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HHG to Okinawa Question

/u/TheBeneGesseritWitch on accompanied HHG entitlment only 550lbs to Okinawa???!! March 5, 2020
That’s your express shipment. (“Unaccompanied baggage”) You get two. Most people pack sheets and a few dishes and towels in their express, along with anything necessary for their kids. Everything else goes in the regular shipment and it’ll take longer to arrive.
/u/redsox9547 on accompanied HHG entitlment only 550lbs to Okinawa???!! March 5, 2020
That’s express shipment right?
/u/blee_blah_bloop on accompanied HHG entitlment only 550lbs to Okinawa???!! March 5, 2020
It sounds like 550 lbs is the limit for Unaccompanied Baggage. The HHG limit is higher. You should be alloted 2 separate shipments, Unaccompanied Baggage and HHG.
/u/Findme87Q on accompanied HHG entitlment only 550lbs to Okinawa???!! March 4, 2020
Thank you for the advice. i'll contact TMO.
/u/capedcaper on accompanied HHG entitlment only 550lbs to Okinawa???!! March 4, 2020
Unless they changed it, Okinawa PCS is limited to 25% of your total JTR weight allowance. According to the calculator your full allowance would be 9000 lbs. Divided by 4 makes it 2250 lbs. I would talk to TMO.

Camp Butler Posts

/u/ChrisRowlett on Is Camp Butler Okinawa a good unit? May 1, 2021
I was there with hq 12th marine s radar but that was 30 years ago thing might have changed i had a good tour there
/u/ChrisRowlett
/u/nightraid_13 on Is Camp Butler Okinawa a good unit? April 29, 2021
Chances are when they say “butler” you’ll get camp foster. If you would have had futenma, kinser or others they would’ve explicitly stated those bases. Tho they might’ve changed it so take this with some salt.
/u/nightraid_13
/u/Kurgen22 on Is Camp Butler Okinawa a good unit? April 29, 2021
Fucking bunch of POGs.
/u/Kurgen22
/u/mac631 on Is Camp Butler Okinawa a good unit? April 29, 2021
What is a HQ battalion like?
/u/mac631
/u/Kurgen22 on Is Camp Butler Okinawa a good unit? April 28, 2021
It sounds like you are going to MCB, Camp Butler Okinawa, Just like Getting Orders to MCB Lejuene, Pendelton or Quantico. You will be in what the unit that pretty much are "hosts" to the units there. They are responsible for al the facilities there. Pretty much a HQ Battalion...
/u/Kurgen22

How is MCAS Futenma (Old Post)

/u/spiritualus on How is MCAS Futenma? May 24, 2015
Oh my god I need CoCo ichiban right now. level 10 curry with naan. Food of the gods.
/u/spiritualus
/u/[deleted] on How is MCAS Futenma? May 23, 2015
I was on Futenma for a year in 04' to '05. I loved every minute of it. I tried to extend but my Sgt. talked me out of it, and to this day I wish I had. It is a different Marine Corps there. You are surrounded by an island full of people that speak […]
/u/eggheadbythedozen on How is MCAS Futenma? May 22, 2015
The show must go on!
/u/eggheadbythedozen
/u/FilTe on How is MCAS Futenma? May 22, 2015
I know it is different now from when I was there but, pretty much below e-4 can only buy a 6pack at a time and e-5 can buy a 12, no hard liquor in the barracks
/u/FilTe
/u/MellowRed on How is MCAS Futenma? May 22, 2015
I turn 20 a month after getting there. What is the drinking policy like?
/u/MellowRed

What is Camp Kinser Like?

/u/jhm-grose on Any info on Camp Kinser Okinawa on how libo works and any fun things to do there? February 4, 2020
You wouldn't happen to be in CLB 453 Det 4, would you? I hear from a couple active Marines from my MOS class that SMP can help you out plenty, and something about an area nearby called "American Village," I believe it was called. Second-hand info, but I figured any info might help you. It's […]
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/u/PursuitZero on Any info on Camp Kinser Okinawa on how libo works and any fun things to do there? January 28, 2020
I had the most fun on Kinser, but I was drunk most of the time.
/u/PursuitZero
/u/Minimum-Future on Any info on Camp Kinser Okinawa on how libo works and any fun things to do there? January 28, 2020
Kinser is the best base for libo because it’s right in the middle of Naha. Do whatever you want, but don’t break curfew.
/u/Minimum-Future
/u/IonlyTalkAboutOreimo on Any info on Camp Kinser Okinawa on how libo works and any fun things to do there? January 28, 2020
Currently on kinser right now. The base is barren and boring. We have a comissary and small px. Base is small so at most for on base travel a bike might be necessary if your motor t or comms not working in an S shop. Right outside gate is Naha so plenty of food and […]
/u/IonlyTalkAboutOreimo
/u/retireby42 on Any info on Camp Kinser Okinawa on how libo works and any fun things to do there? January 28, 2020
Liberty rules change often and I’ve been off Oki for a couple of years now. Someone currently there can answer that better. Kinser is next to the biggest city in Okinawa, Naha. There’s plenty to do there. Also, Kinser is next to the ocean. Plenty of water activities such as fishing, scuba, snorkeling, or just […]
/u/retireby42

