7 months before arrival in Japan. Any dog or cat that does not meet any of the conditions will undergo a detention at an Animal Quarantine Station for the necessary period (up to 180 days).

Any fault found in any of these areas will result in an automatic 180 day quarantine period. Military Veterinarians are able to reassess and correct quarantine periods that are associated with some paperwork mistakes. a. Home Quarantine:

SOFA status personnel will be allowed to quarantine their animals in on-base housing. Those pets that are assessed quarantine time can complete it in the owner's home on base.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 58

b. Kennel Quarantine:

Those pets that do not meet the entry requirements or SOFA personnel that are required to live in off-base housing must quarantine their animal(s) at the owners' expense in a quarantine facility. Military quarantine facilities are available but limited in boarding space. Please secure kenneling reservations ahead of time. If space is not available, the quarantine period will need to be completed at a designated Japanese Animal Quarantine Station...

Depending on the results of import inspection, pets may be rejected to enter Japan.

Advance Notification:

Kadena AB and Yokota AB currently have capabilities for handling AMC arrivals of dogs and cats and the advance notification is not needed. If the animal is traveling by commercial air, the Government of Japan requires an advance notification of pet movement as soon as transportation is scheduled. A notification approval will be returned and is used when checking in with the airline. Therefore, in order to avoid problems at check-in with the airline, this prior notification approval form is very important.

All incoming animals must enter Japan through officially designated ports:

Japan Designated Ports Airports Seaports Military AMC Ports New Tokyo (Narita) Keihin Kadena Air Base Tokyo (Haneda) Nagoya Yokota Air Base Nagoya Osaka Osaka Kobe Fukuoka Kanmon Kagoshima Naha Naha

All forms and information may be found at the MCCS Okinawa web page under Welcome Aboard Package "HOT" Relocation Information (Pet Information) or on your Welcome Aboard CD-ROM and the Japanese Animal Quarantine Service web page.

If you are bringing a pet, you should have your sponsor make reservations as soon as possible, as pets are NOT ALLOWED in base lodging facilities.

Birds are authorized providing they are not on the endangered species listing, and a certificate of ownership and place of purchase is available.

Be advised that pets (other than aquatic animals and caged small birds) can delay, and in some cases, impede assignment to on-base quarters. The no pet policy is in effect for mid- and high- rise tower apartments. You cannot remain on TLA because of non-acceptance of quarters due to pet ownership.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 59

INSTALLATION: CLAIMS

In the event that items from your personal property shipment are lost or damaged by the carrier, you have the right to file a claim against the US Government and/or the carrier.

The claim should be file at the Traffic Management Office building 495 Camp Foster. BE CERTAIN TO NOTIFY THIS OFFICE IF ANYTHING IS WRONG WITH YOUR SHIPMENT IMMEDIATELY!

You have 70 days from the day of delivery to submit your claim to DMO. Any delay could result in YOU not receiving appropriate compensation.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: TRUCK RENTAL

There are truck rental services on Okinawa, but you may need to have someone who speaks Japanese with you.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: SELF-STORAGE

Community Storage is available. The average cost 5,000 yen ($62.50) for every 1,000 lb. for 30- days.

Local Community: Customs

All Household Goods will go through Japanese Customs. Listed below are some items that cannot be ship to Okinawa in your DMO shipments.

FIREARMS FIREARMS INFORMATION Firearms - Any item that expels a projectile by use of an explosive device or any part of such 1. device. 2. FIREARMS NO PISTOLS OR HANDGUNS. 3. Air or gas operated rifles, and sporting rifles for hunting, skeet and/or trap shooting. Ammunition. Japanese law is strict regarding the possession of ammunition as it is with 4. weapons in general. Current Japan law prohibits any firearm from being included in household goods shipment. Personnel must mail authorized personal firearms via US Postal System. For 5. further information on this subject go to your local Traffic Management Office and read the ENTIRE section of the Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guide VOL II - Overseas on the shipment of Privately Owned Firearms into Japan.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 60

KNIVES KNIVES INFORMATION Prohibited Knives - switchblade, spring release or butterfly regardless of blade length 1. (functional or display). Restricted Knives of the pocket or sheath type with blades longer than two and three eighths 2. (2-3/8) inches. It is illegal to carry any knife over 2 3/8 " on your person unless duty issued to the member for 3. use in training exercises or in the field. All knives must be registered with the Provost Marshals Office, Customs Office.

ILLEGAL DRUGS ILLEGAL DRUGS INFORMATION When it comes to illegal drugs, the Japanese have created extremely harsh and unsympathetic laws. They're especially tough on anyone who smuggles them into the island. 1. In a nutshell, "Don't mess with drugs." There's no difference between the illegal drugs here and those in the states. A product which is legally sold on Okinawa, but illegal for Americans to purchase and use is 2. medicine containing codeine. Also regular Vicks Nasal Inhalers are illegal in Japan; however, Vicks Nasal Inhalers with a 3. red triangle are permitted. The red triangle denotes that the restricted chemical has not been included therefore making it importable.

PORNOGRAPHY YOU CAN'T IMPORT OR EXPORT 1. Obscene Video Tapes/CDs/DVDs 2. Movies 3. Books 4. Drawings 5. Carvings 6. Or any other pornographic articles.

Pornography is strongly monitored.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 61

Category: Education

INSTALLATION: OVERVIEW

Numerous post-secondary school courses are available through such field offices as Central Texas College and the University of Maryland, University of Phoenix and the curriculum you'll study for these classes is imported straight from your school of choice, so there is no loss of quality. Children of military families have the opportunity to receive a quality education that rivals school systems in the United States.

Even master degree programs are available here for the motivated education seeker. Programs such as counseling, community services, public administration and business administration are among the many choices offered.

DOD Schools

There are twelve DOD Dependent School on Okinawa: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu/schools/schools.html

Eight Elementary

 Two Jr. High/Middle  Two High schools

All 12 DOD Dependent Schools on Okinawa are accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Together they provide an education for about 10,000 students, and boast some of the best schools in the entire DoDDS program. Over the years, the DoDDS students' Scholastic Aptitude Test scores for both verbal and mathematical skills have been higher than the national average.

DoDDS School Registration:  Online Registration Now Available! o https://registration.dodea.edu . Create account . Register student

DoDDS Okinawa Schools:

SCHOOL GRADES LOCATION

Bob Hope Primary K-3 Kadena Air Base Bechtel Elementary K-6 Camp McTureous Killin Elementary K-6 Camp Foster Zukeran Elementary K-6 Camp Foster

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 62

Stearley Heights K-6 Kadena Air Base Elementary Kinser Elementary K-6 Camp Kinser Kadena Elementary K-6 Kadena Air Base Amelia Earhart Intermediate 4-6 Kadena Air Base Kadena Middle 7-8 Kadena Air Base Lester Middle 7-8 Camp Lester Kadena High 9-12 Kadena Air Base Kubasaki High 9-12 Camp Foster

ENROLLMENT

For information on registration, school zone and bus route map: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu/ParentStudent/Index.htm

School Registration Process Checklist Student Registration (DoDEA Form 600) Sponsor’s Orders, Certification of Employment letter, Personnel Action Form,

Contract, etc. Area Clearance or Dependent Entry Approval (for USMC & Navy only) Passport or Birth Certificate for student (for age verification) Social Security number for student Student Health History (DSPA Form 120.1) Certificate of Immunization (DoDEA Form 2942.0-M-F1) (take to Immunization Clinic

to be signed) Copy of Immunization Card Special Education Needs Review Form Computer and Internet Access Agreement (DoDEA Form 6600.1-F2) Questionnaire for Race/Ethnicity (DoDEA Form 600A) ESL home Language Questionnaire Publicity Permission Form Housing Address & School Zone Verification letter Housing Assignment Letter, Off-Base Lease Agreement, or TLF Receipt PREVIOUS SCHOOL RECORDS FOR STUDENT

Cut off birth date for enrollment into Kindergarten is 1 September. But if the student has already been enrolled in Kindergarten somewhere else, they will continue For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 63 under that original enrollment.

TRANSITION:

Parents of students moving to Okinawa should insure that extended leave and travel time will not jeopardize their child's class standing. Though students can read missed chapters in a book, they cannot duplicate class discussions and projects which enhance understanding and may be a part of semester examinations.

SCHOOL ZONING:

The school assignment depends upon the student's grade level and the school zone in which the family resides. School zones change and may be expected to continue to change as the number of accompanied tours increases and new housing is built to accommodate the families. For current information, please call the Bus Registration Office located on Camp Foster upon arrival on Okinawa.

TALENTED AND GIFTED (TAG) PROGRAM:

This program is available for students who meet the DoDDS identification criteria. Incoming students must provide evaluative evidence from previous schools that is consistent with the DoDDS criteria. Instructional programs are provided by fully qualified TAG resource teachers and the regular classroom teachers.

LIBRARY FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS:

All DoDDS schools have library/information centers that exceed the NCA's accepted standards. The library facilities in all schools include extensive collections of library books, audiovisual materials and equipment. Each of the libraries has a computer network (LAN) which provides students access to information within the school and worldwide. All schools are equipped with variety of multimedia resources. A film center provides films and other resources to all on-island schools. In addition to DoDDS libraries, students also have access and use of base library facilities.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAC):

There is a SAC at each school, comprised of 50% parents and 50% professional educators (teachers) of the respective schools, to advise the principal on school matters. We believe that parents, teachers, students, DoDDS administrators, and military commanders share the responsibility to work collectively in supporting the schools and to enhance programs.

This support is required to improve not only the delivery of educational programs and services to DoDDS students, but also to improve the overall quality of life shared by all personnel in the American overseas communities, of which the schools are an integral part.

PTA/PARENT VOLUNTEERS:

We welcome parent volunteers in our schools. Many programs in our schools are

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 64 enhanced through the time and efforts provided by parents and other interested adults in our community. Please let the school know when you will be available to help and the kind of help you wish to offer. We have active Parent Teacher's Associations in each school that are affiliated with the National PTA in the US.

Please let the school know about work experiences you are willing to share with students or faculty. Some of our resources to reinforce good work habits, academics, and preparation for seeking jobs have come from parent volunteers. We have many teaching materials in our schools, but the next best thing to personal experience is personal interaction.

Home Schooling

Many options are available to those who wish to home educate their children while living on Okinawa. Support Groups, CO-OP Groups, Play Groups, and IDEA International are some of the opportunities available to you.

INSTALLATION: PRE-SCHOOL

Elementary schools start with Sure Start programs and generally go through the 6th grade.

The instructional program for young children focuses on experience, providing for active exploration of the environment, allowing for guided discovery, involving concrete experiences, and providing both structured and unstructured opportunities for play.

Academic skills are developed and enhanced through programs in which there are activities for both independent activities and small group instruction.

Okinawa District offers the following programs for primary students.

 Sure Start The Sure Start program is based on the successful Head Start Program implementation for those children needing more time and attention to achieve school readiness.

The curriculum focuses on providing children with learning experiences that promote their socio-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

 Full Day Kindergarten Current adopted DoDEA content standards and developmentally appropriate instructional practices and curriculum materials are used for full-day Kindergarten.

Instruction is rigorous and focuses on content standards with emphasis on language development and preliteracy activities.

Early Childhood program standards are implemented to ensure that programs are child centered and developmentally appropriate.

 Multiage Classroom The multiage program promotes a noncompetitive, cooperative, caring aDMOsphere, where children grow at their own developmental rate utilizing learning styles and areas of high interest in an integrated curriculum.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 65

Learning is celebrated through an active, hands-on approach, cooperative groupings, self-direction, peer tutoring, and developmentally appropriate practices.

 Preschool Services for Children with Disabilities (PSCD) The PSCD program services 3 - 5 year olds with a diagnosis of Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Developmental Delay or Autism.

The early childhood curriculum is the planned management of time, materials, and activities to guide children's learning and development.

It is an organized framework that delineates the content children are to learn, the processes through which they achieve the identified curricular goals, what teachers do to help children achieve these goals, and the context in which teaching and learning occur.

Curriculum development is an ongoing process that changes to meet the needs of the different children in a classroom.

 Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) The Developmental Reading Assessment is designed to be used in kindergarten through grade 3 classrooms.

The DRA helps K-3 teachers evaluate each student's reading skills, plan individualized remedial strategies and foster a love of reading.

