Deers

Federal Voting Assistance

Installation Personnel Administration Center

Post Office

Civilian Dress & Appearance Standards

KBAY Range Recreational Fire

S-4 Suggestion Box

Facilities

Family Housing

Supply

Distribution Management Office

Assessment & Analysis

Emergency Management

Provost Marshals Office

Accounting

Civilian Payroll

Support Agreements

Budget

Military Finance Office

Stormwater management at Marine Corps Base Hawaii is a critical part of the base's environmental stewardship. The MCBH has implemented a variety of methods to manage stormwater runoff, including the construction of infiltration basins, swales, vegetative swales, and culverts. These features capture, filter, and slow the runoff, preventing pollutants from entering the native water of Hawaii and helping to reduce flooding. MCBH has a comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) in place that outlines best management practices and strategies to reduce the impacts of stormwater runoff for construction, industrial, and commercial locations.

Stormwater Permits: •NPDES General Construction Permit (NOI-C) •NPDES General Dewatering Permit (NOI-G) •NPDES General Pesticide Permit (NOI-M) •USACE Nationwide Permit (Section 401/404) Stormwater Manager: 808-496-3459 NEPA Manager:  808-496-7139

- MCBH Project Exemption Checklist for Storm Water Inspection
- Permit Application Process and Construction Oversight
- Construction BMP Manual and Fact Sheets
- Post Construction BMP Manual and Fact Sheets
- Maintenance BMP Field Manual and Fact Sheets

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Directions

Mokapu Road Buildings 1359 and 1360
First building on the right side after you cross the flight line

Contacts

Cultural Resources Managers
(808) 496-7126, 496-7134, 496-4218, or 496-7128

Environmental Director
(808) 496-5640

Who do I contact if I find evidence of an archaeological site,

including artifacts or bones?

Cultural Resources Manager at 496-7126, 496-7134, 496-4218, or 496-7128.

What types of archaeological sites are located at MCB Hawaii?

There are a variety of different types of sites.  They include ancient Hawaiian habitation and agricultural sites, historic house sites, ranching and plantation era sites, as well as military sites.  More information can be found on the history section of this website.

Where can I get sand for sand bags, sand tables, etc?

Sand must either be procured commercially or you may contact Base Facilities to see if they have any sand stockpiled. Due to the erosion concerns and archeological sensitivity of MCB Hawaii’s shorelines and beaches, removal of sand for any purpose is NOT allowed. State law prohibits the removal of sand from all State beaches.

Why are these old buildings important?

These buildings part of your national heritage and tell the story of former servicemen and women who served during World War II and the Cold War.

Camp Smith is located on the ridge that divides the traditional ahupua‘a (traditional Hawaiian land division) of ‘Aiea and Hālawa, but falls within Hālawa.  Ancient Hawaiians traveled up to this area for forest collection, which was an important activity as indicated by the presence of an important temple named Keaīwa located on the adjacent ridge to the northwest.

By the end of the 19th century, the area that is now Camp Smith was owned by the Bishop Estate and was under sugar cultivation.

The property was acquired by the US government in 1941 for construction of Aiea Naval Hospital.   The large multi-wing hospital building was designed by C.W. Dickey and President Roosevelt and Vice Admiral Ross T. McIntire contributed to the preparation of the plans.  The facilities were constructed under the supervision of the Bureau of Yards and Docks. 

During construction, the doctors assisted in the construction of the facility:  the chief surgeon became the head plumber; the psychiatrist took charge of laying foundations; the ear, nose, and throat specialist was assigned to string light poles; and other doctors became temporary carpenters, masons, and mechanics (Honolulu Advertiser 3 May 1942).  The project was completed in December 1943 due to extremely rapid and efficient construction.  The hospital staff created an occupational therapy program for patients that included participation in farming, carpentry, mechanics, clerical duties, laundry, and other similar duties.  Patients were also encouraged to participate in recreational activities such as painting or drawing, music, bowling, swimming, and baseball.  By 1944, the hospital was the largest outside of the continental United States.

In 1949, the hospital was deactivated.  In 1955, the Marine Corps selected the site for the Home of the Fleet Marine Force Pacific.  At this time it was named Camp H.M. Smith in honor of General Holland McTyeire  “Howlin’ Mad Smith.”
 

Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), located on the windward side of O‘ahu, is a 1,049-acre parcel adjacent to Waimānalo Town.

Archaeological evidence indicates that there was long-term pre-Contact occupation at Bellows dating to a period between ca. AD 800 to 900. Settlement was focused along the interior beach ridges and swales. Midden remains include a variety of fish, shellfish, and seabirds.
 

In addition, Hawaiians made stone tools, game stones, and mirrors from the fine basalt found along the hills at Waimanalo. Debris from the manufacture of stone tools, called debitage, has been uncovered within the cultural layer at Bellows.
 

The 19th Century Begins

Ranching and Residential Activities
 
During the 19th Century, residents of Waimānalo grew a variety of crops, such as banana, sweet potato, breadfruit. Taro, which was made into poi, was an important staple. It was grown in wet pondfields called lo‘i. A number of pondfields were documented along streams such as Puha Stream (now Waimānalo Stream). Their diet was supplemented by harvesting the marine resources along the coast, such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed.

In 1850, an Englishman named Thomas Cummins obtained a 50 year lease to the area after marrying the High Chiefess Kaumakaokane Papali‘ai‘aina, who descended from the Lonoikahaupu line and was a cousin to Kamehameha the Great. Cummins began a ranch in Waimānalo that emphasized high-quality breed cattle, race horses, and sheep, and built facilities that made Waimānalo a predominant stop for Hawaiian and European royalty. Cummins chartered the Waimanalo Sugar Plantation in 1877. He also constructed a mill and built a railroad. By 1881, there were about 1,000 acres of sugarcane.

In 1885, Waimanalo Sugar Plantation was acquired by Irwin & Co., which merged with C. Brewer & Co. in 1910. The plantation was sold in 1947.
 

Defending America

Military Development

During World War I, the war in Europe increased fear of German expansion in Hawai‘i due to its colonization of nearby Pacific Islands. In 1917, Executive Order No. 2565, issued by President Woodrow Wilson, acquired 1,500 acres of land on the Waimānalo Plain for development of a military airfield.
 

On 7 December 1941, 20 planes were lined up on the runway. The officer of the day at Kaneohe Naval Air Station called Bellows Field to provide a warning of the Japanese attack; however, the call was regarded as a practical joke.

During the attack, the Zeros strafed the field and shot parked planes. Two pilots were killed and three of the 12 P-40s from the 44th Pursuit Squadron were destroyed. The next day two officers in an O-47 spotted a Japanese midget submarine grounded on the reef off of Waimānalo Beach. Two men waded out into the surf and rescued/captured the commander of the submarine, Ensign Kazuo Sakamaki.

Ensign Sakamaki became the first prisoner of war (POW), taken by the United States in World War II.

Pu‘uloa is located on the south coast of the Ewa Plain, which is underlain by coral reef that formed in shallow ocean water during a higher stand of sea level.

Pu‘uloa is famous as a place where humans first landed on O‘ahu and where breadfruit was first brought to Hawai‘i in the 12th century by the chief Kahai, a grandson of Moikeha, and elder of O‘ahu chief Mailikukahi. 

In addition, it is part of the Plain of Kaupe‘a, the realm of homeless or wandering souls. These ghosts or spirits caught pulelehua (moths or butterflies) and nanana (spiders) in the hope of finding helpful ‘aumakua (family deities) who could save them (Kamakau 1968:47, 49; Sterling and Summers 1978:44).

When Captain Vancouver visited this area in the 18th century, he described it as a, “very barren rocky waste, nearly destitute of verdue” (Vancouver 1798:217). 

Native Hawaiian habitation occurred along the coast during the pre‐Contact and early post‐Contact periods.  However, there is no information from the traditional or archaeological records about habitation within the specific area in which the Puuloa Training Facility is now located.

James Dowsett purchased Pu‘uloa in the 1880s and established a large ranch. His heirs maintained ranching operations on parts of the land through the 1950s.  The 137‐acre Puuloa Training Facility is located on land that formerly was of part of this ranch.

The Army acquired Pu‘uloa as part of the Coastal Defense System through negotiated purchases between 1904 and 1921. The area was transferred to the Navy between 1915 and 1916 and became known as Puuloa Military Reservation of Oahu. The Navy developed this area into a small‐arms range, and by 1927, the Puuloa Naval Reservation became known as the Navy Rifle Range.

The Marine Corps maintained the range for rifle and pistol practice. By 1934, it was known as the Marine Corps Rifle Range. During the Vietnam era, Marine training intensified and a sniper school was established at the Puuloa Training Facility. In July 1970, the facility was transferred from Marine Barracks Hawaii (formerly Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor) to Camp H. M. Smith. The 1,000‐yard range supported the sniper school until 1979, when the school was transferred to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay (now called MCB Hawaii).
 

Marine Corps Base Hawaii, located on the windward side of O‘ahu, is a 2,951-acre peninsula that separates Kāne‘ohe Bay and Kailua Bay.

About 600 years ago, fishermen began setting up fishing camps along the shore, including Fort Hase Beach. Archaeologists have identified fire pits and impressions made from posts that supported thatched wooden structures.

The 20th Century Begins

Ranching and Residential Activities

The Kaneohe Ranch was started in 1917 by Harold Castle. It consisted of nearly 10,000 acres on the windward side of O‘ahu and included much of Mōkapu Peninsula. Few archaeological features have been discovered from the ranching era on Mōkapu. Features that have been found include a rock wall on Puu Hawaiiloa and a rock-lined cistern for water collection.

During the early 20th Century, the Mokapu Land Co was developing beach cottages along the north and west coast of the peninsula in an area called Pali Kilo. Many were weekend cottages owned by families of doctors and other professionals who resided in  Honolulu. By 1936, 129 of the 248 lots had been sold. Foundations of the former beach cottages are still visible.

Defending America - Military Development

With the threat of a world war looming, the U.S. Army began development of Fort Kuwaaohe on the eastern side of Mōkapu Peninsula in 1918. They constructed defenses on Ulupau Crater. The Navy began construction on the west side of the peninsula in 1938 resulting from the threat of another war.

On the morning of 7 December 1941, O‘ahu found itself under attack by the Japanese. Although the island was prepared for enemy landing or naval bombardment, it was not equipped for a carrier-based raid. The aircraft and hangars at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kaneohe were targeted during the attack, which occurred seven minutes before the attack at Pearl Harbor. The air raid left 19 dead and 67 wounded. The hangars were destroyed and all but three aircraft, on patrol during the attack, were ruined. One Japanese plane was shot down, crashing into the northwest side of Pu‘u Hawaiiloa.

P-935 Electrical Distribution Modernization aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Installation of One Sentinel Monitoring Well Aboard Camp Smith to Supplement the Existing Ground
 

Water Monitoring System for the Navy's Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility

Home Basing MQ-9 and KC-130 Squadrons

Single Programmatic Agreement Regarding Public-Private Venture Housing

Programmatic Agreement for Operations, Maintenance and Development Activities

Mokapu ES Campus Improvements

Mālama I Ka ‘Āina

April 15th and 16th 2024
As units aboard MCBH execute Operation “Mālama I Ka ‘Āina,” base residents are encouraged to do their part in keeping our installation and community clean.   mcbh_ecpd_events@usmc.mil
What can you do to help?
Pick up trash in yards and on sidewalks as you move around base.  Call O’hana Military Communities at (808) 470-5400 to address cleanliness issues within base housing. 

Recycling and Waste

"Invest in Our Planet, Protect Our Future"
-Earth Month​

EARTH DAY MESSAGE

Background

Earth Day is a worldwide event celebrated annually on April 22 that has since expanded to the month of April. Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a grassroots effort by World War II veteran Senator Gaylord Nelson to raise environmental awareness and involve citizens and communities in creating a cleaner, healthier world. Since the 1990s the Department of the Navy and other military services have celebrated Earth Month annually, organizing events for the community, conducting educational outreach activities, and highlighting Navy/Marine environmental and energy programs.

A baby sea turtle is held up during an excavation at Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The natural wildlife and landscape is a precious resource to both MCBH and the people of Hawaii, and we take seriously our stewardship role of protecting these resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

• Coral Reefs Need our help NOW!

• The Inconspicuous Endangered Hawaiian Yellow-faced Bee

• Reducing Household Hazardous Waste

• Recycling at MCBH

• What You Need to Know: Hazardous Waste

• Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose!

• Prevent Storm Water Pollution

• Backyard Birding

• Reelin’ in the Big One with Barbless Circle Hooks

• Being Good Sewer Stewards

• We are the Natural Resources Stewards

• Invasive Species

• DIY ways to be good stewards of the environment and human health

• Beautiful Red-footed Booby Birds

• A Company of Four

• What do you do with your old computers and televisions?

• Mud Ops 2020: This training op is for the birds, literally

• Rubbish has a Direct Route to the Ocean

• Nuʻupia Ponds Wildlife Management Area

• Marine Debris—it’s a consistent problem for humans and marine life

• Spreading Our Wings and Broadening Our Minds

• Do you know the Pueo?

• Oahu Invasive Species Committee

• Training Ensures MCBH is Protecting the Earth

April 21st 2024 Time: TBA

To Sign up contact mcbh_ecpd_events@usmc.mil or 808.496.6999

Mokapu Central Drainage Canal Clean Up 

April 13th 2024 0800-1200
Join the pollution prevention team in helping to clear the Mokapu Central Drainage Canal of litter. 
To Sign up contact mcbh_ecpd_events@usmc.mil or 808.496.6999.

Mōkapu Cultural Sites Bike Tour

April 20th 2024 0900-1200
Join MCBH Cultural Resource Managers on a 3-mile bicycle tour of protected Native Hawaiian cultural sites of historical significance on MCBH Mokapu Peninsula. You will learn about Ancient Hawaiian Village Sites, Mokapu’s Ancient Hawaiian Burial Area, and historic 1920/30’s Beach Cottage Remnants, all while keeping a net zero carbon footprint!
Space is limited and on a first come first serve basis.
To Sign up contact: mcbh_ecpd_events@usmc.mil or 808.496.6999
What to bring: BIKE, helmet, closed toed shoes, water bottle, snacks, and sun protection

Operation Clean Water ‘Ohana

April 3rd 2024 1400-1600
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Come out and celebrate Earth Month by helping Base Environmental label storm drains! Help us remind residents not to dump any pollutants that will harm our coastal ecosystems.
LOAs issued for all active duty.
To Sign up contact: mcbh_ecpd_events@usmc.mil  or 808.496.6999
What to bring: Closed toed shoes, water bottle, and sun protection

April 13th & 27th 2024 0800-1200
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 
Join the Natural Resources team in removing invasive plants from Endangered Species habitats! Come prepared to work hard, get dirty, and possibly wet!
LOAs issued for all active duty
To Sign up contact to mcbh_ecpd_events@usmc.mil or 808.496.7000 
What to bring: Closed toed shoes, water bottle, and sun protection
 

PROGRAM MANAGER
Phone: 808-496-4358

The mission of the Environmental Restoration (ER) Program is to investigate and clean up hazardous substances or munitions that may pose a risk to human health or the environment. The Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) ER Program was initiated in the 1980s to identify and cleanup areas where past practices impacted the environment. Today the ER Program is comprised of two components, the Installation Restoration (IR) Program and Munitions Response Program (MRP).

- The IR Program identifies, investigates, and cleans up or controls Hazardous Substance (HS) releases from past waste disposal operations and spills at Marine Corps installations. Although the IR Program is intended primarily to clean up past HS releases, it may address the cleanup of past releases of any pollutant and/or contaminant that endangers public health, welfare, or the environment.  

- The MRP investigates and cleans up munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and munitions constituents (MC) used or released on MCBH properties from past operations and activities. MEC includes unexploded ordnance (UXO), discarded military munitions (DMM), and MC that present an explosive hazard. The MRP generally follows the same procedures and policies as the IR Program with some unique aspects, including the integration of explosives safety requirements.
 

EO 12088 (October 1978), requires each Executive Agency to comply with applicable pollution control standards, including responsibility for all necessary actions for prevention, control, and abatement of environmental pollution with respect to Federal facilities and activities under their respective control. Compliance with applicable pollution control standards means conforming to the same substantive, procedural, and other requirements that apply to private citizens.

EO 12580 (January 1987), as amended by EO 12777, delegates Federal agencies as lead CERCLA authority, including DoD. The lead agency authority for DOD has been re-delegated to its individual departments. NAVFAC has been delegated program responsibility to plan and implement response actions at all DON (including Marine Corps) installations.

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA)
CERCLA, also known as “Superfund” was created in 1980 in direct response to Love Canal and other notable hazardous substance release and contamination incidents. CERCLA directly addresses environmental releases or threatened releases to the air, surface water, groundwater, sediment, and soil. CERCLA also authorized the creation of a trust fund to be used by the EPA to clean up emergency and long-term hazardous waste (HW) problems. The DoD is not covered by the trust fund; however, Congress set up special funding outside CERCLA, the Defense Environmental Restoration Account (DERA), to pay the cost of DoD responses to HW site remediation. In a memorandum issued on 3 May 1995, the Deputy Secretary of Defense delegated DERA to the military departments and defense agencies. The account that funds Marine Corps requirements is now referred to as the Environmental Restoration, Navy (ER,N) account. The ER,N account is used to execute both the IR Program and the MRP.

The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
CERCLA, as originally enacted in 1980, did not include specific provisions for ER at DoD sites. This changed in 1986 with the passage of SARA, which states that all federal facilities “shall be subject to, and comply with, this act in the manner and to the same extent, both procedurally and substantively, as any non-government entity.” Additionally, SARA established the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP). 

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP)
The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 300) is the regulation that implements CERCLA. The NCP provides the organizational structure and procedures to prepare for and respond to discharges of oil and the release or threatened release of hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants. The NCP also outlines actions to be taken upon discovery of a release and following notification of a release of a hazardous substance in a reportable quantity. 

ER Program Personnel

The MCBH ER Program Manager, in conjunction with NAVFAC-Pacific, manages the environmental cleanup at MCBH properties by working closely with Federal and state regulators to ensure compliance with environmental statutes and regulations. The Hawaii Department of Health Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response Office (HDOH-HEER) acts as the lead regulatory agency for the IR and MRP Programs by providing oversight for the environmental program at MCBH. Contact MCBH’s ER program manager at 808-496-4358 with any questions.

Administrative Record

The complete Administrative Record (AR) for MCB Hawaii is maintained at NAVFAC Pacific. It includes project documents, technical reports, and any other supporting documentation that form the basis for selection of remedial actions under the ER Program. Contact MCBH’s ER program manager at 808-496-4358 with any questions or data requests.

The Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) was established by Congress to provide centralized management for the cleanup of Department of Defense (DoD) hazardous waste sites consistent with the provisions of CERCLA as implemented by the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) of 1982, and amended by SARA of 1986. Executive Order (E.O.) 12580 delegates authority to the DoD to clean up Navy and Marine Corps installations. Two cleanup programs were created under DERP, the Installation Restoration (IR) Program and the Munitions Response Program (MRP). The Environmental Restoration Process provides the framework for cleanup activities on DON installations.

The Installation Restoration Program was established in 1984 to identify, assess, characterize, and clean up or control contamination from past hazardous waste sites at US Navy and Marine Corps installations across the country, and is the DoD equivalent to Superfund. 

The Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) was established in 2000 to address munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and munitions constituents (MCs) used or released on sites from past operations and activities. The Munitions Response Program (MRP) is the Navy and Marine Corp's equivalent to the MMRP.

A complete list of IR and MRP sites at MCBH is presented HERE. Sites are grouped by MCBH properties which include: (1) Kaneohe Bay (KB); (2) Camp H. M. Smith (CS); (3) Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB); (4) Training Support Facility Molokai (TSFM); and (5) Waikane Valley Impact Area (WVIA). Two sites (highlighted green) are considered open and still being evaluated under the IR and MRP programs. The remainder of IR and MRP sites at MCBH properties are considered closed with no further action required or closed with Institutional or Land Use Controls (LUCs) in-place. LUCs are physical, legal, or administrative mechanisms that restrict the use of, or limits the access to real property. Sites with LUCs are subject to five-year reviews that are performed under CERCLA and SARA to verify that the selected remedies for hazardous material and munitions response releases at MCBH properties remain protective of human health and the environment. 

The most recent five-year review was conducted in November 2021 and includes an assessment of nine sites, including: (1) H-3 Landfill Site 00001; (2) Quarry Pit Landfill Site 00002; (3) PCB Spill Site 00001 at Camp H.M. Smith; (4) Various Transformers Site 00026; (5) Former Moving Target Range Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Site 00002; (6) Former Trap and Skeet Range UXO Site 00003; (7) Waikane Valley Impact Area UXO Site 22; (8) LF01 Site B0001 MCTAB; and (9) DA101 Site B0002 at MCTAB. All five-year reviews are performed under the CERCLA and the SARA to verify that the selected remedies for hazardous material release at the site remain protective of human health and the environment.

The Natural Resources program within the Conservation Division of the Environmental Department manages natural resources to support the military mission, while preserving, protecting and enhancing these resources. Natural resources include land, soils, beaches, dunes, native/non-native plants, landscaping, fish, birds, and other wildlife, both terrestrial and aquatic, inland in protected wetlands, streams, and offshore around coral reef systems within our jurisdiction at MCBH-Kaneohe Bay, Camp Smith, Pu’uloa, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB) and Waikane Valley.

The Base’s Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) is the over-arching document that guides MCB Hawaii’s approach to natural resources management, while supporting quality of life, controlled public access to these resources and “no net loss” of military training options.

Human Impacts

Human impacts, direct or indirect on the environment includes negative changes to natural habitats and ecosystems, biodiversity, and other natural resources.  Humans are responsible for global warming, environmental degradation, i.e., ocean acidification, pollution, and the extinction of wildlife and plant species. Air travel has greatly accelerated the introduction and movement of invasive species to Hawaii and the mainland.  Human impact threats include: loss and degradation of habitat; introduction of invasive species, spread of disease, destructive recreational activities, construction, light pollution, and changes in ecology related to climate change.

What makes a species invasive?

Invasive species are an undesirable biological entity that is either intentionally or accidently introduced by a human agent.  Many features are attributed to invasive species and invaded ecosystems, but none are universal; invasive species tend to have a suite of traits rather than all of them. Common invasive species traits include fast growth, rapid reproduction, high dispersal ability, phenotypic plasticity (ability to alter one’s growth form to suit current conditions), allelopathy (a mechanism whereby the invader prevents other plants from growing nearby), tolerance of a wide range of environmental conditions, ability to live off of a wide range of food types, single parent reproduction (especially in plants), and, commonly, association with humans.

An example of non-native vertebrate and invertebrate animal species at MCBH, e.g., mongoose, free-roaming cats (feral and domesticated), feral pigs, yellow crazy ants, and Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). These and other invasive species alter habitat, may transmit disease, and disrupt and prey upon native species; especially vulnerable are threatened and endangered species.

5090.2 Vol 11 directs installations to “develop and implement scientifically sound strategies to prevent the introduction and/or spread of exotic, invasive, and noxious plant species, including but not limited to monitoring, early detection and rapid response procedures, and control.”  The cost to control invasive species and the damages they inflict upon property and natural resources in the US is estimated at $137 billion annually.

Predators

Predators (cats, rodents, mongoose) found aboard MCBH are a primary threat to endangered waterbirds and ground-nesting seabirds. Non-native, introduced wildlife and insect species have taken a significant toll on Hawaii’s native wildlife populations. An intensive, year-round predator control program has been implemented on base to reduce the impact from these invasive predators.

The objectives of conducting wildlife control aboard MCB Hawaii are: 

• Protection of migratory and endangered birds
• Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) mitigation
• Health and welfare of Marines and base community.

MCBH contracts feral and nuisance animal control within the Nu’upia Ponds Wildlife Management Area (WMA) at MCBH Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) airfield; Camp Smith, Pu’uloa and Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB).  Target species for control are cats, introduced bird species, mongoose, pigs, and rats.  For most applications, live traps are used to capture the aforementioned species with the exception of rats and mongoose. Live traps are checked daily, when active trapping is being conducted.  Animal control is a necessary tool to protect our wildlife species. Controlling wildlife also provides a safe training environment and protects the health of base personnel from wildlife that may carry harmful organisms.

• Natural Resources Manager 496-7000 or 496-7129
• Wildlife Technician 285-6464
• Conservation Law Enforcement 496-7135
• Volunteer Information

We are located on Mokapu Rd. in building 1360, just across the runway near the Archery Range and just before you reach the Pyramid Rock Recreation Area

MCBH Environmental Protection Specialist

 (808) 496-2860

Household Hazardous Waste

Program Manager

Building 1360
(808) 496-7136

HAZMIN Center Manager

Building 6407
(808) 496-0770

BHWAS Manager

Building 6409
(808) 496-9913

Events and Training

MCBH-ECPD-Training@usmc.mil

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Manager: 808-496-1256

Established in 1992, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Comprehensive Environmental Training and Education Program (CETEP) integrates the requirements of Marine Corps Order (MCO) 5090.2, Environmental Compliance and Protection Manual, and DOD Instruction 4715.10 (Environmental Education, Training, and Career Development). The goal of the CETEP is to ensure that appropriate environmental instruction and information is provided to all levels of the Marine Corps in the most effective manner and to achieve full compliance with all environmental training requirements. 

In accordance with MCO 5090.2, MCBH has an established CETEP Plan that supports meeting the environmental training challenge, compliance and pollution prevention goals, and Environmental Management System (EMS) objectives.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Environmental Compliance Coordinators (ECCs) and Alternates 

• ECC designation/ Appointment Letter  
• MCBH Environmental Compliance & Hazardous Waste 
• Must attend 3 of 4 quarterly meetings  
• Introduction to Hazardous Waste Generation (CECOS) OR Defense Hazardous Material/Waste Handling (ALU) 

Hazardous Waste Shop Level Coordinators (SLCs) and Alternate SLCs 

• SLC designation/ Appointment Letter  
• MCBH Environmental Compliance & Hazardous Waste 
• Must attend 3 of 4 quarterly meetings 
• Introduction to Hazardous Waste Generation (CECOS) OR Defense Hazardous Material/Waste Handling (ALU) 

Secondary MOS 8056 Marines 

• The following courses partially fulfill 8056 MOS designation-training requirements and require additional training to meet all requirements: 
• Defense Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste (HM/HW) Handling Course (Army Logistics University) or Introduction to Hazardous Waste Generation and Handling (CECOS) or a Headquarters, Marine Corps Facilities Division (HQMC (LF))/MCICOM (GF)-approved regional or installation 24-hour HM/HW Handling course. 
• Hazardous Communication (HAZCOM) training in accordance with 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.1200. 
• A local course developed or endorsed by the installation CETEP Coordinator consisting of site-specific HM/HW procedures and First Responder Operations Level competencies in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(ii).

COURSE LIST AND DESCRIPTIONS

The following courses are offered at MCBH Environmental Compliance and Protection Division (ECPD)’s classroom (Building 1359). Refer to the 2024 Classroom Schedule for the most up to date listings.  

MCBH Environmental Compliance & Hazardous Waste (2 Days) 

• COURSE DESCRIPTION: Situational awareness and job-specific training on why and how to comply with the laws protecting our environment and managing hazardous waste on MCBH properties. Individual Letters of Completion are issued to each student. 
   
  • Upcoming Course Dates:
     
    • 12-13 February 2025 
    • 9-10 April 2025 
    • 11-12 June 2025 
    • 13-14 August 2025 
    • 8-9 October 2025 
    • 10-11 December 2025 
       
• TOPICS COVERED: Natural/Cultural Resources, Environmental Management System (EMS) Compliance Assessments, Hazardous Waste (HW) management; Hazardous Material (HM) Minimization (HAZMIN) Center services; Storm Water Pollution Prevention; SPCC/Spill Prevention; Spill Response First Responder Awareness; Oil Water Separators; Recycling and Household HM Re-Use Room; CETEP Environmental Training Guide. ​ 
   
• COMPLIES WITH: ​Marine Corps Order (MCO) 5090.2, MCO 1200, and COMNAVAIRINST 4790 local installation training required for Environmental General Awareness and Job-Specific Training. Ensures personnel assigned job responsibilities with a significant impact on the environment receive appropriate environmental training. ​ 
   
• TARGET AUDIENCE: 
   
  • Unit Environmental Compliance Coordinators (ECCs) and Alternate ECCs 
  • Unit Hazardous Waste Shop Level Coordinators (SLCs) and Alternate SLCs 
  • 8056 Marines 
  • Personnel (military, civilian, contractor*) responsible for unit’s environmental compliance and/or generate, handle, manage and/or supervise those who manage hazardous waste in the performance of their duties aboard MCBH. Contractors attend this course to the benefit of the government/MCBH; informed of MCBH-specific forms and procedures (must already know their contractor industry standards).  
     
• PREREQUISTES: ECC designation/ Appointment Letter  
   
• REGISTRATION: MCBH-ECPD-Training@USMC.mil or 808-496-1256 

MCBH Safety Hazardous Material Communication (HAZCOM) Course 

• COURSE DESCRIPTION: This bi-monthly one hour safety course located in Bldg 279 Classroom informs personnel how to protect themselves from exposure to the hazardous properties of chemicals, personal protective equipment to use, and emergency procedures in case of an accidental release. Additional courses may be added based on need and availability ​reach out to 808-496-1830. Find the Class Schedule at https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/Base-Safety/ look for HAZCOM. 
   
• TOPICS COVERED: Course focuses on understanding and utilizing information provided in the Hazardous Chemical Safety Data Sheets.​ 
   
• COMPLIES WITH: ​ ​29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Marine Corps Order 1200 & 5090 (MCO),1910 Operations Naval Instruction 5100 (OPNAVINST), Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 12-203 (HAR), Marine Corps Base Hawaii Order 5100.19 (MCBH), Commander Naval Air Forces Instruction 4790.2C (COMNAVAIRFORINSTR) 
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• TARGET AUDIENCE: Unit HW handlers
  ​ 
• PREREQUISTES: None 
   
• REGISTRATION: (808) 496-1830 

Hazardous Waste: Defense Hazardous Material / Waste Handling 

• COURSE DESCRIPTION: This annual 3-day course provides attendees with fundamental information to handle hazardous waste (HW). Certification valid for 1 year. Additional courses may be added based on need and availability ​reach out to MCBH-ECPD-Training@USMC.mil .  
   
• TOPICS COVERED: This course covers the basics of identification and classification of hazardous materials (HM) and hazardous wastes (HW); health effects and personal safety; packaging, labeling, handling, storage, transportation procedures; contingency planning and release response; and HMs and waste laws, regulations, and policies.  It provides fundamental information for those who generate, handle, package, store, transport, generate, or manage HM's and/or HWs.  ​ 
   
• COMPLIES WITH: ​ ​ Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations (40 CFR 260-265) and DOD policy. Course fulfills general training requirements by RCRA regulations, Hazardous Communications Program (29 CFR 1910.1200), and Department of Transportation Hazardous Material (HM) Training (49 CFR 172.704). ​ 
   
• TARGET AUDIENCE: 
   
  • Unit HW handlers​ 
  • MOS 8056 Marines 
     
• PREREQUISTES: MCBH Environmental Compliance & Hazardous Waste 
   
• REGISTRATION: MCBH-ECPD-Training@USMC.mil or 808-496-1256  

Unit Commanders Environmental In-Brief training (Available upon request) 

• COURSE DESCRIPTION: In-brief for new unit/tenant commanders to establish environmental awareness at MCB Hawaii and to ensure personnel subject to environmental training requirements are appropriately trained. 
   
• TOPICS COVERED: Brief description of Historic & Cultural Resources; Marine & Wildlife Natural Resources; Oil Spill Response Awareness & Reporting; Recycling & Waste Guide; Spill Prevention (SPCC); Aboveground Storage Tanks; Oil Water Separators; Storm Water Runoff Pollution Prevention; Hazardous Material Minimization Center (HAZMINCEN) Storage & Handling; Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Site Management; Environmental Mgt System (EMS) Compliance Inspections. 
   
• COMPLIES WITH: ​ ​ MCO 5090.2 Environmental General Awareness 
   
• TARGET AUDIENCE: MCB Hawaii Tenant and Unit Commanders 
   
• PREREQUISTES: N/A 
   
• REGISTRATION: MCBH-ECPD-Training@USMC.mil or 808-496-1256 

To register: Email the following information to MCBH-ECPD-Training@USMC.mil or contact the CETEP Program Manager at 808-496-1256. 

ONLINE TRAINING RESOURCES

Marine net 

MCB Hawaii Outreach Videos 

• NR15 Natural Resources Mokapu 

• NR5 Birds of Mokapu 

• NR5 Underwater Coral Marine Life 

• CR17 Cultural Resources Mokapu 

• CR5 Nu’upia Ponds 

• CR5 Archeological Site 7411 Ancient Hawaiian Settlement 

• CR5 Underwater Archeological Sunken WWII 

• CR10 Military History of Mokapu 
   

Hazardous Material / Hazardous Waste 

• USMC - Introduction to Hazardous Material and Hazardous Waste (HQMCHMHW01) 

• USMC - Hazardous Waste Management Refresher (MCIEHWR01A) 

• USMC – Hazardous Materials Transportation for Drivers (MCIEHMT01A) 

• Packaging - Hazardous Materials (LPDDMOPHM1) 
   

CECOS (Civil Engineer Corps Officer School) 

Enroll in CECOS
 

Environmental Compliance: 

• Air Quality Management  

• Environmental Protection (Including FGS for Overseas Offerings) 

• Environmental Protection for PWO Level 1 

• Environmental Quality Sampling 

• Hazardous Waste Facilities Operators 

• Introduction to Hazardous Waste Generation and Handling 

• Overseas Hazardous Waste Facilities Operations 

• Overseas Hazardous Waste Generator (annual refresher) 

• RCRA Hazardous Waste Review 

• Transportation of Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste for DoD 

• Transportation of Hazardous Material/Hazardous Waste for DoD (refresher) 

• Water Quality Management 

Environmental Conservation: 

• Advanced Historic Preservation Law and Section 106 Compliance 

• Introduction to Cultural Resources Management Laws & Regulations 

• Natural Resources Management & Compliance 

Environmental Management: 

• Environmental Management Systems (EMS) General Awareness Training

• Advancing an Effective EMS

• Advanced Environmental Law

• Advanced Environmental Management

• Basic Environmental Law

• Environmental Negotiation Workshop

• Health & Environmental Risk Communication Workshop

• Integrated EMS and Compliance Auditing

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Application

• National Environmental Policy Act Navy Executive Overview

Environmental Restoration: 

• Ecological Risk Assessment

• Environmental Background Analysis

• Environmental Geographic Information Systems

• Environmental Sampling Design & Data Quality Assurance

• HAZWOPER for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Site Workers

• HAZWOPER for Uncontrolled Hazardous Waste Site Workers (refresher)

• Human Health Risk Assessment

• Munitions Response Site Management

• Advanced Munitions Response Site Management

• Navy Environmental Restoration Program

• Optimizing Remedy Selection & The Site Closeout Process

• Uniform Federal Policy for Quality Assurance Project Plans

Pollution Prevention: 

• Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting

ECC/SLC MEETINGS

MCBH ECPD holds quarterly coordination meetings for designated ECCs, Alternate ECCs, designated SLCs, and Alternate SLCs.  

2025 Calendar 

• Must attend 3 of 4 quarterly meetings.  
   
• Meetings will briefly cover/review: Any upcoming relevant event/outreach information, any new/upcoming/updated laws/regulations, proper turnover binder documentation, Waste Accumulation Point (WAP) inspection requirements (proper labeling, secondary containment, waste disposal procedures, and documentation), Solid Waste storage/disposal, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Spill Response procedures and documentation, Tanks & Oil Water Separator (OWS) management (inspections and documentation), Dig Permits/NEPA process, and any updated ECPD contact information. 

Keep MCBH beautiful by following the Recycling & Waste Guide and

Complying with MCBH Order 5233.1B Litter and Trash Disposal.

Recycling and Waste Guide
 

MCBH Recycle Center

Building 132

Intersection of 1st and D Street

Monday – Friday 0700-1030 & 1200-1400

808-496-4300

MCBH Landfill

Middaugh St

Before the Range

Monday – Friday 0700-1030 & 1200 - 1330

Get Landfill Pass at Recycle Center

Kapa’a Transfer Station

100 Kapa’a Quarry Road
Kailua

Public Site for Personal Waste

Mon-Fri 1000-1800

Sat-Sun 0700-1800

Base Order P1710.1 (Jun 2012) - Changes to the Fishing regulations occurred on Jun 2017. Included in the revisions are species bag and size limits and equipment restrictions. State Fishing Regulations apply on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. In Addition to State and Federal Laws, MCBH Has Its Own Prohibitions & Restrictions!

Gear Restrictions

The following are excerpts of regulations & restrictions. For questions regarding the MCBH fishing regulations, please contact MCB Hawaii Animal Control Section at (808) 496-1821 (office) or 808-368-2645.

• ONLY Barbless Fishing Hooks may be used when fishing! Crimping down the barb on hooks is permissible.
• Only 2 poles allowed for every person actively fishing.
• Attend your fishing gear at all times.
• PROHIBITED to use gill nets, lay nets, or cross nets. Throw nets must have a minimum stretched mesh size of more than two inches.
• Crab nets shall be more than three feet in diameter and limited to three nets per person.
• Spear guns must be registered with MPD (Base Security and Access Control Order). You must accompany children under 13 years old if they are using or possessing a spear gun (“arbolete” type).
• Scoop nets may be used for the capture of bait fish (nehu); however, the nets with handle cannot exceed three feet in length.

