November 2021 COE

Virtual Newcomers’ Orientation Welcome Aboard (NOWA) Start your tour off right. Okinawa is a wonderful duty station and great place to live for the entire family. Learn about this beautiful island and all the opportunities you can take advantage of during your tour.

All accompanied USMC and USN (all ranks), civilian employees, family members age 10 and up, and all unaccompanied USMC and USN (E-6 and above) are required to complete an online NOWA brief upon your arrival on island. Completion of a NOWA brief is required to obtain a USFJ Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) driver’s license.

Please register for the Virtual NOWA Brief at: www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation Virtual NOWA Brief Email Link Distribution Days November 03 November 10 November 17 November 24 The email link and access code will arrive in your inbox on the morning of the distribution day you registered for.

SOFA POV License Exam Licensing examinations will take place at the Base Safety Installation Office after completion of the Virtual NOWA Brief and mandated Restriction of Movement. Initial POV License test sessions on Camp Foster: Monday through Friday 0800 & 1000 Doors open 30 minutes prior to each test session for check-in.

Renewals, duplicates, retesting, and miscellaneous customer service: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 1230 – 1600 Please contact the Installation Safety Office at 645-3183/2862 or any questions in regards to the SOFA POV Licensing Exam.

For more information, please contact Marine & Family Programs-Resources Center at DSN: 645-2104 or 098-970-2104 or visit us online at: www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation 08