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Relocation Services: Your moving experience begins well before you receive your Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders. Whether you are arriving or departing Okinawa, or acting as a sponsor to an inbound Marine or Sailor, knowing what to expect and who to contact will significantly reduce the stress of moving. Whether it's your first time moving or acting as a sponsor or you have done it many times, Marine & Family Programs - Resources staff is here to help. Our office maintains the most current and up to date relocation-related information and processes, information on Navy and Marine Corps installations and much more! We can help make your move to or from Okinawa as ‘Smooth' as possible.
Information and Referral: Marine and Family I & R Specialists are available to provide individualized one-on-one assistance to assist with individual readiness and personal development. Marine and Family Programs I & R Specialists are also available to provide assistance in locating information, resources and referrals, and coordinate unit and group training to include Personal Finance, Language and Culture, Transition, Relocation and Individual Effectiveness workshops.
Marine & Family Programs - Resources
Marine & Family Programs - Resources serves as your DoD family center for Marines and Sailors stationed on Okinawa. Our locations are staffed with specialists trained to provide information, individual assistance and/or referrals necessary to maintain the high quality of life you are accustomed to. Visit any location to speak to a specialist or attend one of many workshops offered to assist with transition, cultural adaptation and personal readiness.
Marine & Family Programs - Resources is available to positively impact the mission readiness of Marines and commands, and prevent individual problems which detract from unit performance. Unit training is available upon request, and can be customized and coordinated with other Marine and Family Service programs to address unique challenges within the command.
1. MyCAA Expansion:The FY20 National Defense Authorization Act expands the program to help pay tuition up to $4,000 for a license, certification or associate degree to pursue any occupation or career. As long as the military spouse, school and a Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) career coach work together to define a clear career path the funds can be applied. Previously, MyCAA could only be used toward 13 defined fields and 170 careers.Call Military One Source at 800-342-9647 to connect with a SECO career coach.https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Releases/Release/Article/2072282/ndaa-expands-military-spouse-scholarship/2. Off Base Child Care Brochure is Attached. Child Care Fee Assistance was created to provide authorized USMC personnel assistance in locating, selecting, and offsetting the cost of civilian child care when on-base child care is not available. The USMC Child Care Assistance brochure explains the process to determine eligibility.3. TRICARE For Life (TFL)TFL is Medicare-wraparound coverage for TRICARE beneficiaries who have Medicare Part A and Part B. This is regardless of your age or where you live. It provides comprehensive health care coverage. With TFL, you also get prescription coverage under the TRICARE Pharmacy Program.https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/BenefitUpdates/Archives/01_28_20_How_TRICARE_For_Life_Eligibility_Enrollment_Works
4. Article and Status of Forces Survey Please disseminate as widely as you are able: Since 2017, DoD has included a Financial Literacy and Preparedness Survey as part of the annual Status of Forces Survey, as mandated by Congress. The new Status of Forces Survey is open now. If you have been invited to participate, you should have received a letter and weekly email reminders (since early December 2019) with information on completing the survey. The link is in this article: https://www.usmc-mccs.org/articles/financial-readiness-is-mission-critical1/
5. VetResources: http://www.va.gov/VetResourcesVetResources offers free event tickets, premium subscriptions, audio books, National Park passes, video games, Walgreens Flu shots, Amazon Prime membership discounts etc.
6. MilSpouse Money Mission: https://www.milspousemoneymission.org/ The aim of MilSpouse is to educate and empower military spouses to elevate their families by making smart money moves - set financial goals, read about issues related to military spouses, families and money management
In the event of an emergency conditions on Okinawa caused by a natural disaster or crisis, all non-essential personnel may be evacuated off-island. The III MEF Family Emergency Evacuation Webpage contains a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section and all of the forms need to compile an Emergency Evacuation Package (EEP) for Marines and their families to use to prepare for this situation. You can also stay informed through the AtHoc Notification Messaging System. If you have just arrived on island, your sponsor can help you register you and your family upon arrival.
