Camp S.D. Butler, Japan Installation Guide

Welcome to MCB Camp S. D. Butler located 300 miles due south of mainland Japan on the island of Okinawa.

Perhaps the most unique characteristic about Okinawa is that unlike most duty stations, MCB Camp Butler is physically separated throughout the island into a number of different camps.

Military members stationed in Japan receive a cost of living allowance (COLA) that helps make up for the falling dollar.

HISTORY

Marine Corps Bases, Japan, the senior Okinawa Marine Corps command, controls all Marine installations on Okinawa and mainland Japan, to include Camp Fuji and Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakuni.

Marine Corps Base Camp Butler's history began in 1955, when it was located at Camp Tengan near Camp Courtney. Today, the Camp Butler headquarters is located at Building 1, Camp Butler.

Most Marines stationed here belong to the III Marine Expeditionary Force, III MEF, headquartered at Camp Courtney. The III MEF activated during World War II (1942), where it fought as the Marine Amphibious Force. It carried this name through Vietnam, after which it re-settled in Okinawa in 1971.

For a thorough history of the major commands visit Major Unit Listings.

MISSION

Major Command

Marine Corps Base
III Marine Expeditionary Force
- 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
- 3d Marine Division
- 3d Marine Logistics Group
MCAS Futenma
Fleet Activities (Okinawa)
Naval Hospital
Naval Dental Center
Mobile Construction Battalion (Sea Bees)

A Marine Air Ground Task Force is an interwoven, combined and balanced airborne and ground force, completely supported by its own combat service support element. The commanding general of each Fleet Marine Force can organize a MAGTF into various spheres of responsibility as the assigned mission dictates. A MAGTF can be quickly deployed by amphibious assault shipping, aircraft, maritime prepositioning force ships and military sealift command ships.

For a thorough mission of the major commands visit Major Unit Listings.

POPULATION SERVED

Approximate Population Served
Active Duty Navy/Marine	Families	Civilians	Retirees
20916	10215	1300	839

SPONSORSHIP

To request a sponsor you need to fill in the sponsorship request form from (MCO 1320.11E for Marines) or (Navpers 1330/2 for Navy). The request should be submitted to your administrative section. All forms and information may be found at the MCCS Okinawa web page under Welcome Aboard Package "HOT" Relocation Information (Marine & Navy Sponsorship Information) or on your Welcome Aboard CD-ROM.

Arrival information visit Location, Installation, Directions. Vist Location, Installation, Major Unit Listings for new unit OD phone numbers.

TEMPORARY QUARTERS

Upon arriving on Okinawa, your sponsor should arrange for you to stay at one of the many government approved TLA facilities until you have found suitable housing for your family. TLA is contingent upon:

Marines must utilize a government TLA facility, i.e., WestPac, Courtney, or Hansen Lodge, unless an endorsement is obtained stating that the facility closest to their place of work is not available for occupancy.

Upon arrival, Navy personnel should check with their personnel support detachment for current guidelines.

For a thorough information on Temporary Quarters visit Housing Installation Temporary Lodging.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

The Relocation Assistance Center provides assistance to all service members and their families who are relocating from one duty station to another. (011-81-611-745-8395) The range is quite substantial:

Pre-Departure Planning Determining Needs and Priorities
Destination Information (Sample Welcome Aboard Packages)
Sponsorship Assistance and Training
Automated Relocation Information (S.I.T.E.S.)
Automated Road Atlas
Resource Library, to include videos on Marine Corps installations Realtor Relocation Packages
Relocation Workshops
- Newcomers' Orientations
- Smooth Move Workshop
- Sponsorship Training
Cultural Adaptation Programs
Loan Closet

Note: NEWCOMERS' ORIENTATION IS MANDATORY IN ACCORDANCE WITH MARCORBASESJAPANO 1754.2B AND 1754.1C. ATTENDANCE MUST BE CONFIRMED PRIOR TO MCB SAFETY OFFICE ISSUANCE OF POV DRIVER'S LICENSE.

Be Prepared

A good way to start preparing yourself and your family for the moving experience is to visit your Family/Personal Services Center. Information about the new location may be obtained by checking out a Welcome Aboard Package or video.

For a thorough information on Relocation Assistance visit Family Issues Relocation Assistance.

CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION

PCSing to Okinawa important information is listed below and where to find the information in SITES.
Information	Visit
Calling Okinawa	Location , Installation, Need to Know Items
Calling Camp Fuji	Location , Installation, Need to Know Items
Postal	Location , Installation, Need to Know Items
Pets	Housing, Overview and Household Goods, Installation, Pets
Money	Family Issues, Installation, Financial Assistance and Location , Installation, Need to Know Items

Must Know Items

Mailing Address	MCCS Personal Services Center MCB CAMP BUTLER UNIT 35023 FPO, AP 96373-5023 Phone: 011-81-611-745-8395 Fax: 011-81-611-745-7229 DSN: 645-8395 DSN Fax: 645-7229 Email: reloassist@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com
MCCS Personal Service Center Director	Stillwill Drive MCCS Personal Services Center, Bldg. 445 MCB CAMP BUTLER UNIT 35023 FPO, AP 96373-5023 Phone: 011-81-611-745-0607 Fax: 011-81-611-745-7229 DSN: 645-0607 DSN Fax: 645-7229 Email: reloassist@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com
Official Homepage	URL: http://www.mcbbutler.usmc.mil URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com Marine Corps Base Camp S. D. Butler
Package Delivery Address	Stillwill Drive MCCS Personal Services Center MCB CAMP BUTLER UNIT 35023 FPO, AP 96373-5023 Phone: 011-81-611-745-8395 Fax: 011-81-611-745-7229 DSN: 645-8395 DSN Fax: 645-7229
Relocation Assistance Manger (RAM)	Stillwill Drive MCCS Personal Services Center, Bldg. 445 MCB CAMP BUTLER UNIT 35023 FPO, AP 96373-5023 Phone: 011-81-611-745-7494 Fax: 011-81-611-745-7229 DSN: 645-7494 DSN Fax: 645-7229 Email: reloassist@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com
Relocation Assistant Program Analyst	Stillwill Drive MCCS Personal Services Center, Bldg. 445 MCB CAMP BUTLER UNIT 35023 FPO, AP 96373-5023 Phone: 011-81-611-745-8395 Fax: 011-81-611-745-7229 DSN: 645-8395 DSN Fax: 645-7229 Email: reloassist@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org URL: http://www.mccsokinawa.com
Street Address	Stillwill Drive MCCS Personal Services Center, Bldg. 445 MCB CAMP BUTLER Japan