FRO Corner - 13 December 2017

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1 FRO Corner - 13 December 2017 Tier I Normal Liberty Resumed. Click Here on details! 3D Intel Newcomer Meet Up! MCFTB is offering classes on... 3D INTEL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM & PVSA INFO On base volunteer opportunities The CIRCUS is coming to town! NEXT SUGINOKO VISIT 27 DECEMBER. Get out and meet some locals! 3D Intel s Community Relations programs... Potluck & Toy Drive 2pm 16 December December Calendar

2 December 18 at 11 AM at the Camp Courtney Food Court. Have you arrived on island in the last six months? Want to meet other battalion spouses? Join us for our monthly meet up! Have you been on Okinawa or part of the battalion for awhile? Join us and share your knowledge and island know-how! Come to the Courtney Food Court and share a coffee, a late breakfast or lunch. The food court has a Starbucks, Taco Bell, Burger King and Anthony's Pizza. Children are welcome. We'll bring crayons and coloring books! Need a ride? We'll make sure you get there. Please message Molly West (mollypwest@hotmail.com <mailto:mollypwest@hotmail.com> ). For future planning purposes, upcoming Meetup dates are as follows: * January 23 * February 27 * March 27 * April 24 * May 22 * June 26 * July 24 * August 28 * September 25 * October 23 * November 27

3 2. EFFECTIVE 1200 WEDNESDAY, 13 DECEMBER 17, COMUSFJ HAS IMPLEMENTED OPLEVEL 1 FOR ALL MILITARY PERSONNEL LOCATED OR OPERAT- ING IN JAPAN IAW REF A. EFFECTIVE 1630 WEDNESDAY, 13 DECEMBER 17, MARFORJ WILL RESUME NORMAL LIBERTY IAW REF B. FORCE-WIDE LIBERTY AND ALCOHOL RESTRICTIONS CONTAINED IN REFS D AND F ARE RESCINDED. PRIOR TO THE RESUMPTION OF NORMAL LIBERTY, COM- MANDERS WILL ENSURE EACH MARINE AND SAILOR IS ASSIGNED AN APPROPRIATE LIBERTY TIER IAW REF B. MARFORJ MEMBERS IN A TIER 1 LIB- ERTY STATUS ARE REMINDED OF THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS: 2.A. CURFEW: CURFEW FOR E-1 TO E-3 MEMBERS IS 2400 TO CURFEW FOR E-4 AND E-5 MEMBERS IS 0100 TO B. LIBERTY BUDDY: A LIBERTY BUDDY IS REQUIRED FOR E-1 TO E-3 MEMBERS DURING ALL OFF-INSTALLATION LIBERTY. A LIBERTY BUDDY IS REQUIRED FOR E-4 AND E-5 MEMBERS WHEN THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IS PLANNED OR TO BE EXECUTED OFF-INSTALLATION. 2.C. ALCOHOL: NO PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BETWEEN 2400 AND ALL MEMBERS MUST DEPART BARS, CLUBS, OR SIMILAR ES- TABLISHMENTS SERVING ALCOHOL PRIOR TO D. OVERNIGHT LIBERTY, SPECIAL LIBERTY, AND LEAVE FROM 2400 TO 0500 IS PROHIBITED IN AREAS SOUTH OF CAMP KINSER AND HIGHWAY 38 ON OKINAWA, JAPAN. 2.E. OFF-LIMITS ESTABLISHMENTS AND AREAS THROUGHOUT JAPAN REMAIN IN EFFECT. 3. THE PURCHASE AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AT ARMED FORCES RECREATIONAL FACILITIES OR AREAS IN JAPAN SUCH AS KADENA MARINA, THE NEW SANNO HOTEL, HARDY BARRACKS, OKUMA RECREATION AREA AND SIMILAR AREAS OR FACILITIES WHICH WAS PROHIBITED IAW REF F, IS AGAIN PERMITTED - CONSISTENT WITH THEIR STATUS AS ON BASE FACILITIES. 4. O5 COMMANDERS AND ABOVE MAY GRANT SPECIAL OVERNIGHT LIBERTY IN JAPAN ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. LEAVE IN JAPAN IS AUTHOR- IZED IAW REF C. 5. COMMANDERS RETAIN THE AUTHORITY TO DIRECT MORE-RESTRICTIVE LIBERTY ORDERS AND POLICIES CONSISTENT WITH REF B. COMMAND- ERS MAY DIRECT UNIT RECALLS, DIRECT REMEDIATION PLANS, AND ASSIGN MARINES AND SAILORS TO THE LIBERTY RISK PROGRAM IAW CHAP 4 OF REF C. 6. CAMP/INSTALLATION COMMANDERS WILL CONTINUE TO EXECUTE SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS AT ALL OPEN GATES IAW THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE- MENTS: 6.A. ESTABLISH SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM FOR OUTBOUND TRAFFIC, WITH RANDOM INBOUND CHECKS FROM B. SOBRIETY CHECK POINTS WILL CONSIST OF AT LEAST ONE MARINE OR SAILOR E-3 AND ABOVE AND ONE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER OR HIGHER (E-4 AND ABOVE) AND MUST BE PRESENT AT EACH GATE DURING DESIGNATED HOURS. 6.C. SOBRIETY CHECK POINT PERSONNEL WILL CHECK FOR I.D. CARDS, SOFA DRIVER'S LICENSES, AND LIBERTY CARDS FOR ALL UNIFORMED SERVICE MEMBERS. 6.D. CAMP/ INSTALLATION COMMANDERS ARE AUTHORIZED TO MOBILIZE THEIR SECURITY AUGMENTATION FORCE TO FACILITATE THESE REQUIREMENTS. 6.E. CAMP/INSTALLATION COMMANDERS WILL COORDINATE WITH THE PROVOST MARSHAL'S OFFICE TO CLOSE ANY GATE THAT IS UNABLE TO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS. IN THE EVENT THAT GATES ARE CLOSED, CAMP/INSTALLATION COMMANDERS WILL ENSURE NOTIFICATIONS ARE MADE VIA THE APPROPRIATE CHANNELS TO INFORM PATRONS ABOARD THEIR CAMPS OF THE CHANGE.

