Command Channel Slides March 15 to 22, 2013

Of fice Closure
The Central Issue Facility will be closed to conduct
its required annual inventory.
Date: April 1 to 5
The facility will only operate for emergency issues
and turn-ins during this period.
For more information:
263-5880 ro263-7454

Ur gent Notice
Temporary Bicycle Parking Area at Gate 4
for March 21, 2013.
All bicycles are to be parked at the Gate 4 temporary
bicycle parking located next to Gate 4 vehicle parking
due to additional bicycle racks are being installed.
Any bicycles remaining in the shed area
on March 21, 2013 will be removed
by PMO Impoundment.

Ur gent Notice
The Gate 4 temporary bicycle parking area will close at 12 noon
on March 22, 2013 and all remaining bikes will be moved to PMO
Impoundment and disposed of if not claimed within 45 days.

Gate No. 4

Temp
Bike Parking
(Grass area)
Pine Tree Road

Bicycle Re gistr ation
All bicycles need to be registered with PMO.
Bicycle Registration office is open
Mon-Fri, from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(including lunch hour) or call 263-3732
During non-business hours, please visit MP the desk.
Bldg #229 or call 263-3002
Please bring your bicycle for registration.

自転車使用者への緊急のお知らせ

3 月 21 日 , ゲート 4 の駐輪場に自転車用ラックを増設する
為
20 日終業迄に臨時駐輪場に自転車を移動して下さい。
Gate No. 4

臨時駐輪場
( 芝地）
Pine Tree Road

自転車使用者への緊急のお知らせ

駐輪場に残された自転車は臨時駐輪場に移動します。
自転車使用者は臨時駐輪場から元の駐輪場に
3 月 22 日 12 時迄に移動して下さい。
残された自転車は PMO により保管所に移動され、
45 日以内に申告が無い場合は廃棄されます。　
基地内で使用する自転車は必ず PMO で登録して下さい。
　
今後 PMO の方では自転車の登録がされているか
不定期に検査が入ります。

自転車登録のお知らせ

自転車は以下の所で登録して下さい。
未登録の放置自転車に関しては処分される事もあります。

月曜 - 金曜、 8 時 -16 時半
建物番号 227 問い合わせ電話番号： 263-3732
　
勤務時間以外は憲兵隊事務所でお願いします。
建物番号 229 問い合わせ電話番号 :263-3002

TSUNAMI Warning System Test

Yokohama City has been installing
new emergency messaging infrastructures
throughout the city, applying all the lessons learned
from the Mar. 11, 2011, earthquake.
A few speakers were just installed
within a radius of a few hundred yards
from Yokohama North Dock,
and tests of the system will be conducted Mar. 18.


This will include the test message
"Kore wa shaken hoso desu"
("This is a test message," in Japanese),
followed by warning beeps.

This sequence will continue a few times
for approximately 10 seconds each time.


You can hear actual tsunami warning message
by visiting the link below:

http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/shobo/kikikanri
/tsunami/sozai/otunami.mp3

Temporary Closure of Camp Zama Gas Station
Access to the Camp Zama Gas Station
will be briefly closed
March 26, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.
due to a parade occurring at that time as part
of the welcome ceremony
for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's
Central Readiness Force.
Usage of the gas station is expected
to resume once the parade route
has passed.

Red Cross Month Activities at Camp Zama

March is Red Cross Month, and to celebrate,
Camp Zama's Red Cross Office is scheduled
to hold a public event March 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On display will be information on the different courses
offered by the Red Cross,
information on emergency preparedness,
and information on open volunteer positions
within the community.

Red Cross Month Activities at Camp Zama

Certified instructors will be present to
answer questions or provide further information.
All those who attend the event
will be registered to win a gift;
presence during the drawing is not required to win.

Call 263-3166 for more information.

Ongoing Construction at SFHA, Camp Zama

An ongoing construction initiative to replace
potable water piping
at Sagamihara Family Housing Area
will require full road closure March 18 and 25.
The estimated completion date
of the project is July 25.


Ongoing Construction at SFHA, Camp Zama
There is also a construction project to replace
the canopy above the night deposit box
at the Camp Zama Community Bank. This project
will require a vehicle lane closure for approximately
four weeks due to the necessary scaffolding
when removing and installing the canopy.
The estimated construction period is
March 18 through April 12.

