Command Channel Slides Week Between Sept. 25 to Oct. 1

Intermittent Cooling Period:
In order to comply
with Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations,
Energy & Environment memorandum
and USAG Japan Command Policy #200,

air-condition (A/C) systems will be operated based on
outside temperatures and heat index
from local weather forecasts as follows;
78°F or above (from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
74°F or above (from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.)

Those who have independent control of their A/C systems,
please follow Command Policy, operate A/C only
when outside temperature is 78°F (26°C) or greater,
and maintain occupied spaces at 78°F (26°C).

Discontinue A/C use when outside temperature falls
below 78°F (26°C).
This will help us save energy and meet our requirements.

No Heating / No Cooling Period:
Following intermittent cooling period,
DPW will transition into “No Heating / No Cooling” period
on or around 8 October 2015
based on historical weather records,

which will allow DPW
to perform necessary preventive maintenance,
checks, and services required
on heating systems throughout installation
prior to heating period.

During “No Heating / No Cooling” period,
facility / building managers must ensure
occupants maximize use of natural ventilation
by opening windows and common area entrances.

The following facilities will be provided top priority
of a controlled environment service
without natural ventilation capability:
DOD Schools, MEDDAC, Exchange,
Camp Zama Community Club.

Intermittent Heating Period:
Based on historical weather records,
intermittent heating period is projected to
begin on or around Oct. 29.

Intermittent Heating Period:
Heating will be provided based on outside temperatures
and heat index from local weather forecasts as follows:
68°F or lower (from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
55°F or lower (from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.)

Any questions please call DPW, 263-3609.

The Department of Defense will delay
the implementation of the electronic
customs form requirement
as part of GTC until further notice.
CUSTOMER NOTICE
Effective immediately

Fire Prevention Week 2015
PICKING THE TREE
 Choose a tree with fresh,
green needles that do not
fall off when touched.

Sunday, Oct. 4
Kick-off Event w/Sparky the Fire Dog
• Cancelled in case of inclement weather
ZAMA
11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
@ Exchange Main Store

Sunday, Oct. 4
Kick-off Event w/Sparky the Fire Dog
An event will be cancelled in case of inclement weather
Sagamihara Family Housing Area
2:30-3:30 p.m. @ Parade
3:30-4:30 p.m. @ SFHA Commissary

Oct. 4 – 10, 2015
HEAR THE
BEEP
WHERE YOU
SLEEP

The Fire Prevention Week Kick-Off event
will be held
Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Camp Zama Main Exchange Store.

There will be a parade 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
at Sagamihara Family Housing Area,
followed by a kick-off event
from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
at the SFHA Commissary.

Effective Sept. 10,
all Soldiers have direct access to AER assistance.
There is no longer a requirement
for commander's approval.
This is a very big deal!

What is the Policy Change?
The policy change allows all Soldiers, regardless of rank,
direct access to AER without having to obtain approval
from their Chain of Command.
Direct Access Policy Change Questions and Answers:

Why did AER make the change?
The number of Active Duty Soldiers requesting assistance
has declined 35% over the past six years.
Assessments reveal that Soldiers are reluctant to seek
AER assistance because the process can be intimidating
and there is a perceived negative stigma associated
with asking for financial help.

Who approved the change?
The AER Board of Managers unanimously approved
the policy change
in an email vote in July.

When will the new policy be implemented?
The new policy is scheduled to become effective
on September 9th, 2015.

Does AER expect to see an increase in requests for assistance?
Yes, we expect an initial increase in assistance requests
when this policy is implemented.

Does AER have the financial resources for this change
if there is a large increase in requests?
AER has the resources to support the anticipated increase
in assistance requests.

Are there any exceptions, or caveats to this policy?
Soldiers in the grades of E-1 through E-4
in Initial Entry Training (IET) will not be authorized
direct access.
They will continue to submit AER requests
through the unit Chain of Command.

All Soldiers in the grade of E-1 through E-4
must have a minimum of 12 months’ Time
in Service (TIS) and have completed IET
whichever is greater in order to be eligible
for direct access.

Regardless of rank, financial assistance
will be limited to two assistance requests
(loan or grant) within a 12 month period
without the Commander/First Sergeant review.

All Soldiers, regardless of rank, who exhibit
“high risk” financial behavior IAW AR 600-85
and SecArmy Directive 2013-11
(Change to the Army Risk Reduction Program),
will require Company Commander/First Sergeant
review before AER assistance will be considered.

Will there still be a Commander’s Referral Program
Yes.
The Commander’s Referral Program will stay,
as is, and remains the quickest way
to get assistance.