The main purpose of the DRA is to enable primary teachers to systematically observe, record, and evaluate change in student reading performance and to plan for and teach what each student needs to learn.

There are eight DoDDS Elementary schools on Okinawa.

Elementary Schools # Location 4 On Kadena Air Base 1 On Camp Kinser 1 On Camp McTureous 2 On Camp Foster

There are two DoDDS Middle schools on Okinawa.

Middle Schools Location Kadena Air Base Camp Lester

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 66

There are two DoDDS high school on Okinawa.

High Schools Location Kadena Air Base Camp Foster http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu/

INSTALLATION: COLLEGE

INSTALLATION: ADULT EDUCATION

Numerous post-secondary school courses are available through such field offices as Central Texas College and the University of Maryland, University of Phoenix, Troy University and the curriculum you'll study for these classes is imported straight from your school of choice, so there is no loss of quality.

Even master degree programs are available here for the motivated education seeker. Programs such as counseling, community services, and business administration are among the many choices offered.

MCCS Lifelong Learning is here to help you attain your educational goals.

Services offered at the Lifelong Learning Center are:

 College reference resources  Guidance Counseling  Discover Program (computer-based, career planning program)  Military Tuition Assistance  SOC (Service members Opportunity Colleges) information  Financial Aid Information  Distance Education  DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) Testing  Commissioning programs information  USMAP (United Services Military Apprenticeship Program)  SMART (Sailor/Marine ACE Registry Transcript)

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 67

View the Lifelong Learning Calendar for upcoming test dates, times and locations for DANTES, CLEP, ECE, ACT, SAT and much more.

INSTALLATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION/EIS

SPECIAL EDUCATION:

All children with disabilities from ages 3 to 21 (unless graduated from high school), who are space required are eligible for an appropriate education on the DOD schools. If you have such dependents in your family, you are required to enroll in the Exceptional Family Member (EFMP) at your current command.

EFMP screenings are required prior to a PCS move overseas.

Special education is any specially designed instruction, support, or equipment a student may need in order to reach his or her fullest potential. These services are available to eligible students, ages 3 through 21 years of age within DoDDS.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS

There are a number of steps in the special education process. Each step builds on the previous one. The elements of the process follow:

 PREREFERRAL: When you suspect a student may be experiencing difficulties in academic achievement or developmental progress.

o Intervention: Changes in routines both at home and school that have been recommended as a result of the pre-referral process.

 REFFERAL: Working with the Child Study Committee (CSC) determines whether to provide additional support services or to plan a comprehensive individual evaluation for your child.

 EVALUATION: The administration of special tests, observations, and other activities designed to collect information that will help in determining whether your child needs special education.

 ELIGIBILITY: A meeting to determine if your child is eligible for special education by comparing the evaluation results to the eligibility criteria for a suspected disability.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 68

o Individualized Education Program: This program is developed if your child is found eligible for special education.

o Placement: The best learning environment for your child. This is a continuum of services from support in the general education classroom to a self-contained classroom.

o Annual Review: Progress toward achieving goals on the IEP must be reviewed and revised each year at the Annual IEP Review meeting.

 RE-EVALUATION: Eligibility for special education is determined every three years.

Education & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS)

EDIS, a department of U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, is located in Bldg. 9497, Vincent Avenue on Kadena Air Base. EDIS serves all DOD families assigned to Okinawa, which includes Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy installations.

EDIS a department of the U.S. Naval Hospital offers help to children with special needs, through federally mandated Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) programs and non-IDEA services.

The mission of EDIS is to maximize the potential of children who are identified or at risk for delays and intervene in their development. EDIS promotes family-based care, closely involving families in the development of treatment plans.

The staff of EDIS comes from a variety of fields to include:

 Audiology  Physical Therapy  Occupational Therapy  Speech-Language Pathology  Psychology  Social Work  Community Health Nursing  Early childhood Special Education

There are two programs within EDIS:

 Early Intervention - for children from birth to age 3.  Medically Related Services - for children from ages 3 to 21.

Care is provided in the least-restrictive environment; in the home for Early Intervention and in the school for Medically Related Services.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 69

LOCAL COMMUNITY: PRE-SCHOOL

There is several Pre-School off base with bilingual staff.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: ELEMENTARY/ MIDDLE/ HIGH SCHOOL

There are no American "public" schools available in Okinawa. Children of families with orders to Okinawa attend the Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) on the various bases at no cost. They can also choose to attend one of the various religious affiliated schools off-base which have varying fee structures.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: COLLEGE/ ADULT EDUCATION

There are two Junior college and eight Universities on Okinawa. You will need to be bilingual.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: SPECIAL EDUCATION/EIS

Special education is provided to dependents of active-duty military through Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS).

CATEGORY: EMPLOYMENT

INSTALLATION: OVERVIEW

Employment opportunities for military spouses and family members are limited on Okinawa. Plan on being out of work for 2-6 months and budget accordingly. It is possible to find work sooner than this estimate, but it could also take even longer. The best advice for the job seeker is to keep your options open, network and be persistent.

The employment situation on base is considered fair for military spouses and family members. The situation off base is extremely limited, with most positions requiring bilingual ability. The majority of off base employment are English conversation instructor.

Common Position Openings:

 Office Automation Clerk  Secretary  Recreation Aid  Child Development Program Assistant/Technician

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 70

Less Common Position Openings:

 Computer Specialist  Real Property

Rare Position Openings:

 Legal Assistant  Lawyer

INSTALLATION: SPOUSE ASSISTANCE

Information about civilian job hiring opportunities on Okinawa for family members can be obtained by contacting the Marine & Family Programs - Resources’ Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP).

Upon arrival, family members should visit the Marine & Family Programs - Resources. The Employment Assistance Manager offers aid to the job seeker.

The services provided include:

 Listing of current job vacancies  Individual assistance with application completion  Resumes and career guidance  Workshops on topics such as:

o Local job search o Federal employment opportunities o Interview skills o Resume writing o Local job information fair

INSTALLATION: FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

There are jobs available in the Federal system through:

 Appropriated Funds  Non-Appropriated Funds  Army and Air Force Exchange Service positions

The Federal employment situation is considered fair for the military spouse who is command sponsored with SOFA status.

Military Spouse Preference provides priority in the Federal employment selection process for military spouses who are relocating as a result of their sponsor's permanent change of station

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 71

(PCS) move.

INSTALLATION: DOD CONTRACTORS

Information about DOD Contractors job hiring opportunities on Okinawa for family members can be obtained by contacting the Marine & Family Programs - Resources’ Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP)and Civilian Human Resource Office (CHRO).

INSTALLATION: TEMPORARY

Information about temporary civilian job hiring opportunities on Okinawa for family members can be obtained by contacting the Marine & Family Programs - Resources’ Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP).

There are temporary jobs available through:

 Appropriated Funds  Non-Appropriated Funds  Army and Air Force Exchange Service positions

INSTALLATION: VOLUNTEER

Spouse and family members volunteer at:

 MCCS  American Red Cross  Navy & Marine Corps activities

Spouse and family members volunteer at various Navy & Marine Corps activities to gain the experience & training needed for their career.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES- FULL TIME/ PART TIME/ TEMPORARY

The employment off base is extremely limited, with most positions requiring bilingual ability. The majority of off base employment are English conversation instructor.

Family members should visit the Marine & Family Programs - Resources. The Transition Assistance Management Program provides information about the jobs within the local community and how to apply for them.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 72

LOCAL COMMUNITY: VOLUNTEER

Spouse and family members volunteer in the local community is limited with most requiring bilingual ability.

Contact the Relocation Assistance Program, Inter-Cultural Section for help in volunteer in the local community.

CATEGORY: HEALTH & WELLNESS

INSTALLATION: OVERVIEW

The Naval Hospital, at Camp Foster, is a full service hospital providing outstanding medical support compared to most stateside medical facilities. It also runs a Joint Blood Program.

While the main facility at Camp Foster provides primary and family care is also located at the Bush Clinic at Camp Courtney, Kinser Family Practice and the Kadena Clinic.

The 3d Dental Battalion/U.S. Naval Dental Center, Okinawa provides comprehensive dental treatment to active duty, family members, and all eligible beneficiaries. Our focus is to promote health and improve the quality of life through providing quality dental treatment to all eligible beneficiaries, while maintaining a high state of operational dental readiness.

Installation: Medical

The Naval Hospital, at Camp Foster, is a full service hospital providing outstanding medical support compared to most stateside medical facilities. It also runs a Joint Blood Program.

While the main facility at Camp Foster provides primary and family care is also located at the Bush Clinic at Camp Courtney, Kinser Family Practice and the Kadena Clinic.

Primary Care Branch Medical

Clinic hours are from 0730 until 1600 Monday through Friday. The Camp Foster Clinic also has appointments available Saturdays from 0800 until 1200.

The Primary Care Branch Medical Clinics offer a wide variety of preventive, diagnostic and definitive care services to Active Duty Service Members, Retirees, DOD Civilians and their family members. There are four Family Practice clinics:

Family Practice Clinics Name Location Bush Camp Courtney Kinser Camp Kinser

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 73

Foster Camp Foster

A variety of appointments are available in the Family Practice Clinics.

Family Practice Appointments Appointments Appointments Acute Routine Well-Baby Prenatal care Pap School Sport Physicals Pelvic Examinations School General Administrative Screenings

Family Practice Clinics have the capability to perform minor surgical procedures.

Minor Surgical Procedures Procedures Procedures Vasectomies Wart Removals Skin Biopsies Colposcopy Endoscopy Toenail Removal

Appointments should be made through the clinic or Primary Care Manager (PCM) with primary responsibility for your care.

Primary Care: Designed with the Active Duty Service Member in mind, are located at MCAS Futenma, Camp Hansen and Schwab.

Active Duty Appointments Appointments Appointments Acute Routine Pap Pelvic General Administrative Screening Examinations Health Maintenance Screenings

Minor surgical procedures are also handled through primary care. All clinics have a Primary Care Selection for treatment. Primary Care is also available on other bases in the Military Medicine Clinics.

Pharmacy Services

All Primary Care Clinics have a well-staffed and highly knowledgeable pharmacy that can assist

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 74 patients with Pharmaceutical questions.

All clinics have a limited supply of over the counter medications that may be given out per customer request. Renewal of prescriptions can be done through Telephone Consults with your health care provider.

Immunizations

Immunization Clinics are open from 0800-1100 and 1300-1530. All clinics are capable of giving adult Immunizations. Pediatrics immunizations can be given at the following locations:

 Naval Hospital  Evans Clinic  Kinser Clinic  Bush Clinic

All immunization clinics are operated on a walk-in bases by personnel who have been certified by the US Naval Hospital Staff education and Training Department. Please bring medical records and Immunization (shot) Cards.

Overseas Screenings

The Overseas Screening Coordinator in each clinic conducts routine overseas screening as well as Command Sponsorship Screening for locally acquired dependents.

Medical Services Provided Services Services Emergency Medicine Anesthesiology Family Medicine Ambulatory Procedure Unit Pediatrics General Surgery EDIS Neurosurgery Community Health/Health Promotion ENT Clinic (Otolaryngoloy Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic Eye Clinic (Ophtalmology/Optometry) Maternal Fetal Medicine Urology Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Orthopedics/Podiatry Specialty/Intensive Care Unit Oral Surgery/Dental Internal Medicine Dermatology Clinic Neurology Clinic Physical Therapy Mental Health/Psychiatric Services Pharmacy Gastroenterology Radiology / Nuclear Medicine Pulmonary/Critical Care Laboratory/Psychiatric Services

TRICARE PACIFIC

It is very important to ensure that your family members enroll in TRICARE Pacific upon arrival. For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 75

If your family members do not transfer their enrollment, they will revert to TRICARE Standard for their health care coverage 60 days after the report no later than date.

To enroll, stop by the TRICARE Service Center and you will be provided information about the TRICARE Pacific program.

We also encourage you to update DEERs with your new address information. DEERS uses home addresses to send out information on health benefits and to verify entitlement to health care.

NOTE: DO NOT disenroll from your local TRICARE service region prior to transfer! You may have to seek care in route to your next duty station.