Things to Do Discussion

/u/AthosArms on Things to do in Okinawa? August 21, 2019
Haha I would personally get a 6-7 but I want his first time to be good
/u/AthosArms
/u/TheRealHeroOf on Things to do in Okinawa? August 21, 2019
level 0 or 1. What is this? Amateur hour?
/u/TheRealHeroOf
/u/AthosArms on Things to do in Okinawa? August 20, 2019
Go to COCOs. Get level 0 or 1 spice level, 400gr rice, chicken cutlet go to any Yakuniku. Ask anyone what the nearest is to your base (American village has one attached to the Sega, Kadena is close to Gohen Yakuniku, Hansen has a few near them) if you go to camp foster, literally right […]
/u/AthosArms
/u/crusader18 on Things to do in Okinawa? August 20, 2019
I lived there as a kid so I don't know the bar scene but attractions wise Shuri Castle, Okinawa World, the aquarium, Pineapple Park, and Peace Park. If you're into water sports, there's a ton of beaches everywhere. You can most definitely find a beach with no one else there if you drive around. Also […]
/u/crusader18
/u/TheBeneGesseritWitch on Things to do in Okinawa? August 20, 2019
*kill anyone. -12 year old girls -bartenders -taxi drivers -Mothers of young children -other sailors
/u/TheBeneGesseritWitch

Camp Courtney Useful Information?

/u/aon_m on [deleted by user] November 19, 2021
Going to the BAS there?
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/u/wombraider_124 on [deleted by user] November 19, 2021
Courtney is small as fuck but not bad, went over there a few times
/u/wombraider_124
/u/Rabbi_foreskinstein on [deleted by user] November 19, 2021
Very small base has a commisary on a different annex. Lots of dependents as there is housing. Close enough to enjoy things far enough away you don’t get involved in the dumb shit of the other bases. Nice view
/u/Rabbi_foreskinstein
/u/Queebo207 on [deleted by user] November 19, 2021
I was there 15 years ago so anything I have is going to be out of date. I loved it though. No stupid shenanigans as seen with all the grunts at Hansen and Schwab. Still close to Kadena to enjoy nicer amenities. Nice beach on base.
/u/Queebo207
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Camp Gonsalves Jungle Traingin

/u/HerburtThePervert on US Special Forces member releases a tactical recon drone to scout out enemy locations during a Jungle Warfare Exercise at Camp Gonsalves Okinawa, Japan. 2021 [2160×1661] June 8, 2021
God damn, anyone can do targeted assassinations by going to your local BestBuy. We’ll probably need background checks or licenses for drones shortly.
/u/HerburtThePervert
/u/LoneWorldWanderer on US Special Forces member releases a tactical recon drone to scout out enemy locations during a Jungle Warfare Exercise at Camp Gonsalves Okinawa, Japan. 2021 [2160×1661] June 5, 2021
Ugh, flying a drone in between all those leaves and branches is giving me anxiety
/u/LoneWorldWanderer
/u/vaultboy1963 on US Special Forces member releases a tactical recon drone to scout out enemy locations during a Jungle Warfare Exercise at Camp Gonsalves Okinawa, Japan. 2021 [2160×1661] June 5, 2021
Might already be happening. https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/3/22462840/killer-robot-autonomous-drone-attack-libya-un-report-context Wait until these things get small enough to mimic birds, and sit on branches waiting to ambush. The future battlefield is going to be a fucking scary place.
/u/vaultboy1963

No Bonus Points for Camp Schwab

/u/PennySuplex on Camp Schwab is a fucking shithole September 3, 2020
Hasn't burned down yet as far as I know. I'm back in the States now. The E-Club closed down for most of deployment but it was pretty popular at first. Dudes would go to a softball game then hit the E-Club and start slamming beers.
/u/PennySuplex
/u/janglang on Camp Schwab is a fucking shithole September 3, 2020
Ah, yes, they did
/u/janglang
/u/janglang on Camp Schwab is a fucking shithole September 3, 2020
That new e-club was built while I was there in 2002-03. How's that holding up?
/u/janglang