Prohibitions

• If you Cannot Identify the Species- Catch & Release ONLY!

• No Rod & Reel Fishing at Pali Kilo Cove
• No Chumming or Dumping Food Scraps in the Water to Lure Fish anywhere on MCBH
• No Collection of Seahorses
• No Collection of Marine Animals for Personal Use.  You shall not collect marine animals for commercial sale or use in personal aquariums on MCBH.
• Release of Aquatic Animals in MCBH Waters.  Do not release any type of aquatic animal in MCB Hawaii waters because it may contribute to non-native animal invasions.
• Taking or Damaging Coral or “Live Rock.”  State Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 13-95 prohibits taking, breaking, or damaging, with any implement, any stony coral or live rock. Many animals depend on rocks or coral to survive.
• ‘Opihi (Limpet) Picking.  Do not take limpets (otherwise known as ‘Opihi) on MCBH. The number of ‘Opihi are declining in Hawaii due to over-picking.
• Wana (Sea Urchin).  Do not take Wana (sea urchin) on MCB Hawaii. The number of Wana on base are declining and the venom from their sting may be hazardous to your health.
• Ula (Spiny Lobster) and Ula papa (Slipper Lobster).  Due to massive declines of lobster populations in the waters of ‘Oahu, fishing of these animals is prohibited on MCBH.
• Crabbing is prohibited in the Mokapu Central Drainage Channel (MCDC) or the Nu’upia Ponds Wildlife Management Area.

All fishermen must have on their person, at all times, appropriate identification and/or documentation establishing their eligibility to fish while on MCBH and render it upon request!

Without Permits

Active duty, retired and reserve military personnel, their dependents and house guests, civilian personnel permanently employed aboard MCBH, current MPD animal control officer auxiliaries, civilian personnel who were employed and retired aboard MCBH, and children younger than 13 years old when accompanied by a person entitled to fish, do not need fishing permits.

Requires a Permit

All persons 13 years of age or older, who are not entitled to fish as listed above, must have a fishing permit. All permits will be valid for 3 months and issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Permit holders may fish from: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ after sunset daily
• Permit holders are ONLY allowed to fish at the Fuel Pier & Ft. Hase
• Attend all of your fishing gear at all times

Map of MCBH Fishing Areas

Catch Regulations

Contacts

For More Information contact Marine Corps Base Hawaii Animal Control Section at (808) 496-1821 (office).

Authorized Fishing Locations

Recreational Bow Hunting Program at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows

Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii has a recreational bow hunting program for feral pigs at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB). The program provides high-quality bow hunting opportunities. Providing quality recreational opportunities sustains the morale and welfare of troops and supports personnel as part of the US Marine Corps mission. Department of Defense personnel and members of the general public are eligible to participate.

Program Basics

• Hunting areas in MCTAB are open to hunting during some weekends and Federal holidays, only when training exercises are not taking place.
• Only hunting of feral pigs are allowed. A bag limit of one pig, per hunter, per day is imposed.
• Archery equipment (long bows, recurved bows, compound bows) is the only form of hunting allowed.
• Hunting with firearms is NOT permitted. It is unlawful to possess a loaded firearm in MCTAB.
• Hunting with dogs is NOT permitted.
• There is no fee to be awarded a hunt.
• To ensure the safety of hunters and a high-quality hunting experience, only a small number of people are permitted within hunting areas at any one time.

Qualifications

All persons 13 years of age and over are allowed to hunt at MCTAB. Persons 13 through 15 years of age are only allowed to hunt only when under the immediate control and adjacent to their licensed parent or guardian. Hunters must:

• Pass required background check to access MCB Hawaii property.

• Possess a valid Hawai‘i State hunting license.

• Successfully pass an in-person, written test administered by MCB Hawaii CLEOs.

Procedures on How to Obtain Hunting Privileges

• Contact MCBH.HUNTING@usmc.mil to schedule a testing time.

• Please bring to your scheduled test a black inked pen, a form of identification, and your State of Hawaii hunting license.

• Must pass the in-person, written test administered by MCB Hawaii CLEOs.

• The written test contains questions about Hawai‘i State hunting regulations, Base hunting regulations, and hunter ethics.

Safety, Security, and Protection of Resources

• Hunters must abide by all applicable State Hunting Rules and Regulations (Hawai‘i Administrative Rules (HAR) §13-123 Rules Regulating Game Mammal Hunting) as well as Base Order Hunting Regulations 1711.1.
• Hunting areas are NOT active if any training is being conducted aboard MCTAB. Hunting days will typically occur during weekends and Federal holidays.
• Hunting is allowed in a defined area in the interior of MCTAB, away from beach areas.
• A no-shoot zone is in effect on the interior of the MCTAB boundary next to residential areas and the golf course to protect life and property.
• Certain areas of MCTAB are off limits to hunting to ensure protection of sensitive resources. This includes wetlands located along Waimanalo Stream and the cemetery located on the south-east side of Hunting Area 1.
• Hunting areas are regularly patrolled by Conservation Law Enforcement Officers. People in violation of Federal, State, and Base laws, rules and regulations will be cited and prosecuted.

Contacts

For More Information or to register and schedule a Hunting Permit Test, contact Marine Corps Base Hawaii Conservation Law Enforcement at MCBH.HUNTING@usmc.mil or (808) 496-7135.

What is an Introduced or Non-native Species?

An alien, non-native, exotic or introduced species is a biological entity that occurs in an area only because it was either purposefully or accidentally brought there by a human agent. It is important to note that not all non-native species are considered invasive.

What makes a species invasive?

Many features have been attributed to invasive species and invaded ecosystems, but none are universal and invasive species tend to have a suite of traits rather than all of them. Base Environmental manages these invasive species populations due to the direct impact on birds and marine life on MCBH. Common invasive species traits include fast growth, rapid reproduction, high dispersal ability, ability to live off of a wide range of food types, single parent reproduction (especially in plants), and, commonly, association with humans.

Low Risk

Low-risk species present a minimal risk of invasiveness and in some cases, have become naturalized. Low-risk species are non-native or introduced organisms not known to cause significant negative impacts to the natural environment or its native inhabitants and are not considered pests species.  In the technical sense, the term ‘invasion’ simply denotes the unwelcome and uncontrolled intrusion or unintended spread of an organism outside its native range with no specific reference about environmental or economic consequences.

High Risk

High-risk invasive animals are non-native species of reptiles, amphibians, mammals, insects, and birds which threaten Hawaii agriculture, land, forests, waterways, biodiversity, and economic value. These species are typically undesirable, detrimental to humans and often need to be controlled, monitored, and in some cases, eradicated. Due to their invasiveness, they have the potential to have serious impacts on the natural environments in Hawaii. A multitude of diseases are also brought in by invasive species and cross all taxa (populations of organisms) affecting plants, animals, and humans.

The Hawaiian Islands are particularly susceptible to the establishment of new high-risk invasive animal populations due to a number of factors, including: interstate and international air transportation, changes in climate, and the isolation from other land masses over a long period of time. Although there is not one specific trait or a specific set of characteristics common to all high-risk invasive species, there is a suite of traits that these species often have:

• High rate of reproduction
• Fast growth rate
• Pioneer Species (able to quickly colonize areas that have been disturbed)
• Long-lived
• High dispersal rates
• Single-parent reproduction
• High genetic variability
• Tolerant of wide range of environmental conditions
• Broad diet
• Lives in close association with humans

Intervention is focused on preventing the establishment of these high-risk species through the timely action to identify and eradicate incipient populations.

Common Bird Non-native Species of MCBH

Nu'upia Ponds Running Trail

The Nu’upia Ponds WMA located at the southeastern end of the base, consists of eight interconnected ponds, wetlands, and shrubland covering 517 acres. The Ponds, bracketed by Kane’ohe Bay and Kailua Bay, are home to approximately 10% of the endangered Hawaiian Black-necked Stilt (Himantopus mexicanus knudseni) population of Hawaii. Three other endangered waterbirds – Hawaiian Coot, Hawaiian Gallinule (moorhen), and Koloa Duck utilize the freshwater areas within the Nu’upia Ponds WMA. Many other waterbirds transit through the Ponds yearly.

Restrictions: Access to the Nu’upia Ponds WMA is strictly controlled because the ponds are managed for the Hawaiian Black-necked Stilt, an endangered bird protected by the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The act imposes severe civil and criminal penalties for committing a “take” against an endangered species. This Act protects both the bird and its habitat. 

• Take (as defined in 50 CFR 10.12) means to pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or attempt to pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect or attempt to engage in any such act. It also includes damage to the endangered species habitat.

• There is NO harvesting permitted in the WMA.  This includes, but is not limited to fishing, hunting, crabbing, netting, or collecting of any natural resources or cultural artifacts.

• There are NO pets of any type allowed in the WMA.

• Do Not Feed the Wildlife

Wetland Area

Fishing & Recreation

national environmental policy act (NEPA) process

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process begins whenever MCBH develops a proposal to take a major federal action. The environmental review process under NEPA includes three different levels of analysis:

1. Categorical Exclusion determination (CATEX)
2. Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact (EA/FONSI)
3. Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)

CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION (CATEX)

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), established by Section 202 of the NEPA, allows Categorical Exclusions (CATEX) for actions which, under normal circumstances, have been determined to have no significant effect individually or cumulatively on the environment and, therefore for which neither an EA nor an EIS is required. CATEX applies to those actions that do not result in substantial change from the existing environmental conditions at the site of the proposed action.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT/FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT (EA/FONSI)

An Environmental Assessment (EA) is prepared for those actions that are not Categorically Excluded and when (a) the proposed action is not anticipated to have a significant impact on the environment, or (b) it is uncertain whether the effects of the proposed action will have a significant impact on the environment, or (c) there is reason to believe that the proposed action will be environmentally controversial. Generally, EAs include a brief discussion of:

• Purpose of the proposed action
• Alternatives (as required by section 102(2)(E) of NEPA)
• Environmental impacts of the proposed action and alternatives
• Listing of agencies and persons consulted

An EA will result in either:

• A Finding of No Significant Impact
• A decision to prepare an EIS
• An decision to withdraw the proposed action (Implement the No Action Alternative)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS)

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is prepared for major actions that are determined by the agency to have significant impacts on the environment. The EIS provides a full and unbiased discussion of significant environmental impacts and informs the decision makers and the public of the reasonable alternatives that would avoid or minimize adverse impacts or enhance the quality of the human environment. An EIS results in a Record of Decision (ROD). The ROD is a public record of the agency's decision selecting one alternative for implementation from the alternatives considered in detail, including the "No Action Alternative." Agencies may prepare an Environmental Assessment to help determine if it needs to prepare an EIS.

Sources:

• CEQ Regulations For Implementing the Procedural Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508)
• MCO 5090.2 Environmental Compliance and Protection Program
• United States Environmental Protection Agency Website: National Environmental Policy Act Review Process

Environmental evaluations

Construction of C-40A Aircraft Maintenance Hangar

Home Basing MQ-9 and KC-130 Squadrons

Single Programmatic Agreement - PPV Housing

Programmatic Agreement - Ops, Maintenance, & Development

Electrical Distribution Modernization

Mokapu Elementary School Campus Improvements

Puuloa Shoreline Stabilization

MV-22 EIS

Ulupau RTF FEA

VMU-3 EA

Pier Demolition

Airfield Improvements

Water Quality Report

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Recreational off-roading on Oahu’s beaches, public and government lands is illegal

MCBH Base Order P1710.1 (Section 1001.h)
Recreational off-road 4x4 vehicles, off-road motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicle activity is prohibited aboard MCBH and its jurisdictional areas to include shoreline, coastal, training areas, and creational properties.
Vehicles shall not be driven off paved roads or authorized unimproved roads (e.g, sand dunes west of Pyramid Rock)

MCBH Base Order 5560 (Section 2004.1.j)
Off-roading on beaches, public and government lands is a criminal misdemeanor charge. Trespassers and illegal off-roaders unintentionally destroy the cultural and natural resources of these recreational areas.

Department of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR) allows 4-wheel drive vehicles and bicycles in designated areas (some with issued permit).  Check the DLNR website for additional information on the permitting process and trail closures.

Pollution Prevention (P2) is a national policy established by the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 aimed at preventing or reducing pollution. P2 goals are achieved by following the Environmental Management Hierarchy:

Pollution should be prevented or reduced at the source whenever feasible:

• Pollution that cannot be prevented should be recycled in an environmentally safe manner, whenever feasible; 

• Pollution that cannot be prevented or recycled should be treated in an environmentally safe manner whenever feasible; and

• Disposal or other release into the environment should be employed only as a last resort and should be conducted in an environmentally safe manner. 

P2 Initiatives at MCBH

• Numerous P2 initiatives have been implemented aboard MCBH since the inception of the P2 Program in 1995. Several Noteworthy examples include:

• Reuse Room. The Reuse Room was established to divert household hazardous waste from the local landfill, save money and protect the environment. Housing residents now take their useable but unwanted hazardous materials to the Base Reuse Room. Any military or civilian living or working aboard MCBH can then go to the Reuse Room and take materials home for their own use. It’s an especially valuable service for families that are transferring into or out of Hawaii.
   
  Antifreeze Recycling. A private company recycles MCBH antifreeze on-site minimizing spill potential and saving Sailors and Marines time associated with accumulating and properly disposing of antifreeze and time spent maintaining a recycler and recycling their own antifreeze. MCBH is also saving resources - ethylene glycol is produced from natural gas, a non-renewable resource.
   
  Conversion to non-hazardous fluorescent lamps.  The basewide conversion from conventional fluorescent lamps, considered hazardous when disposed of, to non-hazardous fluorescent lamps will eliminate disposal costs and liability.

• Weapons cleaning / parts washer systems. The enhanced cleansing properties of a non-toxic solvent paired with an exceptional filtering system has reduced the time it takes to clean a weapon by 60% at MCBH armories (equating to a real time savings of 3 hours per weapon for a total of 6,000 hours per week). Additional systems installed throughout MCBH in Motor Transport shops, the Auto Hobby Shop, and various engine and aircraft shops have resulted in similar savings. 

Hazardous Waste

What’s the difference between HM and HW? HM is unused material deemed potentially hazardous to human health or the environment if improperly used or handled, such as unused paint or pesticides. HW is used or expired HM, or used material that has become hazardous as a result of the process from which it came, such as used paint thinner, solvents, or dead alkaline batteries. Storage and handling requirements are significantly different for HM and HW.
 
The MCBH facility for procuring and distributing HM to work centers is called the HAZMIN Center. A separate facility called the Base Hazardous Waste Accumulation Site (BHWAS) is utilized to accumulate HW.

Hazardous Material

The goal of the HAZMIN Center is to consolidate HM base-wide in order to improve inventory control and reduce operating costs. By centralizing the procurement and storage of HM, significant savings have been achieved by eliminating wasteful purchasing and distribution practices, and by minimizing disposal costs. Unused or extra HM that work centers have on hand at the completion of a project can be turned in to the HAZMIN Center and reissued to another work center, free of charge.
 
Careful scrutiny of HM management has resulted in decreased environmental liability, reduction in HM procurement and HW disposal costs, and increased worker safety. The result is an enhanced quality of life for military personnel, family members, and neighboring communities. 

 
What You Can Do to Help

Pollution Prevention, just like recycling, relies on the dedication and observance of the community. You can assist us in meeting our P2 goals and make MCBH a safer place in which to live and work by:

• Reducing or eliminating the use of HM whenever possible.

• Substituting HM with environmentally-friendly products whenever possible.

• Turning in excess, re-useable HM to the HAZMIN Center to prevent it from becoming a costly HW. 

• Only ordering HM in the smallest quantities needed.

Also, if you have an idea that would help reduce pollution in your work center, contact the Base P2 Program Manager.

 
Award Winning P2 Program

MCBH won the 2003 Secretary of Navy Environmental Security Award for both Environmental Quality and Natural Resources Conservation. We have been recognized as a model steward of the environment, as evidenced by our continuous efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance Hawaiian resources. These prestigious awards could never have been won without the help of dedicated Marine personnel who have demonstrated that the best P2 solutions not only protect the environment, but also enhance combat readiness and save money.

Removing sand from Oahu’s beaches, public and government lands is illegal

The removal of sand from beaches and shorelines of MCBH for any purpose is strictly prohibited due to the erosional concerns and archeological sensitivity of MCB Hawaii’s shorelines and beaches.

The MCB Hawaii Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) states that sand should not be removed for the protection of our beaches used by endangered marine species, for cultural issues, and for erosion issues.

Hawaii Revised Statutes, Title 12 (Conservation and Resources) Section 171-58.5, prohibits the mining and taking of sand, dead coral or coral rubble, rocks, soil, or other marine deposits seaward from the shoreline or from the shoreline area.

Sand must be procured commercially at local building or home improvement suppliers.

For further information regarding sand removal, contact the Environmental Department’s Cultural Resources staff at 257-7134 / 257-7126.

SEE A SEA TURTLE OR MONK SEAL?
ALL PERSONS OR PETS MUST REMAIN 50 FEET awaY!
Do NOT attempt TO APPROACH, FEED, OR WATER them.

Alert The Environmental Division at 808-285-6464 or 808-496-7000 **
Then Call Hawaii Marine Animal Response (HMAR) AT (888) 256-9840 **

**Callers should be prepared with exact information such as location, condition, obvious injuries, potential markings, and number of people on the beach. ** DO NOT APPROACH TO READ TAGS 

Reporting monk seals and sea turtles helps us gain valuable information about survival, habitat use, and reproduction of these endangered animals.   

The Endangered Species Act impose SEVERE civil fines and criminal penalties if a person harasses or harms a protected species.

To report someone harassing or harming a Sea Turtle or Monk Seal on MCBH call: 
Conservation Law Enforcement Officers (CLEO) at 808-496-7135 
Military Police at 808-496-2123
 

Common Name: Hawaiian Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Hawaiian Name: Honu

Legal Status: Endangered (Federal & State)

Common Name: Hawaiian Monk Seal (Monachus schauinslandi)

Hawaiian Name: Ilio holo I ha uaua

Legal Status: Endangered (Federal & State)

For additional stranding information, please visit:
https://www.pifsc.noaa.gov/marine_turtle/strandings.php

Weed Warrior Volunteer Calendar

Interested in earning an Letter of Appreciation?  Come join Base Environmental in removing invasive species from habitats of native wildlife!

• Second Saturday of February, April, June, August, October, December from 0800 - 11:30am
• Learn about the native ecosystem and traditional Hawaiian culture
• Contact Base Environmental for more information 496-7000 or 496-7129

Interested in organizing a Beach Clean-up Event?  We would love to assist in identifying sensitive resource areas to avoid, dropping-off collected rubbish, conducting natural resource briefs, etc.

