Notice of Power Outage Date: April 10, 2012 Time: 9 a.m. to noon Affected Housing: Camp Zama Bldg.1074, 1075, 1076, 1092, 1093 Purpose: Cleaning of High Voltage Equipment. (Transformer & Electrical Switchgear). For more information: 263-3965/046-407-3965 263-8581/046-407-8581
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Notice of Power OutageDate: April 10, 2012Time: 9 a.m. to noon Affected Housing: Camp Zama Bldg.1074, 1075, 1076, 1092, 1093
Purpose: Cleaning of High Voltage Equipment.(Transformer & Electrical Switchgear).
For more information:263-3965/046-407-3965 263-8581/046-407-8581
Notice of Power OutageDate: April 13, 2012Time: 9 a.m. to noon Affected Housing: Camp Zama Bldg.1077, 1078, 1079, 1090, 1091
Purpose: Cleaning of High Voltage Equipment.(Transformer & Electrical Switchgear).
For more information:263-3965/046-407-3965 263-8581/046-407-8581
Natural Running Form ClinicLearn how to run faster, stronger,
more efficiently and with less injury
Who: All Base Personnel and family that wantto improve running form
What: Natural Running Form ClinicWhen: April 11, 2012 to 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where: Upstairs track, Yano Fitness Center
Call NLT April 6 to sign up: 263-2004/046-407-2004
Civilian Fitness Program Lose weight, get fit, decrease stress, feel better, sleep better
using up to 3 hours duty time per week for physical activity in this command sponsored fitness and wellness education
Lean Six Sigma (LSS)Scarce funding and the reality of shrinking budgets
has become a fact of life for USAG-J. The application of LSS will enable us to find the most efficient ways to perform our current processes. It’s basically a tool kit
that enables an organization to streamline business practices to make them more efficient and effective.
Lean Six Sigma (LSS)We need your assistance in helping the Garrison
identify and eliminate wasteful practices to become a more efficient and effective Garrison.
If you have some ideas for improvementsin your area, or for more information, please contact
263-5178/ 046-407-5178
National Prayer Breakfast
Date: May 3, 2012Time: 7 a.m.Place: Camp Zama Community Club
Free breakfast buffet tickets will be made available through the Garrison Chaplain’s office at
263-4898/046-407-4898
Purple UpApril is the Month of the Military Child, a time to
honor youth impacted by deployment. New Hampshire Operation: Military Kids (OMK), part of the 4-H Youth Development program of
UNH Cooperative Extension, invites you to wear purple on April 13th as a visible way to show support and thank military children for their
strength and sacrifices.
Z.A.H.S. Advisory CouncilZama American High School is conducting
an Advisory Council meeting:
Date: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., April 5Location: Bldg. 949, 1st Floor, FFSC Rm. 129, NAF Atsugi
An anonymous e-mail Drop-Box has been created through Zama High School intranet page in order for parents to
send items to the SAC agenda.For more information: 263-3241/046-407-3241
Driving in Japan
Safety office in Camp Zama will be conducting a 1st Time Driver Education/Orientation class for all eligible High School
students from Camp Zama and Atsugi.
Date: 8 a.m., April 6, 2012Place: Bldg.102 room 205
If you need any additional information please contact263-3389/046-407-4640.
Cherry Blossom Shuttle BusThe Camp Zama Transportation Motor Pool will be providing a free shuttle bus service for the Zama
Cherry Blossom Festival, April 7, 2012.Shuttle buses will run between
Sagamihara Housing Area to Zama and Sagami General Depot to Zama.
Cherry Blossom Shuttle BusPick Up: Sagamihara Housing Area Narita Bus StopPick up time: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Pick Up: Sagami General Depot Bldg. 90-S10Pick Up Time: 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Drop Off: Camp Zama Music Theater Workshop
Cherry Blossom Shuttle BusPick Up: Camp Zama Music Theater WorkshopPick up time: 5 p.m. and 9:10 p.m.Drop Off: Sagamihara Housing Area Narita Bus Stop
Pick Up: Camp Zama Music Theater WorkshopPick Up Time: 5 p.m. and 9:10 p.m.Drop Off: Sagami General Depot Bldg. 90-S10
Power OutageA power outage will be expected at the following places for
repairing high voltage pad mount switch gear due to the last typhoon damage.