Have little ones in your family? Visit "Ready Kids" to help them learn about disaster preparedness in a fun and interactive way. The Air Force also provides a site that offers all sorts of puzzles and activities to help kids learn about disaster preparedness. Visit "Be Ready Kids" to download your activity sheets for kids ages 4-12.
a. MCIPAC/MCBB Order 1754.1A - MCCS Mass Casualty Crisis Action Support
b. Typhoon Guide
c. Emergency Preparedness for Americans in Japan (U. S. Embassy - Tokyo)
d. Calling For Help/Emergency Contact Information (U. S. Embassy - Tokyo)
e. Japan Meteorological Agency
f. Joint Typhoon Warning Center
g. American Red Cross Okinawa Disaster Preparedness Webpage
h. III MEF Emergency Evacuation Page
i. Marine Corps Bases Butler/Camp Foster Disaster Preparedness Webpage
j. Okinawa Prefecture Disaster Prevention Information Portal
k. III MEF/MCIPAC/MCBB Order 3000.1E - Typhoon Procedures
Calling options from Okinawa are: 1. Dial 645-7734 from any DSN phone. 2. Dial 098-970-7734 from any Local Japanese cell phone or Local Japanese land line phone. 3. Dial 1-877-476-7734 from any US based VOIP Line (Vonage, Skype, Magic Jack, etc.).
*If you have problems opening a link by directly clicking on it, please right click and select open on the pop-up menu.*
Smooth Move Workshops are available online at Qualtrics.com. Service Members PCSing or EASing needing to fulfill the requirement can sign-up for an online session at our MCCS Relocation Services website: www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation. An email confirmation will be sent out to you with the link you will need to complete your online training. Once completed you can proceed to any of the MCCS Marine & Family Program Buildings the following day to receive your checkout stamp.
Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 12) - Department of Defense Guidance for Personnel Traveling During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic - Aug 2020
Per MARADMIN 254/20, effective 21 April 2020, provides U.S. Marine Corps disease containment preparedness planning guidance for 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Modification and Reissuance of DoD Response to COVID-19-Travel Restrictions.
Per MARADMIN 198/20, effective 31 March 2020, all domestic travel for DoD components is halted in response to COVID-19.
Per MARADMIN 193/20, effective 26 March 2020, all DoD International Travel is restricted to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Per MARADMIN 159/20, effective 11 March 2020, provides guidance on 2020 Peak Moving Season Preparations for all Marines, Civilian Marines and their families.
LATEST USTRANSCOM PPA ADVISORY: PPA# 20-0058F UPDATE/ 12 May 2020
Smooth Move Workshop Booklet (Online Version) (May 2020)
Financial Planning Worksheet for a PCS Move (2011 PFM Curriculum)
Smooth Move PCS Checklist (May 2020)
TRS-Relocation Checklist for Marines (May 2020)
TRS-Relocation Checklist for Sailors (May 2020)
MARADMIN 635-20: This MARADMIN explains the process for those Marines that have orders to recruiting or DI school and how to complete their travel claims
Have orders to PCS from Okinawa? Contact the DMO, Personal Property Office to set up your household goods shipment at:Camp Foster: 645-0922 / MCBBUTLERPPSODMO@usmc.mil Camp Courtney: 622-7561/ 9770 / MCBBUTLERPTOCourtney@usmc.mil Camp Hansen: 623-4337/ 7029 / MCBButlerPPSOHansen@usmc.mil **Military Families Making Summer PCS Moves Will Have to Follow These Strict Ruleshttps://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/05/07/military-families-making-summer-pcs-moves-will-have-follow-these-strict-rules.html/amp HEALTH SAFETY SCREENING:Checklists, interview forms, and other supporting documentation are available at:https://www.iandl.marines.mil/divisions/logistics-plans-policies-strategic-mobility-lp/logistics-distribution-policy-branch-lpd/pcs2
DMO Moving During COVID-19 (May 2020)
5 Measures to Protect Your Health While Moving in a COVID-19 Environment (May 2020)
DMO 2020 Passenger Travel (May 2020)
DMO Outbound Shipment Form
USMC Personal Property Facebook Page (Can only be accessed from a personal computer)
Shipping Alcoholic Beverages Brochure (May 2019)