• Contact Base Environmental for more information 496-7000 or 496-7129

Volunteer Agreement

Hold Harmless and Waiver of Liability Agreement

Current Status

 Waikane Valley Restoration Site is currently in Long Term Maintenance (LTM) Status, with inspection and maintenance of Land Use Controls (LUCs) conducted annually.

For further Information

(808) 496-7142

In accordance with 40 CFR §141.84(a-b), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) developed an initial Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) for Public Water System (PWS) No. HI000356, which provides drinking water to MCBH – Kaneohe Bay. No lead service lines were identified in the initial LSLI. MCBH leeward properties, including Pu’uloa Range Training Facility (PRTF), Manana Housing, Camp H.M. Smith, and the Pearl City Annex receive drinking water from PWS No. HI0000360 which is managed by Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH). The Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB) receives drinking water from PWS No. HI000331 which is managed by the City and County of Honolulu (CCH) Board of Water Supply (BWS). MCBH reviewed the initial LSLIs for both PWS Nos. HI000360 and HI000331 and no lead service lines were identified for any Marine Corps Base Hawaii properties. Copies of the initial LSLI are available upon request. Please contact the MCBH Drinking Water Program manager at 808-496-4358 for any additional information.

Annual Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report

This report describes where MCBH's water comes from, what was detected in the water in the past year, and how those results compare to standards for safe drinking water.
 

2024

2024 Annual Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report
 

2023

2023 Annual Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report

2023 PFAS Drinking Water Sampling Results

2023 PFAS Drinking Water Sampling Results - Enclosure 1

2022

2022 Annual Water Quality Report

Enclosure 4 - Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Annual Water Quality Report

2021

2021 Annual Water Quality Report

Enclosure 1

Enclosure 2

Mud Ops

Each year the Environmental Dept engages 3rd Marines’ Combat Assault Company (CAC) to perform the annual site preparation for the endangered Hawaiian Stilt breeding season (Mar-Sep). The CAC’s Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) are used to break-up the non-native invasive pickleweed or akulikuki kai (Batis maritimas) covering the mud flats used for nesting. This annual 3-day operation known as “Mud Ops” has been a yearly event since 1982, and is usually conducted mid-February. Besides supporting the Environmental Dept’s management objectives for the Nu’upia Ponds, the Marines operating the AAVs are provided a unique and valuable training opportunity.
 

Am I authorized Arrival TLA?

If you are new to the island, you must check in with your Personnel Administration Center (IPAC) and the TLA Office to receive a TLA brief.

Where can I get a Certificate for TLA?

Service members with command sponsored dependents will receive a SNA Certificate for TLA purposes during the FHO Check-in appointment.

SNA Certificates are issued in 10-day increments for Navy personnel and the day before the move in date, if applicable for Marine personnel.

A SNA Certificate is issued for the first 10 days at your initial appointment and is issued even if you have not received an offer for PPV housing.  For example, when you check in on the first day of the month, you will be issued a certificate for the first 10 days and then issued another certificate for next ten days when you return on the 20th of the month. 

Single and Geo-Bachelors who rate TLA should report Mr. Gary Johnson at Building B503, Room 125.  Mr. Johnson’s telephone number is 808-259-4170 and his office is located across from the Officer’s Club.

What if my move-in date is delayed?

TLA extensions: TLA extensions MAY be granted if there is a delay in the availability or assignment to PPV housing at no fault of the service member.  When a delay occurs prior to FHO receiving the PPV Transmittal Form, TLA will be authorized when the first home is available to move in.  If a copy of your PPV Transmittal Form is provided to FHO, the service member should have a discussion with Ohana/Hunt about lodging costs due to any delays with the home not being available.

If not on TLA: The service member or spouse should have a discussion with Ohana/Hunt about any delays with the home not being available and/or any issues due to the delay of the move in date.

MCBH Family Housing Department’s mission is to provide guidance and advocacy to the service members and their families residing on MCBH. We acknowledge the sacrifices of our military families and strive to provide assistance and support so that our service members can stay focused on the Marine Corps’ mission.
 

Contact

Email:  MCBH.G4.FMLY.HSG.FMB@usmc.mil
Location:  1571 Lawrence Road, MCBH Kaneohe Bay
Hours:  MTTF 0730-1530, W 0730-1400
Phone:  Defense Switch Network (DSN Prefix 315) 457-2676 or COMM (808) 496-2676
Fax:  DSN 315-457-1259 or COMM (808) 496-1259
Mail:  Family Housing Department, Box 63003, MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI

Family Housing options while on the Island of Oahu:

      1.  Rent/lease in the local community

      2.  Lease with MCBH PPV partner - Ohana/Hunt

      3.  Home Ownership

      4.  Lease with US Navy, Air Force, or Army privatized housing partners

            Navy - https://www.ohananavycommunities.com
            Air Force - https://www.hickamcommunities.com
            Army - https://www.islandpalmcommunities.com
 

Note that any email or email attachment containing sensitive PII, such as Social Security number, date of birth, home address and telephone number, marital status, family member names, sex offender status, etc., must be sent via official DoD email and encrypted and digitally signed in accordance with DoD policy. This type of sensitive PII is contained in a completed DD Form 1746, APPLICATION FOR ASSIGNMENT TO HOUSING; Registered Sex Offender form; and possibly other forms or information that you provide to the Family Housing Office.

The use of unencrypted email or personal email for this type of information is not authorized and presents a risk of exposing your sensitive information to entities that may use your information for malicious purposes.

ON-LINE:

Active Duty personnel with command sponsored dependents attached to MCBH can apply on-line in advanced with proper documentation.  The following documents need to be submitted: 

-    DD Form 1746 (Application for Assignment to Housing
-    Copy of PCS orders (web orders)
-    Registered Sex Offender Disclosure Statement
-    MCBH Family Housing Applicant’s Statement of Understanding (SOU)
-    Privacy Act Release Letter

Complete all required paperwork and the application and documents to the email address or fax number listed. Upon receipt, you will be assigned to a Housing Counselor who will respond via email within 24-48 business hours confirming your application acceptance and processing. Please provide your full SSN is on the application, not your EDIPI and sign in blocks 22 & 25.  The active-duty service member must sign all documents, otherwise, a spouse must provide a Power of Attorney if signing on their sponsor’s behalf. Blocks 16-19 do not have to be filled out. It is very important to include your personal email addresses and contact numbers for both service member and spouse in the remarks area. Unfortunately, Ohana/Hunt does not use any iCloud accounts, therefore you will need to provide a different email address to receive email communication from them. You may also select a Neighborhood of Choice (NOC) or let Ohana/Hunt know if you have a preferred NOC when they contact you.

WALK-IN:

You can also apply in person if you are currently on island. 

-    If the service member is deployed and never lived on base, you can apply on-line in advance and email the application to FHO for processing.  FHO will forward your application to Ohana/Hunt. 
-    Single active-duty personnel with BAH established, you can apply on-line in advance however, FHO will only accept the application on Friday’s.  
-    If you want to re-apply or previously lived on base, you can apply on-line in advance however, FHO will only accept your application on Friday’s.
-    A spouse who has POA for Housing, can submit an advanced application with a copy of POA to FHO.  If previously lived on base, the application will only be accepted on Friday’s.     

CAN I WALK-IN AND APPLY?

YES.  Service members attached to MCBH can walk in Monday – Friday.  If not assigned to MCBH; previously lived on base and applied for housing but removed yourself from the waitlist; and/or declined two offers (a local move is not authorized), you must schedule an appointment with FHO.

AM I REQUIRED TO CHECK IN WITH HOUSING?

YES.  If you are interested in PPV housing, attached to MCBH and checking in to MCBH, you are required to report to FHO as stated on your Orders.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WHEN I CHECK IN?

-    New check-ins:   YOU MUST CHECK-IN WITH YOUR UNIT, IPAC, TLA, AND DISBURSING BEFORE YOUR FHO APPOINTMENT.
Navy:  Stamped Orders & Command Sponsorship Letter (not Page 2)
Marine Corps:  Detaching Orders & Reporting Endorsement (from S-1)
-    Newly married:  YOU MUST UPDATE MARITAL STATUS WITH IPAC AND DEERS.  If you apply within 30 days of your marriage, your Control Date will be backdated to your date of marriage.
Marine Corps:  Dependent Application Form NAVMC 10922 (from IPAC), copy of Marriage Certificate.
Navy:  Command Sponsorship Letter, Orders, Marriage Certificate (if married less than 30 days)
-    Dual active couples with command sponsored dependents:  Need paperwork from both service members.
Marine Corps:  Reporting Endorsement, Dependent Verification Letter
Navy:  Command Sponsorship Letter, Orders
-    In a lease off-base: 
Marine Corps:  Lease
Navy:  Command Sponsorship Letter, Orders, Lease
-    Single/Roommates with BAH established:  All roommates must be present to sign paperwork with Ohana/Hunt.
Marine Corps:  Orders
Navy:  Orders, Page 2
-    Single & Pregnant with BAH established:   You can check with Ohana/Hunt if a neighborhood(s) is available and if you are eligible to move in prior to birth of your child. 
Marine Corps:  Pregnancy Verification Letter (a verification letter must be completed by a Physician)
Navy:  Command Sponsorship Letter, Orders, Pregnancy Verification Letter (a verification letter must be completed by a Physician)
-    Advanced Travel of Dependents:  Family members with Approved Advanced Travel of Dependents arriving in advanced of their sponsor must check in to their perspective branch of service (Unit, IPAC and Disbursing) with full POA on behalf of their sponsor before checking in to FHO.
Marine Corps:  Sponsor’s Web/PCS Orders, Reporting Endorsement (from S-1), Advanced Travel of Dependents Approval Letter, POA
Navy:  Stamped Orders, Command Sponsorship Letter (not Page 2), Advanced Travel of Dependents Approval Letter, POA
-    Other branches of service not attached to MCBH: 
Air Force:  SURF, Orders
Army:  ERB (Enlisted)/ORB (Officers), Orders
Coast Guard:  CGMI (Member Information), CGBI, Dependency Data Sheet
Reserve/Guard:  Active-Duty orders under Title 32  

PET RESTRICTIONS

** Please be aware that our PPV partner, Ohana Military Communities’ (OMC) pet restrictions have changed since the release of the 2023 Universal Lease Agreement. In addition to the restrictions, a $250 refundable pet deposit per household will be charged. For any pet-related questions, please reach out to OMC at 808-470-5400, Option 1. **

- Dogs of the following “restricted breeds” (to include any dog with a mix of any such breeds):
Pit Bull (American Staffordshire Bull Terrier or English Staffordshire Bull Terrier), Rottweiler, Presa Canarios, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow, Akitas, Mastiffs, Great Danes, Alaskan Malamutes, and wolf hybrids.

- Any dog (of any breed) that demonstrates a propensity for dominance or aggressive behavior as indicated by any of the following types of conduct:
Unprovoked barking, growling or snarling when people approach; aggressively running along fence lines (if applicable) when people are present; biting or scratching people or other animals; or escaping confinement or restrictions to chase people.

- Reptiles and fish:
Ex: Snake, lizard, turtle, tortoise, crocodile, alligator, iguana, komodo dragon, newt, gecko, gila monster, electric eels, piranhas, pufferfish, and sharks.

- Arachnids:
Ex: Spider, scorpion.

- Rodents (other than hamsters and guinea pigs):
Ex: Mice, rat, gerbil, mole, beaver, squirrel, porcupine, chipmunk, prairie dog, groundhog, gopher, shrew, bat, hedgehog, raccoon, and skunk.

- Wild or exotic animals:
Ex: Fisher cat, fox, weasel, raccoon, monkey, Ferret, chinchilla, jackal, coyote, wolf, skunks.

- Farm animals:
Ex: Pig, horse, cow, chicken, sheep, goat, and geese.

- Birds of prey:
Ex: Hawk, eagle, buzzard, vulture, owl, falcon, harrier, kite.

STEPS ON HOW TO APPLY FOR HOUSING ONCE YOU ARRIVE TO ISLAND COVID-19 PROCESS:

Customers are encouraged to contact the Family Housing Office at 808-257-2676 to schedule an appointment.  Walk-ins may be accepted if a Housing Counselor is available otherwise, we will schedule a walk-in for the next available appointment.  Please be advised, the application and check-in process may take 45-60 minutes to complete.

Please follow the following instructions and call our office if you have any questions.  Once complete, applications will be forwarded to OMC/Hunt for processing. OMC/Hunt will then contact you to continue the housing process.

• If you are new to the island, you must check in with your unit, IPAC, and disbursing

  • Family Housing Office: 808-257-2676

  • OMC/Hunt Leasing: 808-470-5400, Option 1

  • S-1/Admin and Command Sponsor: Contact your UNIT to discuss how they would like you to start your check-in. They may start the check-in process digitally or they may have a person from your unit retrieve your documentation to start the check-in process for you.

  • IPAC and Disbursing can be contacted at: 808-257-8566

• All applicants must complete the required documents on the Family Housing website. If you have submitted an advance application you can skip this step. If you are new to applying for housing the documents are available at: https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/S-4-Installations-Logistics/Family-Housing/How-To-Apply. Click on DD Form 1746 (Application for Assignment to Housing).  Your waiting list control date is determined by the date we receive all five documents.  If your packet is incomplete, your control date will be set on the date we receive the final document.

Off-Base Counseling Service:

For service members that will be leasing an off-base home in the local Oahu community, the Family Housing Office provides limited off-base counseling service to make available relevant information prior to house hunting or signing your off-base lease.  Topics such as Hawaii Landlord-Tenant Codes, Service Member Civil Relief Act (SCRA), getting acquainted with the local communities, schools, and other information will be discussed. 

Please contact the Family Housing front desk at 257-2676 to schedule an appointment with our off-base counselor.

Schofield Barracks Housing Service Office (HSO):

US Army Garrison Hawaii (USAG-Hawaii) is the Department of Defense executive agent for off-base housing on Oahu, and is located at Building 950, 215 Duck Road, Schofield Barracks, Wahiawa, HI. This office is responsible for providing assistance to Marines, Army, Navy, and Air Force families in locating suitable off-base housing in the local community for lease/rent.  USAG-Hawaii HSO can be reached at (808) 655-3073 to 655-3080.

Link to Utility Deposit Waiver Form

WHO DO I CONTACT ABOUT ISSUES AFTER I MOVE-IN?

•    Resident Services Office (RSO):

-    Waikulu Community Center:   808-470-5400, Option 2
If you live at:  Waikulu, Hawaii Loa, Pa Honua, Heleloa, Kapoho
-    Mololani Community Center:  808-470-5400, Option 2
If you live at:  Mololani, Hana Like, Kaluapuni, Ulupau, Nani Ulupau
-    Manana Community Center:  808-470-5400, Option 2 or contact the Waikulu RSO

If you have completed the first 2 steps in the 3-Step Program, you should contact 
the Family Housing Office for additional assistance.
-    Family Housing Office:  808-257-2676

•    When should I contact my RSO/maintenance?

-    Issues with your home, neighborhood, neighbors, appliances, pests, lawn and common areas
-    Questions about charges, energy conservation, and Community Center availability
-    Requests for assistance due to a lock-out
-    A/C and water filters are available at the Self Help Warehouse.  Self-Help provides limited types or light bulbs.  The two prong light bulbs in a regular light fixture is your responsibility to purchase and replace.  You are also responsible for replacing batteries in your smoke detector.  Do not pull smoke detectors from the ceiling as they are hard wired to the home. 

•    How do I submit a work order?  

-    Call the Maintenance Department:  
1.    Maintenance Department Telephone Number 808-470-5400, Option 3.  
2.    Download the new Rent Café Mobile App.  You will need your resident ID number which you can get from your RSO.  Just log-in and create a profile to submit a work request and track all your open work orders that were submitted on the App.

HOW DO I SUBMIT A SATISFIED/DISSATISFIED COMMENT?

There is a 3-Step Resolution Process that you can use to submit a comment or concern.   You can refer to the linked flyer, How Can We Help?

1.    The first step is to call Maintenance/RSO to notify them of a problem/issue so they can repair or resolve the issue.  In case you have to call Maintenance again, notify your RSO to make them aware of the recurring problem.  An abundance of water leak/waste is considered an emergency.  Please be aware that there are issues that come with living in a tropical climate such as bugs.  If you have frequent live activity, call your RSO immediately for an inspection.  If you see bugs that are dead or in the process of dying that means the bug spray is working.  Terminex can only spray so often due to the chemicals that are used.  They will come out and spray if necessary, please be aware they cannot come out every week and spray if one or two live bugs are seen.  Unfortunately, no home is going to be bug free 100% of the time.  You can also help by buying a barrier style bug spray from your local commissary as an extra layer of defense.

2.    If your work order is incomplete or is not completed to your satisfaction, please contact to your RSO Manager.  If several attempts to contact them are unsuccessful, you can reach out to Mr. Leslie Smith, Ohana/Hunt Community Director.  

3.    If your issue is still unresolved, please contact to your command and then the Family Housing Office.  Please provide us with the contact info of your command so we can work together to resolve the issue with Ohana/Hunt.

PET POLICY IN HOUSING 

Can I have pets in PPV housing?

YES.  Ohana/Hunt’s homes are pet friendly.  Unfortunately, there are some DOD Restricted Breeds that are not allowed on Base.  You are allowed two cats or dogs or a combination for a total of two animals.  

How do I start the process to bring my animals to Hawaii?

The first step is to get approval from the State of Hawaii at https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/aqs/aqs-info/.

There are many steps to this process.  A blood test is required and a 30-day quarantine period is enforced.  However, the quarantine period can be completed prior to arriving in Hawaii.  If the quarantine period has been completed, an additional period is not required.  If you arrive with your pet prior to completing the required quarantine period, your pet will be quarantine until the required period has been completed.  

Once you have brought your dog/cat to the island, you must to register them with the State and Base.  You can register them with their medical records at the Humane Society in Honolulu or at any Satellite City Hall.  If you are picking up your animal at the airport, registration at the Humane Society in Honolulu will cost much less and the wait time is much shorter. 

Once you have your cat/dog registered with the State, call the Base Game Warden to schedule an appointment with them to register your pet on Base.  All dogs must be taken with you to your appointment.  When both registrations are complete, visit your RSO with the registration papers.  

SERVICE ANIMALS:  For complete details and definitions of the American Disability Act (ADA), visit https://www.ada.gov/.

•    What is a service animal?

A service animal is defined under the ADA as any breed of dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.  The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability.  The dog must be trained to take a specific action to assist the person with a disability.  For example, a person with diabetes may have a dog that is trained to alert when the owner blood sugar is too high or low.  A person can have two service animals that perform two specific tasks.  For example, one dog that detects diabetes and the other that detects seizures.

•    Are emotional support, therapy, comfort and/or companion animals considered service animals under the ADA?