The Zama Exchange is bringing back fee-free layaway,
just in time for early holiday shopping.
The layaway program ensures military shoppers
have plenty of time to pay for gifts
while keeping them hidden from prying eyes.
Message from the Camp Zama Exchange
Fee-Free Layaway is Back for the Holidays:

Starting Sept 11,
the Zama Exchange will waive the $3 service fee
for items that are placed on layaway and paid for
by Dec. 24-including toys and bikes.
Purchases of $25 or more are eligible for the layaway plan.
Fee-Free Layaway Is Back for the Holidays:

"The Exchange's layaway program
is a convenient way
for shoppers to stock up on gifts for the holidays
while staying mindful of their budgets,"
said Exchange General Manager.

"By waiving the service fee,
the Exchange makes it worthwhile
for shoppers to give layaway a try
and keep gifts hidden
from family members who love snooping."

A deposit of 15 percent is required to hold items
on layaway at the Exchange.
Shoppers can visit the Zama Exchange customer service
for complete program details and eligibility information.

Increasing Transaction Fees
Effective Sept. 18, the Commercial Travel Office (CTO)
will be increasing transaction fees as follows:
Traditional CBA/IBA $22.73
CBA DTS Online $5.85
CBA DTS Agent $22.73
DTS Hotel/Car Only $0.00
Manual Air Hotel/Car Only $0.00
Leave in Conjunction with Orders $35.00
For additional information, please contact the CTO at 855-431-7705 or
Transportation Office at 263-7180

Holly, Jolly Shopping Starts with Toyland
at the Zama Exchange Camp Zama:
Military shoppers who want to get a jump
on fulfilling holiday wish lists can turn
to the Zama Exchange's special Toyland section,
which opened Sept. 19.
Toyland

Toyland aisles are stocked with the latest dolls,
action figures and more for children of all ages.
For the second straight year, shoppers can look for
the Military Brat-Approved logo on shelves
to find the hottest toys which were selected
favorably by military children.
Toyland

"No matter what kids are wishing for this year,
the Exchange's Toyland has them covered."
"The Exchange makes it easy for shoppers
to stretch their holiday budgets
with tax-free savings, price matching and a layaway system."
Toyland

Shoppers also can use the Zama Exchange's
fee-free holiday layaway
from now through Dec. 24
to keep purchased toys safely and out of your child’s sight.
The Zama Exchange customer service area
has complete program details and eligibility information.
Toyland

For those who prefer to shop online,
www.shopmyexchange.com
is loaded with this season's best toys.
As an added benefit, online purchases of over $49,
ship for free when paying with a MILITARY STAR card.
Toyland

There will be
a half road closure and full sidewalk closure
on SENDAI Street at Camp Zama until Oct. 9.
Traffic will be controlled by flag men
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Fri
and closed on Weekends and Holidays.
Upcoming Road Closures
Upcoming/Ongoing Closure 1

Notice of Half Road Closure on SFHA:
Starting Oct. 13, 2015,
construction crews will begin rebuilding the existing roads
bordering the ongoing townhouse construction
in the Sagamihara Family Housing Area.

As a result of the construction work,
motorists will experience half road closures
in the vicinity of 1st and 2nd streets
and Sagami and Fuchinobe roads.
The road closures will be incrementally phased
with an estimated completion date of Jan. 14, 2016.

As part of the ongoing Sagamihara City tunnel-widening
construction project on Camp Zama,
Ishinomaki Avenue (street area between
Community Bank and the Camp Zama Community Club)
has been opened
to traffic after being closed for a year.

Subsequently, 5th Ave. (street area
between CZCC parking lot and Bldg. 563 lodging)
will be closed until March 2016
as construction begins on the next phase of the project.

Garden Home Utility Access
Panel
Aging water lines and seismic activity can produce leaks
which requires a visual inspection of the water lines
that are underneath the garden homes
Garden Homes: Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family Housing Area

Panel
Operations and Maintenance Division and
Housing Management Division, Directorate of Public Works
will conduct 100% inspections of underground water lines
located within the utility access panels (inside) quarters:

Panel
Camp Zama
46~48, 955~959, 962~965, 971~974,
983~989, 1064~1068, 1070~1079, 1090~1095

Panel
Sagamihara Family Housing Areas
111-01~111-04, 238, 253,
262~264, 301~309, 388, 502, 544, 574

Panel
A DPW Coordinator will be contacting customers
with a schedule:
Times: 8:30~12 a.m. and / or 1~4 p.m.
Dates: 21 Sep ~ 18 Dec 2015

Panel
Occupants must remove any furnishings/objects
from the top of the utility access panels
PRIOR to the inspection

GradeSpeed is a web-based program
that enables parents to log-in
to view grade
and attendance data for their student(s).