Notice of
Suspension of Tuition Assistance
Due to current fiscal challenges,
the secretary of the Army has approved
the suspension of Tuition Assistance
effective Mar. 8 at 5 p.m.
The suspension applies to all components and
will remain effect until the fiscal situation matures.
Soldiers will no longer be permitted to submit
new requests for Tuition Assistance
through the GoArmyEd portal.

Notice of
Soldiers currently enrolled and participating
in courses approved for tuition assistance
are not affected and will be allowed
to complete current course enrollment.
Soldiers can continue to access their GI Bill benefits,
if applicable (either the Montgomery GI Bill
or the Post 9/11 GI Bill); or use other funding sources
(grants, scholarships or Army National Guard Soldiers
using state Tuition Assistance).

Notice of
Soldiers are encouraged to contact their local
education centers for additional information:

Camp Zama Education Center DSN: (315) 263-3015
COMM: 046-407-3015

Torii Station Education Center DSN: 315-644-4684
COMM: 098-911-5111
(then dial 644-4684)

Notice of
Local Post 9/11 GI Bill point of contact is
the U.S. Army Japan career counselor at:
DSN: 315-263-7387
COMM: 046-407-7387

Updated information will also be posted to:
www.goarmyed.com

Job, Career and Education Fair
A Job, Career and Education Fair is scheduled
to be held Mar. 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.
at Eda's Place at the Camp Zama Community Club.
Employment and education representatives
from several on-base employers will be present
at the event to provide employment-related
information and assistance.
The event is free and open to all Status of Forces
Agreement personnel and eligible family members.

Drug Take-Back Event

A "Drug Take-Back" event is scheduled
to be held April 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
in the Main Exchange/Food Court area.
The event allows community members
to safely dispose of any expired, unused,
unwanted, prescribed
or over-the-counter medication.
Call 263-8059 or 263-8047 for more information.

English-, Japanese-Language
Shelf-Life Training
A number of training dates are scheduled
to be held, in both English- and Japanese-language
instruction, on shelf-life policy training
to explain standard practice in the management
and storage of shelf-life material at the
managing activity and depot level.


Shelf-Life Training
Students will learn to properly apply mandatory
storage standards criteria in evaluating the condition
of shelf-life material upon receipt,
in storage, during surveillance,
upon shipment, and when test or restorative
actions are required to maintain or return stocks
to a ready-for-issue status.

Shelf-Life Training
Sagami Depot (English Session)
Date: March 29 (Nomination deadline: March 22)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Bldg. 164-S6, Maintenance Division Classroom

Sagami Depot (Japanese Session)
Date: April 5 (Nomination deadline: March 22)
Location: Bldg. 164-S6, Maintenance Division Classroom

Shelf-Life Training
Camp Zama (English Session)
Date: May 16 (Nomination deadline: May 9)
Location: LRC-H, Bldg. 102, Conference Room

Camp Zama (Japanese Session)
Date: May 17 (Nomination deadline: May 9)
Location: LRC-H, Bldg. 102, Conference Room

Shelf-Life Training
Yokohama North Dock (English Session)
Date: Sept. 26 (Nomination deadline: Sept. 19)
Location: Bldg. 347, DPW Conference Room

Yokohama North Dock (Japanese Session)
Date: Sept. 27 (Nomination deadline: Sept. 19)
Location: Bldg. 347, DPW Conference Room

2013 Road Tax Program

The 2013 Road Tax Program, during
which vehicle owners can pay
their Japanese Road Tax and be issued
their 2013 USFJ vehicle decal,
is scheduled to take place April 16 through 19
at the Camp Zama Community Club's
Firelite Lounge.

Issue times on each day are
from 9 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Customers should show up on their respective
date
based on the first letter of their last name:
April 16: A through E
April 17: F through K
April 18: L through R
April 19: S through Z; mini cars (yellow plates)

and motorcycles

Cost for the renewal, all payments for which
must be in yen, depends on vehicle type:
Ordinary trucks : 32,000 yen
Small trucks and vehicles : 7,500 yen
(Sagami 5XX Y XXXX or Sagami 4XX Y XXXX plates)
Vehicles : 19,000 or 22,000 yen
(Sagami 3XX Y XXXX plates)
Mini cars (yellow plates) : 3,000 yen
Motorcycles : 500 or 1,000 yen


Those who do not renew their road tax
during this period will be required to do so at
the off-post Sagami Land and Transportation Office.
Renewal must be completed no later than May 31.
Any vehicles without the updated USFJ decal
will not be allowed to be driven after June 1.