NO.  These terms are used to describe animals that provide comfort just by being with a person. Because they have NOT been trained to perform a specific job or task, they do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.  However, some state and local governments have laws that allow pet owners to have emotional support animals at public places.  Please check with the state and local government agencies for more information. 

•    What if I have an anxiety attack and my dog calms me?  Does this qualify as a service animal?

The ADA makes a distinction between psychiatric service animals and emotional support animals.  If that dog has been trained to sense an anxiety attack is about to happen and take a specific action to help avoid these attacks or lessen the impact, then then it would qualify as a service animal.  If you just feel better by hugging/being in the dogs presence when you feeling anxious, it will not qualify as a service animal.  

•    When is a service animal excluded?

The ADA does not require covered entities to modify policies, practices, or procedures if it would “fundamentally alter” the nature of the goods, services, programs, or activities provided to the public.   Nor does it overrule legitimate safety requirements.  If admitting the service animal would fundamentally alter the nature of the service or program, service animals may be prohibitive.  For example, service animals may be banned from an area of a dormitory of a boarding school due to allergies.  A zoo may ban service animals from certain areas due to the animals on display being prey or predator of dogs.  In addition, if a particular service animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it, or if it is not housebroken, the animal may be excluded.  The ADA requires that service animals be under the control of the handler at all times.  A service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered while in public places unless the person’s disability prevents use of these devices.  In this case, the person must use voice, signal, or other effective means to maintain control of the animal.  For example, a person who uses a wheelchair may use a long retractable leash to allow their service animal to pick up or retrieve items.  The dog may not wander away from the owner and must maintain control of the dog at all times.  Under control also means that a service animal should not be allowed to bark repeatedly in a lecture hall, theater, library, or other quite places.  However, if a dog barks just once, or barks because someone has provoked it, this does not mean the dog is out of control.

•    Are federal agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs required to comply with ADA?

NO.  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is the Federal law that protects the rights of people with disabilities to participate in Federal programs and services.  For information or to file a complaint, contact the agency’s equal opportunity office.

THERE ARE INDIVIDULAS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT SELL SERVICE ANIMAL CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS ONLINE.  THESE DOCUMENTS DO NOT CONVEY ANY RIGHTS UNDER THE ADA AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DOES NOT RECOGNIZE THEM AS PROOF THAT THE DOG IS A SERVICE ANIMAL

CHANGE IN ENTITLEMENT/RELOCATION

When do I rate a bigger home or a different neighborhood?

-    Change in rank:  If you have an official change in rank or paperwork stating you are selected/frocked to a higher rank for the next higher grade category (i.e., Junior Enlisted to Senior Non Commissioned Officer) you can make an appointment with FHO.  In this case, your application will be a Priority 3 and appointments are scheduled on Friday’s.  Please provide proof of promotion and updated BIR/Command Sponsorship Letter to your appointment.   

-    Change in family size:  If there is an increase in your family size and your bedroom requirement changes, please update your family status with IPAC before scheduling an appointment with FHO.  To re-apply, your application will be a Priority 3 and appointments are scheduled on Friday’s.  You must provide Birth Certificate or Court documents for a new dependent, updated BIR, and Dependency Verification Letter to your appointment.

What if I just want to move?

The first step in requesting to relocate to another home is to contact your RSO so they can work with you to resolve any issues you may have with your current home and/or to assist with the relocation process, if approved (you do not have outstanding/delinquent charges or have a problem with the condition of your home and/or inspections).  You will also be responsible for all costs associated with the move. 

PCS'ING/VACATING

I will be PCS’ing.  What do I need to do to vacate my home? 

You must update your COLA status with IPAC if/when your dependent(s) leave the island.  If you fail to update IPAC you may be responsible to reimburse any COLA overpayments.

Submit your Notice to Vacate with your RSO.  You must provide at least a 28 day notice otherwise you may incur fees.  If you are PCS’ing off island, you will need your DD Form 1299 from the Distribution Management Office (DMO) with your HHG pack out date.  The RSO will also arrange for temporary loaner furniture to be delivered.  A Pre-Inspection will be scheduled to assess what you need to do to prepare vacate.  A Final Inspection will also be scheduled to determine any final charges.  If you fail to make your payment/pay your bill, you may not be checked out of your home.

RSO is responsible for completing and signing your Check-Out Sheet and to ensure any charges are paid or a payment plan has been arranged.  

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP)

For additional information, please click this link (https://mccshawaii.com/efmp/) if a member of your family is enrolled in EFMP.  If you have PCS/web orders pending screening by HQMC EFMP, please contact MCBH EFMP office at (808) 257-0290 at the earliest opportunity for assistance.  Our EFMP Office is located in Building 219 at MCB Hawaii Kaneohe. 

PETS/VETERINARY

PET REGISTRATION AND MCBH VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY (VTF)

Please click on this link for more VTF information and Pet Registration Policies at MCB Hawaii.  For privatized housing current and future residents, please click this link for OMC’s Community and Island Resource Page to get a copy of dog park rules, PPV community handbook, and other important information to include State of Hawaii Quarantine/Importing Information for your pets and animals.

TEMPORARY FURNITURE 

OVERSEAS TEMPORARY LOANER FURNITURE PROGRAM

If you are residing in our privatized housing and require temporary loaner furniture while awaiting delivery of your Household Goods (HHG), please contact Ohana Military Communities or call (808) 839-8700 for program details and information.

Military members in command sponsored accompanied tours residing in off-base homes or apartments that need loaner furniture support while waiting for their HHG should contact the MCB Hawaii FHO. Please stop by our office or contact us at (808) 257-2676 for eligibility and details about the Overseas Temporary Loaner Furniture Program at MCB Hawaii.

LENDING LOCKER

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Hawaii provides relocation assistance and lending locker program for newly arrived families.  Kitchenware and other household items are available for check-out while you are waiting for your household goods or unaccompanied baggage.  Please click “Family Member Employment Assistance and Relocation Service” for more information about this program.

OMC/Hunt is the private partner for all MCBH PPV housing.  They own, operate, manage, and maintain PPV housing.  They are located at 1571 Lawrence Road on the 2nd floor.  Ohana/Hunt has three types of PPV housing services - Leasing Office, Resident Services Office, and Maintenance Department. Their website is ohanamarinescorpscommunities.com

Leasing Office will offer you a home, show you the home, and sign the lease with you.

Resident Services Office (RSO) will handle your move-in process and will be your point of contact as soon as you move-in, handle all issues while you live in the home, and process your vacate.

Maintenance Department will schedule an appointment for maintenance and repair work in your home.  You can contact your RSO and press Option 1 to reach the Maintenance Department or contact the Maintenance Department directly.  However, residents are highly encouraged to download the Rent Café Mobile App for maintenance services and issues.  Rent Café Flyer

Mission

The Unaccompanied Housing (UH) Division supports the mission of Marine Corps Hawaii by providing quality, safe, clean and comfortable spaces to ensure mission readiness of our fighting troops.

Unaccompanied Housing Guarantees and Resident Responsibilities (MARADMIN 289/23)

MOLD Cleaning Standard of Procedure (SOP)

Maintenance Service Request

Our Civilian Barracks Managers (CBM) provide the following:

Work Request submittal and tracking 
Provide Access for Maintenance Personnel in the barracks
Check-In and Check-Out Inspections
Monthly Barracks Inspections
Door lock programming and battery replacement

Resident Support Office (RSO) provide the following:

Maintain Unaccompanied Housing Module (Checking Marines and Sailors in the Barracks)
Electronic Key Card Programming
Reports generated as needed in UHM

UH Division also provides the following:

Furnishings Management
Linen issues
Barracks allocation
Personal Support Equipment

Service Members accompanied by command-sponsored dependents must check-in with their unit and the Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC), and promptly report to the Family Housing Office within three working days of arrival. Marines will be required to provide a copy of their endorsed original orders, detaching and reporting endorsement from their S-1, and travel voucher/documents.  Other service members supported at MCB Hawaii will need to provide a copy of their endorsed original orders and Command Sponsorship Letter.  Please contact us if you have any questions about your application and process, or to schedule an appointment with our counselors.
Important Reminder:  Per MCO 11000.22, all Military Personnel inbound to MCBH must report to the Family Housing Office prior to entering into an off-base lease agreement or purchasing a home.
Failure to report may impact Temporary Lodging Allowance (TLA) entitlements, and forfeit future government paid local move.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ON BASE HOUSING?  Priority status is based on eligibility.

- FHO is currently only accepting housing applications from Active Duty Personnel. 

- Active Duty personnel attached to MCBH with command sponsored dependents.

- Active Duty Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Reserve and Guard Personnel on active duty under Title 32, with command sponsored dependents and who are not attached to MCBH. 

- Single Active Duty Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Reserve Guard Personnel on active duty orders under Title 32, with BAH established and who are not attached to MCBH.

Mission

Provides a wide range of supplies and logistics support services to the military operating forces and supporting units of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Prepare to increase scope and depth of those logistics support services as the range of Marine Corps Base Hawaii tenants and concomitant operational tempo grows. 
 
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Supply Department (LS)
P. O. Box 63063
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii 96863-3063

(Located in building 209)
Commercial: (808) 257-2775
DSN: 457-2775
Operation Hours: Monday -- Friday / 0730 (7:30am) -- 1600 (4:00pm)

STAFF SERVICES

Staff Services Director
COM: (808) 257-2917
DSN: 457-2917
FAX: (808) 257-2859

Government Commercial Purchase Card Program (GCPC)
Agency Program Coordinator (Level IV)
COM: (808) 257-3544/2050
DSN: 457-3544/2050
FAX: (808) 257-0483

Management Assistant
COM: (808) 257-2910
 
Budget Assistant
COM: (808) 257-3563
 
Administrative Support
COM: (808) 257-2775
DSN: 457-2775

AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES
 

Maintain and provide explosive material for training and combat, for both tenant and visiting units, to ensure combat readiness.

COM: (808) 257-2996/2942
DSN: 457-2996/2942
FAX: (808) 257-5879

Afterhours:
(808) 216-0116 ASRS
(808) 216-5182 Mag Crew

Address:
6100 Daly Road

PROPERTY CONTROL

Provide Garrison Property (non-deployable equipment) support to base and tenant activities including Camp H.M. Smith and Puuloa Range.

TELEPHONE
Property Officer
COM: (808) 257-2236
DSN:  457-2236

Property Chief
COM: (808) 257-6725
DSN: 457-6725

FAX: (808) 257-5561

FUEL SERVICES

The mission of the Fuel Services Division is to receive, store and provide quality assurance oversight over an array of petroleum products for issue to a wide range of base and tenant units.

TELEPHONE
Fuel Director
COM:  (808) 257-3187
DSN:  457-3187

Fuel Chief
COM: (808) 257-2234
DSN:  457-2234

Fuel Dispatcher
COM: (808) 257-2707
DSN: 457-2707

Mess Deck and Chow Requests 

Mess Deck Requests
Special Meal Requests

Please Submit these requests via email to:
MGySgt Morris Mayfield III: morris.mayfield@usmc.mil

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Civilian Messing Requests

Please Submit this request via email to:
Mr. Lance Lee at: lance.lee@usmc.mil.

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YOUR OPINION MATTERS! PLEASE FILE AN ICE SURVEY AT:
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Hours of Operation

Anderson Hall
Main Line
Breakfast 0530-0730
Lunch 1030-1300
Dinner 1600-1800
Breakfast Brunch 0800-1100
Dinner Brunch 1500-1700

Anderson Hall
Fast Food Line
Breakfast 0600-0830
Lunch 1100-1300
Dinner 1600-1800
Breakfast Brunch not available
Dinner Brunch not available

Satellite Facility
Breakfast 0600-0800
Lunch 1100-1300
Dinner not available
Breakfast Brunch not available
Dinner Brunch not available

Points of Contact

Installation Food Service: 808-496-1312
Food Service Officer: 808-496-1311
Food Technician: 808-496-3509
Operations Chief: 808-496-1312

Mission

Provide customer convenience through the requisition of fast-moving consumable industrial and office supplies.
 

TELEPHONE

Customer Service (808) 254-4069
Manager (808) 342-7540
 

LOCATION

Building 209
 

HOURS OF OPERATION

7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Downloads

ServMart Handbook (PDF)
ServMart Waiver (PDF)
Access Card Application (Word) 

ABOUT

The Freight section is designed to provide transportation instructions and support for the shipping and receiving of all cargo aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The Freight section is divided between shipping, receiving and Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking (PPP&M) in which they provide general and specialize services to the installation.

Location

Distribution Management Office, Kaneohe MCBH
Building 209, 2^nd and C Street

Hours

Freight Shipping: 0730-1600 Monday - Friday
                            Closed Federal Holidays

Freight Receiving: 0730-1500 Monday - Friday
                            Closed Federal Holidays

GENERAL CARGO

For General cargo units will provide the shipping form DD 1149 which may be generated via the TrackerLite website.

A current Fiscal Year (FY) Transportation Account Code (TAC) Authorization letter will always be required unless DMO has a copy on file.

Units are also encouraged to provide the DD form 1348-1 however, it is not required.
 

HAZARDOUS SHIPMENTS

Lithium-ion batteries-Laptops, radios, tablets, etc.

When dealing with hazardous cargo, our hazmat certifiers will meticulously check and authenticate all vital data. Forms and documents needed to proceed with shipping of lithium batteries will include:

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

• DD form 1149

• DD form 1348-1

• A printout from WEBFLIS stating the hazmat classification code.

• Hazmat certifiers certification

• Hazmat certifier appointment letter

• TAC Authorization form (Current FY)

Note: This only applies to lithium batteries weighing less than 5kg and WATT hours less than 100. For other hazardous shipments please contact the freight shipping office at (808) 496-2939.

CLASSIFIED MATERIAL

including aa&e

To ship classified material, you must complete the necessary forms and provide the required documentation:

• DD form 1149

• DD form 1348-1

• WEBFLIS printout with the Controlled Inventory Item Code

• TAC Authorization Form (Current FY)

Note: The freight shipping office does not have the capability to store classified material or weapons. Therefore, it is directed to contact DMO in advance before bringing any controlled items to the warehouse.

PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, PACKING AND MARKING

All Marine Corps freight will be packaged in accordance with Military Packaging guidelines. The materials and methods prescribed in federal and military specifications, standards, drawings, or other authorized documents are designed to provide the level of protection to prevent damage or deterioration during shipment, handling, and storage of material. The following forms will be required for box and crate requests:

• Verified / Stamped copy of DD form 1149.

• P3&M request form

FREIGHT RECEIVING OPERATIONS

The Receiving section will accept and receipt for all MILSTRIP and non-MILSTRIP shipments and prepare cargo for onward movement to ultimate consignee. We strive to ensure delivery within 24-48 hours of receiving your cargo. In the event of an urgent shipment requiring pickup or delivery outside our standard timeframe, kindly contact us at (808) 297-3219. Please note a government vehicle is required to pick up cargo from the DMO warehouse.

CONTACT US

Phone Numbers

MCBH.DMO.Receiving.SMB@USMC.mil
KBAZ.MCBH.DMO.Shipping.SMB@USMC.mil

ICe comments

Interactive Customer Evaluation

DMO Front Desk:
(808) 496-3566
 
Personal Property Section:
(808) 496-6714
(808) 496-6715
(808) 496-4321
(808) 496-2775
(808) 496-3566
KBAZ.MCBH.DMO.PPSO.SMB@USMC.mil

 Personal Property SNCOIC:
(808) 496-6717
 
Passenger Travel Section:
(808) 496-6721
(808) 496-2917
(808) 496-0093
(808) 496-3975
MCBH.IEL.DMO.SMB@USMC.mil

 Official Passport Section:
(808) 496-6715 or (808) 496-4321

Passenger Travel SNCOIC:
(808) 496-6717
 
DMO Officer In-Charge:
(808) 496-1587
 
DMO Chief:
(808) 496-5868
 
Camp Smith DMO:
(808) 477-8799
(808) 477-8840
(808) 477-8747

DMO Freight Shipping Office:
 (808) 496-2939
KBAZ.MCBH.DMO.Shipping.SMB@USMC.mil

DMO Freight Receiving Office:
(808) 257-3219
MCBH.DMO.Recieiving.SMB@USMC.mil

SATO
Kaneohe Bay
(855)-729-8690
Camp Smith
(855) 729-8689

DMO After Hours Duty Phone:
(808) 216-7133

Mission

The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Passenger Travel Office (PTO) is committed to providing guidance and instruction regarding related services and entitlements for the official travel of Marines and civilian employees within a specific geographic area of responsibility. The objective of this section is to provide the correct Line of Accounting/ Standard Document Number (LOA/SDN) to the Transportation Management Company (TMC) (SATO) associated with Passenger Travel.

The mission of the Passenger Travel Office is to establish specific procedures for the administration and management of the Distribution Management Offices for Marine Corps Base Hawaii. We also are committed to providing instruction relative to entitlement for the transportation of Marine Corps personnel and dependents at government expense.

This includes Permanent Change of Station, Separation, Retirement, Temporary Addition Duty and Unit Movements regarding bus transportation and flights.

Port Call Request (PCR)

A PCR is an informative document that is utilized when booking a flight for Marines, Dependents and DoD civilians who are coexistent with the Marines that are preparing to PCS, Separate or Retire.

• The PCR contains all necessary information from the service member (i.e., Name, Phone number, DOB, Gender, EDIPI, Email, and Dependent info., flight date, etc.)
• The type of travel must be clearly annotated along with any specific remarks.

*PETS MUST BE ANNOTATED on PCR*

• All service members must utilize GTCC when traveling on PCS orders.

(MARADMIN 001/16)

Pet Travel

Service members that are traveling with pets (dog/cat) must have the following annotated on the PCR; Breed, kennel size (L x W x H), and weight of pet in the kennel. Once the service member receives a flight itinerary, they are responsible for contacting the assigned airline and ensuring that their pet can be accommodated.

*As of January 01, 2024, reimbursement for pet travel is now authorized for pet transportation fees.

(MARADMIN 378/23)

LEave in conjuction WITH orders (licwo)

Service member requesting to take leave in conjunction with their official orders are required to execute a LICWO.

• Service member will come to DMO 10 business days prior to their flight to sign a LICWO Form. (30 business days prior if pet is annotated)
• After signing the early ticketing/LICWO  SOU, the member must contact SATO to exchange their ticket to their alternate location.
• Members are subject to excess cost on their personal credit cards depending on the leisure rate to their requested location.
• EX: The government rate for a member to PCS to Camp Pendleton from MCBH is $206.50. The service member is requesting to travel to Atlanta Georgia for leave which has a leisure rate of $406.50. The service member is responsible to pay $200.00 out of pocket to cover the remainder of their travel.