GradeSpeed will be the only authorized
and supported grade book used by
U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity
(DoDEA)
employees in Grades 4-12.

Parents must register at:
dodea.gradespeed.net
to establish a personal GradeSpeed access account.

After their account has been established,
parents will be able to login
to view grade and attendance data only
for their student.

Effective immediately,
the Camp Zama and Torii Station
Defense Military Pay Offices
will no longer process Civilian travel entitlements.

DFAS Rome pays all claims for Civilian travelers.
The Military Pay Offices are always here
to assist with any questions
when filling out the travel vouchers,
but the submission will all be digital
via the Travel Voucher Direct system on www.dfas.mil.

There are step-by-step guides
to assist Civilians completing the vouchers online.
If you have any questions,
please contact the Military Pay Office on your installation.

The following websites will help with this process.
http://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/travelpay/
information.html
http://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/travelpay/
travelvoucherdirect.html

Price : $6.25
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
~Menu~
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced Bacons
Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef
Hashed Browned Potatoes
Bean Soup / New England Fish Chowder
Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy
Shrimp Scampi / Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Buttered Egg Noodles / Mashed Potatoes
Seasoned Asparagus / Seasoned Squash

Price : $7.65
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
~Menu~
Old Fashioned Bean Soup
New England Fish Chowder
Barbecued Beef Cubes
Fried Trout
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Vegetable Stir Fry
Seasoned Succotash

Price : $6.25
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
~Menu~
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Sliced Bacons
French Onion Soup / Cream of Potato Soup
Korean Style Beef Short Ribs
Tempura Fish / Japanese Ginger Pork
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Carrots / Seasoned Edamame

Price : $7.65
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
~Menu~
French Onion Soup
Cream of Potato Soup
Simmered Corned Beef
Penne with Shrimp in Spinach & Tomato Sauce
Paprika Buttered Potatoes
Orange Rice
Seasoned Antigua
Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

~Menu~
Tortilla Chicken Soup / Cream of Broccoli Soup
Chicken Fajitas / Beef Enchiladas
Mexican Pork Chops / Tacos
Mashed Potatoes / Spanish Rice
Refried Beans with Cheese
Mexican Mixed Vegetables
Corn on the Cob
Price : $5.55
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Price : $4.85
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
~Menu~
Tortilla Chicken Soup
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Baked Fish with Mustard Dill Sauce
Chicken Ala King
Mashed Potatoes
Penne with Olive Oil
Seasoned Brussels Sprouts
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables

~Menu~
Minestrone Soup / New England Clam Chowder
Baked Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna
Szechwan Chicken
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce / Marinara Sauce
Italian Roasted Potatoes / Rice Pilaf
Seasoned Italian Blend
Seasoned Succotash
Toasted Garlic Bread
Price : $5.55
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Price : $4.85
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
~Menu~
Minestrone Soup
New England Clam Chowder
Yankee Pot Roast
Creole Pork Steaks
Mashed Potatoes
Hopping John
Ratatouille
Sautéed Mustard Greens

~Menu~
Chicken Gumbo Soup / Cream of Potato Soup
BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken
BBQ Pork Spareribs / Southern Fried Catfish
Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Corn Bread Muffins
Glazed Sweet Potatoes / Steamed Brown Rice
Black Eyed Peas / Okra & Tomato Gumbo
Southern Style Greens
Southern Fried Okra
Price : $5.55
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Price : $4.85
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
~Menu~
Chicken Gumbo Soup
Cream of Potato Soup
Swedish Meatballs
Buffalo Chicken
Buttered Egg Noodles
Herbed Broccoli
Monaco Blend Vegetables

~Menu~
Miso Soup / Chicken Egg Drop Soup
Breaded Chicken Breast with Curry
Japanese Ginger Pork / Nikujaga
Oven Browned Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Vegetable Stir Fry
Seasoned Mixed Oriental
Price : $5.55
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Price : $4.85
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
~Menu~
Miso Soup
Chicken Egg Drop Soup
Hamburger Yakisoba
Baked Fish with Japanese Sweet & Sour Sauce
Franconia Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Calico Corn
Seasoned Cauliflower