TRICARE PACIFIC HELP E-Mail: [email protected]

Medical Services Directory on Installation Clinic Number Bush Family Practice Clinic 622-7632 EFMP Coordinator 645-9237 Evans Clinic 645-7375 Futenma Clinic 636-3150 Hansen Clinic 623-4681 Kinser Dependent Clinic 637-1723 Kinser Group Aid Station 637-1881 Schwab Clinic 625-2260 Torii Clinic 644-4322 U.S. Naval Hospital Emergency Room 646-7311 USN Hospital 646-7555 White Beach Clinic 622-1607

INSTALLATION: DENTAL

The 3d Dental Battalion/U.S. Naval Dental Center, Okinawa provides comprehensive dental treatment to active duty, family members, and all eligible beneficiaries.

Our focus is to promote health and improve the quality of life through providing quality dental treatment to all eligible beneficiaries, while maintaining a high state of operational dental readiness.

FAMILY MEMBER DENTAL PLAN

Dental care for Family members of active duty personnel is provided on an appointment basis. While the primary mission of the command is to maintain active duty personnel at a high state of dental readiness, the maximum amount of care possible will be provided for family members of active duty personnel.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 76

EXAMINATION

Examinations may be arranged by calling the clinics listed. (Please refer to contacts for more details.)

Patients who arrive on Okinawa with existing dental records are asked to bring them to the examination. Family member dental treatment will be provided at the clinic which performs the examination and maintains the dental record. Please select the dental clinic closest to where you live.

EMERGENCY CARE

Emergency treatment is available at all facilities during normal working hours, 0700 - 1600. After hours care will be provided at the Drinkhouse Dental Clinic on camp Hansen and the Evans Dental Clinic on Camp Foster.

ROUTINE TREATMENT

Annual examinations, operative dentistry (fillings) and routine preventive care will be arranged on an appointment basis.

SPECIALTY TREATMENT

The Evans Dental Clinic at Camp Foster is responsible for much of the specialty treatment. If such treatment is indicated, your doctor will arrange for a referral or consultation. The availability of specialty care is explained more completely as follows:

 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY The specialists located at Camp Foster and Camp Courtney provide initial examinations and primary care for children from infancy to age five.

Children having special needs, including behavioral problems may be referred for consultation.

Limited routine dental care by the specialist for older children may be available as time permits on a case-by-case basis.

 ORTHODONTICS Family members initially arriving on Okinawa with full active orthodontic appliances will, after an initial examination, be referred to the orthodontist at Camp Kinser, Camp Courtney, or Camp Foster. Questions regarding the availability of orthodontic evaluations can be answered by those clinics.

 ENDODONTICS Elimination of pain or infection will be accomplished by emergency treatment. Definitive restorative care after completion of root canal therapy will consist of tooth colored fillings for front teeth and amalgam fillings for posterior teeth.

 PERIODONTICS Active duty personnel and family members are treated on an appointment basis.

 PROSTHODONTICS Active duty personnel and family members are treated on an appointment basis.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 77

OTHER GUIDELINES

For appropriate treatment planning, if a patient's medical history is complicated or unclear, consults to the patient's physician or a review of the medical record may be required.

Children under 18 years of age are minors. Their parents or guardians must complete a consent form authorizing dental treatment and remain in the clinic while treatment is performed.

Failed appointments result in a loss of valuable professional time and deprive others of treatment. An appointment is considered to be failed if cancellation occurs within 24 hours of the appointment or if you are late. Failed appointments may be reported to the sponsor's Commanding Officer and may result in treatment being performed on a stand-by basis.

Please do not bring children not scheduled for an appointment to the dental clinic. Children cannot be left unattended. This policy is designed to protect the health and well-being of the children.

Family members are encouraged to utilize both appointments and the stand-by system to receive dental examinations and treatment. Whenever an appointment is open due to cancellation or failure, the stand-by patient is eligible for treatment. This is a convenient and often an under- utilized means of accomplishing the required dental treatment.

LANGUAGE FOR AREA CLEARANCE/DEPENDENT ENTRY APPROVAL

Dental Health Care

1. General restorative dental services are available.

2. Orthodontic care is available for Active Duty personnel and family members who are undergoing active orthodontic treatment before PCS orders to Okinawa are received. Heavy caseloads limit initiation of orthodontic treatment for active duty personnel and family members.

3. Specialty Care (i.e., prosthodontics, periodontics, endodontics and oral surgery) is available on a limited basis. Two pediatric dentists are available for children on a limited basis.

4. The Overseas TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan (OTFMDP) is available on Okinawa. With the exception of orthodontics, most dental treatment needs can be provided by the military dental clinics on Okinawa.

The vast majority of family members will not need to use the OTFMDP. There are situations however, where it may be beneficial for one or more family members to be enrolled in the plan. Therefore, it is recommended that you contact the dental Health Benefits Advisor (HBA) before dis-enrolling from OTFMDP.

Dental Services Directory on Installation Clinic Number Branch Dental Clinic, Camp Kinser 637-2828

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 78

Branch Dental Clinic, Camp Schwab 625-2603 Branch Dental Clinic, Camp MCAS Futenma 636-3171 Branch Dental Clinic, Camp Courtney 622-7569 Drinkhouse Dental Clinic, Camp Hansen 623-4657 Evans Branch Dental Clinic, Camp Foster 645-7381/82 Flightline Dental Clinic, Camp Kadena AFB 634-6420

INSTALLATION: VETERINARY SERVICES

The U.S. Army Veterinary Clinic at Kadena Air Base offer animal care services, which include immunizations, general medical care and minor surgery. IMPORTANT

General Information

Japan new quarantine system started November 6, 2004 for dogs, cats, foxes, raccoons and skunks.

Dogs and cats brought to Japan on planes (or ships) arriving after June 6 2005 is subject to the new quarantine system.

Any dog or cat that has not fulfilled these criteria will be kept at an Animal Quarantine Station for the necessary quarantine period (up to 180 days).

Preparation before import

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 79

Preparation 1 Microchip implanting 2 Rabies immunization (dogs and cats) 3 Serological testing for rabies antibody (dogs and cats) 4 Waiting period before export after confirmation of antibody presence (dogs and cats) 5 Advance notification 6 Approval of import inspection of animals 7 Clinical inspection before departure 8 Obtaining certification from the responsible exporting country government agency

SOFA status personnel will be allowed to quarantine their animals in on-base housing. Those pets that are assessed quarantine time can complete it in the owner's home on base. b. Kennel Quarantine:

Depending on the results of import inspection, pets may be rejected to enter Japan.

Advance Notification:

All incoming animals must enter Japan through officially designated ports:

Japan Designated Ports Airports Seaports Military AMC Ports

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 80

New Tokyo (Narita) Keihin Kadena Air Base Tokyo (Haneda) Nagoya Yokota Air Base Nagoya Osaka Osaka Kobe Fukuoka Kanmon Kagoshima Naha Naha

If you are bringing a pet, you should have your sponsor make reservations as soon as possible, as pets are NOT ALLOWED in base lodging facilities. Birds are authorized providing they are not on the endangered species listing, and a certificate of ownership and place of purchase is available.

Pet Boarding/Kennels

The Karing Kennels, operated by the 18th Services Squadron, offers several services besides adoption including grooming, boarding and airport transport. For a fee, the kennels will even open after hours to accommodate people arriving to the island with their pet if needed.

THERE IS ONE KENNEL ON BASE (KARING KENNELS, DSN 632-4062) Fees are $50.00/wk. for dogs ($10.00/day) and $37.50/wk. for cats ($7.50/day). $75.00/wk. for two dogs - in same kennel ($15.00/day), and $52.50/week for two cats - in a double kennel ($10.50/day).

Several off base kennels are also available at a much higher cost.

The pet must be registered with the Military Police.

ID tag can be requested from the veterinary office.

Dirofilariasis, or heart worm disease, is a major problem on Okinawa. It is recommended that all dogs arriving on Okinawa be on a heart worm preventative before arrival. Contact your local veterinarian before beginning any heart worm medication.

Birds are authorized providing they are not on the endangered species listing, and a certificate of ownership and place of purchase is available.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 81

INSTALLATION: HEALTHY PARENTING

The Marine New Parent Support Program (NPSP) is a joint effort between the Marine Corps and Children's Hospital and Health Center of San Diego, CA. It is available to Marine and Navy families attached to 18 Marine Corps bases worldwide who are expecting or who have children age 5 years and under.

The goal of the NPSP is to enhance parents' self-esteem and parenting abilities through education and support services. These services are provided by a professional staff of registered nurses and social workers who are sensitive to the unique challenges facing the U. S. Marine Corps family.

Though a variety of programs including home visits, support groups, play mornings, and parenting classes the NPSP helps parents cope with stress, isolation, deployments, and the everyday demands of parenthood. All services are confidential and there is no cost to the family.

INSTALLATION: SPECIAL NEEDS/EFM ISSUES

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

The Exceptional Family Member (EFM) is defined as a bonafide dependent with one or more handicapping condition or special need requiring special medical, medically related, educational or therapeutic services.

The purpose of the EFMP is to reflect the Marine Corps concern and support for its members and their families.

The EFMP is designed to help the handicapped reach their fullest potential, improve the quality of life of the affected family and prevent the cost of inappropriate assignment.

Numerous services are provided, such as enrollment assistance, case management, informational and referral services, briefs and special assignments.

MEDICALLY RELATED SERVICES DEPARTMENT

A multidisciplinary healthcare team whose mission is to enhance the developmental and emotional well-being of individuals with special needs, birth to 21 years, and their families by providing comprehensive specialty medical and support services.

Our vision is to be an optimally staffed, trained and equipped department working cohesively to provide a wide array of quality services enhanced by effective interactions with the educational, medical and military support services in our community.

HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

 Developmental Pediatricians  Child Psychiatrist  Clinical Child Psychologist  Clinical Social Workers  Community Health Nurses  Occupational Therapists  Physical Therapists For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 82

 Speech-Language Pathologists  Audiologist  Optometrist  Ophthalmologist  Dietary Specialist

MEDICALLY RELATED SERVICES

Often medical evaluation and therapy are required to help children succeed in the school environment. These services are provided to school age children (ages 5 to 21) with services by a DOD dependent school (DODDS) or by family practice or pediatric clinics.

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES

U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa serves as the lead agency in the Okinawa military community for the identification of developmental delay or potential handicapping condition for children from birth to age three.

A team of pediatric specialists provide a community-based assessment and development of an individualized family service plan (IFSP) which is a treatment plan for the child and the family.

PRESCHOOL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (PSC13)

This department works closely with DODDS in identifying, treating and enrolling children (ages 3 to 5) with language, motor and social skill delays in the PSCD program.

CHILD FIND

The child with special needs is often identified through medical, educational and community- based networks. Child find ensures parents are informed regarding services available for their child.

INSTALLATION: SOCIAL SERVICES

The Marine and Family Programs Branch and the Naval Hospital offer on-going support groups for specialized needs.

Women Infants & Children (WIC) Overseas is a nutrition education program for eligible participants overseas. WIC Overseas provides families several important benefits: nutritious food that will contribute to a healthier diet, tips on how to prepare a balanced meal, nutrition and health screening, and access to other resources to lead healthier life.

WIC is available to mothers-to-be, mothers, infants and children who are part of the Department of Defense family overseas.

Income and family size, as well as certain other criteria, are considered when determining eligibility. Contact one of the local WIC Overseas offices in Okinawa for an appointment with a nutritional counselor who will determine if you can join the program and if so, will help you get started.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 83

LOCAL COMMUNITY: HOSPITALS/ CLINICS

There are many Community Hospitals/Clinics on Okinawa with Limited English speaking personnel.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: VETERINARY SERVICES

There are many off base Veterinary services who speak English.

General Information: Most civilian veterinarians are English speaking to a degree. All comprehend printed English. You should take about 10,000 yen (double for after hours) with you to the civilian veterinarians. Most clinics cannot accept dollars or checks. Charge account systems are generally not available.

Neither DOD nor the U.S. Army Veterinary Services endorse the Civilian Veterinarians listed in contact. This is for informational use only.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: HEALTH BENEFITS/TRICARE

Health Benefits TRICARE office is on base only.

Active duty military families who live overseas can choose how to get their health care under TRICARE. They have two options: TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Standard. Military retirees and their families who live overseas can't enroll in TRICARE Prime, but they can use TRICARE Standard.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: SPECIAL NEEDS/EFM ISSUES

Special Needs/EFM programs for U.S. Forces personnel are on base. Contact the EFMP Coordinator for information.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: SOCIAL SERVICES/ ELDER CARE

NOT APPLICABLE FOR JAPAN for U.S. Forces personnel.