An alternate LICWO option; “Travelers are now authorized to self-procure leisure airline tickets through the Travel Management Company (TMC) using any U.S. flag carrier and are responsible for all up-front out-of-pocket expenses.  Travelers will be reimbursed to the government's cost of normal direct point-to-point routing for official travel.  All offsetting expenses will be reconciled and reimbursed through the PCS/EAS travel claim process. The travelers personal credit card must be used for this process. The self-procurement process is only authorized for travelers taking leave in conjunction with orders.”

(MARADMIN 470/23)

Certificate of fare (COF)

A COF is a document that is utilized when a service member can execute their Consecutive Overseas Tour/In Place Consecutive Overseas Tour (COT/IPCOT) incentive. The COF provides a government constructed cost for the travel incentive.

• EX: A service member is executing COT, DMO will provide them the fare from their current PDS to their HOR then from their HOR to their next PDS.
• If a member is executing IPCOT, DMO will provide the service member with a fare from their current PDS to their HOR then from their HOR back to their PDS.

Before a COF is created, the service member must provide DMO with:

• HOR page (DD Form 4/1)
• Basic orders.

To execute the COT/IPCOT incentive service members must have the MMIB approval letter.

defense travel system (dts)

DTS is a system utilized to review authorizations for traveling on temporary orders. DMO reviews and ensures the authorizations are submitted correctly with the lowest most cost-effective flight selected before advancing the authorization to the next level.

*The Centrally Billed Account may be utilized on case-by-case situations such as a service member not having a GTCC with appropriate justification. The CBA letter with the CO’s Signature must be uploaded in DTS prior to review.

• CBA letters along with the with the CO’s Signature (If the signature is signed, Acting or By Direction, the supporting letters must be on file.)

DTS may also be used for group travel for a unit with 10 or more members.

DTS Website

Group travel request

Is a multifaceted system used to charter commercial busses and flights. As well as approve Transportation Movement Requests (TMR) for all tenant commands. When units are electing to do movement for training or unit deployments GOPAX is utilized to find the best cost method and best carrier to move large units.  

-Units executing group travel will be required to provide a Group Travel Request Form, Policy Letter and a IBA/CBA TSA Roster. The unit Representative will need to fill out these documents and designate a Point of Contact (POC) who must be a SNCOIC or higher and submit an email to the Distribution Management Office (DMO) at MCBH.IEL.DMO.SMB@USMC.mil.

Passports

All applicants are required to have approved and funded orders to obtain an Official Passport. Orders must state a country that requires an Official Passport according to the Electronic Foreign Clearance Guide

Examples of Official Travel Orders include:

• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders (must have Eligible Family Members listed on orders)
• DD Form 1610 orders
• Memorandum in Lieu of Orders approved by Department of Defense Passport Services Division
• Deployment/Movement Memorandum approved by Department of Defense Passport Services Division
• Waivers approved by Department of State Special Issuance Agency

Applying for New Official Passport or Renewing Official Passport

1. You will need a DS-11 Application (DS-82 Application for Renewal or using Tourist Passport as evidence of U.S. Citizenship) Passport applications must be completed electronically. (Available here) Handwritten applications will not be accepted.               

1. Print single-sided pages. Double sided applications will not be accepted.
2. Travel Plans on DS-11 or DS-82 must match travel plans on DD 1056 Form.
3. At the end of the questionnaire, you will select ‘Passport Book’, then click submit; the next page will allow you to print the PDF form needed for submission. Do not sign your application until requested to do so by a passport agent.
4. For families – You must start new application for each family member. Do not edit information on initial application to create your family member’s application because the bar codes are unique for each application.

2. DD 1056 Form is required when applying for a No-Fee Official Passport/Passport Renewal/ Visa

1. Click HERE to fill out DD 1056 Form for each applicant.
2. You must provide Destination Country. Will not accept verbiage such as “As Directed”, “World Wide Travel” or “Various”.
3. Block 12: leave all boxes blank
4. Block 15: leave blank
5. Block 18: leave all boxes blank
6. Block 19: provide reason for going to specified country (for example – Permanent Change of Station)

3. Evidence of U.S. Citizenship required

1. Original Birth Certificates ONLY - PHOTOCOPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
2. Current/Expired Tourist Passport 
3. Expired Official Passport
4. Naturalization Certificate
5. Original Marriage Certificate, Adoption Decree, Court Order, etc. if not applying under maiden/birth name

4. (2) 2” x 2” Passport Photographs

1. Pictures need to be taken in civilian attire only, must be current and taken within past 6 months. No uniforms, camouflage, or clothing that looks like a uniform (for example, t-shirt worn under uniform). No “tube tops”, spaghetti straps or bare shoulders for females. Eyeglasses must not be worn.

5. Photo Identification – required for all applicants age 16 and above

1. Military ID Card- Front and Back
2. Civilian CAC Card- Front and Back
3. Dependent ID Card- Front and Back

Ensure all required documents listed above are in your application package before requesting to have your application package reviewed by a Passport Agent. Applications with missing or incomplete documents cannot be reviewed. Do not sign your application until requested to do so by Passport Agent. Passport Agents will execute applications by appointment only.

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MIssion

The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Personal Property Office (PPO) is committed to providing instructions on related services to all DoD uniformed service members and civilian employees within a specific geographic area of responsibility. These areas of responsibility can be found in the Personal Property Consignment Instruction Guide (PPCIG) published by SDDC and located within DPS.

Location

Distribution Management Office, Kaneohe MCBH
Building 209, 2^nd and C Street

Personal Property Shipments

*Due to the high volume of PCS season the contracted moving companies are currently booked until four weeks out. This means that all desired pick up dates will need to be at least four weeks from the date it is submitted in DPS to the DMO office. Please note the pickup date cannot land on a weekend or Holiday.  

DOD servicemembers and government civilian travelers will initiate the shipment of personal property through a PCS (Permanent Change of Station), retirement, early return of dependents (ERD), BLUEBARK, or separation travel order/authorization. The Personal Property Processing Office (PPPO) will verify the type of shipment authorized to be utilized based on the orders.

The types of shipments are as follows:

• Household Good (HHG)
• Unaccompanied Baggage (UB)
• Non-Temporary Storage (NTS)
• Personally Procured Move (PPM)

DoD service members and civilians must use the DPS website to start their move with proper orders. Customers are responsible for creating their own DPS accounts, as DMO PPPO does not handle account creation; this responsibility lies with the customer.

Defense Personal Property System

Household Goods Shipment (HHG)

HHG shipments, are done by a government-furnished moving company, involve packing and transporting all belongings to the authorized location. The allowed weight depends on rank, with or without dependents.

Unaccompanied Baggage Shipment (UB)

UB shipments, a fraction of your total weight allowance, are meant to arrive before the main belongings. They include smaller items like personal clothing, essential kitchenware, and collapsible items for dependent care. Appliances and furniture are not allowed in UB shipments, with a maximum weight limit of 2,000 lbs.

Non-Temporary Storage (NTS)

NTS shipment is the long-term storage of your belongings that are not shipped to your new duty station. The storage location will be located on the coast near the origin or pickup location where the items may remain for the duration of your upcoming tour.

Personally Procured Move (PPM)

PPM is a self-move where you pack/unpack and transport your belongings to the new location. Expenses are covered by the member with reimbursement later. If needed pay advancement must be requested and approved through DPS.

Personally Owned Vehicle (POV)

Members are allowed the shipment/storage of one POV at the government's expense, in accordance with the PCS/Retirement/Separation travel order/authorization.

PCS My POV Website

Unit Deployment Storage Program (UDP)

The UDP is for members authorized to store personal effects and/or a POV during deployments It is applicable to members not receiving BAH during deployment. For those receiving BAH, UDP may be authorized if they forfeit their BAH entitlement.

MCO 4400.201 Vol 13

-This also applies to personnel going TAD for more than 30 but less than 90 days, please come in person or call the numbers below for further details.

Points of Contact

For all Personal Property requests please call or email the Distribution Management Office.

Frequently used numbers are as follows:

KBAZ.MCBH.DMO.PPSO.SMB@usmc.mil

Mission

To provide performance consulting and facilitation services to support Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

We strive to implement better business practices, conserve resources, enhance effectiveness, efficiencies, and improve quality in support of our warfighters, their families, and civilian employees.

Services provided by this office:

• Continuous Process Improvement (CPI), including lean six sigma (LSS)

• Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE)

• Commercial Services Management

• COLS Facilitation 

• Other Services 

Mission

Continuous process improvement (CPI) encompasses lean, six sigma, and theory of constraints.

Lean improves the speed of everyday processes our Marines and Civilian Marines do by removing common sense-defying waste of time or resources.

Lean: War on Waste

Six sigma improves the quality of everyday processes our Marines and Civilian Marines do by applying common sense in a systematic and measurable way.

Six Sigma: War on Variation

Theory of constraints improves what our Marines and Civilian Marines do everyday by identifying and mitigating obstacles.

Theory of Constraints: War on Bottlenecks

In using the interactive customer evaluation (ICE) program, customers have a convenient and efficient method to express their opinions, receive feedback, and rate services provided by various organizations across Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

MCBH ICE

DoD ICE

Mission

MCBH S-6 provides advanced, reliable, and secure telecommunications to the installation to support its 21st-century voice, data, and video requirements.

SERVICES AVAILABLE

See below for a list of services we provide. To request one, please submit a Remedy ticket. If unable to or unsure of how to do so, contact us via the S-6 Watch Officer for additional instructions.

Watch Officer
MCB Hawaii, S-6
Email: MCBH.S6.Watch.Officer.OMB@USMC.mil
Office: (808) 496-0602
DSN: (315) 496-0602
After Hours: (808) 630-8295

IT Support

The Enterprise Service Desk is the central point of contact for customer support:  1-855-373-8762.

Base Intranet

Important announcements, frequently asked questions and other self-help support options are available to base users through the Base Intranet. (https://usmc.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/mcipac_mcbhportal).
 

MARINE CORPS ENTERPRISE NETWORK (MCEN) SUPPORT

3d Network Battalion manages support for the MCEN. For support, see the following:

Incident: If something isn’t working, report it to the Enterprise Service Desk: Commercial: 1-855-ESD-USMC (1-855-373-8762); DSN: 322-915-3333.

If you have a request to add/install a capability: Call your unit Information Systems Coordinator (ISC) to initiate a service request.

If there are questions about MCEN support or a significant event (something planned or unplanned that caused a large-scale interruption to services): Call 3NCC HI DSN: 315-496-5000; commercial: 808-496-5000.

Mission

Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii S-7 implements policies; develops plans; prioritizes resources; and provides services, direction, and oversight to support the operating forces, tenant commands, and activities.

Major Tasks

• Provide Emergency Management planning, coordination, implementation, and oversight of MCB Hawaii policy and procedures for response to antiterrorism; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-explosive (CBRNE) detection/mitigation; critical  infrastructure  protection incidents.  Provide oversight of MCB Hawaii Emergency Operations Center and Incident Command Structure using the National Incident Management Structure (NIMS).  Coordinate with local, state, federal and military agencies.

• Provide Law Enforcement for MCB Hawaii and in support of Operating Forces. These responsibilities include; law and traffic enforcement, criminal and traffic accident investigation, crime prevention and coordination with local, state, federal and military agencies.

• Provide Security for MCB Hawaii to include perimeter, airfield and waterside.  Coordinate with Tenant Commands aboard the base for security support during higher FPCONs in conjunction with the Anti-Terrorism Plan.  Coordinate and oversee the RAM program.  Provide physical security technology support, access control, security augmentation program development and implementation to enhance the installation force protection posture.  Coordinate with local, state, federal and military agencies.

• Provide Fire and Emergency Services guidance, and oversight of MCB Hawaii fire protection and emergency services. Fire Protection and Emergency Services include dispatch liaison, structural firefighting, wildland fire fighting, emergency medical services and fire prevention which includes fire inspections, fire safety training and campaigns, and fire evacuation drills.

Emergency Notification System Enrollment

AtHoc is the MCB Hawaii Mass Notification System used to contact personnel and family members aboard the installation in an emergency.  AtHoc utilizes phones, texts, emails, and computer pop-up messages to notify its registered users during an emergency.

Here are some examples of the type of information passed:
• Hurricane, tropical storm and other destructive storm information, and how to protect against the impending weather.
• Earthquake and tsunami alerts.
• Active Attacker alerts.
• Any other emergency information that could potentially save the lives of base personnel and their families.

Per DoD Instruction 6055.17 - DoD military and civilian personnel and contract support are required to provide normal duty hours information as well as after duty hour’s information. Family members are highly encouraged to provide their information.

If you have access to the MCEN you can access Self Service at: https://alerts1.mcdsjp.mcds.usmc.mil/SelfService/2060410/ make sure you select email cert when prompted and update your information to include your current duty station if you are no longer stationed at MCB Hawaii.  If you can access the MCEN with your government CAC you can update your information HERE.

If you are having difficulties accessing Self Service or would like to register a family member, or work at Camp Smith but live on MCB Hawaii please contact the EOC Coordinator at 808-257-8460 and provide the following information:
EDIPI or DoD ID (If Applicable)
Rank / CIV / CTR / Dependent
Legal First and Last Name
Unit Association (i.e. HQBN, 3rd Marines)
Personal Email Address
Base Station (MCBH / Camp Smith)

Once the profile has been updated or created you will receive instructions on accessing the AtHoc app.

Installation Protection Office
Hours of Operation: M-F 0700-1600
808-257-8460

Knowing what you may encounter; the meaning of terminology used by the media and officials; and what to do before, during, and after any given hazard helps you make informed decisions. That knowledge also can reduce the stress that comes with fear of the unknown and guide you in actions that enhance survival and reduce losses.

Different areas of the world are subject to various hazards. Take time to learn about those that occur in your local area as well as locations to which you travel. Through the navigation links under Stay Informed you can find detailed information on a range of hazards, types of emergency actions you may be directed to take, and methods by which you may receive alerts and information.

To receive instant notifications, sign up for the MCBH ATHOC. During events, please monitor the MCBH Facebook page for up-to-date information.

Installation Protection Office

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 0700-1600

808-496-8460 or 808-496-3019

Installation Protection Director: 808-496-8845
Emergency Management Specialist/Planner: 808-496-8819
AT/CIP Analyst: 808-496-3023
CBRNE Protection: 808-496-8820
EOC Coordinator: 808-496-8460

​Downloads

You have a role in emergency preparedness

Take advantage of preparedness training opportunities offered by your installation Emergency Manager and/or Marine Corps Family Team Building.There are many ways you can get involved to help further build a more resilient and prepared Marine Corps Community:

• Conduct family and neighborhood emergency drills.

• Check to see if your neighbor and fellow Marine have the supplies they would need in an emergency.

• Share the information you learn about emergency preparedness with your children and other adults around you.

• Be part of the ranks of citizens who form the Nation's first line of defense against severe weather by becoming a NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS) SkyWarn Spotter—http://www.nws.noaa.gov/skywarn/

• Participate in America’s PrepareAthon! Day, held twice a year on 30 April and 30 September and well as National Preparedness Month in September.

Ask your Installation Protection Manager for additional ways you can help.

Making an effective plan includes two main components that prepare you for hazards in your locality and enhance your personal readiness, as well as that of your family: (1) a written emergency plan and (2) a written communication plan. 

Get Started

• A written emergency plan is used to formalize your preparations. In reading the plan, everyone in the family should understand what to do, where to go, and what to take in the event of an emergency. Your plan needs to take into account special concerns, such as caring for very young, wounded, ill, injured, and elderly family members, protecting your property, retaining critical personal and financial records, and caring for your pets. 

• An effective communication plan is a written record (a sheet or card) that instructs each member of the family to call an agreed upon point of contact and how to communicate critical information like location and status with each other in an emergency. Have contingencies in place to use social media or texting in the event phone lines are down. 

• Navigate the following links and documents below to find useful information to help your family develop written plans for emergencies and prepare for various actions you may have to take. In particular, note the ready-to-use forms for a Family Emergency Plan and Contact Cards, as well as the Home Escape Plan Worksheet.

Build a kit

Building emergency kits can seem like a daunting task. You can build a kit all at once or build it over time, selecting items to buy each time you go shopping. You may already have some items around the house you could gather as well. Consider creating a build a kit treasure hunt for your children on a rainy day.

Bottom line—having all your supplies in a single location in your house that everyone, young or old, can locate and access means you will have what you need, when you need it.

For additional resources, visit Ready Marine Corps.

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Stay Alert / Stay Alive

Report suspicious activity occurring on or near an installation through Eagle Eyes: https://www.USMCEagleEyes.org

Dial 9-1-1 to report suspicious activity occurring away from an installation or an immediate threat.

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mcbh pmo house check program

House Check Welcome Letter

House Check Application

Bldg. 1095, Physical Security Section

The Provost Marshal’s Office Crime Prevention Division, in conjunction with Police Operations, conducts house checks for residents that meet the requirements listed below upon request. House checks help with protecting property and the early detection of burglary, vandalism, and other crimes. A member of the Crime Prevention Division and/or a patrolman will conduct a drive-by and perimeter check of the residence. House checks do not guarantee that the residence will not fall victim to criminal activity and the Provost Marshal Office, MCBH, assumes no liability.

The House Check Program will be a service offered to MCBH personnel that reside in on-base housing. The purpose of this program is to help with protecting property and the early detection of burglary, vandalism, and other crimes. Police Departments nationwide offer a similar program to their respected communities; the Honolulu Police Department also utilizes a House Check Program. Due to the unique makeup of our community here on MCBH residents frequently go on leave, deployment, etc. and their residence may be unoccupied for extended periods of time. By offering this program to the MCBH community it will establish positive community-police relations, educate the community on home crime prevention information, increase police presence in residential areas, and deter crime.

The process for someone to request use of the House Check Program is as follows:

1. The person will contact the Crime Prevention Division requesting utilization of the MPD MCBH House Check Program.

2. The Crime Prevention Division will set up a meeting with the person making the request at his or her residence.

3. During the meeting, the following will take place:

a. Explanation of the MPD MCBH House Check Program.

b. Eligibility check for use of MPD MCBH House Check Program.

c. Completion of an MPD MCBH House Check Program Application.

d. Completion of a CLEOC Statistics Sheet for all household members and of anyone given access to the residence.

e. The resident will be briefed on home crime prevention measures and receive educational material on home crime prevention.

4. Following the meeting, the Crime Prevention Division will:

a. Organize all paperwork in a House Check folder for the residence.

b. Verify all information obtained is updated in CLEOC.

c. Provide copies of paperwork to the Desk Sergeant to be stored in the MPD MCBH House Check Program binder.

d. Create a check sheet for the residence to be given to the Desk Sergeant to be stored in the MPD MCBH House Check Program binder.

office of professional standards

The Office of Professional Standards is charged with ensuring the integrity of the Provost Marshal's Office (PMO) by conducting fair and impartial investigations into allegations of misconduct. The PSO conducts both Administrative and Criminal Investigations.