~Menu~
Pepper Pot Soup / Beef Noodle Soup
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
Cajun Baked Chicken
Lemon Baked Fish
Steamed Rice
Seasoned Wax Beans
Creole Summer Squash
Price : $5.55
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Price : $4.85
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
~Menu~
Pepper Pot Soup
Beef Noodle Soup
Oriental Pepper Steak
Chinese 5 Spice Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Seasoned Scandinavian
Sautéed Spinach with Garlic & Lemon

Price : $6.25
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
~Menu~
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / Pancakes / Sliced Bacons
Bean Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup
New England Boiled Dinner / Fried Chicken
Baked Salmon with Tomato & Basil
Scalloped Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Glazed Carrots / Green Beans Casserole

Price : $7.65
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
~Menu~
Old Fashioned Bean Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Honey Mustard Pork Roast
Jambalaya
O’Brien Potatoes
Penne with Tomato Sauce
Peas & Carrots
Sautéed Cabbage

Price : $6.25
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
~Menu~
Omelet / Boiled Eggs / French Toast / Sliced Bacons
Beef Barley Soup / Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Prime Rib with Au Jus
Baked Fish with Honey Mustard Sauce
Penne with Shrimp & Marinara Sauce
Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice
Seasoned Antigua / Sautéed Mushroom Onions

Price : $7.65
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
~Menu~
Beef Barley Soup
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Sukiyaki
Szechwan Shrimp
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Seasoned Asparagus
Seasoned Edamame

Parent Central Services is your first stop
to register and make payments
for FCD (Child Development Center),
SAC ( School Age Center), Youth Center,
Youth Sports, and SKIES classes.
U.S. Army Child Youth and School Services information
Bldg. 680 263-4125 / 4743 / 5723 Off-Base:046-407-4125

Families wishing to enroll their children in
any of the Child Youth & School Services programs
must register at Parent Central Services.
Bldg. 680 263-4125 / 4743 / 5723 Off-Base:046-407-4125

Registration is FREE for all eligible patrons.
We will be happy to assist you
in the registration process from start to finish.
Bldg. 680 263-4125 / 4743 / 5723 Off-Base:046-407-4125

Payment method: We accept credit card, cash and
check payments in US Dollars only.
Payments can also be made by phone
using your credit card.
Bldg. 680 263-4125 / 4743 / 5723 Off-Base:046-407-4125

Fees are set according to
Department of Defense (DoD) policy.
Fees are based on
total family income (TFI) on a sliding scale per DoD policy.
Bldg. 680 263-4125 / 4743 / 5723 Off-Base:046-407-4125

CDCs are quality age-appropriate environments
that prepare your child to master life skills
through hands on developmentally appropriate
program activities and learning environments.

Programs are designed
to promote a positive self image,
develop fine and large muscle coordination,
increase verbal communication, expand creative ideas,
build self help skills and problem solving techniques,
and to teach educational learning concepts
through situational learning experiences and play.

Educational activities and programs
are available
for children ages 6 weeks through years old
(kindergarten).

Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m.
- 6 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Hourly care
Part day 3 and 5 day preschool
Infant, Pre-toddler, toddler, and
preschool care
Strong beginnings before/after
kindergarten
program

Zama CDC
Bldg. 691, DSN: 263-4992, Off-Base: 046-407-4992
SFHA CDC
Bldg. S-107, DSN: 267-6273, Off-Base: 042-869-6273

School Age Center (SAC) is
a great before and after school program
for children in grades one to six.
There are a wide variety of activities for children
in our community throughout the year.

SAC offers a variety of care options
to include before and after school,
hourly, open recreation, and full day no school
and camp programs (winter, spring and summer).

Monday-Friday: 5:30 - 8 a.m., 2:30 - 6 p.m.
No School Days: 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Outdoor/Indoor Sports
Computer, Xbox, Wii, Playstation Games
Free Snacks, and much more...

Youth have the opportunity to assist with
creating new programs that peak their interest.
Field trips occur on a regular basis and include
action/adventure parks, skiing/snowboarding trips,
swimming, and exploring other fun activities
around Japan.

Boys & Girls club and 4-H programs
High adventure activities
Indoor & outdoor sporting events
Technology lab
Music studio
Karaoke, arts and crafts, plus much more!

Monday-Thursday: 2:30 - 8 a.m.
Friday: 2:30 - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 1 - 10 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Bldg. 744
DSN: 263-4500, Off-Base: 046-407-4500

Youth Sports and Fitness Program
was developed to meet
your children's recreation and athletic needs,
emphasizing safety, participation,
and fundamental good sportsmanship.

Every program is designed to provide
all youth the opportunity
to participate, develop fundamental skills
and grow in an atmosphere of sportsmanship,
citizenship and teamwork.