Change to Sponsorship Training Dates

Monthly Sponsorship Training will now be held
on the second Wednesday of each month.
For the rest of 2013, the class dates are as follows:
March 13 July 10 Nov. 13
April 10 Aug. 14 Dec. 11
May 8 Sept. 11
June 12 Oct. 9

ZaCSA Community Grants Available

The Zama Community Spouses' Association
is offering community grants from now
through April 22 to help eligible organizations
fulfill their goals or needs.
Visit www.zacsa.org or
email grants.zacsa@gmail.com
for more information.

ZaCSA Scholarship Information

Zama Community Spouses' Association
scholarship applications are now available
for Zama American High School seniors
and non-traditional students,
such as spouses and adult family members.

Visit the ZaCSA website at http://www.zacsa.org
to download applications and information
concerning each individual scholarship.

ZaCSA Scholarship Information

Scholarship Application Deadlines:
Zama American High School Seniors: March 30
Non-traditional Students : March 15
(Spouse/Adult Family Member):
All applications must be postmarked
on or before these dates
If you have any questions, please contact:
scholarship@zacsa.org

Informational Telephone Services

Effective April 1, the 78th Signal Battalion's
telephone operators will no longer provide
"informational telephone services“
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Calls placed to 0, 263-1110 and 113
during these hours will be routed to the Regional Network
Operations Support Center, whose
operators have access to telephone information.

Good Friday

March 29, 7:30 p.m.
Camp Zama Chapel
Camp Zama Protestant Worship Service
Contact: DSN 263-4898 for more information

Tama Hills Easter
Festival
An Easter Festival
is scheduled to be held
March 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tama Hills Recreation Center

An egg hunt will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Call 224-3421
for more information

A scheduled electrical power outage
will take place
March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Bldg. 101.
The purpose of the outage is to allow
the Directorate of Public Works to perform
maintenance and repairs.
Call 263-3965 or 263-8581

Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Camp Zama
Saturday, March 16
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pre-registration required: $55
www.classes.redcross.org/Saba/Web/Main

Info: 046-407-3166 / DSN: 263-3166

CAT & DOG FIRST AID

Camp Zama
Saturday, April 20
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Pre-registration required: $45
www.classes.redcross.org/Saba/Web/Main

Info: 046-407-3166 / DSN: 263-3166

Volunteer Opportunities

Disaster Trainers and Workers
The Camp Zama Red Cross is looking for volunteers
willing to help the community prepare for disasters.
 Take advanced training to support our education programs
in the schools and our awareness campaigns in the community.
 A large number of volunteers is needed to support the earthquake
exercise in July 2013.

DSN: 263-3166 / Commercial: 046-407-3166

Emergency Communication Messages

The American Red Cross provides
the military community and their families with 24/7 access
to an Emergency Communications Network
to keep families connected in a crisis,
provide case management services,
and assist with emergency financial assistance.
Find us on Facebook
American Red Cross – Camp Zama
Click on “Notes”


To start an American Red Cross message,
the following information is needed:
Service member’s or sponsors’ full name
Branch of service
Rank
Social Security Number or date of birth
Complete military unit address

Environmental Training
Environmental Management System
internal auditor training is scheduled to be
held March 19, 21 and 22 at Camp Zama
to teach assessment and inspection techniques,
objective fact finding, development of an audit plan,
writing findings and reporting results, briefing skills,
site visits, and interview skills.


The classroom portion of the training
will be held
March 19 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
in Bldg. 642, Classroom B.
The practical application portion
will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Environmental Compliance Auditing training
is also scheduled for March 20 at Camp Zama
to teach selected and relevant elements of
the Japan Environmental Governing Standards,
common compliance findings, auditor techniques,
objective evidence, audit checklists,
and documentation of findings in the Corrective
Preventive Action Reports database.


