SPONSORSHIP CHECKLIST
Upon Assignment:
( )Contact the sponsor coordinators at with answers to the following questions: Are you married? Do you plan on getting married before reporting to SHILOH? Names and ages of dependents, if any? Any medical or educational requirements for your family? Any pets you will be bring? Date you expect to depart your current command? Current mailing address where we can send you more information? Email address and phone number where we can reach you? We recommend you have a web-based civilian email address (i.e. hotmail or gmail) that can be used while en route.
Pre-Arrival:
( )Accompanied Only: Make Navy Lodge reservations. (243-6708) You will need your SSN or a copy of your orders.
Dates and Confirmation #:______.
( )Officers Only:Make BOQ reservations if ship is underway. (243-7317)You will need your SSN or a copy of your orders.
Dates and Confirmation #:______.
( )With Pets Only:If you are bringing a pet, make necessary boarding reservations at the NEX kennel.(243-4530) See for more information.
Dates and Confirmation #:______.
( )Make bus reservations from your port of entry (Yokota or Narita) to the base.You will need a copy of your orders to reserve a seat on this bus. Bus Transportation Liaison: 243-7777 OR .
Confirm arrival date:______
Mode of Transportation:______Confirmation #:______
( )Be sure to get scheduled for the Area Orientation Briefing (AOB) and Inter-Cultural Relations (ICR) Workshop presented weekly by the Fleet & Family Support Center. (243-3372 or 243-6716)
( )With Children Only: Notify the Hourly CDC two weeks in advance (241-4101) so the time can be blocked (this is notification only, for the CDC’s planning purposes.) Child care costs during AOB/ICR attendance will be covered by voucher (received at the AOB/ICR class).
AOB/ICR Dates:______.
( )Accompanied Only:Obtain a post office box through your sponsor.
P.O Box can be reserved up to 90 days before arrival. A copy of your orders, the family entry approval, and your PRD are required. Box #: ______
( )Single or Unaccompanied Only: Your mailing address:
Rate and Name
Division
USS SHILOH (CG67)
FPO AP 96678-1187
Pre-Arrival (week prior):
( )Reconfirm flight arrival information with your sponsor!
( )If you are delayed, contact or the ship’s quarterdeck: 011-81-46-816-2080.
Arrival:
( )When the ship is underway, check in at TPU.
( )When ship is in port, Meet your sponsor at PSD (or other pre-arranged location).
( )With pets only:Find care for pets, if necessary, during your stay in temporary lodging. (This should have been pre-arranged before arrival.)
( )Call home to inform family members of safe arrival.
Post arrival:
( )Familiarize yourself with base facilities, especially food service locations.
( )Familiarize yourself with the base bus system.
( )Accompanied Only: Ensure family members get the necessary multiple-reentry visa stamps in their passports (PSD Passport Office).
( )Ensure youand all eligible family members get registered in DBIDS (Defense Biometric ID System) at the Main Gate ISO/Pass & ID Office.
( )Check in at the following facilities:
( )Accompanied Only:Family Assistance Support Team (FAST, very important)
( ) Housing information (CNFJHousingWelcomeCenter, by Navy Lodge)
( ) Household goods shipment status (FISC Inbound PPO, Bldg. 5013, before 3rd tunnel on Rickert Drive, heading toward the NEX Autoport)
( ) School enrollment for children (appropriate DOD school)
( ) Power of attorney preparation (Navy Legal Service Office, 2nd floor, same building as PSD)
( ) Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) pre-authorization form for spouse
( )Accompanied Only:DMS mail box assignment at post office
( ) Spouse civilian employment (HRO, NEX, MWR, FFSC)
( ) Child care enrollment (ChildDevelopmentCenter)
( )Accompanied Only: Find Housing.
( )Acquire your USFJdriver’s license.Attendance at AOB/ICR is mandatory prior to attending Driver Safety class.
( )Familiarize yourself with the local area in the vicinity of the base.
( )Accompanied Only: Locate household items you may need, including toys/books/videos for the children. Second-Hand Rose thrift shop and MWRCommunity Center (“crash kits”) may be good resources.
( )Remember that the Fleet & FamilySupportCenteris a good point of contact for information and referral services.