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Bldg. 744
DSN: 263-4066, Off-Base: 046-407-4600

U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- Japan
is currently undergoing
temporary “split operations”
with Tripler Army Medical Center.

What does this mean to you?
All correspondence is sent by TAMC
(to include Invoice and Receipts and Past Due Notices),
and TAMC is also filing insurance claims.

If you have questions regarding
insurance claims filing,
please contact your insurance company
and/or TAMC
at the number listed on your Invoice and Receipt.

MEDDAC-J is collecting and processing payments
from both patients and insurance returns.

If you suspect your insurance
has reimbursed your claim,
feel free to contact MEDDAC-J Billing Office
to inquire as to whether or not
the Office is currently processing it.

What can you do to help?
Insurance companies will be less likely to deny claims
to their customers than the medical facility acting
on the customer’s behalf.

Therefore, please be proactive
with your insurance company.
However, if you have not received
an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
from your insurance company within 90 days
after receiving your Invoice and Receipt from TAMC,

Please inform the MEDDAC-J billing office
at 263-4693
particularly if the claim that was filed corresponded
to a date of service before FY14.

For more information, patients can call
263-4693 or 046-407-4693.

Customers are now able to pay for their medical care
online through the “pay.gov” website.
No login information is required to complete payment.

Follow steps below:
1. Go to www.pay.gov
2. In the left hand column locate Public Forms,
select By Form Name
3. Click B and click BG Crawford F. Sams Clinic
to open form

Follow steps below:
4. Enter all required information on the form
5. Select a payment method
6. Click Submit Data

Follow steps below:
7. Follow the steps provided by PAY.GOV
to enter your payment information
8. Click continue
9. Confirm your information then enter
your Email Address

Follow steps below:
10. Click Submit Payment
11. Print a copy of your receipt for your
personal records
You have just completed an online payment!

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
recently announced
a data breach affecting the personal records
of over 21 million individuals.

Go to
https://www.opm.gov/cybersecurity
for information on available assistance and
ways to protect your personal information.

This site will offer information
regarding the OPM incidents,
and will direct individuals to materials, training,
and useful information
on best practices to secure data.

You are encouraged to carefully read
the information contained
on the OPM website
and continuously monitor their website
for additional updates.

The Camp Zama Girl Scouts
is seeking
a Registrar/Support Services Secretary.
Camp Zama Girl Scouts
Employment Opportunity

This position is responsible
for registering all Girl Scouts,
maintaining files and records, and other business
and clerical support
as needed by USAGSO-WP Headquarters;
serves as the afternoon receptionist.

Accurate computer skills,
good customer service skills
and willing to work
as a member of a small,
by great team are all required.

Employment includes
20 hours a week from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.,
Monday – Friday,
and the position is based at Camp Zama.

Position is immediately available;
Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to
westpacificceo@gmail.com
or drop cover letter and resume off
at the Girl Scout Office,
2nd floor of Bldg. 533 (behind the Exchange).

Effective 1 July, 2015
all Department of the Army Civilians
assigned to USAG Japan
will in-process and out-process
through the Military Personnel Division.

In-Processing Procedures:
The appointment should be scheduled
for the first business day following their arrival.
When the new employee arrives
for their scheduled appointment
please ensure they have their orders and passports
for them and their family members.

The assigned sponsor MUST be with them
when the report for their in-processing appointment.
The MPD will issue their Installation
In-Processing paperwork
using the Installation Support Module (ISM)
INPROC/OUTPROC program.

The new DAC is still required to report to CPAC
on Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. for the CPAC briefs.
Please make sure the sponsors are coordinating this
in-processing.
We want to streamline this process and make it a simple
as we can.

One very important administrative note:
Please have the new employees bring original
or certified copies of birth certificates,
marriage license and or divorce decrees.
This will eliminate issues
when getting the ID Cards for dependents.

Out-Processing Procedures:
When the DAC receives there PCS orders
to depart USAG Japan
please have them to contact the MPD
at 263-4122/8699
to schedule an out-processing appointment.

Out-Processing Procedures:
This should be done as early as possible.
This will give the agencies to pre-clear the employee.
The employee will pick their out-processing paperwork
5 working days prior to their DEROS/departure day.

ISM INPROC/OUTPROC
will lessen the burden of going to
so many unnecessary places to out-process.
Leaders, we need your support on this process.

Summer is typically a busy construction period.
It is important to all community members,
especially children,
to practice safety and show awareness
when maneuvering
around a construction area in and
around our community.
Remember to "Stay Safe, Stay Away!"

With the different types of construction sites
all over the installations,
it is very important to be
aware of the risk.