The classroom portion of this training
will be held March 20 from 8 to 10 a.m.
in Bldg. 642, Classroom B.
The practical application portion
will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Town Hall Meeting by Gar rison Commander
for USAG-J Employees

The Garrison commander will host two
Town Hall Meetings
to discuss the short- and long-term outlook
of the garrison to include the effects
of the Central Readiness Force relocation
to Camp Zama, fiscal uncertainty, hiring freeze,
new USAG-J mission/vision statements,
upcoming events,
and the USAG-J mentor/mentee program.


Transportation from Yokohama North Dock and Tokyo
to Camp Zama will be provided.
Detailed information will be announced later.
If you have a question for the commander,
please submit in writing with your name and title
to your supervisor by March 1.

For more information, call: 263-5339.


Location, date and time for Kanto Area is as follows:

Area Date Time Location
Zama March 15 10 to 11 a.m. Camp Zama Community Club,
Bldg. 457
Depot March 15 2 to 3 p.m. Sagami Lounge, Bldg. 135-52

ギャリソン司令官の従業員への
タウンホールミーティング
基地管理本部司令官、ティリー大佐による
タウンホールミーティングが
基地管理本部従業員の皆様へ行われます。
お話の内容は、中央即応集団司令部のキャンプ座間への移転、
財政問題、雇用凍結、新基地管理本部ミッション・ビジョン、
今後のイベント、メンタープログラムなどを含めた、
ギャリソン部隊の短期・長期展望などです。


東京及び横浜の従業員の方には、
送迎バスが用意されます。詳細は後日連絡致します。
司令官への質問などがある方は、 3 月 1 日までに
監督者にお名前と職種名を添えて提出してください。

この件に関するお問い合わせは、
コマンドグループ（軍電 263-5339 ）まで。


関東地区での開催場所・日時は下記のとおりです。

地区　　開催日　
地区　　開催日　時間　
時間　場所
場所
座間
座間金曜日
金曜日 1000-1100 　キャンプ座間コミュニティ
1000-1100 　キャンプ座間コミュニティ
クラブ
クラブ　　　　　
　　　　　 Bldg457
Bldg457
相模　　金曜日
相模　　金曜日 1400-1500 　　さがみラウンジ、 Bldg
1400-1500 　　さがみラウンジ、 Bldg
135-52
135-52

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Phi Eta Zeta Chapter is sponsoring up to
$1,000 scholarship(s) for graduating
seniors.
For additional information,
gives us a call after 4 p.m.:
264-7664

Directorate of Human Resources

New Consolidated Mail Room
Grand Opening
Mail Room is tentatively scheduled to open April 29.
Combinations for boxes at the new Mail Room will be
available for pickup at the current Mail Room location from
April 1 through 26, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Residual mail will be transferred from the current Mail Room
April 26 after closing (6 p.m.), and mail will be processed
and ready for pickup at the new location on April 29.

Mailing addresses will not be affected

Directorate of Human Resources

New Consolidated Mail Room
New Hours of Operation
The Main Post Office, Finance Section, will remain open
until 6 p.m. on Fridays effective March 15.
The Main Post Office will close on weekends effective
March 16.
Saturday mail service is available at the Naval Air Facility
Atsugi Post Office.
Main Post Office new hours of operation:
Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

BOY SCOUT PACK 34
Annual Pinewood Derby
Experience the sense of accomplishment and the excitement
of competition, learn good sportsmanship, and have fun.

March 23, 9 a.m. at Arnn Elementary on SHA
Competition is open to the public
with a separate “Open Class” for children and adults

For details, call: 080-4166-2574

Notice From Sams Health Clinic

The USA MEDDAC-Japan
will undergo major facility renovations
starting in March, 2013 and extend through 2016 .
These changes will affect the current parking layout
for our community,
requiring a shift of parking availability
to outlying areas such as
the commissary and Camp Zama Community Club.

Notice From Sams Health Clinic

Please watch the video for important information
regarding these parking changes
and how they will affect you.
Please also visit the MEDDAC-Japan
facebook page:
http://facebook.com/MEDDACJ
our website:
http://www.usarj.army.mil/organization/meddac/

B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic
Renovation Project Starting Soon.
Starting in February
This project will be in phases and span almost
three years.
During the construction, only a small part of
our parking lot will be available
for special needs parking.

B.G. Sams Health & Dental Clinic
Renovation Project Starting Soon
Please be patient as we work to provide an up-to-
date, modern facility for your medical and dental
care.
The main entrance to the clinic will not change.
Contact us at MEDDACJ-PAO@AMEDD.ARMY.MIL
with any questions or concerns.