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5 Continuous Volunteer Opportunities On-Base MCCS Libraries on Camp Foster, Futenma & Courtney The library is looking for individuals who are comfortable using technology physically able to be on their feet for long periods of time, able to engage with a variety of people of all ages, including children and willing to work as park of one team. Please dress in business/ casual attire and closed toed shoes. Detail of Duties: * Assisting with the location of books, audio books and DVDs * Providing general information about Library services * Maintaining displays * Supporting library activities e.g. Summer Reading Program * Assisting with the Innovation Lab * Check In/Out library books All volunteers will receive an LOA for all services they provide. If this sounds like something you are interested in please contact, Jeff Conner at Jeffrey.connor@okinawa.usmcmccs.org<mailto:Jeffrey.connor@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org> or Okinawa International Women's Club ("OIWC") The Okinawa International Women's Club ("OIWC") is non-profit organization established in Our mission is promoting cultural exchange, strengthen community relations, support local charities and build international friendship through monthly social events and welfare activities. We currently have more than 400 members. In 2017, OIWC donated approximately 2 million yen to 15 local and American charitable organizations. If you are interested please contact- Organization oiwc4sec@gmail.com<mailto:oiwc4sec@gmail.com> Our website is 3A oiwc.weebly.com&d=dwmfaq&c=ovlpxm0vqt8u6fcl8sbewg&r=l9ogihhxkftw6r3wbmfvboptzxjsikasi7cfxctp_6vxrcnzdv7b9j FCOI3QLonf&m=WOvzdxQWJ54C3mbb8yLaxNUHJ_XeOkCHkXXUashdW6s&s=Ff_rUP1sIKRSTO0irJNiI5L9ODwxoE_UM_l-OqvulGc&e=> Our Facebook page is u=https- 3A VboptzXJSIKASI7cfxctp_6vXRCNZdv7b9jFCOI3QLonf&m=WOvzdxQWJ54C3mbb8yLaxNUHJ_XeOkCHkXXUashdW6s&s=WOzq1MH_gTKrf Iu2UOVcuCKE-wj4i5OtDkt478fzhio&e=> Become a L.I.N.K.S. Volunteer L.I.N.K.S. is supported by a group of wonderful and positive group of volunteers to include Marines, spouses, and teens. Work on and develop skill sets for future employment. Meet new people and build relationships. Share experiences and encourage others. If you are interested, please contact the L.I.N.K.S. Trainer. L.I.N.K.S. Positions include: * Mentor * Food Angel * Hospitality/Greeter * Workshop Assistance * Historian * Photographer * and much more!!! Please contact the L.I.N.K.S. trainer Mrs. Natalie Wooley at or her at natalie.wooley@okinawa.usmcmccs.org<mailto:natalie.wooley@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org> Marine Thrift Shop We need Volunteers on- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and Saturday Volunteers must wear appropriate clothing. Active duties are welcome to come and volunteer in uniform. Volunteers will be doing tasks such as hanging up clothes, testing electronics, putting away items, and helping to keep the store neat and organized. Volunteers will receive a Letter of Appreciation (LOA) after every 12 hours of volunteer service. The MTS will credit hours towards the LOA for the green line bus travel times from the camps to the MTS. With every 20 hours of volunteering, volunteers will receive $5.00 in store credit. All volunteers under the age of 14 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Lunch is provided for volunteers that volunteer for four hours or more in a given day. POC: Ashley Brown, shopmts@yahoo.com<mailto:shopmts@yahoo.com> or DSN:

