Check-in Procedures

All Personnel

Prior to arrival in Japan, sponsors should contact the Camp Zama Military Personnel Division in/out-processing center located in building 102 and schedule the new Soldier/Civilian an in-processing appointment. Sponsors can make the appointment in person or contact the MPD at 263-4122, or usarmy.zama.id-pacific.mbx.usagj-mpd-in-out-processing@army.mil Sponsors should take current ROM requirements into consideration when making appointments.

Soldiers:

Upon arrival Soldiers will report to their unit who will sign the Soldier in from PCS leave and ensure the Soldier and their sponsor report to the Camp Zama MPD in/out-processing center located in building 102 for their in-processing appointment. Soldiers are required to in-process in uniform and bring their PCS Orders and signed leave form with them to their appointment.

Civilians

Civilians and their sponsor report to the Camp Zama MPD in/out-processing center located in building 102 for their in-processing appointment. Government Civilian Employees are required to bring copy of their PCS Orders and, if already provided by CPAC, their verification of employment to their in-processing appointment.  Government Civilian Contractors are required to bring copy of their travel orders and their Letter of Authorization (LOA) to their in-processing appointment.   Civilians and their Family members also need to schedule an ID card appointment.  The appointment will be made after their initial in-processing appointment by the MPD.   Separate appointments will be made for all family members over 10 years old.

If you get married before you PCS overseas, you must inform your commander and follow the procedures exactly as you are given them. The military will not pay for travel and housing of your spouse if you do not follow proper procedures.