Off Site Parking Locations-Buildings
Commissary
MWR
PHCR
Temp Bldg
Contractor Staging Area

MEDDAC
Camp Zama Community
Club

Off Site Parking Locations
DPW Housing Office
(Staff Parking)
New Patient Parking
(Commissary Area)
Special Need Parking
(Current Parking Lot)
BG Sams Health Clinic
Bldg704
Additional Patient Parking
(CZCC 48 Spots)

Motorcycle Safety Classes

The Basic Rider Course (BRC)
Experienced Rider Course (ERC)
are now available on Camp Zama
Access to a motorcycle is needed for the training
Open to US military ID Card holders
(Active duty retirees, family members, or civilian
employees)

Motorcycle Safety Classes

The course is free
The Safety Office is your point of contact
for all motorcycle safety class information,
Call 263-4464 or 8379 to sign up.

There are no online web sign-ups for our classes.

Driving in Japan Classes

Are you a newcomer to Japan?
Need to obtain your local drivers permit?
Then sign-up for the "Driving in Japan” class
every Tuesday 8 a.m.
Safety classroom building 102, room A108
on Camp Zama.

Driving in Japan Classes

There is no sign-up or fees for the
course.
Please bring a valid US drivers license
and your military ID card.
The class is approximately 4 hours long.
For more information,
call the Safety Office at 263-4464

Remedial Drivers Training

Do you require a remedial drivers class
due to a revocation of
your drivers privileges or an accident
while driving a government vehicle?

Remedial Drivers Training
The 4-hour class is taught QUARTERLY,
and held in the safety classroom
building 102 room A108 on Camp Zama.

For more information call the Safety Office
at 263-8379 to sign up,
All classes are free!

Camp Zama ITT Travel Office

Now is the time to plan your travel for the remainder
of Winter as well as your Spring Travel.
Zama ITT has a range of travel services available for you.

Please contact them at
263-5273 or 046-254-8896 or travel@zamaitt.com.
You can also check the web page at http://zamaitt.com.

Just a few things to consider are listed on next slide.

Camp Zama ITT Travel Office

Disneyland Discount Tickets valid until March 15
Snow Monkey Trips until end of March
Ski and Snowboard Trips
Great Wall Marathon
Travel to Yap and Stay/Dive at Manta Ray Bay Resort
Princess Cruises include a special departure
from Japan in July

Contact: 263-5273 or 046-254-8896 or travel@zamaitt.com.

Command Channel Slides March 15 to 22, 2013


To start an American Red Cross message
we need this information:
Service member’s or sponsors’ full name
Branch of service
Rank
Social Security Number or date of birth
Complete military unit address

Restroom Relocation
Temporary location
for customers to use
the restrooms

Feb. 1 to Aug. 1,
2013

March 13, 2013
Price: $4.60
~Menu~
Cream of Tomato Soup / French Onion Soup
Jaegerschnitzel
Lemon Baked Fish
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Seasoned Cauliflower 5 p.m.
Antigua Blend Vegetables to
6:30 p.m.

March 14, 2013
Price: $4.60
~Menu~
Miso Soup / Cream of Broccoli
Roast Turkey / Cranberry Sauce
Kalua Pig and Cabbage / Teriyaki Chicken
Steamed Rice
/ Steamed Brown Rice
Savory Bread Dressing 11:30 a.m.
Oven Glo Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables to
/ Tangy Spinach 1 p.m.

March 14, 2013
Price: $4.60
~Menu~
Miso Soup / Cream of Broccoli
Beef Stew
Spaghetti with Tuna Tomato Sauce
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Wax Beans 5 p.m.
Brussels Sprouts to
6:30 p.m.

March 15, 2013
Price: $4.60
~Menu~
Beef Noodle Soup / Corn Chowder
Baked Fish with Garlic Sauce
Fried Fish
Italian Hamburger Steak
with Mushroom
Sauce 11:30 a.m.
Baked Chicken
Rice Pilaf / Mashed Potatoes
to
Broccoli / Glazed Carrots 1 p.m.