Large heavy vehicles – On some construction sites,
heavy machinery and trucks could be operating
to move heavy loads.
When these machines are in use
sometimes the operators are unable
to see fully.

Large heavy vehicles
Therefore if you go near them when in operation
you run the risk of being seriously injured or worse.

Pits and manholes – When creating new buildings
or demolishing old ones, often deep holes are
dug to lay foundations or to reach
the pipes below the construction
site floor.

Pits and manholes
When playing on construction sites,
you may not be aware of these holes
and may fall down them.

Building materials – Many of the materials
that are used on construction sites like
bricks, sand and pipes can also pose
further risks to you.
If not properly stored these materials
could topple and fall on you.

Not wearing safety clothes –
If you are not wearing the right safety clothing
you are putting yourself at an even
greater risk while on a construction site
as people will not be able to see you.
They are worn for a reason!

Not wearing safety clothes
There are many ways to minimize
the risks posed to community members
by knowing how to stay safe!

Children should always be with an adult –
never go on to a construction site
if an adult is not present.
This way they will be able to look out for you
as well as instruct you on how to stay safe.

Mind the Barriers – Community members,
especially children should always follow
the specific routes around construction
sites that are designed to keep
community members a safe distance
away from the construction site.

Always be alert – every minute something
changes on a construction site,
so it is best to be more alert when on sites.
Heavy loads could be being moved or
heavy machinery could be crossing
the site.
Always be alert!

Never play on/near construction sites –
if a construction site is closed,
it is closed for a reason.
Do not view this as an opportunity
to use it as a play ground.

Signs – be aware of all signs
on construction sites.
They are there for a reason and
could save your life!

Y a n o F i t n e s s C e n t e r

Keep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative Prizes
Every Thursday From 5 -7 p.m.
Feb. 5 through Aug. 27

Keep Your Sports Mind Sharp Monthly Prizes Cumulative Prizes
CZCC, Sports Bar
For more info: 263-7666/3256

The Zama Killer Katanas (ZKK) roller derby team
is currently recruiting
new skaters, referees,
and non-skating officials (NSO).

Whether you want to be part of a team
or want to get in shape come check us out.
No experience required.
Contact us at
recruitment@zamakillerkatanas.com

Transition Assistance Program
Be an advocate for your retirement community!
The USAG-Japan Retiree Council meets
third Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.
at Command Group Small Conference room.

Contact your local transition assistance office:
263-3940

Interested in learning Japanese?
Date: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of
the month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Location: SFHA Library
For more information: 263-4357

Army Family Team Building Classes
are available for the entire community.

Soldiers can earn four promotion points
for every 40 hours
of Army Community Service courses.
(Promotion points are valid when the DA 87
has been signed by a Lt. Col. or above
to certify course completion.)

Soldiers will not receive promotion points
for mandatory classes such as
First Termer's Financial Readiness Training,
any course required by Command referral
and NPSP classes taken as a result of
a recommended Family Advocacy Case Review
Committee treatment plan.

Available Classes:
AFTB Leadership Development
AFTB Military Knowledge
AFTB Personal Growth and Resiliency

Available Classes:
Family Advocacy Program/New Parent
Support Program
Financial Readiness Training Classes
Operation Resources for Educating
About Deployment and You (OPREADY)

The Army Community Service’s
“ACS on Wheels”
is available to come to your meetings
and provide these training modules.

CCTV has transitioned from analog
to digital signal.

If you are having trouble accessing
the channels on your digital television,
we strongly recommend to re-scan your television
to access the local channels.

Since the transition occurred on Jan. 5,
customers are NOT able to
view local channels on
cathode-ray tube televisions
and
digital non-compliant televisions.

What's your transition plan?
Get started today!
Contact your local Transition Assistance Office:
Bldg. 102, RM 111
DSN: 263-3940

Be an advocate
for your retirement community!
USAG-Japan retiree council meets
the third Friday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m.

Command Group Small Conference
Room, Bldg. 102.
Contact your local Transition Assistance Office:
263-3940 for further information.

The DBIDS registration is only required
for NAF Atsugi personnel.
If other members would like to register
and receive a Guest Pass
for their guest to come on board the installation,
they will need to be registered into DBIDS.

Military members E-7 and above/Officers
are not required to register guests and obtain
a Guest Pass with the Pass and ID office.
GS-12 and above are not required to register guests
with the Pass and ID Office.
Their ID card must state their grade.

1
Social Networks - Do’s and Don’ts
Only establish and maintain connections
with people you know and trust.
Review your connections often.