CATEGORY: FAMILY ISSUES

INSTALLATION: OVERVIEW

Marine & Family Programs - Resources (M&FP)

"Service" is our middle name!

When you need assistance, the Marine & Family Programs - Resources is available. Your M&FP For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 84 staff is a combination of military and civilian personnel who will do their best to serve you in any way possible.

The M&FP is ready to provide and assist with information and support necessary for both active duty, retired military and their families to maintain a sound quality of life. Counseling, guidance and assistance are available as well as a variety of programs meeting the needs of the family.

 Relocation Assistance  Financial Management  Loan Locker  Cultural Programs  Information & Referral  Transition Assistance Management Program  Family Member Employment Assistance Program  Retired Activities Office  Veterans Affairs Assistance

Exceptional Family member Program (EFMP)

The EFMP provides for the assignment of Marines with family members possessing special needs to locations where those needs can be met.

An Exceptional Family member (EFM) is a family member with special medical, educational, or psychological needs that require specialized services or medication.

Personal Financial Management

Personal Financial Management is a comprehensive training, education, and assistance program addressing the specific needs of service members and their families.

 Money Management Workshop  Car Buying  Basics of Investments  First time Home Buyers

Transition & Employment Assistance Program (TEAP)

This program provides information to individuals separating or retiring from the military. Additionally, TEAP aids individuals in their job search endeavors and assists in making the transition from military life to civilian life as smooth as possible.

 Transition Assistance Management Program (TAMP)Brief  Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Workshop  Pre-Retirement Workshop  Resume Writing Workshop  Interviewing Skills Workshop  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)  Family Member Employment Assistance  Veterans Affairs Assistance

Information about civilian job hiring opportunities on Okinawa for family members can be obtained by contacting the Marine & Family Programs - Resources’ Transition Assistance Management

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 85

Program (TAMP). Transition Bulletin Board (TBB), American Job Bank, TAMP seminar, 3-Day Workshop, Resume Writing, Interview Techniques and SF-171 Application. Conducts the TAP Workshop provides details regarding labor market information, civilian work place requirements and employment opportunities, instruction in resume preparation, and job analysis techniques, job search techniques, and job interview techniques. Additionally provides information concerning Federal, State, and local programs, and programs of military and veteran’s service organizations, which may be of assistance to separating members and their spouses. Reservations must be made through the individual Career Planner/Counselor.

Retired Affairs Office, MCCS

The Retired Activities Office (RAO) is a central point for all military retirees to obtain information on issues that affect them. The RAO is designed to research questions, proved reliable answers and refer retired members and surviving spouses to appropriate service providers. It serves as a valuable line to help retirees and their family members obtain the right, benefits and privileges they are entitled to receive.

SINGLE MEMBER SERVICES

If you are single sometimes it seems easier for families to make friends and be a part of a community than for single people. This does not have to be true for you.

The key to being a part of the community is getting involved. Join a church or synagogue group, sign up for educational courses, recreational program, or take part in a special interest group such as a health club.

Make a list of all the activities you participated in before your move:

 bowling  bridge club  Big Brothers/Sisters softball  etc.

Add some other activities you would like to try:

 Amateur theater  International Toastmaster/mistress  Computer courses

Then find out how to find these activities through such sources as the Marine & Family Programs - Resources, the Recreation Center, or your unit’s bulletin board.

Child Development

Early childhood programs are offered for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years in child development centers.

Full day, part day preschool, before and after school, and hourly childcare options are available to meet the needs of patrons desiring center based care. All programs are developmental and address the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children.

BE PREPARED

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 86

A good way to start preparing yourself and your family for the moving experience is to visit your Family/Marine & Family Programs - Resources. Information about the new location may be obtained by checking out a Welcome Aboard Package or video. Workshops to assist in the moving ordeal include Smooth Move and Children's Relocation. Individual counseling is available to assist in areas of job search, stress and anger management and family conflicts. Videos and books on a variety of issues are also available. Get a head start on the moving process by getting informed.

INSTALLATION: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

The Relocation Assistance Center, located at Camp Foster with satellite offices at Camps Courtney, Schwab, Hansen, and Kinser, provides assistance to all service members and their families who are relocating from one duty station to another. The range is quite substantial:

 Sponsorship Assistance and Training  Automated Road Atlas  Relocation Workshops

o Newcomers' Orientations o Smooth Move Workshop o Sponsorship Training

 Cultural Adaptation Programs  Loan Closet

NEWCOMERS' ORIENTATION

All new arrivals are required to attend one of weekly orientations at Camp Foster Community Center, which include a cultural briefing to acquaint newcomers to the customs and life-style of their new surroundings. A multitude of organizations present information on facilities and activities available on Okinawa.

Smooth Move Workshop

This half-day workshop let us assist you by providing the right information at the right time. Facility experts from DMO, Disbursing, Financial Counseling, Housing and Relocation Assistance conduct overviews on benefits, paperwork and relocation preparation.

We provide:

I. Helpful hints II. Checklists III. Pamphlets IV. Resources V. And vital information on

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 87

i. Clearing housing ii. DMO shipments iii. Disbursing allowances & claims iv. Financial Planning and more

Recommend attendance at least 3 months in advance and a specific duty station is not necessary for attendance.

SPONSORSHIP

The Relocation Assistance Center acts as coordinator for the Navy and Marine Corps Sponsorship Program. To ensure optimum transition, the program requires that all personnel, regardless of rank, marital status, assignment to an accompanied or unaccompanied tour, be assigned a sponsor. Sponsorship program information is to be provided to the transferring service member by their command along with the notice of permanent change of station (PCS) transfer.

LOAN CLOSET

To provide basic home utensils, such as pots, pans, dishes, flatware, and tumblers to incoming command sponsored families until such time as they have access to their household goods shipment. Car seats, strollers, high chairs, and playpens are also available.

These items are checked out for a 30-day period and may be extended additional 30-days if required. A copy of the service member's orders is required. That service member's sponsor on Okinawa may obtain these items in advance with a copy of the PCS orders.

Because car seats are required on Okinawa, they are also available to families on leave. A copy of the leave orders, listing the location address, is required.

In Transit Emergencies

No matter how well you've planned, emergencies do happen. What should you do in case of emergency while you are traveling?

First of all make sure you have all your important papers with you - not packed with your household goods. Numbers for the OOD, your Command Duty Office and your sponsor can be invaluable in case of emergency while in transit.

The American Red Cross is always available for emergency aid anywhere you may be. Contact the nearest chapter (phone numbers are usually listed in the white pages of the local phone directory). They can sometimes help with emergency financial assistance and contacting individuals that will need to know where you are and what's happening.

INSTALLATION: CHILD DEVELOPMENT Early childhood programs are offered for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years in child development centers.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 88

Rates for Full-Time CDC Children Income Range 1st Child Each Additional Child CAT From To Weekly Monthly 1-15 Weekly Monthly 1-15 Plan Plan 1 $0 $30,164 $54 $234 $117 $48 $208 $104 2 $30,165 $36,627 $69 $299 $150 $62 $269 $134 3 $36,628 $47,399 $86 $373 $186 $77 $334 $167 4 $47,400 $59,249 $100 $433 $217 $90 $390 $195 5 $59,250 $75,408 $115 $498 $249 $103 $446 $223 6 $75,409 $87,207 $128 $555 $277 $115 $498 $249 7 $87,208 $102,596 $134 $581 $290 $120 $520 $260 8 $102,597 $128,245 $137 $594 $297 $123 $533 $267 9 $128,246 + $141 $611 $306 $126 $546 $273

Rates for Full-Time School Age Care (Winter, Spring, & Summer Breaks) Income Range 1st Child Each Additional Child CAT From To Weekly Monthly 1-15 Weekly Monthly 1-15 Plan Plan 1 $0 $30,164 $48 $208 $104 $43 $186 $93 2 $30,165 $36,627 $62 $269 $134 $55 $238 $119 3 $36,628 $47,399 $77 $334 $167 $69 $299 $150 4 $47,400 $59,249 $90 $390 $195 $81 $351 $176 5 $59,250 $75,408 $103 $446 $223 $92 $399 $199 6 $75,409 $87,207 $115 $498 $249 $103 $446 $223 7 $87,208 $102,596 $120 $520 $260 $108 $468 $234 8 $102,597 $128,245 $123 $533 $267 $110 $477 $238 9 $128,246 + $126 $546 $273 $113 $490 $245

Rates for Before School Care Only Income Range 1st Child Each Additional Child CAT From To Weekly Monthly 1-15 Weekly Monthly 1-15 Plan Plan 1 $0 $30,164 $14 $61 $30 $12 $52 $26 2 $30,165 $36,627 $18 $78 $39 $16 $69 $35 3 $36,628 $47,399 $23 $100 $50 $20 $87 $43 4 $47,400 $59,249 $27 $117 $59 $24 $104 $52 5 $59,250 $75,408 $30 $130 $65 $27 $117 $59 6 $75,409 $87,207 $34 $147 $74 $30 $130 $65 7 $87,208 $102,596 $35 $152 $76 $31 $134 $67 8 $102,597 $128,245 $36 $156 $78 $32 $139 $69 9 $128,246 + $37 $160 $80 $33 $143 $72

Rates for After School Care Only Income Range 1st Child Each Additional Child CAT From To Weekly Monthly 1-15 Weekly Monthly 1-15 Plan Plan 1 $0 $30,164 $19 $82 $41 $17 $74 $37 2 $30,165 $36,627 $24 $104 $52 $21 $91 $46 3 $36,628 $47,399 $30 $130 $65 $27 $117 $59 4 $47,400 $59,249 $36 $156 $78 $32 $139 $69 5 $59,250 $75,408 $41 $178 $89 $36 $156 $78 6 $75,409 $87,207 $46 $199 $100 $41 $178 $89 7 $87,208 $102,596 $48 $208 $104 $43 $186 $93 For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 89

8 $102,597 $128,245 $49 $212 $106 $44 $191 $95 9 $128,246 + $50 $217 $108 $45 $195 $98

Rates for Before & After School Care Income Range 1st Child Each Additional Child CAT From To Weekly Monthly 1-15 Weekly Monthly 1-15 Plan Plan 1 $0 $30,164 $33 $143 $72 $29 $126 $63 2 $30,165 $36,627 $42 $182 $91 $37 $160 $80 3 $36,628 $47,399 $53 $230 $115 $47 $204 $102 4 $47,400 $59,249 $63 $273 $137 $56 $243 $121 5 $59,250 $75,408 $71 $308 $154 $63 $273 $137 6 $75,409 $87,207 $80 $347 $173 $72 $312 $156 7 $87,208 $102,596 $83 $360 $180 $74 $321 $160 8 $102,597 $128,245 $85 $368 $184 $76 $329 $165 9 $128,246 + $87 $377 $189 $78 $338 $169

NOTE: Before and After School Age Care fees include care when school is in session. Extended Break fees are for periods of time when school is not in session such as Winter, Spring, and Summer breaks. Extended Break services are available in blocks of 5 consecutive days. All SAC fee include two light snacks.

HOURLY CARE RATE = $5.00 per hour

Center based rates for full day care is based on total combined family income. When registering, please bring a copy of both parents' leave and earning statements, child shot records, and health assessments, long term and short term family care plans (only for dual or single military), and copy of Area Clearance.

Special needs children are mainstreamed with all age groups. Verification of EFMP enrollment is required.

Special Needs children are mainstreamed with all age groups Age Group Yes/No Age Infant Yes 6 wk. to 12 mo. Pre-toddlers Yes 12 mo. to 24 mo. Toddler Yes 24 mo. to 36 mo.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 90

Pre-school Yes 3 yr. to 5 yr. School-Age Yes 6 yr. to 12 yr. Family Child Care (FCC) Yes 6 wk. to 12 yr.

Family Child Care (FCC)

Family members provide child development programs in government quarters while receiving ongoing training, licensing and monitoring. Their programs are developmental and serve small groups of children in a home environment. The small groups offer extended care, early morning PT care, and other child care options. Subsidized rates are available in most homes.

