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SITES Database Info STANDARD INSTALLATION TOPIC EXCHANGE SERVICE S I T E S Version 3 RELOCATION INFORMATION FOR Misawa AB Japan Information Date November 21, 2002 Visit the SITES Web Site at http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/sites Table of Contents Installation ............................................................................................................................................................. 1 Installation Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Must Know Items............................................................................................................................................... 2 Geographically Separated or Satellite Locations.................................................................................................. 6 Nearby Installations (Listed Separately in SITES)............................................................................................... 6 Regulations........................................................................................................................................................ 7 Commonly Referenced Numbers ........................................................................................................................ 8 Major Unit Listing.............................................................................................................................................. 9 Transportation .................................................................................................................................................... 9 Commissary and Exchange Operations ............................................................................................................. 10 Local Community ................................................................................................................................................ 11 Local Community Overview............................................................................................................................. 11 Time Zone Chart.............................................................................................................................................. 11 Climate ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 Events Calendar ............................................................................................................................................... 12 Cultural Attractions.......................................................................................................................................... 13 Recreation Opportunities .................................................................................................................................. 15 Military Related and Civic Organizations.......................................................................................................... 15 Shopping.......................................................................................................................................................... 16 State and Community Social Service Agencies ................................................................................................. 16 Non-Profit Social Service Agencies .................................................................................................................. 16 Religious Activities .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Community Transportation............................................................................................................................... 17 Education............................................................................................................................................................. 18 Education Overview......................................................................................................................................... 18 Public and DODDS Schools ............................................................................................................................. 18 Private Schools................................................................................................................................................. 19 Colleges and Universities ................................................................................................................................. 19 Adult or Continuing Education ......................................................................................................................... 20 Special Education............................................................................................................................................. 20 Employment......................................................................................................................................................... 20 Employment Overview..................................................................................................................................... 20 Federal Civilian Employment for Spouses......................................................................................................... 21 Permanent Employment Resources ................................................................................................................... 21 Temporary Employment Resources .................................................................................................................. 22 Non-Paid or Volunteer Opportunities................................................................................................................ 22 Chambers of Commerce ................................................................................................................................... 22 Private Sector Employment .............................................................................................................................. 22 Government Employment................................................................................................................................. 23 Professional or Occupational Licensing ............................................................................................................ 23 Networking Opportunities ................................................................................................................................ 23 Medical And Dental ............................................................................................................................................. 24 Medical and Dental Overview........................................................................................................................... 24 Medical Services/Directory - on Installation...................................................................................................... 24 Health Benefits Advisor, Wellness, and CHAMPUS/TRICARE Programs ........................................................ 25 Community Hospitals....................................................................................................................................... 27 Dental Services/Directory - on Installation........................................................................................................ 27 Family Member Dental Plan ............................................................................................................................. 27 Housing ............................................................................................................................................................... 28 Housing Overview............................................................................................................................................ 28 Housing Allowances......................................................................................................................................... 29 Government Housing........................................................................................................................................ 30 Community Housing ........................................................................................................................................ 31 Utilities............................................................................................................................................................ 31 ii Relocation Services.............................................................................................................................................. 31 Relocation Services Overview .......................................................................................................................... 31 Relocation Assistance....................................................................................................................................... 32 In Transit Emergencies..................................................................................................................................... 32 Financial Preparedness ..................................................................................................................................... 33 Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) ................................................................................................
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