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Cultural Awareness & Adaptation
For more information, please visit the MCCS webpage at: www.mccsokinawa.com/culturalawareness/
Holiday Christmas Cards
Have fun and create your own holiday Christmas Cards with Washi paper.
December 02 December 16 1130-1300 MCAS Futenma Bldg. 407 1130-1300 Camp Schwab Bldg. 3429
Japanese Language Part 2
This is a basic class for adult learners. Learn calendar dates, days of the week,
how to tell time, Japanese counters, and Japanese adjectives (i-adj/na-adj).
December 12, 13, 15, and 16 1130-1300 Camp Foster Bldg. 445
December 19, 20, 22, and 23 1130-1300 Camp Courtney Bldg. 4425
Japanese Language Part 4
This is a basic class for adult learners wanting to develop their Japanese language skills. Learn Japanese particles, expressing desire, describing order of events, polite/casual expressions, present perfect tense, and future
December 05-08 1130-1300 Camp Kinser Bldg. 1220
Survival Japanese Writing
Learn to read and write basic Japanese words and phrases that are written in Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji styles.
December 06 December 19 December 20 1130-1300 Camp Courtney Bldg. 4425 1130-1300 Camp Kinser Bldg. 1220
1130-1300 Camp Foster Bldg. 445
Survival Japanese Language
Learn basic Japanese phrases and pronunciation.
December 13 1130-1300 Camp Hansen Bldg. 1220
For more information, please visit the MCCS webpage at: www.mccsokinawa.com/culturalawareness/
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.
Due to a lack of childcare for the Newcomers’ Orientation Welcome Aboard brief, the MCIPAC Chief of Staff has provided the option to request a Virtual NOWA brief for accompanied Service Members, DoD Civilians, and Contractors with family members under the age of 10. The virtual NOWA will be available for the spouse of the Service Member, DoD Civilian, or Contractor unless that member is a single parent and the child(ren) under the age of 10. All others are required to participate in the in-person NOWA brief. 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, the day after the NOWA briefs. Completion rosters will be submitted that Friday by 1400 the Base Safety Office.
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 26 must bring a certificate of completion for Driver’s Awareness (USMC)/Driving for Life (USN) training.
December 07
December 14 December 21 December 28 0730-1440
0730-1440 0730-1440 0730-1440 Camp Foster Community Ctr.
Camp Foster Community Ctr. Camp Foster Community Ctr. Camp Foster Community Ctr.
PCS Flowcharts
Check out our Accompanied and Unaccompanied PCS Flowcharts that provides step-by -step diagrams for the relocation process. These flowcharts are available for download at
https://www.mccsokinawa.com/welcomeaboard
For more information, please contact us online at: Email: mcbb_nowa@usmc.mil
In-Person Sponsorship Training
Get the most up-to-date information on regulations and policies affecting PCS moves to Okinawa. This includes a full explanation of the sponsor’s roles and responsibilities, and information about the resources in place to assist with a sponsorship assignment with COVID-19 regulations.
December 06 0900-1100 Camp Kinser Bldg. 1220
December 13 0900-1100 Camp Courtney Bldg. 4425 December 20 0900-1100 Camp Foster Bldg. 445 December 22 0900-1100 Camp Hansen Bldg. 2339 December 29 0900-1100 Camp Schwab Bldg. 3429 In-Person Sponsorship Coordinator Training
This workshop is designed to train Unit Sponsorship Coordinators (USC) to better understand their roles, duties and responsibilities in the unit’s Sponsorship program. This class will review all pertinent orders and directives, the Functional Area Inspection (FAI) checklist items and update all USC’s on changes within the program.
December 01 0900-1100 Camp Kinser Bldg. 1220 December 07 0900-1100 Camp Foster Bldg. 445 December 15 0900-1100 Camp Hansen Bldg. 2339 December 15 0900-1100 Camp Courtney Bldg. 4425
In-Person Smooth Move Workshop
The Smooth Move Workshop provides pre-departure and destination information on travel entitlements, base and community information, financial concerns, employment opportunities, and much more. Orders are not required and family members are
December 12 0800-1030 Camp Foster Bldg. 5908 Virtual Smooth Move Workshop
The self-paced 2 hour virtual Smooth Move Workshop provides pre-departure and destination information on travel entitlements, base and community information, financial concerns, employment opportunities, and much more.
For more information, please contact us online at: Email: mcbb_reloassist@usmc.mil
