Newcomers’ Orientation Welcome Aboard (NOWA) Accompanied USMC and USN personnel (all ranks), civilian employees, family members age 10 and up, and unaccompanied USMC and USN personnel (E-6 and above) are required to attend a NOWA brief. NOWA brief attendance is required to obtain a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) privately owned vehicle (POV) driver’s license. Please contact the Installation Safety Office at 645-7219 to inquire about taking the SOFA POV license examination prior to attending a NOWA brief. A valid stateside driver’s license is required to obtain a SOFA driver’s license. MCCS will facilitate the NOWA brief with the assistance of installation leaders and program subject matter experts. With the current staff shortage and limited availability of childcare spaces, free walk-in childcare may not be available. However, all requests for childcare for children under the age of 10 may be considered by calling the Child and Youth Program Resource and Referral office at 645-4117, or by visiting their office located in building 495 on Camp Foster. Children under the age of 10 will be permitted to attend the NOWA brief; however, parents should be made aware that the information being presented during the brief may not be considered appropriate for this age group. - Two copies each of web order (USMC)/original order (USN) and Area Clearance/Dependent Entry Approval message, valid driver’s license, and valid identification card are required for SOFA POV license testing (for family members) immediately following the NOWA brief. Active duty personnel under the age of 25 must bring a certificate of completion for Driver’s Awareness (USMC)/Driving for Life (USN) training. Please register at https://www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation August 03
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August 10
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August 17
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August 24
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August 31
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Camp Foster Community Ctr.
PCS Flowcharts Check out our Accompanied and Unaccompanied PCS Flowcharts that provides step-by-step diagrams for the major relocation processes needed for Marines, Sailors and their families to relocate to Okinawa. These flowcharts are available For more information, please visit us online at: www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation 8
