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Relocation Services
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
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 download at https://www.mccsokinawa.com/welcomeaboard
October 05 October 12 October 19 October 26 0730-1450 0730-1450 0730-1450 0730-1450 Camp Foster Community Ctr. Camp Foster Community Ctr. Camp Foster Community Ctr. Camp Foster Community Ctr.
For more information, please visit us online at: www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation
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.
October 04 0900-1100 Camp Kinser Bldg. 1220
October 11 0900-1100 Camp Courtney Bldg. 4425 October 18 0900-1100 Camp Foster Bldg. 445 October 25 0900-1100 Camp Hansen Bldg. 2339 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.
October 06 0900-1100 Camp Kinser Bldg. 1220 October 13 0900-1100 Camp Foster Bldg. 445 October 18 0900-1100 Camp Courtney Bldg. 4425 October 20 0900-1100 Camp Hansen Bldg. 2339
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 encouraged to participate.
October 24 0800-1030 Camp Foster Bldg. 5908 October 31 080-1030 Camp Hansen Bldg. 2654 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 visit us online at: www.mccsokinawa.com/relocation
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)/ Blended Retirement System (BRS) Workshop
This workshop will explain how to manage your TSP retirement account, to include avoiding redundancy and allocating contributions. Will also discuss the Blended Retirement System to include the pension, TPS, continuation pay and lump sum retirement. Satisfies PFM training codes, FB, FG.
October 04 1130-1330 Camp Kinser Bldg. 1220 Investing Workshop
This class provides an overview on Stocks, Bonds, Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), Thrift Savings Plan, 401Ks, and Mutual Funds. The class also covers controlled spending plans and establishing an emergency fund.
October 06 1130-1330 Camp Kinser Bldg. 1220 Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Workshop
This workshop will explain how to manage your TSP retirement account, to include avoiding redundancy and allocating contributions. Will also discuss the Blended Retirement System to include the pension, TPS, continuation pay and lump sum retirement. Satisfies PFM training codes, FB, FG.
October 11 1330-1530 VIRTUAL Money Management Workshop
This hands-on workshop will enable attendees to prepare a financial statement, develop a budget, establish a savings plan, and build/rebuild a good credit record. Satisfies PFM training codes: PR, FD, FA , FC, FH, FE, FF, TL and FL.
