he Welcome Aboard Brief is mandatory for all SOFA status personnel aged 16 and older, including those on TAD or UDP orders for 30 days or more. This brief is an orientation to life aboard MCAS Iwakuni, and in Iwakuni, Japan.

Schedule

Monday

• 7:30 AM - 12:40 PM
  Command brief, MCCS Overview, CI Awareness, Station Safety, Wireless Devices, EEP training/SIP, Station Inspector, Station Chaplain, Family Housing/Environmental Program, PMO Pass & Registration, Medical/Dental, SJA/SOFA Brief, Behavioral health/Responsible Drinking, Culture and Awareness. 
   
• 12:40 - 1:40 PM
  Lunch
   
• 1:40 - 3 PM
  Support Entities, Family Readiness/Library/Education/Career opportunities, VA, Family Employment Opportunities, Volunteer Programs, MCCS HR, Semper Fit, and Family Care Programs. 
   
• 3 - 4 PM
  Newly arrived MAG-12 and H&HS service members must report to their respective squadrons in uniform (cammies).

Tuesday

• 1:45-4 PM
  SOFA permit test (as applicable) 
  Location: Sakura Theater 
  
  Note: The SOFA training class is not provided prior to testing. Please watch the video below and study the Training for SOFA License before taking the SOFA test. All questions on the SOFA test are generated from the “Training for SOFA License” material and the “MCAS Iwakuni Video”.
   
  • SOFA permit training video
  • SOFA self-study website

Notes

• Proper civilian attire is permitted and encouraged to be worn by all attendees.
• Childcare is available through the CDC and SAC on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Registration is required at CDC and SAC before attending the Welcome Aboard.
  • Please download and fill out the Child & Youth Programs Special Event Childcare form. 
  • Please email the special events packet along with immunization and confirmation of allergies to the SAC or CDC, along with the date of the welcome aboard that the family is attending.
  • Please check in with CDC/SAC on the day of attendance. 
  • If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the SAC or CDC:
    • CDC: DSN 253- 5584/7353 - OMBIwakuni.ChildDevelopmentCenter@usmc-mccs.org
    • SAC: DSN 253-4769 - OMBIwakuni.SAC@usmc-mccs.org
• Please do not use .mil email addresses for registration. Thank you.

IR&R | 253-3542/3357/6161

Newcomers Schedule