Inconvenience Claims - Informational Brochure (October 2020)
Move.mil
Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) Household Goods/Relocation Allowances Frequently Asked Questions
Administrative Household Goods (HHG) Weight Allowance Location (April 2019)
Navy - MyPCS Mobile App
Naval Supply Command Household Goods Webpage
It's Your Move - Household Goods Booklet for Navy Personnel (March 2019)
USMC Passenger Transportation Facebook Page (Can only be accessed from a personal computer)
Government of Japan Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) Pet Exportation Webpages
Government of Japan Animal Quarantine Service (AQS) Information Sheet (November 2018)
Okinawa Veterinary Services PCS "Good To Know" Information Sheet (February 2019)
U. S Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Pet Travel Webpage
HQ Air Mobility Command Pet Brochure (April 2018)
HQMC Pet Brochure for Commercial Airline Transport (February 2019)
Airline Customer Pet Handout (February 2019)
MCCS Personal Financial Management Webpage
Temporary Living Allowance Brochure (Updated April 2017)
Request a Sponsor
Housing Application
Military Installations Application (Military OneSource)
Plan My Move Application (Military OneSource)
Loan Locker Agreement Form - July 2020
For any questions on the above links/ forms, please contact our Relocation Section at 645-8395/7494/2104/2106 or mcbb_reloassist@usmc.mil.
Check out all the great activities available this holiday season on our January 2021 Marine & Family Programs Calendar of Events (COE). Please feel free to share it.
As an added bonus, below are this month's resources newsletter:
Virtual Resources for professionals and caregivers provided by the Texas A&M Agrilife Military Program:
Checkout the handout for more information or visit them online at: http://military.agrilife.org/
Webinar: Intentional Inclusion for People with Disabilities
Date/Time: January 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. ET
RSVP: https://militaryfamilieslearningnetwork.org/event/92173/
Virtual Caregiver Class: Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Date: Tuesdays, February 2 – March 9, 2021
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET
(**Registration is Limited) Register at: https://forms.gle/r248hbm3fuCLEu3c8
The VA Resource Locator:
The VA Resource Locator helps Veterans easily find VA resources in their area including Suicide Prevention Coordinators, crisis centers, VA Medical Centers, outpatient clinics, Veterans Benefits Administration offices, and Vet Centers. More information is available at: www.veteranscrisisline.net/ResourceLocator
VA’s Expiration Term of Service (ETS) Sponsorship Program:
The program matches veterans with an ETS sponsor to ease the transition into civilian life:
For more information visit: https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/68723/va-program-helps-service-members-transition-to-civilian-life/. The ETS Sponsorship Program is currently available in New York City and San Antonio. Additional launches are planned in Boston; Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas; Pittsburgh; Seattle; and Washington, D.C.
Online enrollment for overseas TRICARE plans is now available:
Online enrollment through Beneficiary Web Enrollment (BWE) is now available for overseas plans on milConnect: https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect
The BWE allows you to:
For more information visit: https://tricare.mil/CoveredServices/BenefitUpdates/Archives/01_07_2021_Online_Enrollment_TRICARE_Overseas_Plans_Available
Virtual Military Spouse Career Coaching:
The Installation Family Member Employment Program provides help and resources for spouse employment.
In addition, free career coaching is available to eligible spouses through SECO: https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/content/view/1310
PCS Season Resources:
For those facing an upcoming PCS, your Information, Referral and Relocation specialist provides PCS workshops and individual support as needed. Attendance at PCS workshop is mandatory for Service Members, and spouses are encouraged to attend as well.
For a list of upcoming classes visit: www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation.