Date: March 31 Time: Midnight to 6 a.m. Locations: Camp Zama Bowling Center Camp Zama Health Clinic
Yano Fitness Center InformationThe Yano Fitness Center’s swimming pool
will be closed for annual maintenance.
Date: March 19 to April 19
Advance Fee IncreaseThe CITIBANK ATM/CASH advance fee will increase
from 2% to 2.2%. This change is effective onthe following dates for the service indicated.
U.S. Air Force effective on April 22, 2012, Department of Defense agencies effective on April 23, 2012, U.S. Navy and Marine corps effective on May 6, 2012, U.S. Army effective on May 11, 2012.
TSA Pre-CheckOn March 20, 2012 TSA is expanding its Pre-Check program to
service members flying out of DCA(Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport),
which means members with active CACs will receive expedited security screening.
UA Pet Safe Program (Civilians Only)United Airlines has changed its flat rate for pets checked as baggage. The new policy requires
these pets to travel as cargo. This change could mean paying up to $4,000. AD military was granted
an exception through May 31, 2012For more information:263-7180/046-407-7180
Household Good Shipments Made Easy
You can schedule a household goods pick up from the privacy of your living room.
Visit www.move.mil to gain access to the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) or
contact the Area Transportation Office, Personal Property Section at 263-3709/046-407-3709
for more information.
Household Goods PCS TIPS • Receive PCS orders• Estimate your weight• Plan pickup dates with flexibility• Schedule pickups early • Change dates as a last resort• Dispose of unnecessary items• Know your shipping entitlements
Commissary ClosureDue to the annual commissary inventory, the stores will be closed on the following dates:
Sagamihara Commissary: April 9 and 10Camp Zama: April 25 and 26Sagami Depot: April 3
Camp Zama Tax CenterService Dates: Jan 25 – June 15
Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Including Training Holidays & Sergeant’s Time Training
For more information: 263-4698/ 046-407-4698
Postal Service InformationThe U.S. Postal Service will increasepostal rates by 2.1% for most of theirmail services starting January, 2012.
For more information: 263-5101/046-407-5101
Road Closure
Place: 3rd street Block 111 and 121,D Avenue Block 122 in Sagami General Depot
Date: Feb. 21 to April 7
For more information263-4579/042-869-4579
Road ClosureA portion of 1st Avenue near the Camp Zama gas station will be
closed for the below date:
March 2012 to October 2013
This will require drivers wanting to go north or south past this portion of the road to take a detour. A number of detour signs
will be in place at different locations to properly direct drivers. For more information: 263-4907/046-407-4640
Army Civilian Record Brief The CRB is a one-page report of your critical human resources data. It contains information
retrieved from the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System, which is the authoritative source of HR data for DoD civilian employees, and from other
sources you may update yourself via onlineself-service applications.
Army Civilian Record Brief To learn more about the Civilian Record Brief,
please check out the IMCOM YouTube Videos at:
http://46q.us/crb
Veterans Benefits
Separating or retiring withinthe next 12-24 months?
Veterans BenefitsDon’t miss out on the benefits you’re entitled to!
The Department of Veterans Affairs Overseas Military Services Coordinator visits Camp Zama monthly to provide veteran benefits information to active duty/retired soldiers and their family
members as well as other veterans and surviving spouses.
Veterans BenefitsThe VA Representative provides a detailed
briefing on benefits and is also available for individual appointments.For an appointment or
further information, please contact the Transition Services Center at 263-5076/3513/3940
TRICARE Update1. MetLife - New TRICARE Dental Program carrier
Effective May 1, MetLife will begin providing dental coverage to more than 2 million family
members of uniformed service active duty personnel, members of the Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve, their eligible
family members, and survivors.
