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Marine Corps
Information, Referral and Relocation Program
Building 411, Room 101
PSC 561 Box 1863
FPO, AP Japan 96310-0019
011-81-827-79-6161
315-253-6161
011-81-827-79-3357
315-253-3357
011-81-827-79-3542
315-253-3542
Contact information for key programs and services at this installation.
Service providers are available with support both before and after a PCS move. Learn more about how to put the military’s relocation assistance program to work for you. See below for an overview of Military and Family Support Center Relocation Assistance services. Services vary by installation, so check the “Other” section below to see what other services are available at your location.
Your Military and Family Support Center provides relocation assistance to help make PCS moves as smooth as possible. Resources include:
Start off your tour in Iwakuni by attending the Welcome Aboard orientation. Learn about your responsibilities as a member of the military community, Japanese culture and customs, and much more. You will also have the opportunity to meet representatives from different entities aboard the air station and learn about the services available to you.
All Status of Forces Agreement personnel ages 16 and older are required to attend.
The orientation is free, with space-available child care provided at the Child Development Center and the School Age Center. All children attending child care programs must have a completed registration packet and immunization records on file. It is highly recommended that registration packets be picked up and filled out beforehand to save time on the day of the orientation.
A SOFA driver's license will not be issued until attendance is confirmed. The SOFA driving test will be administered the same day as the Welcome Aboard orientation.
For more information, call 253-3357
PCS with Success Workshop
This workshop will assist you by providing the right relocation information at the right time. Experts from the Distribution Management Office, disbursing, financial readiness, TRICARE, the Relocation Assistance Program office and more will conduct overviews on benefits, required documents and relocation preparation. We provide helpful hints, checklists, pamphlets, resources and vital information on clearing housing, DMO shipments, disbursing allowances, claims, financial planning and more. We recommend attendance at least three months prior to your detachment date.
Sponsorship
The Information Referral and Relocation program acts as the coordinator for the Navy and Marine Corps sponsorship program. To ensure optimal transition, the program requires all personnel, regardless of rank, marital status, and assignment to an accompanied or unaccompanied tour, to be assigned a sponsor.
Lending Locker
The Marine IR&R program provides a Lending Locker free of charge while you are awaiting the arrival of your household goods shipment. You may borrow the items for up to 60 days. If, after 60 days, your shipment still has not arrived, contact the office at DSN 253-3357. Items include a kitchenware set. We do not have any bed linens, towels or shower curtains. This service is available for all SOFA status personnel, accompanied or unaccompanied, under permanent change of station orders (inbound and outbound).
In-Transit Emergencies
No matter how well you've planned, emergencies do happen. What should you do in case of emergency while you are traveling? First of all, make sure you have all your important papers with you - not packed with your household goods. Numbers for the officer on deck, your command duty office and your sponsor can be invaluable in case of emergency while in transit.
The American Red Cross is always available for emergency aid anywhere you may be. Contact the nearest chapter (phone numbers are usually listed in the white pages of the local phone directory). They can sometimes help with emergency financial assistance and contacting individuals that will need to know where you are and what's happening.
This permanent change of station workshop will assist you by providing the right relocation information at the right time. Experts from the distribution management office, disbursing, financial readiness, TRICARE, the Relocation Assistance Program office and more will conduct overviews on benefits, required documents and relocation preparation. We provide helpful hints, checklists, pamphlets, resources and vital information on clearing housing, DMO shipments, disbursing allowances, claims, financial planning and more. We recommend attendance at least three months prior to your detachment date.
The Information Referral and Relocation program acts as the coordinator for the Navy and Marine Corps sponsorship program. To ensure optimal transition, the program requires all personnel, regardless of rank, marital status or assignment to an accompanied or unaccompanied tour, to be assigned a sponsor.
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