Leave Question

/u/Agammamon on PCS Question- will I be charged leave August 2, 2021
Your orders should have a 'proceed delay' in this case. If they do not, you need to take your itinerary and your orders to your Chief and let him know what is going on. Because without that, yes, they will charge you leave and its iffy if they'll reimburse - they should but if you're […]
/u/Agammamon
/u/LetEquivalent1621 on PCS Question- will I be charged leave August 2, 2021
They can't charge you leave for traveling NEVER
/u/LetEquivalent1621
/u/descendency on PCS Question- will I be charged leave August 2, 2021
Or one of the best 😛 (especially if the military pays for it)
/u/descendency
/u/Inevitable_Singer992 on PCS Question- will I be charged leave August 2, 2021
Omg, I remember back in the day, been in LA Airport 5 days before my flight to Okinawa.
/u/Inevitable_Singer992
/u/tolstoy425 on PCS Question- will I be charged leave August 2, 2021
I can see not many people here have PCS’ed to Japan before. OP that is completely normal, back in the day I had a 2 week gap between. I decided to spend the time at home instead. However if you’re not wanting to burn leave you should contact your gaining command for guidance - you […]
/u/tolstoy425

Camp Courtney

/u/lprkn on 3rd Marine Division, Camp Courtney, Okinawa July 10, 2020
You’ll have to live on base unless it’s full. Courtney has some housing on-site, but you could likely end up at McTureous, which is 15 minutes away. Otherwise you’ll probably be at Foster or Kadena. You can formally request to live off base, but it’s got to get approved all the way up through III […]
/u/lprkn
/u/tolstoy425 on 3rd Marine Division, Camp Courtney, Okinawa July 9, 2020
If you're single E-5 and below welcome to the bricks. Same if you were at 1st and 2and Mardiv
/u/tolstoy425
/u/ScarredBadger on 3rd Marine Division, Camp Courtney, Okinawa July 8, 2020
You'll probably end up in on base housing but it could be on another base and you'll have to commute. I've known service members who lived off base but it was mostly E-6 and up.
/u/ScarredBadger
/u/logakvlt on 3rd Marine Division, Camp Courtney, Okinawa July 8, 2020
Very insightful thank you! I am fortunately married. Do we have to live on base or is there a way to live off of base and receive BAH like CONUS orders?
/u/logakvlt
/u/ScarredBadger on 3rd Marine Division, Camp Courtney, Okinawa July 8, 2020
I was stationed on Camp Courtney up until the end of last year but I'm not a Corpsman so my understanding might be lacking. You'll be attached to the Navy Med Clinic on Courtney (Bush Clinic). If you're not married you'll get stuck in the bricks with all the Marines and you'll get the pleasure […]
/u/ScarredBadger

What is Camp Lester Like

/u/bootlt355 on Any info on Camp Lester? Like how is it overall and how are the barracks there and the gym? March 26, 2020
Lester is one of the most bare-bones bases, I almost even hesitate to call it a base as its mainly housing. There's no chow hall or commissary and they have a small PX with limited hours. The gym is actually a "fitness center" without much in it. Not sure where you've been before but the […]
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/u/NoDD-214 on Any info on Camp Lester? Like how is it overall and how are the barracks there and the gym? March 26, 2020
No idea, I'm on Schwab. That libo restriction applies to all of Japanland right now.
/u/NoDD-214
/u/[deleted] on Any info on Camp Lester? Like how is it overall and how are the barracks there and the gym? March 26, 2020
Hows the gym over there
/u/NoDD-214 on Any info on Camp Lester? Like how is it overall and how are the barracks there and the gym? March 26, 2020
Yep. Lockdown makes sense and I definitely think its a good idea, but that's not gonna make me bitch less. I'm a Marine goddammit!
/u/NoDD-214
/u/[deleted] on Any info on Camp Lester? Like how is it overall and how are the barracks there and the gym? March 26, 2020
Because of lockdown or ?

