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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.
The Personal & Professional Development-Resources (P&PD-R) center would like to thank you for your latest delivery of manufactured coupons and for taking the time to contribute to our coupon program. Your donations help us maintain this vital resource for the military families overseas. Support for the coupon program from organizations and individuals like you is truly appreciated.
Your work has truly made a difference in the quality of life of our military personnel and their families, and has made them feel closer to home.
Here in Okinawa, manufactured coupons are good for up to six months after the expiration date. Donations are accepted year-round. To contribute to our Coupon Program, please send your manufactured coupons to:
MCCS Marine & Family Programs
Personal & Professional Development-Resources
Unit 35023
FPO AP, 96378-5023
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 3000.1G - 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.
Pet spaces are extremely limited during the peak PCS Season, May-September. Service Members planning to PCS with pets this summer should download the following forms to place their pet on the AMC flight waitlist and contact the Passenger Travel Office (PTO) as soon as possible for assistance:
PET DATA CALL FY21
Passenger Travel Office Customer Pet Tracker FormSupplemental Message to MARADMIN 333-20 to Incorporate Force Health Protection Guidance (Supplement 14) Directions. This guidance is effective 05 February 2021.
MARADMIN 348/21 Reinforcing Guidance for Marines regarding Transportation, Pets, Housing, and Quarantine-Level – Restriction of Movement associated with Permanent Change of Station Moves to Japan. MARADMIN 297/21 effective 04 June 2021, provides updates to the 2021 Peak Moving Season.
MARADMIN 198/20, effective 31 March 2020, all domestic travel for DoD components is halted in response to COVID-19.
MARADMIN 193/20, effective 26 March 2020, all DoD International Travel is restricted to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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)
2021 Best Practices Inventory Checklist (March 2021)
FAQ about Pre-Travel COVID-19 Tests
TRICARE Online Patient Portal
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
PCSing soon? Checkout the latest USTRANSCOM PP Advisory for personnel that will be moving this summer.
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)
Passenger Travel Office Customer Pet Tracker Form
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)
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.
Here is the August 2021 Marine & Family Calendar of Events. Please feel free to share it.
As an added bonus, Here is the 12 March 2020 Information & Referral Resource News:
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
*Camp Foster: 645-2104/2106
*Camp Kinser: 637-2815
*Camp Courtney: 622-7332
*Camp Hansen or Schwab: 623-4522
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
Check out the latest PCS Video from Hawaii: https://fb.watch/4jj_RVeVvt/
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 with social distancing 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
Okinawa 2021 PCS Video
COVID-19: Appointment QR Codes
COVID-19: What You Need To Know Brochure
COVID-19: Resources
COVID-19: Adolescent Vaccinations
COVID -19: Vaccine FAQ for Adolescents
COVID-19: Post Vaccination Brochure
Marine Corps Based Movement Fact Sheet (29 June 2020)
COVID-19 USMC Leaders Reference Card
MARADMIN 297/21 - provides updates to the 2021 Peak Moving Season.
MARADMIN 348/21: Regarding Transportation, Pets, Housing, and Quarantine-Level- Restriction of Movement (ROM) Associated with Permanent Change of Station Moves to Japan. This guidance is effective July 2021.
New FRAGO USFJ: Update on new ROM restrictions
FAQ Pre-Travel COVID-19 Testing
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 environment.
Sponsorship Training Guide (May 2021)
Sponsorship Checklist (June 2020)
Sponsorship Checklist- Civilian (July 2020)
Marine Accompanied PCS Flowchart (Mar 2021)
Marine Unaccompanied PCS Flowchart (Mar 2021)
Navy Accompanied PCS Flowchart (Mar 2021)
Navy Unaccompanied PCS Flowchart (Mar 21)
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 MEF/MCIPAC/MCBB Order 1754.1A - Sponsorship Order (October 2019)
III MEF MCIPAC MCBB 1754 Bulletin (12 May 2021)
MCO 1320.11G - USMC Sponsorship Order
PCS Checklist for Incoming Personnel (Jan 2021)
PCS Checklist for Incoming Civilian Personnel (October 2019)
Must Know Info for Marines & Sailors on PCS Orders to Okinawa July 2021
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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