March 15, 2013
Price: $4.60
~Menu~
Beef Noodle Soup / Corn Chowder
Breaded Pork with Brown Gravy
Mustard Dill Fish
Steamed Rice
Paprika Potatoes
Calico Corn 5 p.m.
Seasoned Scandinavian Mix to
6:30 p.m.

March 16, 2013
Price: $5.25
~Menu~
Omelet / Boiled Egg / Pancakes / Biscuits
Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef / Bacon
Hashed Brown Potatoes
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Mulligatawny Soup
Roast Beef / Fried Spicy Chicken
Steamed Rice / Scalloped Potatoes 9 a.m.
Mixed Italian Blend to
/ Stewed Tomatoes
1 p.m.

March 16, 2013
Price: $6.45
~Menu~
Cream of Mushroom Soup / Mulligatawny
Soup
Sautéed Shrimp with Chili Sauce
Barbecue Corned Beef
Steamed Rice
Mashed Potatoes 5 p.m.
Mustard Greens to
Peas and Carrots 6 p.m.

March 17, 2013
Price: $5.25
~Menu~
Omelet / Boiled Egg / French Toast / Biscuits
Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef / Bacon
Hashed Brown Potatoes
Chicken Wild Rice Soup / Spanish Soup
Prime Rib Steak with Au Jus
Shrimp Scampi
O’Brien Potatoes / Steamed Rice
9 a.m.
Broccoli Polonaise to
Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms 1 p.m.

March 17, 2013
Price: $6.45
~Menu~
Chicken Wild Rice Soup / Spanish Soup
Cajun Baked Fish
Baked Pork Chops
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Brown Rice
Mexican Mixed Vegetables 5 p.m.
with Sauce to
Sautéed Spinach with Bacon 6 p.m.

Effective Date: Jan. 31, 2013

Every Thursday’s Breakfast Hours

will change from: 6 to 8 a.m.
to the new hours: 7 to 9 a.m.

School Information
Attention college- and career
school-bound students!
Apply now for Federal Student Aid (FSA).
Applications are at the link below:

Go to http://www.fafsa.gov

Home School Installation Registration

Home schools are required to register
with the installation
through the School Liaison Officer
for accountability purposes only.
If you are currently home schooling or plan
to in the future,
please contact the School Liaison Officer
at 263-5932/046-407-5932

What is Ready Army?
Ready Army is the Army Emergency Management
Program’s proactive campaign to increase the
resilience of the Army community by informing of
relevant hazards and encouraging Soldiers,
their Families, Army Civilians and contractors to,
“Get a Kit. Make a Plan. Be Informed.”

What is Ready Army?
Through outreach and education Ready Army calls
our Army community to action and aims to create a
culture of preparedness that will save lives and
strengthen the nation.

Get a Kit
When disaster strikes, emergency responders
address the most critical needs and may not
even be able to get to an area until it is deemed
safe. While they work on behalf of the entire
community, it is your responsibility to ensure
your family’s well-being during times of crisis.
Emergency kits to sustain for 72 hours are an
essential tool for meeting that challenge.

Make a Plan
• Ensure everyone understands the plan, and practices.
• How to communicate during an emergency.
• Consider what to do, where to go, what to take.
• Plan for members with disabilities or special needs.
• Include pets in family plan.
• Report status through ADPAAS.
• Identify a continental U.S. contact.

Be informed
• Chain of Command
• www.ready.army.mil
• www.usarj.army.mil (Local Conditions Page)
•www.facebook.com/usagj
•Mass Notification System
• Command Channel 13
• Eagle 810 radio
• Family Assistance Center

Emergency Supply Kit
• Food supply for all family members for five days (ready to
eat; no preparation required)
• Bottled water
• Protective mask
• 30-day supply of prescription medication
• Over-the-counter medications
• Baby toiletries (diapers, etc.) (five-day supply)
• Toiletry articles (toothbrush, etc.)
• Feminine hygiene articles

Emergency Supply Kit
• Baby articles
• First-Aid kit
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• Portable radio with extra batteries
• Can opener
• Backpack / luggage
• Extra clothing (keep in mind baggage limits)
• Blankets (seasonal)
• $100 cash
• Pet carrier (dog or cat only) with 10-day supply of pet
foods

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are now held
at Camp Zama

Dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.
Place: Bldg. 533, 2nd Floor

090-1771-4271

New Operation Hours
Housing Management Division has new
operation hours effective May 3 as follows:

Office closure every Thursday morning from
8 a.m. to noon for training time.