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7 Community Relations Volunteer Opportunities! Japanese Spouses English Class When: Meets every Monday from 1130am to 1:00 pm excluding American and Japanese Holidays. Where: Held at Kadena Chapel one (building 9800) near Kadena Gate one Come help teach English to Japanese military spouses wanting to improve their English confidence, learn about Western culture, and make new friends. No formal teaching experience or preregistration is required to volunteer. For further information contact Michelle Camina at , via or KAB Japanese Spouses English Class on Facebook. Suginoko Preschool Visits NEXT VISIT 27 DECEMBER! 3 rd Intelligence Battalion has adopted a Japanese Preschool via the Camp Headquarters called Suginoko. This preschool is visited by 3 rd Intelligence Battalion Marines, family members, children and friends with the help of Mr. Taka, the Camp Hansen Community Relations Specialist. If you have young children at home and still want to go out and volunteer with them, then this is the type of event for you! When: Every last Wednesday of the month from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Where: We meet in front of the 3 rd Intelligence Battalion front entrance and carpool to the school in Kin Town about 5 minutes away. For further information contact MSgt Anthony Camina via at anthony.camina@usmc.mil, or at You can also contact Mr. Kayo Takayuki at takayuki.kayo.ja@usmc.mil or Kin-Hansen English Friendship Class American and Japanese people come together to learn from each other every Tuesday evening. Volunteers assist a lead instructor in a EIKAWA (English Conversation) structured class. No preregistration or formal teaching experience is needed. This program is sponsored by the Hansen Camp Commander and Nago Central Community Center. Where: Nago Central Community Center near Camp Hansen Gate 1. Turn at the first stoplight south of Gate 1, before the municipal parking lot. When: 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm For further information contact the Camp Hansen Community Relations Specialist, Mr. Kayo Takayuki at takayuki.kayo.ja@usmc.mil or Camp Schwab Play with English, Intercultural Exchange and Adult English Programs This program is hosted by our sister camp and involves visiting preschools throughout Nago. Child volunteers are also welcome here! Following dates for December are Nov 30, Dec 4, 14, & 21 meet at the Camp Schwab Visitor s Center at Dec 5, 13, 15, 19, 20 &22nd meet at the Camp Schwab Visitor s Center at For individuals requiring transportation from Camp Schwab, van spots are first come first served, otherwise volunteers will follow Mr. Iha to the schools. Camp Schwab also has an Adult English Class every Wednesday night from at the Schwab Education Center. POC for all Camp Schwab Community Relations is Mr. Fumio Iha at or

8 DECEMBER CULTURAL EVENTS Kanucha Resort Stardust Fantasia Kanucha Resort, Nago City 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm, 1 November - 28 February (Last admission: 10:30 pm) Advance Tickets: Adults: / Day of Event Sumo - Okinawa Tour Okinawa Convention Center, Ginowan City 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 15 & 16 December Tickets: Kinoshita Circus - 115th Anniversary Toyosaki Chura Sun Beach, Tomigusuku City 15 December - 26 February (Closed every Thursday & on 31 December, 10 January, 14 February) Advance Tickets: High School and above Jr. High School and below Day of the Event: High School and above Jr. High School and below *Reserved Seats can be purchased at Convenience Stores* 10th Anniversary Special Exhibition Okinawa Okianwa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum, Naha City 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, 1 December - 14 January (Open until 8:00 pm on Friday and Saturday) Tickets: Adults College/HS Students Jr. HS/Elementary Students Disney on Classic ~ A Magical Night 2017 Okinawa City Convention Center, Ginowan City Starts: 7:00 pm on 1 December / 1:00 pm on 2 December

9 Event will be from 2-4 p.m. at Kin Town Social Welfare Office, near town library & Pool. For more info contact Captain Crase at or Mr Taka at or DSN : Cell

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