What Else?
( )______
( )______
( )______
Resource Information
Welcome Aboard Information, Yokosuka
Welcome Aboard Information, USS SHILOH
Navy Lodge, Yokosuka
You can use any of these numbers or the e-mail address to contact the Navy Lodge for reservations. The stateside 1-800 number for Navy Lodge reservations does not allow reservations to be made at overseas facilities. Be sure to keep the Navy Lodge UPDATED on your scheduled arrival date. If you arrive on an earlier date, it is likely the Navy Lodge may not have a room available for you. If you arrive at a later date, your room reservation will have expired. This is a serious issue and every week several people/families wind up having to seek temporary lodging elsewhere.
E-mail:
Navy Lodge Phone Numbers
Commercial011+81-46-816-6708
Commercial (alt.)011+81-46-827-0080
DSN315-243-6708
Navy Lodge FAX Numbers:
Commercial011+81-46-896-2381
DSN315-241-2381
Note: 81 is the commercial country code for Japan; 315 is the DSN Pacific area prefix.
Calling Japan
For international commercial calls to Yokosuka from US:
If the local prefix is 243, call 011+81-46-816-xxxx(xxxx is the last four of the DSN 7-digit #)
If the local prefix is 241, call 011+81-46-896-xxxx(xxxx is the last four of the DSN 7-digit #)
Note: 81 is the commercial country code for Japan. 315 is the DSN Pacific area prefix.
Time Differences
*There is no daylight saving time in Japan
Housing Office, Yokosuka
The "Navy ONE-STOP" link on the Housing main index web page gives an overview of current housing environment.
Commander, Fleet Activities, Yokosuka
The CFAY website has links to the weekly base newspaper, monthly MWR activities magazine, streaming media (base video, M-F newscast, etc.), an advertising scroller (with AFN radio), FFSC calendar, driving and safety info (including car buying), and tons more. Some of the information in the CFAY web site may be password protected, depending on the current security posture/force protection condition. If necessary, the Prospective Gain’s FFSC can help get a password for the CFAY web site in advance of arrival.
Commander, Seventh Fleet
Commander, Naval Forces, Japan
The CNFJ website has a good introduction to Intercultural Relations and Culture Shock.
Civil Service Jobs
Chamber of Commerce,Yokosuka
This website has information in English about many of the restaurants, stores and services in the Yokosuka area.
DODDSchool Information, Yokosuka
Grades 9-12KinnickHigh School
Grades 6-8*YokosukaMiddle School
*Pen Pals! Read Principal's Welcome for details.
Grades K-5Sullivan’s Elementary School
Kids Website, Japan
A child-safe site that contains more information than you can imagine about life in Japan (outside the gate). The information in this site is great for "big kids", too.
Pet Information
Transportation
Pets cannot ride on the official Navy buses to Yokosuka, not even in the baggage compartment. Contact the Bus Transportation Liaison several days in advance, with a copy of orders in hand, to facilitate a transportation assist.
Commercial011-81-46-816-7777
DSN from the US315-243-7777
Lodging
Pets cannot stay at the Navy Lodge (this applies to all Navy Lodges worldwide). Contact the NEX Kennel for a reservation for pet boarding. The number is 011-81-46-816-4530 (from the US). The NEX Kennel is open 0900-1500, Monday-Friday. (Someone is there on the weekend to care for the pets.) ALSO, contact the Navy Lodge to let them know about your PG’s arrival with a pet. If PG arrives after the NEX Kennel is closed, the Navy Lodge can direct PG to temporary alternate pet shelter.
Regulations and Restrictions
Pet import regulations and restrictions have changed for SOFA personnel (that's us), effective 06 June 2005. The ONLY OFFICIAL pet import information pertinent to SOFA personnel is provided online by US Army Japan District Veterinary Command at Click the top left link titled "Pet Import" to start. Don't overlook the other links for "Required Documents," "Reimbursement", "Should I Bring My Pet ..." and, if applicable, "Pets From Rabies Free Areas." This website has been updated with the latest changes to US/Japan SOFA pet import requirements.DO NOT refer directly to the Japan Animal Quarantine Service website. The information is current, but it does not completely apply to SOFA personnel.
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