263-3441/046-407-3441

Zama Sportsmen’s Skeet Range

Come and sharpen your shooting ability
at Camp Zama’s Sportsmen’s Club skeet range.
The range is open for you every Sunday
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

080-3203-4036

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
Do you have what it takes to lead from the front?
Requirements:
Corporal to Sergeant first class
in a Leadership Position.
Current Army Physical Fitness Test
(recommend 250 or above).

Requirements:
Meet the Army Height and Weight standards.
Current Weapon Qualification (6 months).
Recommendation from your Direct Leadership.


For more information
263-5673/046-407-5673
263-5003/046-407-5003

Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
Scarce funding and the reality of shrinking budgets
has become a fact of life for USAG-J. The application
of LSS will enable us to find the most efficient ways to
perform our current processes. It’s basically a tool kit
that enables an organization to streamline business
practices to make them more efficient and effective.

Lean Six Sigma (LSS)
We need your assistance in helping the Garrison
identify and eliminate wasteful practices to become a
more efficient and effective Garrison.
If you have some ideas for improvements
in your area, or for more information, please contact
263-5178/ 046-407-5178

Household Good Shipments Made Easy

You can schedule a household goods pick up
from the privacy of your living room.
Visit www.move.mil to gain access to the
Defense Personal Property System (DPS) or
contact the Area Transportation Office, Personal
Property Section at 263-3709/046-407-3709

Household Goods PCS TIPS
• Receive PCS orders
• Estimate your weight
• Plan pickup dates with flexibility
• Schedule pickups early
• Change dates as a last resort
• Dispose of unnecessary items
• Know your shipping entitlements

Road Closure
A portion of 1st Avenue near the Camp Zama gas station will be
closed for the below date:

March 2012 to October 2013
This will require drivers wanting to go north or south past this
portion of the road to take a detour. A number of detour signs
will be in place at different locations to properly direct drivers.
For more information: 263-4907/046-407-4640

USA MEDDAC-Japan
Reduced Primary Care Managers this Summer

Due to permanent change of station underlaps,
MEDDAC-Japan has only three of its five Primary
Care Managers throughout the summer.

USA MEDDAC-Japan
Appointment availability may be reduced for non-
TRICARE beneficiaries.

USA MEDDAC-Japan
We expect to return to full availability in September.

USA MEDDAC-Japan
We remain committed to providing high quality
patient care, but request your understanding during
this summer underlap.

USA MEDDAC-Japan
Hours of Operation
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(except Thursday and weekends)
1 to 4:30 p.m. (Thursday)
In accordance with USARJ Cir 600-3 2.c.(3) the clinic is
closed on USARJ training holidays.

USA MEDDAC-Japan
Our nurse consult telephone line remains
available at all times at:
263-4127/046-407-4127
If anyone has a medical emergency on Camp Zama,
please call 911/ 046-407-2911

USA MEDDAC-Japan
For an emergency off of Camp Zama,
please call 119 and say "Kyukyu" to initiate medical
emergency services.

To book an appointment, visit www.tricareonline.com
anytime, or call 263-4175/ 046-407-4175
during duty hours.

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Do what is right … legally, ethically, and morally

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Practice the “Golden Rule”

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Spiritual, physical, and mental fitness is a must

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Train your replacement;
develop tomorrow’s leaders

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Ensure your family is Army strong

Find us on Facebook
The Garrison Public Affairs Office is working to
make Facebook THE place to go for community
information. We need your help!

Like us on Facebook:

http://facebook.com/USAGJ

Rising Sun on Vimeo
Did you know that your friends & family back in
the States can see what life is like in Japan?

Tell them to check out Monthly Rising Sun show
on the HD video sharing site Vimeo:

vimeo.com/usagj

New Channel 13 Slide Format
If you or your organization would like to post
slides to the Command Channel contact the
garrison Public Affairs Office for our new slide
template

Phone: 046-407-4640 / DSN: 263-4640
Email: usag.japan@gmail.com

Follow us on Twitter
Are you on Twitter? So are we!

Follow us:

twitter.com/USAGJapan

Photos on Flickr
Visit the garrison photo archive on the popular
photo sharing site flickr:

flickr.com/usagj

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