III MEF provides the United States of America with a forward-deployed force in readiness in the Pacific Theater, as a globally responsive, expeditionary, and fully scalable Marine Air Group Task Force (MAGTF), capable of generating, deploying, and employing forces for crisis response, forward presence, major combat operations, and campaigns.

MCB Camp Butler, which falls under MCIPAC, supports the current and future combat readiness of III MEF forward-based forces while in garrison or deployed by providing training support, mobilization and deployment support, and installation services. Additionally, MCB provide services and support to other commands, Service Members, and all family members.

To help you with your PCS move, we have developed Accompanied PCS Flowchart and Unaccompanied PCS Flowchart for Marines, Sailors, and their families to assist in their PCS move to Okinawa.

Additionally, please review the "Okinawa PCS Must Know Information" document located on the MCCS Welcome Aboard webpage for important information before departing to Okinawa.

Per the United States Forces Japan (USJF) Instruction 36-2811, Marine Corps Order (MCO) 1320.11H, and the IIIMEF/MCIPAC-MCBBO 1754.10B The NOWA brief is mandatory for:

• All accompanied Service Members (USMC & USN) and their families, DoD Civilians, Contractors and their families.
• All unaccompanied USMC & USN Service members E-6 or above.
• Children 10 years and older.

 NOWA is required to be viewed in its entirety and to be completed after arrival to Japan.

The MCIPAC Chief of Staff has provided the option to request a virtual NOWA brief for single Service Members and spouses of Service Members, DoD Civilians, and Contractors with family members under the age of 10. All children are still welcome to participate in the in-person NOWA. The Virtual NOWA is a four-hour, video based webinar facilitated via the Qualtrics system. NOWA brief codes and links are specific to the individual and will be emailed on Thursday by 1000.

Active duty Service Members, DoD Civilians, Contractors, and children 10 and above MUST attend the In-Person NOWA. Single parents with children under 10 may opt to complete the Virtual NOWA.

All participants who qualify, are approved, and complete a virtual NOWA brief prior to 1400 on Friday, will have their names forwarded to the Base Safety Licensing office showing proof they completed the mandatory NOWA indoctrination brief.

If you require additional assistance, please contact MCCS Okinawa, Relocation Services or your command's Sponsorship Coordinator:

Relocation Services:

• Camp Foster, Bldg. 445
  • DSN: 315-645-2104 | Comm.: 011-81-98-970-645-2104 | Email: mcbb_reloassist@usmc.mil | Website: okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/about
• Camp Courtney, Bldg. 4425
  • DSN: 315-645-622-7332 | Comm.: 011-81-98-970-622-7332 | Email: mcbb_reloassist@usmc.mil | Website: okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/about
• Camp Schwab, Bldg. 3000
  • DSN: 315-645-625-2622 | Comm.: 011-81-98-970-625-2622 | Email: mcbb_reloassist@usmc.mil | Website: okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/about
• Camp Kinser, Bldg. 1220
  • DSN: 315-645-637-2815 | Comm.: 011-81-98-970-637-2815 | Email: mcbb_reloassist@usmc.mil | Website: okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/about
• Camp Hansen, Bldg. 2339
  • DSN: 315-645-623-4522 | Comm.: 011-81-98-970-623-4522 | Email: mcbb_reloassist@usmc.mil | Website: okinawa.usmc-mccs.org/about

Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions

The DSN is the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 315 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. The base operator for Camp S.D. Butler can be reached at DSN: 315-620-1110 | Commercial 011-81-98-970-5555. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.