Administrative Investigations

Administrative Investigations (AI) involve allegations of policy and/or procedure violations.  The findings are forwarded to the Provost Marshal for review and appropriate action.  The Provost Marshal also conducts staff inspections of PMO's internal operations, administrative procedures, personnel, equipment, health and safety practices, and for any other requirements that may be necessary or evident to identify performance efficiency characteristics.

Criminal Investigations

Criminal Investigations involve matters that violate Rules and Regulations outlined in the UCMJ and/or State, Federal or Local Laws. Allegations of assault, theft, etc., are investigated thoroughly and presented to the applicable entity for their disposition.

Complaints

Everyone is encouraged to report PMO misconduct to address public concern, correct inappropriate behavior, and uphold the public's trust in PMO. Please use these forms to report any inappropriate or illegal action by PMO personnel so that these incidents can be fully investigated.

Written Complaint Instructions

Written Complaint Form

Written Complaint additional Space and Signature Page

Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE)

To facilitate an easier reporting process that is highlighted to the command deck of Headquarters Battalion and PMO Headquarters, please utilize the ICE service link found on the Home Page.

child safety regulations

Child Seats

MCBH and Hawaii law requires children under the age of four to ride in a child safety seat and children ages of four through seven to ride in a child safety seat or a booster seat when traveling in a motor vehicle.

Unattended Children (BO 5532 Base Security)

Parental Responsibility: Parents are responsible for the safety and control of their children aboard MCB Hawaii at all times. "Parent" includes legal guardians, stepparents, surrogate parents, or other sponsors of minors aboard MCB Hawaii.

• Prohibited Play Areas: Parents will ensure their children do not play in the streets, nonresidential parking lots, industrial and construction areas, dumpsters, sewers, condemned buildings, vacant buildings, on the Kaneohe Bay Golf Course or other dangerous or prohibited areas. Children may play on side streets only under direct parental supervision.

• Attending Children: A responsible person must always attend children five years old or younger aboard MCB Hawaii. To this section, a responsible person is defined as a person at least 12 years old and possessed of sound judgment and full mental capacity. Children 12 years old or older may be left alone in quarters and may care for children 2-11 years old for a period not to exceed 12 hours provided they are of sufficient maturity to take appropriate action in the event of an emergency.  It is highly recommended that newborns and infants be cared for by a responsible adult due to the risks associated with that age group. Children 10 years old or older may use beaches, theaters, swimming pools and other public areas (outside the family housing areas) on their own. Children 6-9 years old must be always attended by a responsible person while at beaches, theaters, swimming pools and other public areas. Children in the first grade and up may walk directly to and from Mokapu Elementary school on their own, provided they are adequately instructed on pedestrian safety and child safety. Information is available from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at www.missingkids.com.

• Juvenile Curfew: Parents will ensure that children comply with the Hawaii curfew law, under which unaccompanied children younger than 16 years old will be clear of public places and streets between 2200 and 0600. This curfew is extended to 30 minutes after a scheduled event for children proceeding directly home from the event. Sponsors of scheduled activities attended by children that end after curfew will notify PMO in advance.

Reporting Violations: Anyone observing an unsafe condition or violation of parental responsibilities will immediately report the offense to military police.

Child Supervision Age Matrix

RECREATIONAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

Required Motorcycle/Moped Safety Equipment

Safety Course: To schedule attendance at the motorcycle safety course at MCB Hawaii, call (808) 257-1830

Per MCO 5100.29C, Vol 3 MC Traffic Safety Program – required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all riders and passengers.

The following are definitions of PPE:

Helmet:  An approved helmet meets the standards of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 218. When a helmet manufacture meets or exceeds FMVSS 218 test standards, "DOT" and/or "SNELL" may be applied by the manufacturer and usually appears centered on the back of the helmet in white letters on a black background. Regardless of the lettering on the back of the helmet, a non-removable (usually stitched) tag is installed on the inside the helmet that indicates the helmet meets FMVSS 218. There is also a tag or sticker inside the helmet that provides make, manufacture, material used for manufacture of the helmet, and date of manufacture. The interior head padding is typically one inch (1") thick, and the chin strap is riveted to the helmet and uses a non-snapping buckle under the chin.

Eye Protection:  Eye protection is defined as riding glasses or goggles that are American National Safety Institute (ANSI) approved and shatter resistant. Eye protection used without a face shield or windshield should seal the cup of the eye using a strip of foam or material
around inside of lens.

Hand Protection:  Hand protection consists of full fingered riding gloves. The glove shall be constructed of, or with, abrasion resistant material. Gloves are preferably designed for riding, have added padding, and retained a natural curl when not worn.

Long Sleeves or Jacket:  A long sleeve shirt shall be past the elbow while the rider's hands are on the handlebar grips. A riding shirt or jacket should be constructed of abrasion resistant material. An armored type riding jacket made of abrasion resistant material is highly recommended.

Leg Protection:  Leg protection is sturdy, full-length pants or trousers that extend past the knee, and meet the top of the riding boot when seated on the motorcycle under normal riding conditions.

Foot Protection:  Foot protection is sturdy, above the ankle shoes or boots that provide support and traction when riding or when in transition of movement from a stop/starting position. Unacceptable footwear is defined as any shoe or boot that has an open toe, open foot/heel design, and extensive heels over 2 inches, or a total canvas or rubber material construction.

third party traffic violation

Third Party Traffic Complaint allows anyone who witnesses a traffic violation, reckless or dangerous driving on a Marine Corps Installation to have the Military or Civilian member's unit advised of his/her dangerous driving habits. The driver will receive a base traffic citation and be required to meet with the Base Traffic Court Magistrate. The witness (person filling out third party violation) will need to complete this form in its entirety and submit it to PMO. You must be prepared to attend traffic court, since you were the only witness to the driving violation.  Ensure you refer to Base Order 5560 (Base Motor vehicle and Traffic Regs w_Ch7) for guidelines in issuing DoD citations.

Third Party Traffic Complaint: Enables anyone who witnesses a traffic violation or reckless/dangerous driving on or off base to have the Military or Civilian member's unit advised of his/her dangerous driving habits.

Third Party Traffic Citation: Enables anyone who witnesses a traffic violation on base the ability to initiate administrative action against the violator. The driver will receive a base traffic citation and be required to meet with the Base Traffic Court Magistrate. The witness (you) will need to complete this form in its entirety and submit it to PMO. You must be prepared to attend traffic court, since you were the only witness to the driving violation.

For reporting incidents occurring OFF Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Camp H. M. Smith, or Manana Housing: Honolulu Police Department

For reporting incidents occurring ON Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Camp H. M. Smith, or Manana Housing: Third Party Traffic Violation Reporting Form

Please email completed Forms to: kbay_pmo_traffic_bailiff_smb@usmc.mil

about

The USMC Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is a Department of the Navy (DON) law enforcement organization assigned within the Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), and works directly for the Provost Marshal. As an organic law enforcement agency, the CID executes its mission, including criminal investigations, criminal operations, and other law enforcement related activities, in coordination with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). NCIS has primary responsibility for investigating all actual, suspected, and alleged serious crimes within the DON and primary jurisdiction to conduct criminal operations. CID personnel coordinate activities and exercise their responsibilities consistent with law, regulation, and DON policies.

mission

The mission of the CID is to provide the Marine Corps with an organic criminal investigative, criminal intelligence, and forensic capabilities applicable to both the Supporting Establishment and Fleet Marine Force environments. These capabilities support Marine Corps force protection and operational objectives by promoting good order and discipline; supporting combat operations; identifying, preventing, and mitigating criminal/terrorist threats; and assisting with the adjudicative proceedings of individuals that could harm the Marine Corps or its warfighting mission.

usmc cid units

The CID aboard MCBH is comprised of the following entities: General Crimes Unit, Family Crimes Unit, on-call Crisis Negotiation Team, Digital Forensic Examining Capability, and Criminal Intelligence and Analysis. These units work with one another constantly to ensure the safety of MCBH and the general public.

General Crimes Unit

The General Crimes Unit is comprised of specially trained Agents who are well rounded and equipped to respond and provide investigative support to any offense containing a military nexus to MCBH components on the island of Oahu. The General Crimes Unit also conducts crime reduction operations to deter criminal acts on and around MCBH.

Family Crime Unit

The Family Crimes Unit is a specially trained unit with skilled professionals that provide investigative support to the Provost Marshal’s Office. The Family Crimes Unit is responsible for conducting investigations of domestic violence and child abuse on MCBH.

Crisis Negotiation Team

The CID maintains an on-call team of Crisis Negotiators who can be recalled and respond to barricaded subjects, hostage situations, individuals experiencing crisis, and other emergencies deemed appropriate for a Crisis Negotiator to assist in ensuring the safety of the installation and public.

Digital Forensic Capability

The CID understands technology is always evolving and that criminals are using technology to benefit their criminal acts. As an investigative body, the CID utilizes some of the best forensic equipment available to extract, trace, and collect evidence of criminal behavior to pursue those who commit criminal acts.

Crime Intelligence Section

The Crime Intelligence Section is responsible for a crime analysis and criminal intelligence program. Functions include collecting, organizing, analyzing and interpreting crime and criminal incident data to identify criminal trends and potential criminal threats to the installation.

cid recruiting

CID is actively recruiting Marines who are seeking to laterally move into the 5821 Criminal Investigator (CID Agent) MOS. Marines who meet the prerequisites and requirements are encouraged to apply or inquire as there is always a demand for qualified Marines within this MOS.

What is a CID Agent?

CID Agents provide essential support to Commanders in both home station and deployed environments and are at the forefront of protecting Marines and families, facilities, and mission-essential capabilities.  CID Agents perform criminal investigative duties while operationally assigned to the CID, Regional Trial Counsel (RTC), Identity Operations Mission and NCIS. CID Agents provide criminal investigative support to both supporting establishment law enforcement and deployed/combat contingency operations. CID Agents investigate misdemeanor and felony level crimes that fall within the jurisdictional purview of the DOD; provide technical guidance and supervision to junior CID Agents and apprentice investigators; conduct covert operations, personal protective services, crisis negotiations, and forensic examinations and exploitation; assist the complex trial teams with trial case preparation; provide subject matter expertise and training to host nations during contingency operations and liaise with other military, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

reporting

For any emergency, immediately call 911 and for non-emergencies call the PMO Desk Sergeant at 808-257-2123 who will direct your call to the appropriate line.

contact us

Office Number: 808-257-1305

Fax Number: 808-257-2641
 
Official Mailing Address:
Criminal Investigation Division
PO Box 63062
3rd St, Bldg. 1095
Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863-3002

defy (drug education for youth)

(808) 257-6972    //    (808) 257-4205    //    (808) 257-1057

DEFY Brochure

DEFY Youth Application

DEFY Staff Mentor Application

The Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Program is dual-phased and open for children ages 9-12. The DEFY program provides children with access and examples of tools and techniques to resist drugs such as developing leadership skills, instilling positive social skills through participation in team building, conflict resolution, and decision-making activities. The DEFY program is also open for Junior Mentors ages 13-17 and Adult Staff ages 18 and up.

Please send completed applications to: kbay_pmo_DEFY@usmc.mil

PHASE I

Phase I consists of a non-residential or residential leadership training camp experience. This first phase is structured to provide a focused classroom learning environment that will teach leadership skills, goal setting, and increase self-confidence. Although the classroom is the focus, leadership camps are structured to provide a fun environment that focuses on quality training time while still providing a memorable experience.

PHASE II

Phase II is an 8-month mentoring program throughout the school year in which DEFY youth are matched with an adult mentor team. Mentoring events are built around a curriculum module that is structured to provide reinforcement of skills, techniques, and procedures learned in Phase I. In addition, events are also structured to provide a showcase for the role models represented in each program by the DEFY adults.

RECRUITMENT AND APPLICATION

The goal of recruitment is to generate a pool of applicants sufficient to provide the desired number of qualified participants. A typical DEFY camp has roughly 20 youth participants usually making up 4 teams of 4-6 youths each.

All applications, found in the link at the top of this page, need to be printed out and returned in person to PMO Services Community Policing office located in building 1095 second deck. All Applications will be received and reviewed in chronological order of receipt. Additional applicants will be informed and placed on a waiting list in the event of cancellations. Parents and guardians will be notified upon acceptance into the DEFY program. All accepted and waiting-list applicants should receive a copy of the Parent/Guardian Handbook. Staff and Parent Orientation is mandatory and must be attended to complete the acceptance process.

traffic court bailiff

PMO Customer Service Center/Vehicle Registration Bldg. 1095
(808) 257-6991 / kbay_pmo_traffic_bailiff_smb@usmc.mil

Traffic Court

The Traffic Court Bailiff office is in Bldg. 1095 on 3rd St. in the Vehicle Registration Office. Traffic court dates vary. If your ticket does not have a court date written on it and your ticket constitutes a traffic court appearance, you must contact the traffic bailiff to set up a court date. 

Citations

For all questions concerning processing of citations aboard MCBH, contact the traffic court bailiff. All citations received on MCBH are based on a point system and each citation is worth a different assessment of points. Points remain active on your base driving profile for one year from the day the citation was received.

Link to Base Codes

Parking Citations

If you accumulate three illegal parking citations within a six-month period, your driving privileges aboard MCBH may be suspended for 30 days.

Moving Violation Citations

If you accumulate 12 or more points within a calendar year, your driving privileges aboard MCBH may be suspended for a maximum of 1 year.

Notification Of Traffic Court

A date for mandatory traffic court will be written on the traffic ticket. If there are questions or concerns, the traffic bailiff can be reached via phone at (808) 257-6991. Additional notification is sent to each command via PMO weekly traffic report and the traffic court docket that is sent the Friday prior to traffic court. Any updates to this base distribution list must be done through the traffic bailiff. 

Rescheduling

In the event you need to reschedule traffic court due to executing military orders, you must contact the traffic bailiff and submit a copy of your orders for the rescheduling process to begin. It is imperative that you contact the traffic bailiff BEFORE you leave. Failure to do so will result in the suspension of your base driving privileges.

disposition of privately owned vehicles

Base Order 5560.1

The Provost Marshal will be the primary agency in the administration of abandoned vehicles and the primary point of contact for this Order at (808) 257-0183. Due to the increase of abandoned vehicles on Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), a more rigorous process is needed to be established for outbound service members to ensure responsible disposition of privately owned vehicles (POVs). Individual service members bear responsibility for their vehicle’s disposition. Refer to Base Order 5560.1 for a complete reference.

The following steps outline the process each service member departing MCBH will take before proceeding to their unit administration center (or IPAC) for the issuance of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders.

• Within 5-30 days of departure, all service members will checkout with the Vehicle Registration Office. At that time, the primary owner of any vehicle will complete the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Vehicle Disposition Form (MCBH S-7 Form 5560.1) and take the document to the Vehicle Registration Office. MCBH will not reimburse outbound Marines or family members for the cost of rental vehicles.

• If the vehicle in question has been sold to a service member aboard MCBH, that individual will accompany the primary owner (service member checking out) to the Vehicle Registration Office. At that time, the primary owner will de-register the vehicle and the new vehicle’s owner will register it. If the new owner is a resident of MCBH and not present, the seller will not be checked out of the Vehicle Registration Office. If the new vehicle’s owner does not work or reside aboard MCBH, the State of Hawaii documents indicating transfer will be verified and a note will be made by the Vehicle Registration Office.

• If the vehicle in question is shipped or sold/transferred to an organization, then Block 4 of MCBH S-7 Form 5560/1 will be completed and all appropriate transfer paperwork will accompany MCBH S-7 Form 5560/1. The Vehicle Registration Office will contact the gaining organization prior to de-registering the vehicle from the primary owner.

Marines who do not properly check out with the Vehicle Registration Office may be subjected to delays during the Outbound process, which includes cancelled flights.  Also, failure to depart on the scheduled departure date because of an improper check out does not constitute a valid reason to submit for an extension of temporary lodging allowance for additional days incurred.

impound

Vehicle Registration Bldg. 1095, 2nd deck. 3rd St. Kaneohe, HI 96863

MCBH PMO Impound duty phone number: (808) 620-1587

If a vehicle is abandoned or neglected for more than 6 months, PMO Impound will start the process for impound. (Registration/safety expired 6 months or more).

• To begin the process, Impound will issue a DD2504, Abandoned Vehicle Notice. This form is usually left on the vehicle’s windshield. The vehicle owner must: fix the vehicle or any other applicable solution.

• If vehicle owner fails to take care of the DD2504, the vehicle will be impounded by PMO.

• Impound will issue a DD2506, Vehicle Impoundment Report and take the vehicle into PMO Impound for processing.

• A DD2507, Notice of Vehicle Impoundment will be sent out to the registered owner’s address. The registered owner has 45 days from the DD2507 being mailed out to respond. If no action is taken by the registered owner, after 45 days, PMO Impound will dispose of vehicle as needed.

• Vehicles can be given to 5-0 Motors for auction, towed off base, or scrapped.  If you believe your vehicle has been impounded by mistake or received any of the forms mentioned above, contact PMO Impound as soon as possible.

police records

Vehicle Registration Bldg. 1095, 3rd St Kaneohe, HI 96863

Direct line: (808) 257-6992

Fax Number: (808) 257-0130

MCBH Police records handles all PMO records, background checks and SAPR security checks.

FOIA Request

For personal records, please contact our local Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) at (808) 257-8866 or the below attachment.

https://foiaonline.gov/foiaonline/action/public/request

Units or Command

Only personnel listed on a unit’s authorization roster or by an appointment letter for the service member/case number are authorized to request records for official purposes. Contact the police records clerk direct line with the service member’s full name, rank, incident date and police report number if available.

Background Checks/Investigators

For any work-related background check, please fax or mail your department’s signed released form.

Address:

Provost Marshal Office

ATTN: Police Records Section

Box 63062

MCBH KANEOHE BAY, HI 96863

lost and found

Items not kept in the PMO Lost & Found:

• DOD Identification cards or badges will be turned into the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. Access badges will be turned over to the issuing agency.

• For Credit/ATM cards that are turned into lost and found, the lost and found custodian will attempt to contact the owner on the day the item was obtained by the lost and found custodian. If there was no successful contact that day, then the item will be destroyed, and the owner will need to contact the bank for a new card to be issued.

• For State/Out of State Driver's license that are turned into lost and found, the lost and found custodian will attempt to contact the owner on the day the item was obtained by the lost and found custodian. If there was no successful contact that day, the license will be dropped off at the MCBH post office where it will be mailed to the Motor Vehicle Department of the assigned state.

• Government property that is serviceable will be relinquished to the Base Supply Office.

Any person claiming to be the owner of found or abandoned property will be required to contact the Lost & Found Custodian for reclamation at (808) 257-8556. A person(s) claiming ownership of the item(s) will be required to provide as detailed a description of the article as possible.

To report a lost item: please send an email to physec_mcbh@usmc.mil or call (808) 496-8556.