Click on the 1st Quarter 2020 Information & Referral Database to access. For questions or additional assistance, please contact 645-2104, 637-2815, 623-4522 or 625-2622.
29 Palms Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 760.830.6344
Albany Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 229.639.5278
Cherry Point Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 252.466.6759
Hawaii Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 808.257.776
Henderson Hall Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 703.693.9197
Iwakuni Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 315.253.3754
Lejeune/New River Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 910.451.1056/7796
MCRD San Diego Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 619.524.5732
Miramar Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 858.307.1428
Parris Island / MCAS Beaufort Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 843.228.7351
Pendleton Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 760.725.5704
Quantico Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 703.784.2659
Yuma Information & Referral - Relocation Services:
DSN: 928.269.2034
2018 Marine Corps Demographics Profile:
This report contains the latest available information on the makeup of the military community — including service members and their dependents — in the United States and around the world. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/data-research-and-statistics/military-community-demographics
In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 Sponsorship Training and Sponsorship Coordinator Training will be conducted in-person or virtually. To sign up please call one of our facilities at the numbers listed below or visit the Relocation Workshops tab above.
MCCS Marine & Family Programs - Resource Centers:
Camp Foster, Bldg. 445: 645-2104/2106/8395/7494 Camp Courtney, Bldg. 4425: 622-7332 Camp Hansen, Bldg. 2339: 623-4522/3055Camp Kinser, Bldg. 1220: 637-2815 Camp Schwab, Bldg. 3429: 625-2622
Stay up-to-date with the latest DoD COVID-19 travel guidance:
Marine Corps Based Movement Fact Sheet (29 June 2020)
COVID-19 USMC Leaders Reference Card
MARADMIN 636-20: Provides an update to MARADMIN 333-20 to incorporate change to the delegation of waiver approval authority for COVID-19 personnel movement and travel restrictions. This guidance is effective 23 October 2020.
MARADMIN 396-20: Provides reinforcing guidance regarding transportation, pets, housing, and ROM guidance for PCS moves to Japan. This guidance is effective 14 July 2020.
MARADMIN 377-20: Provides information on the DoD policy change regarding COVID-19 military personnel movement and travel restrictions for leave and liberty. The change is effective 1 July 2020.
Sponsors, as we continue to support the actions to reduce potential risk and minimize the spread of COVID-19, please reach out to your incoming Service Members and their families with guidance on following the 14-day Restriction of Movement (ROM) requirement. We have updated the documents in your tool kit to help you be effective in your role as as a sponsor and your new responsibilities during the COVID-19 PCS season.
Sponsorship Training Guide (Sept 2020)
Sponsorship Checklist (June 2020)
Sponsorship Checklist- Civilian (July 2020)
Marine Accompanied PCS Flowchart (July 2020)
Marine Unaccompanied PCS Flowchart (July 2020)
Navy Accompanied PCS Flowchart (July 2020)
Navy Unaccompanied PCS Flowchart (July 2020)
Housing Application -DD Form 1746
Port-to-Final Residence Flowchart Process (July 2020)
Loan Locker Agreement Form
Housing Renovation Slide (March 2017)
Pets and Military Housing
AtHoc Registration Brochure
Inbound Roster on ROM
AtHoc Registration - Sponsors How-to-Guide
III MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCE/MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS PACIFIC BULLETIN 1754 (12 June 2020)
MCO 1320.11G - USMC Sponsorship Order
III MEF/MCIPAC/MCBB Order 1754.1A - Sponsorship Order (October 2019)
PCS Checklist for Incoming Personnel (July 2020)
PCS Checklist for Incoming Civilian Personnel (October 2019)
Okinawa PCS “Must Know" Information (July 2020)
Household Goods Information with 14-Day ROM Suggestions (June 2020)
Overseas Screening Information
Children and Youth Programs
For any questions on the above links/forms, please contact MCCS Relocation Services at: 645-8395/7494/2104/2106 or email MCBB_ReloAssist@usmc.mil.
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