FCC is provided in all Marine Corps Housing areas including:

Lester Sada Plaza Foster Kishaba

Chatan Kinser Futenma Courtney McTureous

Resource and Referral

School age care for Kindergartners through 12 years of age is offered at Camp Foster, Kinser, and Courtney. R&R at the child Development Centers maintains waiting lists for program operations and information on patron options. The school age programs are administered by a team of early childhood specialists.

Supplemental Services (SPS)

SPS expands childcare options to include Co-Ops, short term alternative childcare, childcare in unit settings, baby-sitter training and service, volunteer service, parent participation, and private operation programs. Before and after school on site care at elementary schools is available.

INSTALLATION: YOUTH SERVICES

The Marine & Family Programs - Resources, Relocation Assistance Program is work with MCCS and Dodd School to find Youth and Teens sponsor.

Employment opportunities for Youth family members accompany service members are extremely limited on Okinawa. Generally, the kinds of jobs available on base fall into two categories.

1. AAFES positions usually focus around AAFES-sponsored activities, to include cashiers or department store clerks, for example.

2. Non-appropriated fund positions usually lean more toward Morale, Welfare and Recreation Services-supported jobs, such as recreation assistants, child care providers, waiters and waitresses, cooks and managers.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 91

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) has done a wonderful job of making Okinawa more enjoyable for Youth & Teens.

The Youth/Teen Centers provide an environment which encourages preteens/teens 5-18 years of age to socialize, accept responsibility and challenge and to strive to become well rounded young adults.

The Youth & Teen centers offer an exciting year round activity for all ages. Stop in and check out the fun.

Youth & Teens Programs are an exciting and ever-growing part of our community. We have three youth/teens centers and all types of sporting and recreational activities offered. Cyber cafes offer lots of fun, too.

We are always "adding on" to each of our centers to make them more fun. We have an outdoor skating rink, tennis court, volleyball courts, cyber cafes, and much more.

MEMBERSHIP

We are open year-round to youth ages 5-17 (*18 accepted if enrolled in high School). To become a member simply sign-up at any Marine Youth/Teen Center. The cost is minimal.

CLASSES

We offer many classes, per patron requests.

Some popular classes are:

 Martial Arts:

o Judo o Tae Kwan Do o Isshin-Ryu o Shorin-Ryu Karate

 Gymnastics (Ages 3-18):

o Tiny Tumblers o Advanced

 Dance (Ages 2-18):

o Ballet o Tap o Jazz mix)

*Check individual centers for current schedule and availability.

Any instructors must be 18 years or older.

SPORTS

Semper Fit Youth Sports offers a variety of sports programs for youth ages 5-18. Included are:

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 92

 Soccer  Basketball  Cheerleading  Tee ball  Baseball  Girls softball

We also offer special sporting events and sports clinics throughout the year.

SUMMER CAMP

INSTALLATION: FAMILY ADVOCACY

The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) is a community based program dedicated to the prevention, intervention, and treatment of domestic violence. In cooperation with local commands, the FAP works for victim safety and prevents further incidents of abuse. Services are provided to Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their families.

A staff of trained counselors provide intervention and treatment services. Each local command has a trained Family Advocacy Officer (FAO) who serves as the command liaison to the program.

The Family Assistance section is headed by the Counseling Supervisor staffed with three Master- level Personal and Family Counselors, a Financial Counselor, and the staff of the Joint Services Shelter.

This section provides individual, marital, family, and group counseling in a safe and confidential environment. Skills classes, personal growth workshops, and support groups are also offered at various times throughout the year.

The counseling staff can also assist Commands in developing specific subject areas in helping to meet their training requirements. Please call for specific information on our current programming. New Parent Support Program (NPSP)

The Marine New Parent Support Program is a joint effort between the Marine Corps and Children's Hospital and Health Center of San Diego, CA.

It is available to Marine and Navy families attached to 18 Marine Corps bases worldwide who are expecting or who have children age 5 years and under. The goal of the NPSP is to enhance parents' self-esteem and parenting abilities through education and support services.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 93

These services are provided by a professional staff of registered nurses and social workers who are sensitive to the unique challenges facing the U. S. Marine Corps family.

Through a variety of programs including home visits, support groups, play mornings, and parenting classes the NPSP helps parents cope with stress, isolation, deployments, and the everyday demands of parenthood. All services are confidential and there is no cost to the family.

INSTALLATION: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

For those experiencing financial difficulty, the Financial Management Program is prepared to assist them in establishing a realistic budget. Information and literature on a variety of related issues are available.

A wide range of financial programs is provided:

 Unit Briefs  Seminars  Personal Financial Management  Savings and Investments  Pre-Marital Budget  Pre-Retirement Budget  Family Budget

The two biggest expenses in moving to Okinawa are:

1. Setting up a household If on-base housing is not initially available, be prepared to have between $7,000 to $10,000 this includes costs for lodging, car, and off base move-in charges. $3,500 to $6,500 to cover initial fees, such as first and last month's rent, plus a likely security deposit.

2. Purchasing an automobile Purchasing a reasonably priced used car will usually cost between $2,500 to $6,000. Of course, this doesn't include the fees required for annual American insurance and road tax. The road tax costs between $70 to $250, depending on the size of the vehicle. Just as in the states, American insurance rates depend on the carrier. Japanese Compulsory Insurance (JCI) rates average about $170 for two years.

INSTALLATION: DEPLOYMENT

Deployment is a way of life for many of our Marines and their family member on Okinawa. The Marine Corps Family Team Building have Pre- and Post-Deployment Education for Marine and family members.

Marine Corps Family Team Building

Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) is designed to ensure family readiness by providing financial, logistical training and administrative support to:

 Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, Skills (L.I.N.K.S.). Spouses' Learning Series. For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 94

Marines take care of their own and so do Marine families. These programs demonstrate this concept.

L.I.N.K.S.

L.I.N.K.S. provides an initial understanding of what the Marine Corps is all about. Each session provides an orientation to Marine Corps life while developing a sense of community between the Marine Corps and its family members. L.I.N.K.S. works through spouse to spouse education and is a 10 hour session conducted over multiple days or evenings. Sessions are held in the North, South, and Central parts of the island.

L.I.N.K.S. is designed to answer the question, what does it mean to be a military spouse? In a comfortable, small group setting, mentors with experience in the military lifestyle will present and lead discussions on:

 Mission, History, Traditions and Customs of the U. S.  Marine Corps to include Navy personnel attached to Marine Corps units  Resources and support organizations available  Insight into the military pay system  How to thrive and where to find support during separations/deployments  Importance of networking skills  Adventures in your new community  Spouses of Marines and Sailors who are new to the military lifestyle, both enlisted and officer personnel  On-site babysitting is provided and paid by L.I.N.K.S.

SLS is a formal training program designed to give spouses an introduction to the concepts and components of leadership. SLS attendees are military spouses who have demonstrated consistent commitment to and involvement in family readiness and community building programs. The seminar provides the spouses with the knowledge and skills to enhance their effectiveness in leadership positions.

Family Care Plans enhance family readiness by delivering family education programs to families. Designed specifically for Marines, Sailors, and their families, this program increases their awareness of relevant readiness issues, while offering individuals creative ideas to build a healthy family.

 Consultations  Information & Resources  Command Briefs

International Spouses Program is a program designed to assist international spouses with military lifestyle survival skills. We offer a three-day workshop with guest speakers covering many aspects of life ranging from customs to banking. This is followed by a monthly activity

UNACCOMPANIED DEPENDENTS

Individuals are strongly discouraged from individually sponsoring their dependents during an unaccompanied tour. The primary reason being the extreme financial burden that can be expected. If you are determined that you can make it work, then it is recommended that you consult with the First Sergeant, SJA, Disbursing, Financial Counselor, Customs and Housing.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 95

INSTALLATION: LEGAL ASSISTANCE

The Legal Office provides support in several areas to include:

 Claims  Legal Assistance  Tax Preparation

Claims claims provide information, assistance, and the proper forms to submit claims against the government.

Legal Assistance

Legal Assistance handles or is involved in a number of issues to include:

 Wills and estates  Power of attorney  Family law  Landlord-tenant law  Affidavits  Immigration and naturalization  Consumer protection law

Tax Assistance

The Tax Assistance Center is operated in cooperation with unit tax advisors. Tax preparation assistance, form distribution and electronic filing are available.

Many legal pitfalls and everyday difficulties can be avoided by consulting with an attorney at the first hint of trouble.

Remember, if it doesn't appear quite right, it's not; if it's too good to be true, it is; and, if in doubt, see a lawyer.

INSTALLATION: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

No matter how well you've planned, emergencies do happen. What should you do in case of emergency while you are traveling?

American Red Cross

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 96 individuals that will need to know where you are and what's happening.

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society can provide financial emergency assistance based upon need, through either loans or, when there is a particular hardship, grants. Categories of financial assistance include:

 Basic living expenses (food, shelter, utilities)  Medical not covered by CHAMPUS  Dental not covered by DDP  Funeral expenses  Emergency transportation  Essential car repairs  Pay and allotment problems  Disasters  Assistance for widows, mothers and children

For on base Emergency Assistance for Police, Fire or Ambulance call 911.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: CHILD CARE

Resource and Referral - Off base services in the local community are unique. The resource and referral staff at Camp Foster, Bldg. 495 can describe off base options.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: YOUTH SERVICES

Community Youth Program - Off base services not available. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) has done a wonderful job of making Okinawa more enjoyable for Teens.

Employment opportunities off base are extremely limited with most positions requiring bilingual ability.

LOCAL COMMUNITY: CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES/ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS

NOT APPLICABLE FOR JAPAN

LOCAL COMMUNITY: LEGAL ASSISTANCE

NOT APPLICABLE FOR JAPAN

Legal Assistance in the local community is for Japanese law only.

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 97

LOCAL COMMUNITY: EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE

For off base Emergency Assistance for Police, Fire or Ambulance call:

 911-1911  cell 098-911-1911  119 for Japanese Police, Fire or Ambulance

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 98

DIRECTORY LISTING OF CONTACTS/LINKS FOR TOPICS IN THIS BOOKLET 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Patton Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-3781 Unit 3710 Bldg. 1, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-970-3787 FPO, AP 96603 DSN: 315-645-3781 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/1stairwing/Pages/default.aspx

3d Marine Division Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Brown Street Phone: 011-81-98-954-3730 Unit 35840 Bldg. 4211, Camp Courtney Fax: 011-81-98-954-9467 FPO, AP 96602 DSN: 315-622-3730 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/3rdmardiv/Pages/Default_Page.aspx

3d Marine Logistics Group Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Depot Blvd. Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-1612 Unit 38401 Bldg. 114, Camp Kinser DSN: 315-637-1612 FPO, AP 96604 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/3rdlogistics/pages/default.aspx

III Marine Expeditionary Force Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Brown Street Phone: 011-81-98-954-7706 Unit 35601 Bldg. 4225, Camp Courtney Fax: 011-81-98-954-7769 FPO, AP 96605 DSN: 315-622-7706 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/iiimef/Pages/Welcome.aspx

American Red Cross Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-3800 Unit 35032 Bldg. 5674, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-970-3095 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-3800

Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Personnel Office Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Guadal Canal Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-0840 HQ AAFES Pacific Region DSN: 315-645-0840 Unit 35163 Bldg. 490, Camp Foster APO, AP 96378 URL: http://www.aafes.com

Base Personnel Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-8238 Unit 35001 Bldg. 5717, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-8238 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/default.aspx For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 99

Boy Scouts of America, Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 1311, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-2400 DSN: 315-645-2400

Camp Fuji, Hq Bldg. Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Hq Bldg.265, Camp Fuji Phone: 011-81-550-89-6102 ext : 8328 DSN: 315-224-8328 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/combinedarms/Pages/CATCCampFuji.aspx

Central Texas College Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-3500 Unit 35033 Bldg. 5679, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-3500 FPO, AP 96373 5033

Chaplain, 1st MAW Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Patton Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-7539 Bldg. 1, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-7539

Chaplain, III MEF Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Brown Street Phone: 011-81-98-954-1180 Bldg. 4344, Camp Courtney DSN: 315-622-1180

Chaplain, 3rd MarDiv Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Brown Street Phone: 011-81-98-954-9555 Bldg. 4423, Camp Courtney DSN: 315-622-9555

Chaplain, Camp Butler Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Unit 35000 Phone: 011-81-98-970-2501 Bldg. 1 Room 141, Camp Butler Phone: 011-81-98-970-3903 FPO, AP 96373-5000 DSN: 315-645-2501