2
Assume that ANYONE can see any information
about your activities, personal life,
or professional life that you post and share.

3
Ensure that your family takes similar precautions
with their accounts; their privacy and
sharing settings can expose your personal data.

4
Avoid posting or tagging images of you
or your family that clearly show your face.

4
Select pictures taken at a distance, at an angle,
or otherwise concealed.

4
Never post Smartphone photos and
don’t use your face as a profile photo, instead,
use cartoons or avatars.

5
Use secure browser settings when possible
and monitor your browsing history to ensure
that you recognize all access points.

Japan-Wide: No off-installation public
consumption of alcohol
(12 p.m.-5 a.m.)

(10 p.m.-5 a.m.) for E5-Below who are
in a TDY/TAD, leave, or pass status in Japan,
(except those deployed on orders to Japan
for 150 days or more as part of a unit deployment)

it is not applicable to military personnel
permanently assigned
on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders
in Japan

O-4 & above Commanders have authority to grant
event-by-event exceptions to curfew
& liberty buddy requirements & may both implement
& rescind unit denial of liberty; must report
unit denial of liberty actions to first O-6 in chain.

A newly opened convenience store,
named “Poplar”,
located in the JGSDF General Service Unit building
across a street from the Camp Zama
Arts and Crafts Center.

Poplar is located on the first floor,
next to the Historical Exhibition Room.
They are available to all personnel,
including U.S. Army Soldiers, DA Civilians,
Family members and local national employees.

The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
No parking is allowed by the JGSDF building.

Payments forms accepted are:
Japanese Yen
Credit Cards
PASMO/SUICA train cards

Runners are permitted to run the course
Monday thru Friday only, from the hours of
5:30 - 7:30 a.m.
Runners are required to run on cart paths
only, following the designated run route
one way only.
Camp Zama Golf Course

Runners are not permitted to have any
drinks or food of any kind on the course.
Runners are allowed to run only the back
nine holes, from the 10th to the 18th.

Soldiers will not run in a group on the
golf course larger than a squad size element.
The use of headphones are not allowed
on the course.

Runners are not permitted to conduct
any physical fitness exercise on the course
or be on the greens and or fairways
for any reason, at any time.
The distance from 10 tee to 18 green is
2.356 miles or 3.791 KM.

Reminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities
The following list of responsibilities for pet owners
living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family
Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released
by the Housing Management Division:
- Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas
used by their pets.
- If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily
to prevent a buildup of trash and fecal material.

- Owners must clean up waste left by their pet
during walks.
- Fecal droppings must be disposed of in sealed
plastic bags (preferably double bags) and be
placed in garbage receptacles.
- Un-bagged waste must not be placed in garbage
receptacles.

Violations can be reported to following email address:
usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housing-
officer@mail.mil
You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management
Division at
263-3441 or 263-4503,
or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch
at 263-3527 or 263-4136.

The strength of the nation is built on the readiness
and resilience of every member of the premier
all-volunteer Total Army
-every Soldier, civilian and Family member.

We will uphold the Army's responsibility
to provide benefits and high-quality services
that are components of a professional force
decided to the Army for the long term.

The Army remains steadfast in its commitment to:
Maintain the trust between Leaders and
their Soldiers, Families and civilians

Foster an environment that promotes
adaptability
and self reliance

Promote physical, emotional, social, Family
and
spiritual strengths

Honor the services and sacrifices of those
who serve our Nation

The Camp Zama, SFHA and YND Pass Offices
and Vehicle Registration Offices
will be closed
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday start on Jan. 15
for training.
Pass and Vehicle Registration Offices
Closures

The Tokyo Pass Office will close only
on the last Thursday of the month.
Pass and Vehicle Registration Offices
Closures

Retirees, did you know
that there are a variety of resources
available to you
through the Camp Zama Retirement Services.

Go to
http://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/
for the latest and most updated information
for retirees.
To subscribe to the Army Echoes go to
https://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/
echoes-subscription

The Army Echoes newsletter
can be downloaded (electronic edition)
to: iPhones, iPads, and Android phones
using the free Echoes apps
in the App Store (iOS)
and Google Play (Android).

The East Meets West Gift Shop
is looking for afternoon shift volunteers.

The East Meets West Gift Shop
is a community service project of
the Zama Community Spouses’ Association
(ZaCSA),
and is staffed by ZaCSA volunteers.

All proceeds go towards
the ZaCSA Community Grants and Scholarships.
Contact to ZaCSA to volunteer.
www.zacsa.org

CPAC’s new operation procedures
The Camp Zama CPAC has new operation procedures.
Here are some of the changes that have been made:
An appointment will be needed to discuss personal
personnel questions. Employees can either call the CPAC's
main line at 263-3755 or make an appointment in person.

