The following streets will be closed for Independence Day: Date: Saturday, 30 June 2012 3 rd Avenue between Bowman & Range Road (noon to 9 p.m.) 3 rd Avenue between Range Road & Macarthur Drive (6 to 10 p.m.) Intersection of 3 rd Avenue & Range Road (noon to 9 p.m.) Road Closures
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The following streets will be
closed for Independence Day:
Date: Saturday, 30 June 2012
3rd Avenue between Bowman & Range Road (noon to 9 p.m.)
3rd Avenue between Range Road & Macarthur Drive (6 to 10 p.m.)
Intersection of 3rd Avenue & Range Road (noon to 9 p.m.)
Road Closures
High school parking lot, adjacent to the football field (5 a.m.)
Sergeant Audie Murphy ClubDo you have what it takes to lead from the front?
Requirements:
Corporal to Sergeant first class
in a Leadership Position.
Current Army Physical Fitness Test
(recommend 250 or above).
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
Requirements:
Meet the Army Height and Weight standards.
Current Weapon Qualification (6 months).
Recommendation from your Direct Leadership..
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For more information
263-5673/046-407-5673
263-5003/046-407-5003
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 improvements
in your area, or for more information, please contact 263-5178/ 046-407-5178
Advance Fee Increase
The CITIBANK ATM/CASH advance fee will increase
from 2% to 2.2%. This change is effective on
the 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-Check
On 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, 2012
For 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
Camp Zama Tax Center
Service 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 Information
The 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
A 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 online
self-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 within
the next 12-24 months?
Veterans Benefits
Don’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 Benefits
The 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 Update
1. 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 Update
2. 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 Update
Around 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 Update
TDP enrollees can contact the following MetLife after March 21 at:
1-855-MET-TDP1 (1-855-638-8371) (CONUS)
1-855-MET-TDP2 (1-855-683-8372) (OCONUS)
USA MEDDAC-Japan
Hours of OperationHours of Operation7:30 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.
Are You Ready to Quit Tobacco?
We are here to help!
Call 263-2004/5050 or 046-407-2004/5050to 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 system
developed by Defense Manpower Data Center
as a force protection program to
manage personnel, property and installation
access at DoD installations.
What is Defense Biometric identification System?
DBIDS is a networked database system
designed to easily verify access
authorization of personnel entering
military bases by using barcode and fingerprint biometric identification.
DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama
May 21 to June 1
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
June 4 to July 31
Contractors
DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama
May 14 to June 1 (except weekends and holidays), the Vehicle Registration Office will be opened for registration and
for 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 it
with them during the registration process.
DBIDS RegistrationCamp Zama
Security Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDS
registration will begin on Aug. 1
(all personnel not registered will be directed to
the vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS).
All personnel not registered will not be
allowed to register any guest.
DBIDS Registration
Sagamihara Housing AreaSoldiers, 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 Friday
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DBIDS Registration
To expedite the registration process,
all MLCs must go online and complete
an AJ Form 47 (Request for Installation Pass)
and bring it with them during
the registration process.
DBIDS Registration
Sagamihara Housing AreaSecurity Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDS
registration will begin on Aug. 1
(all personnel not registered will be directed to
the vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS).
All personnel not registered will not be
allowed to register any guest.
DBIDS Registration
Sagami General Depot
To expedite the registration process,
all MLCs must go online and complete an AJ Form 47
(Request for Installation Pass) and bring it
with them during the registration process.
DBIDS Registration
Sagami 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 Registration
Sagami General DepotSecurity Guard 100% enforcement of DBIDS
registration will begin on Aug. 1
(all personnel not registered will be directed to
the vehicle office or pass office to register in DBIDS).
All personnel not registered will not be
allowed to register any guest.
REGISTRATION AND BALLOT REQUEST
Effective March 2012, “Driving in Japan”
training will be combined with
the 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
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information. We need your help!
Like us on Facebook:
http://facebook.com/USAGJ
Rising Sun on Vimeo
Did you know that your friends & family back in the States can see what life is like in Japan?
Tell them to check out Monthly Rising Sun show on the HD video sharing site Vimeo:
vimeo.com/usagj
New Channel 13 Slide Format
We’re trying to improve the Command Channel by making the slides easier to read.