Chaplain, Camp Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Brown Street Phone: 011-81-98-954-9350 Bldg. 4224, Camp Courtney DSN: 315-622-9350

Chaplain, Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-7486 MCB Unit 35001 Bldg. 451, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-970-7253 FPO, AP 96373-5001 DSN: 315-645-7486

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 100

Chaplain, Camp Hansen East Chapel Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Wallace Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-4832 Bldg. 2538, Camp Hansen Phone: 011-81-98-969-4832 DSN: 315-623-4832

Chaplain, Camp Hansen West Chapel Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Wallace Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-4519 Bldg. 2435, Camp Hansen DSN: 315-623-4519

Chaplain, Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Perimeter Road Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-1148 Bldg. 1092, Camp Kinser Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-3815 DSN: 315-637-1148

Chaplain, Camp Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Boward Lane Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2644 Bldg. 3662, Camp Schwab DSN: 315-625-2644

Chaplain, CFAO/NAF Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Omaha Ave Phone: 011-81-98-961-6334 Phone: 011-81-98-961-6335 DSN: 315-634-6334

Chaplain, MCAS Futenma Station Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Turner Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3219 Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3677 DSN: 315-636-3219

Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Unit 35028 CREDO Okinawa Phone: 011-81-98-970-3041/3046 Bldg. 442, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-970-3988 FPO, AP 96379 DSN: 315-645-3041/3046

Child Development Center Camp Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 22nd Marines Drive Phone: 011-81-98-954-7751 Unit 35036 Bldg. 4456, Camp Courtney DSN: 315-622-7751 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

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Child Development Center Resource and Referral Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-4117 Unit 35023 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-4117 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Child Development Center, Camp Foster, Ashibina Center Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Guadal Canal Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-5073 Unit 35036 Bldg. 1680, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-5073 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Child Development Center, Camp Foster, Chimugukuru Center Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Guadal Canal Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-2549 Unit 35036 Bldg. 499, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-2549 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Child Development Center, Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Perimeter Road Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-2296 Unit 35023 Bldg. 866 & 864, Camp Kinser DSN: 315-637-2296 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Children, Youth & Teen Programs Administration Office Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-4117 Unit 35023 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-4117 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Civilian Human Resource Office (CHRO) Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-2475 Unit 35020 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-7547 FPO, AP 96373 Phone: JOB INFORMATION HOT LINE: From CONUS: 011-81-98-970-3380 DSN: JOB INFORMATION HOT LINE: 315-645-2475 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/default.aspx

Claims Office Household Goods- Use move.mil Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-0922 Unit 35002 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-0922 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.move.mil

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Club Camp Courtney – Bayview E-Club Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 4218, Camp Courtney Phone: 011-81-98-954-9300 DSN: 315-622-9300 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Club Camp Courtney – Hashmarks (Staff NCO) Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 4334, Camp Courtney Phone: 011-81-98-954-9583 DSN: 315-622-9583 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Club Camp Courtney – Legends Officer/Tengan Castle Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 4419/4403, Camp Courtney Phone: 011-81-98-954-9413 DSN: 315-622-9413 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Club Camp Foster – Ocean Breeze Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 5906, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-3666 DSN: 315-645-3666 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.ocm

Club Camp Foster – Butler O’ Club Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 4100, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-7530 DSN: 315-645-7530 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Club Camp Futenma – Habu Pit O’ Club/Staff NCO Club Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 201, Camp Futenma Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3081 DSN: 315-636-3081 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Club Camp Futenma – Thirsty’s E-Club Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 402, Camp Futenma Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3438/3046 DSN: 315-636-3438/3046 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Club Camp Hansen - Palms Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 2654, Camp Hansen Phone: 011-81-98-969-4375 DSN: 315-623-4375 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

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Club Camp Kinser – Surfside All Ranks Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg.1202, Camp Kinser Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-3137 DSN: 315-637-3137 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Club Camp Lester – Smugglers; Cove Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 011-81-98-970-2891 DSN: 315-645-2891 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Club Camp Schwab - Beachhead Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 3667, Camp Schwab Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2053 DSN: 315-625-2053 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Community Bank, Camp Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Richardson Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2216 Bldg. 3513, Camp Schwab DSN: 315-625-2216

Community Bank, Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Arkansas Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-2327 Unit 35019 Bldg. 1005, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-893-5169 FPO, AP 96373-5019 DSN: 315-645-2327

Community Bank, Camp Hansen Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Wallace Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-4534 Bldg. 2374, Camp Hansen DSN: 315-623-4534

Community Bank, Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Depot Blvd Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-3101 Bldg. 1205, Camp Kinser DSN: 315-637-3101

Defense Commissary Agency, Camp Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Unit 5156 Phone: 011-81-98-954-7590 Bldg. 4131, Camp Courtney Fax: 011-81-98-954-7599 FPO, AP 96368-5156 DSN: 315-622-7590 URL: http://www.commissaries.com/

Defense Commissary Agency, Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-2712

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Unit 35156 Bldg. 5675, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-970-3865 FPO, AP 96378-5156 DSN: 315-645-2712 URL: http://www.commissaries.com/

Defense Commissary Agency, Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Perimeter Road Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-3650 Unit 5156 Bldg. 1227, Camp Kinser Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-4068 FPO, AP 96368-5156 DSN: 315-637-3650 URL: http://www.commissaries.com/

Dental Branch Clinic, Camp Courtney- Bush Clinic Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Brown Street Phone: 011-81-98-954-7539 Unit 38452 Det C Bldg. 4231, Camp Courtney Fax: 011-81-98-954-7601 FPO, AP 96382 DSN: 315-622-7539 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/3rdlogistics/3rddental/Pages/Main%20Page.aspx URL: http://www.ucci.com

Dental Branch Clinic, Camp Foster- Evans Clinic Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-7381 Attn: Evans Clinic Fax: 011-81-98-970-7387 PSC 482 Bldg. 449, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-7381 FPO, AP 96362 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/3rdlogistics/3rddental/Pages/Main%20Page.aspx URL: http://www.ucci.com

Dental Branch Clinic, Camp Futenma Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Geiger Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3171/3525 Unit 38453 Det F Bldg. 675, Camp Futenma Fax: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-1189 FPO, AP 96372-8453 DSN: 315-636-3171/3525 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/3rdlogistics/3rddental/Pages/Main%20Page.aspx URL: http://www.ucci.com

Dental Branch Clinic, Camp Hansen- Drinkhouse Clinic Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Wallace Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-4657 Unit 38452 Box 259 Bldg. 2418 Fax: 011-81-98-969-4091 FPO, AP 96385-0295 DSN: 315-623-4657 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/3rdlogistics/3rddental/Pages/Main%20Page.aspx URL: http://www.ucci.com

Dental Branch Clinic, Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Perimeter Road Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-2828 Unit 38454 Det K Bldg. 1463, Camp Kinser Fax: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-1156 FPO, AP 96380-8454 DSN: 315-637-2828 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/3rdlogistics/3rddental/Pages/Main%20Page.aspx

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URL: http://www.ucci.com

Dental Branch Clinic, Camp Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Richardson street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2603 Unit 38452 Det S Bldg. 3510, Camp Schwab Fax: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2128 FPO, AP 96389 DSN: 315-625-2603 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/3rdlogistics/3rddental/Pages/Main%20Page.aspx URL: http://www.ucci.com

Dental HQ, 3d Dental Bn, U. S. Naval Dental Center, Okinawa, Japan Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-2390 Unit 38450 Bldg. 5642, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-970-3710 FPO, AP 96373-8450 DSN: 315-645-2390 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/3rdlogistics/3rddental/Pages/Main%20Page.aspx URL: http://www.ucci.com

Dermatology-Nutrition Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Tarawa Road Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-643-7228 Attn: Dermatology-Nutrition Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-643-7715 PSC 482 Box 1600 Bldg. 960, Camp Foster DSN: 315-643-7228 FPO, AP 96362 URL: http://www.oki.med.navy.mil

Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS) Personnel Support Branch Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Unit 35007 Bldg. 290, Torii Station Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-644-5799/5800 APO, AP 96376-5007 Fax: 011-81-98-957-4518 DSN: 315-644-5799/5800 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu/

Distribution Management Office – Front Desk Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-9448 Unit 35002 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-9448 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/default.aspx

Distribution Management Office – Customer Service (Promotions, Area Clearance, Audit, Legal) Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-4317 Unit 35002 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-4317 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/default.aspx

Distribution Management Office- Inbound Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-7813/0413

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Unit 35002 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-970-7750 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-7813/0413 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/default.aspx

Distribution Management Office - Outbound Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-3097 Unit 35018 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-3097 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/default.aspx

Distribution Management Office, Navy, Personal Property Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 011-81-611-734-2465 DSN: 315-634-2465

DOD Dependents School – Foster Edward C. Killin Elementary Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-7760/9172 Unit 35016 Bldg. 370 Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-892-6549 FPO, AP 96373-5016 DSN: 315-645-7760/9172 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependents School – Foster Kubasaki High School Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN California Loop Phone: 011-81-98-970-4876/3728 Unit 35008 Bldg. 1408, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-892-7769 FPO, AP 96373-5008 DSN: 315-645-4876/3728 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependents School – Foster Zukeran Elementary Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 1st Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-2576/2064 Unit 35017 Bldg. 33, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-970-7662 APO, AP 96373-0517 DSN: 315-645-2576/2064 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependents School – Kadena Amelia Earhart Intermediate Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Beeson Street Phone: 011-81-98-961-1329/1344 Unit 5166 Bldg. 9481/82, Kadena Air Base Fax: 011-81-98-961-6804 APO, AP 96368-5166 DSN: 315-634-1329/1344 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependents School – Kadena Bob Hope Primary Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Beeson Street Phone: 011-81-98-961-0093/0094 Unit 5166 Bldg. 9480, Kadena Air Base Fax: 011-81-98-961-1236 APO, AP 96368-5166 DSN: 315-634-0093/0094 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 107

DOD Dependents School - Kadena Elementary Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bong Drive Phone: 011-81-98-961-1550/3441 Unit 5166 Bldg. 2415, Kadena Air Base Fax: 011-81-98-961-6816 APO, AP 96368-5166 DSN: 315-634-1550/3441 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependents School - Kadena High School Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Vincent Ave Phone: 011-81-98-961-1712/1216 Unit 5166 Bldg. 9490, Kadena Air Base Fax: 011-81-61-937-7469 APO, AP 96368-5166 DSN: 315-634-1712/1216 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependents School - Kadena Middle Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Vincent Ave Phone: 011-81-98-961-0217 Unit 5166 Bldg. 9397, Kadena Air Base Fax: 011-81-98-961-8328 APO, AP 96368-5166 DSN: 315-634-0217 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependents School – Kadena Ryukyu Middle School Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 1984, Kadena Air Base Phone: 011-81-98-961-4849 Fax: 011-81-98-961-4979 DSN: 315-634-4979 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependents School – Kadena Stearley Heights Elementary Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bong Drive Phone: 011-81-98-961-4523/4524 Unit 5166 Bldg. 2261 Kadena Air Base Fax: 011-81-98-961-6818 APO, AP 96368-5166 DSN: 315-634-4523/4524 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependents School - Kinser Elementary Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Perimeter Road Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-3008/3422 Unit 35037 Bldg. 1040, Camp Kinser Fax: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-2611 FPO, AP 96373-5037 DSN: 315-637-3008/3422 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependents School – Lester Middle Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Chicago Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-7787/2124 Unit 35015 Bldg. 6371, Camp Lester Fax: 011-81-98-970-7211 FPO, AP 96373 5015 DSN: 315-645-7787/2124 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

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DOD Dependents School –McTureous, Bechtel Elementary Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Unit 35038 Bldg. 5000, Camp McTureous Phone: 011-81-98-954-7504/7423 FPO, AP 96373-5038 Fax: 011-81-98-954-7645 DSN: 315-622-7504/7423 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

DOD Dependent Schools, Okinawa Distric, Superintendent’s Office Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Unit 5166 Bldg. 9497, Kadena Air Base Phone: 011-81-98-961-1204 APO, AP 96368-5166 Fax: 011-81-98-961-1399 DSN: 315-634-1204 URL: http://www.okinawa.pac.dodea.edu

Driver License / Learner's Permits Requirements MCB Safety Licensing Section Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-3183 Unit 35001 Bldg. 5831, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-3183 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/BaseSafety/BaseSafety.aspx