The CPAC will, however, be available to managers
to discuss hiring actions at all times.
CPAC has designated Monday afternoons as their time to
work uninterrupted. During this time, specialists will be
working on vacancy announcements and/or referral lists.

They will not answer their phones or respond to emails.
For more information:
263-3755

Women, Infants, and Children
Overseas
The WIC Overseas program provides
several important benefits to help you and
your family lead healthier lives.

Overseas
The program services are provided to
eligible participants overseas:
- Active Duty Military & their Dependents
- DoD Civilian employees & their family
members
- DoD contractors & their family members

Overseas
For more information:
263-8960

The Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness
communication team recently kicked off
a 90-day communication campaign
to encourage Army spouses to take
the Global Assessment Tool (GAT 2.0).

Please help us spread the word!
The GAT 2.0 is a confidential online
self-assessment that provides users
with an overall look of
their comprehensive health and well-being.

Go to
https://www.milsuite.mil
to take the GAT 2.0. Go to
http://csf2.army.mil/
to learn more about GAT 2.0.

The Camp Zama Golf Course has
opened a designated pathway for runners.

The rules are as follows:
Runners are permitted to run
on the course
Monday through Friday only,
from the hours of 5:30 -7:30 a.m.

Runners are required to run
on cart paths only,
following the designated run route
one way only.

Runners are not permitted
to have any drinks or food of
any kind on the course.

Runners are allowed to run only the
back 9-holes, from the 10th to the 18th.
The distance from the 10 tee
to the 18 green is 2.356 miles or
3.791 kilometers.

Soldiers should not run in a group
on the golf course larger than
a squad size element.

The use of head phones are
not allowed on the course.

Runners are not permitted to conduct
any physical fitness exercises
on the course or be on the greens and/or
fairways for any reason, at any time.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
263-8255
Website: SuicidePreventionLifeline.org

Japanese phones/cell: 046-407-8255
Allied Telesis: 98-263-8255
Vonage or Skype: (800) 273-8255
Military and Family Life Counselor:
263-3638

Units located on
U.S. Army Garrison Japan Honshu installations
must coordinate with
the Hazardous Material Control Center
at Sagami General Depot
when purchasing hazardous materials.

Please procure recycled, bio-based or
environmentally preferable materials
when they are available in a timely manner,
they meet your unit’s performance standards
and are reasonably priced.

Units located on U.S. Army Garrison Japan
Honshu installations must coordinate
with the Hazardous Material Control Center
at Sagami Depot.
Call 268-4222 for assistance.

Please procure recycled, bio-based or
environmentally preferable materials
when they are available in a timely manner,
they meet your unit's performance standards,
and are reasonably priced.

The Identification Card section
at Camp Zama’s Military Personnel Division
will begin using
the online RAPIDS appointment scheduler.
ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling

Visit the following link to schedule an appointment:
http://go.usa.gov/WrXQ
Call 263-4449 or 046-407-4449
for same-day appointments or further guidance.
ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling

All Status of Forces Agreement members,
to include children and spouses,
are required to register all privately owned bicycles.
Sponsors need to prepare USAG-J Form 1349EJ
in order to properly register
all privately owned bicycles.
Directorate of Emergency Services
Bicycle Registration

Bicycles can be registered
at the Vehicle Registration Office (Bldg. 227)
or the Sagamihara Family Housing Area
Pass and ID Office
at Gate 1.
Directorate of Emergency Services
Bicycle Registration

Serial number locations are normally found
on the below locations of any model bicycle:
Head tubeSeat tube
At rear wheel
mount
Under crank
(bottom bracket)
Common Serial Number Locations

Registrations stickers will be placed visibly
on the seat tube area:
Seat tube

SHARP Hotline (English-speaking)
090-9395-8909 or
882# from a DSN phone
Call any time to include evenings,
weekends and holidays.

通話料無料ホットライン（日本語）
0120-279-338
電話番号をお確かめの上、おかけ下さい。
休日祝日問わず24時間対応。

Posting Ads at Front of Bldg. 102
Not Authorized
All personnel are reminded
not to post advertisements
at the front entrance of
U.S. Army Garrison Japan headquarters, Bldg. 102.
Call 263-3829 for more information.

Provide your input or feedback online at the
U.S. Army Garrison Japan ICE site
and enter to win a prize!
http://ice.disa.mil
Good or bad, we’d like to know!

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