Torii Station, Camp Casey, Sinai

/u/CptSuperBeans on Camp Casey, Torii station, Sinai May 7, 2021
I would be a USAG Casey
/u/CptSuperBeans
/u/Kal_Akoda on Camp Casey, Torii station, Sinai May 7, 2021
Bro what is wrong with you? You're weighing 10th Group Vs 2-10 Fires.
/u/Kal_Akoda
/u/CptSuperBeans on Camp Casey, Torii station, Sinai May 7, 2021
Yeah I’m deciding between Korea or Japan. I have family in Korea so I might chose camp Casey.
/u/CptSuperBeans
/u/Elias_Caplan on Camp Casey, Torii station, Sinai May 7, 2021
Oh shit I’m not familiar with that unit. I’m in 1-1 ADA on Kadena AB.
/u/Elias_Caplan
/u/CptSuperBeans on Camp Casey, Torii station, Sinai May 6, 2021
10SG USAG, Torii Station. I would be a plans officer.
/u/CptSuperBeans

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/u/AidanSig on I colorized a photo of my Great-Grandfather Milton. He served with the US Navy from 1939-1945 and most likely was at Okinawa. He enlisted into the Reserves in 1946 and served until 1961. May 20, 2021
Yes, that’s what I’ve been told. Of course, the causality rate in WWII probably helped him advance a bit faster.
/u/TheRealJasonsson on I colorized a photo of my Great-Grandfather Milton. He served with the US Navy from 1939-1945 and most likely was at Okinawa. He enlisted into the Reserves in 1946 and served until 1961. May 20, 2021
That's pretty amazing tbh. Good on them and good for their subordinates.
/u/[deleted] on I colorized a photo of my Great-Grandfather Milton. He served with the US Navy from 1939-1945 and most likely was at Okinawa. He enlisted into the Reserves in 1946 and served until 1961. May 20, 2021
Met a BMC who made it in six. And an MMC who did it in seven. One is now an LDO and the other is headed for OCS. Hardest working, most honest, most down to earth chiefs I’ve met so far.
/u/TheRealJasonsson on I colorized a photo of my Great-Grandfather Milton. He served with the US Navy from 1939-1945 and most likely was at Okinawa. He enlisted into the Reserves in 1946 and served until 1961. May 20, 2021
Damn, I've never heard of anyone making it in less than 8

Things to Do Discussion

/u/Caranath128 on Okinawa May 23, 2022
3 year orders. First year we met in LA. Second year I went to him. Third year he came to me in MD. He was Flag Staff so was busy..a lot. Esp after the Tsunami hit and he was coordinating all the Gators relief efforts. He lived in a BOQ. One bedroom, tiny @ss kitchen […]
/u/precordial-thump-45 on Okinawa May 23, 2022
How often could you visit and how long did you visit for? Was it hard to arrange? Was he on 2 year unaccompanied orders? Thanks!
/u/MilForFun on Okinawa January 10, 2022
The only good thing about Okinawa is the cheap flights to mainland Japan
/u/SpaceMonkeyintospace on Okinawa July 20, 2021
As a single enlisted, Okinawa is pretty fun, specifically pre-Covid, but I can’t speak on housing. But, with that said, there’s still a lot you can do with restrictions depending on vaccination status. Since I’m assuming you and your husbando will own a vehicle, travel and sightseeing will be a breeze. Whatever you do, you […]

Leave Question

/u/Agammamon on PCS Question- will I be charged leave August 2, 2021
Your orders should have a 'proceed delay' in this case. If they do not, you need to take your itinerary and your orders to your Chief and let him know what is going on. Because without that, yes, they will charge you leave and its iffy if they'll reimburse - they should but if you're […]
/u/LetEquivalent1621 on PCS Question- will I be charged leave August 2, 2021
They can't charge you leave for traveling NEVER
/u/descendency on PCS Question- will I be charged leave August 2, 2021
Or one of the best 😛 (especially if the military pays for it)
/u/Inevitable_Singer992 on PCS Question- will I be charged leave August 2, 2021
Omg, I remember back in the day, been in LA Airport 5 days before my flight to Okinawa.

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/u/TheBeneGesseritWitch on accompanied HHG entitlment only 550lbs to Okinawa???!! March 5, 2020
That’s your express shipment. (“Unaccompanied baggage”) You get two. Most people pack sheets and a few dishes and towels in their express, along with anything necessary for their kids. Everything else goes in the regular shipment and it’ll take longer to arrive.
/u/redsox9547 on accompanied HHG entitlment only 550lbs to Okinawa???!! March 5, 2020
That’s express shipment right?
/u/blee_blah_bloop on accompanied HHG entitlment only 550lbs to Okinawa???!! March 5, 2020
It sounds like 550 lbs is the limit for Unaccompanied Baggage. The HHG limit is higher. You should be alloted 2 separate shipments, Unaccompanied Baggage and HHG.
/u/Findme87Q on accompanied HHG entitlment only 550lbs to Okinawa???!! March 4, 2020
Thank you for the advice. i'll contact TMO.

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