TRICARE Update2. MetLife Electronic Funds Transfer Notice to
Beneficiaries. TRICARE Dental Program enrollments will be automatically transferred when MetLife takes
over the TDP contract in May 2012.EFTs previously used for monthly payments
won't automatically transfer. .
TRICARE UpdateAround March 21, TRICARE Dental Program
enrollees will receive a letter from MetLife explaining this, along with
instructions on how to transfer their EFT and credit card for direct payments.
TRICARE UpdateTDP enrollees can contact the following MetLife
USA MEDDAC-JapanHours of OperationHours of Operation
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(except Thursday and weekends)(except Thursday and weekends)
1 to 4:30 p.m. (Thursday)1 to 4:30 p.m. (Thursday)In accordance with USARJ Cir 600-3 2.c.(3) the clinic is In accordance with USARJ Cir 600-3 2.c.(3) the clinic is
closed on USARJ training holidays. closed on USARJ training holidays.
USA MEDDAC-JapanOur nurse consult telephone line remainsOur nurse consult telephone line remains
available at all times at:available at all times at:263-4127/046-407-4127263-4127/046-407-4127
If anyone has a medical emergency on Camp Zama,If anyone has a medical emergency on Camp Zama,please call 911/ 046-407-2911 please call 911/ 046-407-2911
USA MEDDAC-JapanFor an emergency off of Camp Zama,
please call 119 and say "Kyukyu" to initiate medical emergency services.
To book an appointment, visit www.tricareonline.com anytime, or call 263-4175/ 046-407-4175
during duty hours.
Easter Sunrise Service & Buffet Breakfast
Date: April 8Time: 6 a.m.Place: Camp Zama Golf Course
75 buffet breakfast tickets are available. For more information:263-4898/046-407-4898
American Red CrossWe are conducting a First Aid/ CPR/ AED
Instructor Course at Camp Zama.
Date: April 27 and 28
Pre-Registration is requiredFor more information
263-3166/046-407-3166
American Red CrossWe are conducting a Babysitter’s course
at NAF Atsugi.
Date: Friday, March 24Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pre-Registration is requiredFor more information
263-3166/046-407-3166
American Red CrossWe are conducting a CPR/AED Adult, Child, & CPR Infant
course at Camp Zama.
Date: Thursday, April 5Time: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Pre-Registration is requiredFor more information
263-3166/046-407-3166
National Prayer Breakfast
Date: May 3, 2012Time: 7 a.m.Place: Camp Zama Community Club
Free breakfast buffet tickets will be made available through the Garrison Chaplain’s office at
263-4898/046-407-4898
Are You Ready to Quit Tobacco?
We are here to help!Call 263-2004/5050 or 046-407-2004/5050
to make an appointment.
Sponsored by: Community Health Promotion Council, (CHPC), MEDDAC-J
What is Defense Biometric identification System?
DBIDS is a DoD-owned and operated systemdeveloped by Defense Manpower Data Center
as a force protection program tomanage personnel, property and installation
access at DoD installations.
What is Defense Biometric identification System?
DBIDS is a networked database systemdesigned to easily verify access
authorization of personnel enteringmilitary bases by using barcode and fingerprint
biometric identification.
DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama
March 29 to March 30Public Health Command Region, Pacific
Japan District Veterinary Command, Preventive Medicineand SOFA-sponsored family members.
April 3 to 4
374th Communication Sqd. and DFASand SOFA-sponsored family members.
DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama
April 5 to 6 Directorate of Human Resources,Civilian Personal Advisory Center,
Japan Cafeteria and SOFA-sponsored family members.
DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama
April 9 to 11Directorate of Resource Management, Community Bank
and SOFA-sponsored family members.
April 12 to 13Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, & Security,
Credit Union, Resource Management Officeand SOFA-sponsored family members.
DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama
April 16 to April 20 Directorate of Logistics, Public Affairs Office,
Staff Judge Advocateand SOFA-sponsored family members.
April 23 to April 27
Directorate of Public Worksand SOFA-sponsored family members.
DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama
April 30 to May 4 Japan Engineer District, Japanese Employment & Service Office,
Japanese Dispensary and SOFA-sponsored family members.
May 7 to May 11Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation
and SOFA-sponsored family members.
DBIDS RegistrationCamp ZamaMay 21 to June 1
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
June 4 to July 31Contractors
DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama
May 14 to June 1 (except weekends and holidays), the Vehicle Registration Office will be opened for registration andfor those organizations that have not registered
(DoDDS, AAFES, DeCA, ACS, DCAT,-Asia, DOD FELT, VFW,PAC, CYS, S&S/ZAMA,
Yokohama North Dock, and all other activities). We will also register any personnel who missed
their scheduled registration time.
DBIDS Registration
To expedite the registration process, all MLCs must go online and complete an AJ Form 47
(Request for Installation Pass) and bring itwith them during the registration process.
DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama
Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDSregistration will begin on Aug. 1
(all personnel not registered will be directed tothe vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS).
All personnel not registered will not beallowed to register any guest.
DBIDS RegistrationSagamihara Housing Area
Soldiers, DoD civilians and family members (including MLCs) who reside/work on Sagamihara
Housing Area can register for DBIDS on the following dates and times:
Date: March 6 to June 30, Monday to FridayTime: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DBIDS RegistrationTo expedite the registration process,
all MLCs must go online and completean AJ Form 47 (Request for Installation Pass)
and bring it with them duringthe registration process.
DBIDS RegistrationSagamihara Housing Area
Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDSregistration will begin on Aug. 1
(all personnel not registered will be directed tothe vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS).
All personnel not registered will not beallowed to register any guest.
DBIDS RegistrationSagami General Depot
March 29 to 30 Army Materiel Command Army Field Support Battalion, 78th
Signal Battalion
April 5 to 6U.S. Army Science and Technology Center
U.S. Army Veterinary Services
DBIDS RegistrationSagami General Depot
April 9 to11Mission Command Training Center
April 12 to13U.S. Army TMDE Support Center
April 16 to 20Directorate of Logistics
DBIDS RegistrationSagami General Depot
April 23 to April 27Directorate of Public Works
April 30 to May 4Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Commissary Agency
May 7 to May 11Directorate of Morale, Welfare and Recreation,
AAFES
DBIDS RegistrationSagami General Depot
To expedite the registration process, all MLCs must go online and complete an AJ Form 47
(Request for Installation Pass) and bring itwith them during the registration process.
DBIDS RegistrationSagami General Depot
May 14 to 31 (except weekends and holidays)The vehicle registration office will be opened for
registration and for those organizations that have not registered and personnel who missed their scheduled
registration time can also register.
DBIDS RegistrationSagami General Depot
Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDSregistration will begin on Aug. 1
(all personnel not registered will be directed tothe vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS).
All personnel not registered will not beallowed to register any guest.
REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
Effective March 2012, “Driving in Japan”training will be combined withthe Newcomers’ Orientation.
For more information:DSN:263-4372 or 263-3389/ 046-407-4372 or 3389
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Do what is right … legally, ethically, and morally
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Practice the “Golden Rule”
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Spiritual, physical, and mental fitness is a must
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Train your replacement;develop tomorrow’s leaders
WORDS TO LIVE BY
Ensure your family is Army strong
EXCHANGE INFORMATION
If you are shopping at Yokota Exchange and If you are shopping at Yokota Exchange and find something you want and worried find something you want and worried about getting it back to Camp Zama. about getting it back to Camp Zama.
Not to worry!Not to worry! Visit your Zama Customer Service Team. Visit your Zama Customer Service Team.
They will do a store to store delivery for They will do a store to store delivery for that item you’re interested in.that item you’re interested in.
EXCHANGE INFORMATIONCamp Zama Express (Shoppette) will be openeduntil midnight on Friday and Saturday, effectiveJan. 6, 2012
— New Hours —Sunday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 7 a.m. – Midnight
EXCHANGE INFORMATION
Military Clothing Sales will be opened on Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., effective Jan. 8, 2012