Education Center- Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Jackson Street Phone: 011-81-98954-9694 Unit 35042 Box 0207 Bldg. 4412 DSN: 315-622-9694 FPO, AP 96373-0207 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Education Center- Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-7160 Unit 35042 Box 5042 Bldg. 5679 DSN: 315-645-7160 FPO, AP 96373 5042 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Education Center- Futenma Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Turner Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3036 Unit 35042 Box 0210 Bldg. 407 DSN: 315-636-3036 FPO, AP 96373-0210 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Education Center- Hansen Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Davis Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-4376 Unit 35042 Box 5042 Bldg. 2339 DSN: 315-623-4376 FPO, AP 96373 5042 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 109

Education Center- Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Desmond Doss Drive Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-1821 Unit 35042 Box 5042 Bldg. 1220 DSN: 315-637-1821 FPO, AP 96373 5042 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Education Center- Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Green Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2046 Unit 35042 Box 209 Bldg. 3429 Room# 204 DSN: 315-625-2046 FPO, AP 96373-0209 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Educational & Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Vincent Avenue Phone: 011-81-98-961-2740/2747 U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa EDIS Fax: 011-81-98-961-2708 PSC 482 Bldg.9497, Kadena DSN: 315-634-2740/2747 FPO, AP 96362-1600 URL: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhoki/Pages/default.aspx

Exceptional Family Member Program Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-4026 MCB Camp Butler Fax: 011-81-98-970-4026 Unit 35023 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-4026 FPO, AP 96373-5023 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Exchange Military Clothing Sales Store Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-6490 HQ AAFES Pacific Region DSN: 315-645-6490 Unit 35163 Bldg. 5950 APO, AP 96378 URL: http://www.aafes.com

Exchange, Camp Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Wanna Ridge Road Phone: 011-81-98-954-6101 HQ AAFES Pacific Region DSN: 315-622-6101 Unit 35163 Bldg. 4131 APO, AP 96378 URL: http://www.aafes.com

Exchange, Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Arkansas Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-4648/6140 HQ AAFES Pacific Region Fax: 011-81-98-970-4068

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Unit 35163 Bldg. 1004 DSN: 315-645-4648/6140 APO, AP 96378 URL: http://www.aafes.com

Exchange, Camp Hansen Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Berry Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-5619 HQ AAFES Pacific Region DSN: 315-623-5619 Unit 35163 Bldg. 2419 APO, AP 96378 URL: http://www.aafes.com

Exchange, Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Perimeter Road Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-4460 HQ AAFES Pacific Region DSN: 315-637-4460 Unit 35163 Bldg. 1227 APO, AP 96378 URL: http://www.aafes.com

Exchange, Camp Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Roward Lane Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-3886 HQ AAFES Pacific Region DSN: 315-625-3886 Unit 35163 Bldg. 3540 APO, AP 96378 URL: http://www.aafes.com

Exchange, MCAS Futenma Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Geiger Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-4184 HQ AAFES Pacific Region DSN: 315-636-4184 Unit 35163 Bldg. 404 APO, AP 96378 URL: http://www.aafes.com

Exchange, White Beach Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN HQ AAFES Pacific Region Phone: 011-81-611-954-1888 Unit 35163 Bldg. 1003 DSN: 315-622-1888 APO, AP 96378 URL: http://www.aafes.com

Family Advocacy Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-2915/2917 Unit 35023 Bldg. 439 Fax: 001-81-98-970-0821 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-2915/2917 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

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Family Counseling Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-2915 Unit 35023 Bldg. 439, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-2916 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-2915 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Family Home Child Care Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-2174 Unit 35023 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-2174 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Finance Office, III MLG Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN North Dakota Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-7150 Disbursing Office, Fax: 011-81-98-970-3784 Unit 38405 Bldg. 5714, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-7150 FPO, AP 96604-8405

Financial Programs Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-3473 MCB Camp Butler Fax: 011-81-98-970-7229 Unit 35023 Bldg. 445, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-3473 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Fleet Activities Okinawa Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Omaha Ave Phone: 011-81-98-961-8232 PSC 480 1100 Bldg. 3574, Kadena Air Base Fax: 011-81-98-961-6305 FPO, AP 96370 DSN: 315-634-8232 URL: http://www.cfao.navy.mil

Golf Course - Taiyo URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 011-81-98-954-2012 DSN: 315-622-2012

Green Line Shuttle Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-3657 Bldg. 5832, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-3657 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/TGL/Default.aspx

GYM - Camp Foster Gunner's Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Saipan Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-2705 For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 112

Unit 35023 Bldg. 5902, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-2705 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

GYM - Camp Hansen House of Pain Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Berry Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-4831 Unit 35023 Bldg. 2431, Camp Hansen DSN: 315-623-4831 FPO, AP 96373-5023 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Gyokusendo Kingdom Village Cave Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 81-98-949-7421

Health Benefits Advisory - TRICARE Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Chicago Street Phone: 011-81-98-971-7700 US Naval Hospital Okinawa DSN: 315-646-7700 PSC 482 Box 1600 Bldg. 960 FPO, AP 96362-9998 URL: http://www.oki.med.navy.mil

Hospital USN- Information Desk Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Chicago Street Phone: 011-81-98-971-7555/7509 Bldg. 960, Camp Foster DSN: 315-646-7555 URL: http://www.oki.med.navy.mil

Housing & Billeting Office, Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-2194 Unit 35006 Phone: 011-81-98-970-2158 Bldg. 361 Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-2194 FPO, AP 96373-5006

Housing Office, Camp Courtney- Satellite Office Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 22nd Marines Drive Phone: 011-81-98-954-7317 718 CES/CEH, Unit 5261 Bldg. 4460 DSN: 315-622-7317 APO, AP 96368 http://www.okinawamfh.com/

Housing Office, Camp Kinser- Satellite Office Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Depot Blvd Phone: 011-81-98-911-511-637-3736 718 CES/CEHK, Unit 5132 Bldg. 107 DSN: 315-637-3736 APO, AP 96368 http://www.okinawamfh.com/

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Housing Office, Kadena Air Base- Housing Assistance Section Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Douglas Boulevard Phone: 011-81-98-961-0582/83 718 CES/CEH, Unit 5261 Bldg. 217 DSN: 315-634-0582/83 APO, AP 96368

Housing Office, Kadena Air Base- Marine Liaison Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Douglas Boulevard Phone: 011-81-98-961-0114 718 CES/CEH, Unit 5261 Bldg. 217 Fax: 011-81-98-961-1111 APO, AP 96368 DSN: 315-634-0114 http://www.okinawamfh.com/

Housing Referral Section, Kadena Air Base Bldg. 217 Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Douglas Boulevard Phone: 011-81-98-961-0147 718 CES/CEH, Unit 5261 Fax: 011-81-98-961-1111 APO, AP 96368 DSN: 315-634-0147 http://www.okinawamfh.com/

Instillation Personnel Administrative Center (IPAC)- Inbound & Outbound Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-9448 Unit 35002 Bldg. 5699, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-9448 FPO, AP 96373

Instillation Personnel Administrative Center (IPAC)-Naturalization Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-9848 Unit 35002 Bldg. 5717, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-9848 FPO, AP 96373

Instillation Personnel Administrative Center (IPAC)- Passport/Deers/ID Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-4038 Unit 35002 Bldg. 5717, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-4038 FPO, AP 96373

Joint Reception Center (JRC) Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-5395 Unit 35002 Bldg. 494, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-7728 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-5395 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/default.aspx

Karing Kennels, Kadena Air Base Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 4065, Kadena Air Base Phone: 011-81-98-966-7339 DSN: 315-966-7339 For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 114 http://kadenaforcesupport.com/pets.html

Legal Assistance Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-7144 Unit 38477 Bldg. 437, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-7144 FPO, AP 96373

Library -Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Jackson Street Phone: 011-81-98-954-9280 Unit 35023 Bldg. 4453 DSN: 315-622-9280 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Library - Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-7178 Unit 35023 Bldg. 5679 DSN: 315-645-7178 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Library –Futenma Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Turner Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3946 Unit 35023 Bldg. 403 DSN: 315-636-3946 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Library -Hansen Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Davis Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-7372 Unit 35023 Bldg. 2339 DSN: 315-623-7372 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Library - Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Desmond Doss Drive Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-1039 Unit 35023 Bldg. 1311 DSN: 315-637-1039 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Library - Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Green Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2518 Unit 35023 Bldg. 3429 DSN: 315-625-2518 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

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Marine Corps Base Camp S. D. Butler Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Patton Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-7218/2644 Unit 35001 Bldg. 1 Fax: 011-81-98-970-3754 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-7218/2644 URL/Email Addresses Email: URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/default.aspx URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Marine Corps Family Team Building Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-3698 Unit 35023 Fax: 011-81-98-970-4024 Bldg. 5677 Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-3698 FPO, AP 96373 5023 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Marine & Family Programs, MCCS, Camp Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Jackson Street Phone: 011-81-98-954-9754 Unit 35023 MCB Camp S.D. Butler Phone: 011-81-98-954-7332 Bldg. 4425 DSN: 315-622-9754 FPO, AP 96373 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Marine & Family Programs, MCCS, Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-2104 Unit 35023 Bldg. 445 Phone: 011-81-98-970-2106 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-2104 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Marine & Family Programs, MCCS, Camp Hansen Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Davis street Phone: 011-81-98-969-4522 Unit 35023 DSN: 315-623-4522 Bldg. 2339 FPO, AP 96373 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Marine & Family Programs - Resources, MCCS, Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Desmond Doss Drive Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-2815

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Unit 35023 Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-1628 Bldg. 1220 DSN: 315-645-2815 FPO, AP 96373 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Marine & Family Programs - Resources, MCCS, Camp Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Green Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2622 Unit 35023 DSN: 315-625-2622 Bldg. 3327 FPO, AP 96373 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

MCAS Futenma Air Station H&HS Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Geiger Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3100 Unit 35201 Bldg. 110 Fax: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3088 FPO, AP 96372 DSN: 315-636-3100 URL/Email Addresses Email: URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbjapan/mcasfutenma/Pages/MCASFutenma.aspx

Medical Clinic-Futenma Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Geiger Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3150 Attn: MCAS Futenma Clinic DSN: 315-636-3150 PSC 482 Bldg. 676 FPO, AP 96362 URL: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhoki/Pages/default.aspx

Medical Clinic- Camp Hansen Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Wallace Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-4623 Attn: Hansen Clinic DSN: 315-623-4623 PSC 482 Bldg. 2386 FPO, AP 96362 URL: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhoki/Pages/default.aspx

Medical Clinic- Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Perimeter Road Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-1881 Attn: Kinser Clinic DSN: 315-637-1881 PSC 482 Bldg. 1460 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhoki/Pages/default.aspx

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Medical Clinic- Camp Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Attn: Schwab Clinic Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2260 PSC 482 Bldg. 3510 DSN: 315-625-2260 FPO, AP 96362 URL: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nhoki/Pages/default.aspx

Military Police (Customs) Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Guadal Canal Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-2217 Unit 35002 Bldg. 496, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-2217 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/PMO/default.aspx

Military Police (Emergency 911) On Base: 911 Off Base: 911-1911 Cell: 098-911-1911 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/PMO/default.aspx

Naha City Chamber of Commerce Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 1-1-1 Izumizaki Phone: 81-98-867-0111

Naval Criminal Investigative Service Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 497,Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-0213 DSN: 315-645-0213

URL : http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/NCIS/Default.aspx

Navy Federal Credit Union Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Saipan Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-7331 Unit 35030 Bldg. 1009 Fax: 011-81-098-892-0265 FPO, AP 96373-5030 DSN: 315-645-7331 URL: http://navyfcu.org

Navy Federal Credit, Camp Futenma Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Turner Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-7331 Unit 35030 Bldg. 422 Fax: 011-81-098-892-0265 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-7331 URL: http://navyfcu.org

Navy Federal Credit, Camp Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Jackson Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-7331 Unit 35030 Bldg. 4228 Fax: 011-81-098-892-0265

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FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-7331 URL: http://navyfcu.org

Navy Federal Credit, Camp Hansen Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Wallace street Phone: 011-81-98-970-7331 Unit 35030 Bldg. 2376 Fax: 011-81-098-892-0265 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-7331 URL: http://navyfcu.org

Navy Federal Credit, Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Roger Youn Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-7331 Unit 35030 Bldg. 519 Fax: 011-81-098-892-0265 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-7331 URL: http://navyfcu.org

Navy Federal Credit, Camp Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Green Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-7331 Unit 35030 Bldg. 3539 Fax: 011-81-098-892-0265 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-7331 URL: http://navyfcu.org

Navy/Marine Corps Relief Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Div Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-7808 PSC 557 Box 623 Bldg. 5674, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-7808 FPO, AP 96379 DSN: 315-645-7808

Neo Park The park is a 52 acre open zoo with about 180 species of birds, mammals and reptiles. Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 81-098-052-6348

New Parent Support Program Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-0396 Unit 35023 Bldg. 439, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-0396 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Off-Base Taxi Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 81-098-937-2467

Officer of the Day, III MEF Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 4224, Camp Coutrney Phone: 011-81-98-954-7706

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DSN: 315-622-7706

Officer of the Day- 3rd MarDiv Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 4211, Camp Courtney Phone: 011-81-98-954-9755 DSN: 315-622-9755

Officer of the Day, 3rd MLG Street Address Phone Bldg. 114, Camp Kinser Phone: 090-6861-4582 DSN: 315-637-3522

Officer of the Day- MCB Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 1, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-7218/2644 DSN: 315-645-7218/2644

Officer of the Day-Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 4333, Camp Courtney Phone: 011-81-98-954-9609 DSN: 315-622-9609

Officer of the Day, Camp Foster Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 011-81-98-970-7315 DSN: 315-645-7315

Officer of the Day, Camp Futenma Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-3100 DSN: 315-636-3100

Officer of the Day, Hq Bn, Camp Fuji Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 265, Camp Fuji Phone: 011-81-550-89-6102 ext. 328/329 DSN: 315-224-8475

Officer of the Day, Camp Hansen Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 011-81-98-969-7355 DSN: 315-623-7355

Officer of the Day, Camp Kinser Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-2505 DSN: 315-637-2505

Officer of the Day, Camp Schwab

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Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2600 DSN: 315-625-2600

Officer of the Day, Navy, CFAO/NAF Kadena Air Base Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 090-9789-9631

Officer of the Day, Navy, Naval Dental Clinic Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 449, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-7381 DSN: 315-645-7381

Officer of the Day, Navy, US Naval Hospital Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 960, Camp Foster Phone: 080-8365-5962 DSN: 315-646-7555

Officer of the Day, Navy, White Beach Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 1110, White Beach Phone: 011-81-98-954-1555/1556 DSN: 315-622-1555/1556

Okinawa Children Zoo Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 81-098-4190

Okinawa City Chamber of Commerce Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 4-15-20 Chuo Okinawa Phone: 81-098-938-8022

Okinawa Aquarium (Expo Park) Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 81-098-048-3748

Passenger Travel Office Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Mexico Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-5334-5335 Unit 35002 Bldg. 495, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-5334/5335 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/default.aspx

Personnel Support Activity Detachment-Navy ID Card & Payroll Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Omaha Ave Phone: 011-81-98-961-6322 Bldg. 3554 Kadena Air Base Fax: 011-81-98-961-6305 DSN: 315-634-6322 URL: http://www.cfao.navy.mil

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Postal Services Branch Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Arkansas Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-5394 Unit 35010 DSN: 315-645-5394 Bldg. 1006 Camp Foster FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.marines.mil/unit/mcbbutler/Pages/default.aspx

Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) – Pets/Sponsorship/Smooth move/ Nowa Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-8395 MCCS, Marine & Family Programs - Resources, Fax: 011-81-98-970-7229 Bldg. 445 Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-8395 Unit 35023 FPO, AP 96373 URL/Email Addresses URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.maff-aqs.go.jp/english/index.htm URL:http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/vet/index.htm

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, INTER-CULTURAL SECTION, MCCS Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwell Drive, UNIT 35026 Phone: 011-81-98-970-3127 Bldg. 445 Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-8109 FPO, AP 96379-5026 Fax: 011-81-98-970-7229 DSN: 315-645-3127 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Rental Car-In Gas Station Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 5644, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-4577 DSN: 315-645-4577

Rental Car- In WestPac Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Bldg. 14, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-970-8237 DSN: 315-645-8237

Retired Affairs Office, MCCS Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-3159 Unit 35023 Fax: 011-81-98-970-3930 Bldg. 445, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-3159 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Ryukyu Bus System Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN

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3-15-15 Makishi, Naha City Phone: 098-852-2510

School Age Care (SAC) Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 1st Marine Division Street Phone: 011-81-98-970-7301 Unit 35023 Bldg. 1620, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-7301 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

School Age Care (SAC) Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Perimeter Road Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-3760 Unit 35023 Bldg. 491, Camp Kinser DSN: 315-637-3760 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Shuri Castle Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Japan Phone:81-098-868-2020 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Southeast Botanical Gardens Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 81-098-939-2555

Teen Center- Camp Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 22nd Marines Drive Phone: 011-81-98-954-9711 Unit 35023 DSN: 315-622-9711 Camp Courtney Bldg. 4446 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Teen Center- Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-1004 Unit 35023 Bldg. 2000 (The Spot), Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-1004 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Teen Center-Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Desmond Doss Drive Phone: 011-81-98-911-511-637-1755/2868 Unit 35023 Bldg. 1316, Camp Kinser DSN: 315-637-1755/2868 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITIES, MCCS, Camp Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN

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22nd Marines Drive Phone: 011-81-98-954-9578 Unit 35023 Bldg. 4440, Camp Courtney Fax: 011-81-98-954-9123 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-622-9578 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITIES WestPac Lodge, MCCS, Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Patton Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-2455 Unit 35023 Bldg. 11, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-970-1702 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-645-2455 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

TEMPORARY LODGING FACILITIES, MCCS, Camp Hansen Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Shawn Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-4511 Unit 35023 Bldg. 2504, Camp Hansen Fax: 011-81-98-969-4511 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-623-4511 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Tokashiki Island Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 81-098-987-2321

Transition Assistance Management Program, MCCS, Camp Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Jackson Street Phone: 011-81-98-954-7691-7878 Marine & Family Programs - Resources Fax: 011-81-98-954-9922 Unit 35023 Bldg. 4425, Camp Courtney DSN: 315-622-7878 FPO, AP 96373-5023 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Transition Assistance Management Program/ Family Member Employment Assistance, MCCS, Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-3151 Marine & Family Programs - Resources Fax: 011-81-98-970-3930 Unit 35023 Bldg. 445, Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-3151 FPO, AP 96373-5023 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Transition Assistance, MCCS, Camp Hansen Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Davis Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-7736 Unit 35023 PSC, Bldg. 2339, Camp Hansen Fax: 011-81-98-969-7727 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-623-7736 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

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Transition Assistance, MCCS, Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Desmond Doss Drive Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-1307 Unit 35023 Bldg. 1220, Camp Kinser Fax: 011-81-98-911-5111-637-2426 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-637-1307 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Transition Assistance, MCCS, Camp Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Green Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2699 Unit 35023 Bldg. 3327, Camp Schwab Fax: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-2454 FPO, AP 96373 DSN: 315-625-2699 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

University of Maryland (UMUC) Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-3488 PSC 557 Box 465 Bldg.5679, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-098-939-5547 FPO, AP 96379 0465 DSN: 315-645-3488

University of Phoenix Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 18 MSS/DPE Unit 5134 Box 40 Phone: 011-81-611-734-9845 Bldg. 59 2nd floor Room 220, Kadena Air Base DSN: 634-8000 Ext :1512-672-7606 APO, AP 96368 5134

University Troy State Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 18 FFS/FSDE Unit 5134 Box 40 Phone: 011-81-98-959-3940 Bldg. 59 Rm 221, Kadena Air Base Fax: 011-81-98-959-2041 APO, AP 96368 5134 DSN: 315-959-3940

U. S. Naval Hospital Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN PSC 482-1600 Bldg. 960, Camp Foster Phone: 011-81-98-971-7555 FPO, AP 96362-1600 Fax: 011-81-98-971-7591 DSN: 315-646-7555 URL: http://www.oki.med.navy.mil

U S O, Camp Hansen Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Davis Street Phone: 011-81-98-969-5011 Bldg. 2214, Camp Hansen DSN: 315-623-5011

U S O, Camp Schwab Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Green Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-625-3854 Bldg. 3418, Camp Schwab DSN: 315-625-3854

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 125

U S O, MCAS Futenma Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Turner Street Phone: 011-81-98-911-5111-636-5202 Bldg. 401 DSN: 315-636-5202

Vehicle Registration Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN PMO, MCB Butler Phone: 011-81-98-970-7481 UNIT 35025 Bldg. 5638, Camp Foster Fax: 011-81-98-970-2504 FPO, AP 96373-5025 DSN: 315-645-7481 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil

Veterans Affairs Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-3508 Unit 35023 Bldg. 445 Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-3508 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

VETERINARY CLINIC Off Base - ANIMAL HOSPITAL 22 Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Yogi 1-2 Okinawa City (Out Gate 2 Kadena Air Base) Phone: 81-098-983-8822

VETERINARY CLINIC Off Base - FRIENDS Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Chatan-cho Kitame 1-11-12 (Near Foster's Gate 5) Phone: 81-098-926-2033

VETERINARY CLINIC Off Base –Noah Animal Hospital Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Near Botanical Gardens Phone: 81-098-934-4477

VETERINARY CLINIC Off Base - MAKIMINATO Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 2-469-9 Makiminato, Urasoe City (Near Kinser) Phone: 81-098-879-1125

VETERINARY CLINIC Off Base - NAHA Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 42 Oroku, Naha (Near the Naha Airport) Phone: 81-098-857-1008

Veterinary Clinic Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Okinawa Branch Veterinary Services Phone: 011-81-98-595-1300 18 MDG/SGV, Unit 5142 DSN: 634-8000 Ext :1512-672-7593 APO, AP 96368-5142 URL/Email Addresses Email: [email protected] URL: http://kadenaforcesupport.com/vetweb/index.htm

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 126

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Overseas Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-9426 PSC 557 Box 1340 DSN: 315-645-9426 Bldg. 4408, Camp Courtney FPO, AP 96379 URL: http://www.tricare.osd.mil

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Overseas Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-9426 PSC 557 Box 1340 DSN: 315-645-9426 Bldg. 5674, Camp Foster FPO, AP 96379 URL: http://www.tricare.osd.mil

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Overseas Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 6th Marine Division Road Phone: 011-81-98-970-9426 PSC 557 Box 1340 DSN: 315-645-9426 Bldg. 107 Room 127, Camp Kinser FPO, AP 96379 URL: http://www.tricare.osd.mil

Neo Park The park is a 52 acre open zoo with about 180 species of birds, mammals and reptiles. Phone/Fax/DSN Phone: 81-098-052-6348

Youth Center- Camp Courtney Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN 22nd Marines Drive Phone: 011-81-98-954-9702 Unit 35023 DSN: 315-622-9702 Camp Courtney Bldg. 4446 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Youth Center- Camp Foster Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Stillwill Drive Phone: 011-81-98-970-8015 Unit 35023 Bldg. 24 Camp Foster DSN: 315-645-8015 FPO, AP 96373 URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Youth Center- Camp Kinser Street Address Phone/Fax/DSN Desmond Doss Drive Phone : 011-81-98-911-511-637-2248/2250 Unit 35023 Bldg. 914, Camp Kinser DSN : 315-637-2248/2250 FPO, AP 96373

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 127

URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com

Listing of WEB Links for Topics in this Booklet

American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org Army and Air Force Exchange Service http://www.aafes.com Commissaries http://www.commissaries.com/ Defense Finance and Accounting http://www.dfas.mil Defense Logistics Agency http://www.dla.mil Department of Defense Education Activity http://www.dodea.edu Japanese Animal Quarantine Service http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/index.html Marine Corps http://www.usmc.mil Marine Corps Community Services http://www.usmc-mccs.org Marine Corps Lodging http://www.usmc-mccs.org Military One Source http://www.militaryonesource.com Military Spouse Career Center http://www.military.com/spouse Military Spouse Job Search http://msjs.americasjobexchange.com/ Military Spouse Resource Center http://www.careeronestop.org/militaryspouse MilitaryHOMEFRONT http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/ Navy http://www.navy.mil

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 128

Navy MWR http://www.navymwr.org Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society http://www.nmcrs.org Office of Personnel Management http://www.opm.gov Okinawa Military Family Housing http://www.okinawamfh.com/ Per Diem, Travel, Transportation Allowances http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/ Stars and Stripes http://estripes.osd.mil TRICARE http://www.tricare.mil U.S. Veterans Affairs http://www.va.gov USO http://www.uso.org Weather Kadena http://weather.kadenaforcesupport.com

For more information, please refer to Directory Listing of contacts & links at the end of the booklet. Page 129