Operation Identification

Crime Prevention Division
Bldg. 1095
(808) 257-4205

Property crimes are highly lucrative for burglars and thieves because most stolen property is not properly identified. This makes it easy to sell these stolen items. Recovered property that lacks personalization identification hampers efforts to locate the owners and return the property and hinders any prosecutorial efforts against the burglars and thieves.

Operation Identification offers personnel residing aboard MCBH, Camp Smith and Manana Housing the opportunity to check out an electronic engraver from the Crime Prevention Office at the Provost Marshal Office. The electronic engraver can be used to engrave any personnel property deemed valuable to the owner. When personnel check out an electronic engraver for participation in Operation Identification, they will also be given educational crime prevention material regarding marking personal property and inventorying personal property.

Lost and Found Inventory

PMO, Bldg. 1095, Physical Security Office

Office: 808-257-8556

Duty Cell: 808-216-6207

Lost and Found Custodian: Sgt Amelse

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Quiet Hours on MCBH?

2200 – 0600 on weekdays / 2300 – 0800 on weekends.

What are the Mokapu Gate Hours?

Mon-Fri: 0530 – 2200 / Sat – Sun and holidays: 0800 – 1400.

How do I sponsor someone onto base?

Please find the information under the Pass and ID Center Tab.

How do I get a pass for more than one day?

Please find the information under the Pass and ID Center Tab.

How do I register my car?

Please find the information under the Registration Tab.

Does my vehicle need to be registered on base?

Yes, please find the information under the Registration Tab.

Do I need to bring my weapons to PMO to register?

No. Please register your weapons first with HPD then bring the HPD registration form to Bldg. 1095, PMO Registration.

Where can I get a military exemption form for Hawaii vehicle registration?

You can get your military exemption form from PMO Registration at Bldg. 1095. Please bring your Hawaii insurance, import documents (if this is your first registration), driver’s license, DoD ID, and registration.

Do I need to register my house guest?

Yes. You need to register with PMO and your assigned Housing Office. Please find an explanation of registrations steps and privileges for House guests under the Pass and ID Center Tab. (MCBHO 5532.1).

What is required to sponsor foreign nationals on base?

Sponsors expecting unofficial FN visitors must provide at least 14 business days’ notice to the PMO Customer Service Center, Bldg. 1095. Please find the steps, required documentation, and times of service under the Pass and ID Center Tab.

After obtaining sponsorship and DBIDS, does my sponsored foreign national guest require an escort?

FN visitors are not authorized unescorted access and the sponsor must always accompany the FN visitor while on base. (MCBHO 5532.1)

How do I submit a Third Party Citation?

Please fill out the required form digitally and email to the provided inbox. The Operations Tab has the in-depth instructions and form.

Am I authorized to drink alcohol at the on-base beaches?

Please refer to page 12 of Base Order 1710.1 for information on consuming alcohol at on-base beaches.

Where do I go to check-out with PMO?

Please visit the Vehicle Registration Office at Bldg. 1095.

about

Visitors Contractor Center/Pass House Bldg. 1637
(808) 496-2047
PMO Customer Service Center/Vehicle Registration Bldg. 1095
(808) 496-0183
PMO Pass and ID Camp H. M. Smith Bldg. 601
(808) 477-8735

MCB Hawaii/Camp Smith utilizes the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) which is a government-owned access control system.   DBIDS is required for MCBH/Camp Smith contractors and other non-DoD-affiliated personnel and guest requiring unescorted installation access.

For first time MCBH DBIDS pass issuance, original social security card or W2 displaying full SSN will be needed in addition to their state photo ID. Vehicle information, registration, safety, and insurance will also be required.

VISITOR CONTRACTOR CENTER (VCC) / PASSHOUSE

(808) 496-2047

The Visitor Contractor Center, also known as the Pass House, is in Bldg. 1637 at the H-3 entrance of Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The Visitor Center is responsible for vetting and issuance of day, short or long-term visitors, Personal Services, Agent Card, Veteran, contractor, and vendor access credentials.  The VCC also offers base vehicle registration and Non-resident form issuance.
 
Hours of operation: 0600-1800 Monday-Friday
Closed on all Federal holidays.
*Contractor and Vendor access credentials are issued Monday-Friday between 0600-1330.
**Marine Corps Community Partner Program access credentials are issued at the VCC/Pass House Tuesday-Thursday 0800-1100 by appointment only.

PMO CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER / VEHICLE REGISTRATION

(808) 496-0183

The PMO Customer Service Center, also known as Vehicle Registration, is located on 3rd street in Bldg. 1095 on the first floor. The Customer Service Center is responsible for base vehicle registration, issuing non-resident forms, houseguest, Personal service, contractor/visitor vetting, Local Records checks, check-in/out, and weapons registration.
 
Hours of operation: 0730-1530 Monday-Friday
Closed on all Federal holidays.

PMO PASS AND ID CAMP H. M. SMITH

(808) 477-8734 / 8735

The PMO Pass and ID Office is located at Camp Smith, BLDG 601.  The Pass and ID office is responsible for base vehicle registration, issuance of Non-Resident forms, check-in/out, weapons registration, and fingerprinting.  This office also conducts vetting and issuance of day, short or long-term visitor, Personal Services, Agent Card, Veteran, contractor, and vendor access credentials.

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 0630-1430 / closed 1100-1200 for lunch
Closed on all Federal holidays.

*Contractor and Vendor access credentials are issued Monday-Friday between 0630-1430.
Closed on all federal holidays.

houseguest privileges

House Guest Privileges Request

House Guests are individuals eighteen or older who are visiting active duty military members and are residing in or are utilizing base lodging facilities on MCBH. Residents of Oahu do not qualify for House Guest privileges. Registered House Guest Passes will not be issued to visitors staying off MCBH. Sponsors requesting to sponsor a house guest visiting for more than 72 hours must submit a House Guest form 5532 to the PMO Service Center prior to the visit for processing. House Guests with passes are not authorized entry to the commissary or allowed to make purchases, nor are they permitted to purchase merchandise at MCCS facilities.

Extended visits (30 or more days) are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be for the benefit of the Active-Duty members or their command sponsored dependents. Guardianship papers, power-of-attorney, or other legal authorization must be provided for minor guests. Please see provided exception to policy request example.

Process For Submitting House Guest Forms:

Submission of Forms via Email:
All electronic forms must be digitally signed in the appropriate signature block using your DoD CAC credentials to validate the information submitted. Any email or email attachment containing sensitive PII, such as date of birth, must be sent via official DoD email and encrypted and digitally signed in accordance with DoD policy. This type of sensitive PII is contained in a completed MCBH S-7 FORM 5532, BASE ACCESS REQUEST FORM, and possibly other forms or information that you provide to the Provost Marshal's Office. The use of unencrypted email or personal email for this type of information is not authorized and presents a risk of exposing sensitive information to entities that may use that information for malicious purposes.

1.  Houseguest forms are available for physical pick up at:

• Visitor Contract Center / Pass House - located at Bldg. 1637 by MCBH Main Gate, Mon – Fri 0600 - 1400

• PMO Service Center - located at Bldg. 1095 first floor, Mon-Fri, 0730-1530

• Camp Smith Pass & ID - Bldg. 601, Mon-Fri, 0630-1430

• Click here for downloadable: MCBH S-7 FORM 5532

2.  The following information will be disclosed in Form 5532, ensuring that form is signed to validate information provided:

• Sponsors information

• House guest’s full legal name and DBIDS Pre-enrollment code: https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/

3.  Drop-off completed House Guest form to:

• Our Camp Smith Pass & ID Office or PMO Services Center Office or via email to mcbkbaz.pmoservices@usmc.mil. See the disclosure above concerning the submission of forms via email.

3A.  Additional Information Required for Foreign National Guests

• A copy of their passport information page, VISA or I-551 (Green Card) if any.

• 14-day minimum drop-off required for NCIS base access review and approval.

• All Foreign Nationals regardless of age must be submitted for base access.

3B.  Additional Information Required for Extended House Guests (30 or more days)

• A letter from sponsor on letter head in conjunction to command endorsement are required at the time of request drop-off. Click here for sample letter.

• The sponsor will route the PMO approved completed request to Family Housing Office located at 1571 Lawrence Road. The Family Housing Office will then provide an approval letter to be routed to Ohana Military Communities Office for final approval signatures. Extended pass is contingent to approval from Family Housing Office and Ohana Military Communities.

• Once approved, you may return to any of our offices listed in section 1 with guests. Passes must be renewed and will not exceed 30 days.

4.  Sponsor will be notified by PMO Service Center of favorable or unfavorable background check.

• Individuals with a favorable background check must be picked up by the sponsor and taken to the respective Ohana Military Communities for approval if staying in on-base housing.

• House Guests with an unsatisfactory background check will not be permitted aboard MCBH. Individual(s) may then request a base access waiver: CLICK HERE

5.  Upon House Guests arrival sponsor and/or spouse must accompany their guest(s) to any of our locations listed in section 1. Completed approved form will be needed at every visit for pass issuance. Guests will need to provide all required documents upon issuance of initial pass. 

For first time MCBH DBIDS pass issuance, original social security card or W2 displaying full SSN will be needed in addition to their state photo ID.  Vehicle information, registration, safety, and insurance will also be required.

For additional questions regarding houseguest please contact the PMO Customer Service Center (808) 496-0183/3842, Visitor Contractor Center/Pass House (808) 496-2047, or Camp Smith Pass and ID (808) 477-8735.

one day passes

One Day Passes

Sponsors are required to be physically present to have day passes issued for leisure purposes.

Form 5532, ensuring that form is signed to validate information provided:

• Sponsors information

• You will need your house guest’s full legal name, and DBIDS Pre-enrollment code. https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/

For first time MCBH DBIDS pass issuance, original social security card or W2 displaying full SSN will be needed in addition to their state photo ID.

trusted traveler

Trusted Traveler

The Trusted Traveler Program is a procedure that allows uniformed service members and dependents (over age 16), DoD employees, and retired uniformed service members and spouses to vouch for occupants inside the vehicle, provided they possess a valid DoD identification card: MCBHO 5532.1 Access Control Order

U.S. government contractors are not eligible to participate in the Trusted Traveler program.

Trusted Travelers are DoD ID card holders, authorized in accordance with the DTM, and must continuously escort their guests while on an installation since their guests have not been properly vetted for unescorted installation access. All personnel authorized to act in a Trusted Traveler capacity are responsible for the actions of their sponsored guests and must ensure they adhere to the Trusted Traveler Program requirements.

1. Authorized individuals (CAC/TESLIN card holders) who have been granted unescorted access can vouch for no more than 5 co-travelers (allows access for guests without going to VCC or registering in DBIDS).

2. The trusted traveler designee is responsible for the actions of all co-travelers while they are on-base.

3. The trusted traveler designee must have sufficient knowledge of the co-travelers to legitimately vouch for their identity, fitness, and purpose. 

4. The trusted traveler (designee) designation is only authorized for persons granted continued unescorted access who have been identity proofed, received a favorable fitness determination, have a valid purpose for access, and possess an approved DoD or federal privilege card. 

5. Persons in possession of a DBIDS credential or pass are NOT authorized trusted traveler privileges.

6. Foreign Nationals and foreign visitors are NOT authorized to sponsor or escort others. 

7. Lyft, Uber and other taxi/ride share drivers cannot access the Base as trusted travelers.

Trusted Travelers may be subject to administrative or punitive action for violating this policy in the event their guests are found anywhere on the installation without their sponsor. Guests found without their respective sponsor are subject to administrative action or criminal prosecution and will be escorted off the installation. In addition, installation commanders may revoke an individual’s privilege to escort guests under the Trusted Traveler Program and debar guests from the installation.

Common Trusted Traveler violations include:

• Dropping off a guest, including unvetted contractors, at a location on base without their sponsor e.g., Marine Corps Exchange, MCCS facilities, restaurants, or contractor work sites.

• It is also against the Trusted Travel Program to escort a former Marine or anyone else who is debarred from any military installation (Persona non Grata) onto the installation.

• Utilizing trusted traveler for multiple day visitors instead of proper guest pass request procedures.

• Allowing foreign national visitors to enter installation without the proper request procedures.

contractor sponsorship

We are authorized to issue up to 5 day passes at a time for work purposes.

Daily sponsorships can be called in or emailed to mcbh.passhouse.fmb@usmc.mil

The following information will be required when requesting daily sponsorships:

• Date/s requesting access to MCBH

• First and last name of person needing access

• Sponsor first and last name

• Sponsor DOD or DOB

• Sponsor phone number

• Destination on MCBH

foreign national sponsorship

Sponsorship Of Unofficial Foreign National (FN) Visitors

Refer all official requests for entrance from representatives of a foreign government, foreign military service, or foreign private interest to the Base Security Manager. Unofficial FN visitors are residents of another country who are visiting the U.S. as a tourist, student, worker, or other reasons not as an official representative of a foreign government. FN government and military personnel not sponsored through the DoD FN Visitor System or on invitation orders are considered unofficial visitors. The following procedures apply for sponsorship of unofficial FN visitors:

• Permissions Required: Sponsors expecting unofficial FN visitors must provide notice at least 14 business days in advance to the Provost Marshal Office Customer Service Center, B1095, on a Base Access Request Form (MCBH S-7 Form 5532) and require the visitor to pre-enroll in DBIDS (https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/). The pre-enrollment code is only valid for 30 days, so be sure to pre-enroll just before you submit your packet. If there are issues with being able to pre-enroll, you must download the site certificates at (https://public.cyber.mil/pki-pke/) and then go back to the pre-enrollment site to get enrolled.  A copy of the visitor’s passport and visa will be submitted with the Base Access Request Form. Entry of FN visitors is contingent upon an invitation from an authorized sponsor, satisfactory vetting, and identity proofing. Sponsorship of FN visitors aboard MCBH is a privilege and the Commanding Officer may revoke or suspend this privilege.

• Escort Required: Unofficial FN visitors are not authorized unescorted access and the sponsor must always accompany the FN visitor while on base. Sponsors who have FN immediate family members (husband, wife, mother, father, sister, brother, child, or members in loco parentis) as Registered Houseguests are exempt from the escort requirement. Personnel with authorized installation access credentials are prohibited from using their access credentials to transport unofficial FN visitors aboard the installation to circumvent this policy.

• Restricted Access: Unofficial FN visitors are authorized escorted access to facilities that are open to the general community but are restricted from visiting any operational and/or restricted area aboard the installation.

  • Active-duty foreign military personnel and personnel traveling on a diplomatic passport from the following countries are exempt from biometric enrollment: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, and Japan.

  • Active-duty foreign military personnel attending U.S. and partner nation military training or on official visits are exempt from biometric enrollment.

  • Sponsors will ensure that their Unofficial FN Visitor(s) are enrolled in the biometric system at the Visitors Center. Failure to do so will result in the suspension of sponsorship privileges and the immediate removal of the FN from the Base.

Sponsorship Privileges for Foreign Exchange Personnel

Foreign Exchange Personnel (FEP), Foreign Liaison Officers (FLO), and their sponsored accompanying dependents with a U.S. Government CAC and assigned to an MCBH command have unescorted access to MCBH. FEPs and FLOs are authorized to sponsor U.S. Citizens who do not have dual citizenship in another foreign country as personal visitors, for official business, and for deliveries/services to their military family housing residence. FEPs and FLOs may sponsor visiting FN family members in accordance with the procedures outlined in Base Oder 5532.1, Chapter 2, Paragraph 3.

Approved Foreign Visit Requests

Sponsors who host official FN Visitors must obtain re-approval prior to their arrival. Sponsors will provide a copy of the Foreign Visit Request orders or other documentation to the Visitors Center, Bldg. 1637, to issue a temporary visitor pass, not to exceed the length of the exercise, event, or command function.

• Permanent Resident Card, Alien Registration Receipt Card, or Green Card (Form I-551).

• Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 printed notation on machine-readable immigrant visa.

• Foreign passport with a current arrival-departure record, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Form I-94 bearing the same name as the passport and containing and endorsement of the alien’s non-immigrant status indicating that status authorizes the alien to work for the employer.

• Employment authorization document that contains a photograph U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-766 and/or electronically verify.

• In the case of a non-immigrant alien authorized to work for a specific employer, a foreign passport with a Form I-94 or Form I-94A, bearing the same name as the passport, and containing an endorsement of the alien’s non-immigrant status, if the endorsement has not yet expired, and the proposed employment is not in conflict with any restrictions or limitations identified on the form.

• Driver’s license or ID card issued by state, possession, territory, or District of Columbia, provided it contains a photograph and biographic information such as name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and address.

agent card privileges

Agent Card Processing

To obtain a valid Agent Card after receiving the Agent letter from the patient’s PCM, schedule an appointment, send documents, or visit the appropriate Pass and ID office, based on branch of service the patient served in when they were on active duty.

• Note: The Agent and Patient (if possible) must be present with valid identification cards for both. (Driver’s License or Military Identification Card)

Army Personnel – Go to Schofield Barracks (No longer available at Ft Shafter)

Please Call- by Appointment Only

673 Ayres Ave Building 750 Room 166

Call: (808) 655-8840

The call back wait is 24-48hrs.

Bring a photocopy of the agent’s driver’s license, social and sponsor’s military ID cards (both sides) and Sponsor’s doctor’s letter.

Navy And Air Force Personnel – Go to Pearl Harbor/Hickam

Pass and ID Office, Building 3455, outside the Nimitz Gate on Center Drive

For more information about Agent Card processing and requirements please call (808) 449-0865

Bring Completed, (JBHH2 — Form, dated 26 Sep 2013)

Bring a photocopy of both the agent’s and sponsor’s ID cards (both sides)

Marine Corps (Kaneohe Bay) Walk In: 0600 - 1500 Mon-Fri

MCBH Passhouse Building 1637

POC: Samantha Dueltgen

Phone: (808) 496-9962

Fax: (808) 496-0130 Attn: Agent Card Clerk

E-mail: samantha.dueltgen@usmc.mil

Complete S-7 FORM 5532

Send or bring a photocopy of both the agent’s and sponsor’s ID cards (both sides)

Mail all to:

Commanding Officer Attn: Samantha Dueltgen

Military Police Department

Box 63062

Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863 3062

An authorization letter will be sent to you after the requested documents are received and processed. This letter is to be taken to the PASS and ID office, near the Front Gate, to have the Agent Card created.

Agent Card Checklist for Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay

• Letter to the Provost Marshal, MCBH, clearly stating the need for an agent. The letter must contain the sponsor and agent’s full name, social security number, address, and driver’s license number. The letter also must include contact information for the sponsor, to include telephone number and email address if applicable.

• Front and back photocopy of the sponsor’s military identification card and the proposed agent’s driver’s license.

• Sponsors requesting an agent based on disability, sickness, or other incapacitation must include a letter from a physician which provides diagnosis and duration of the disability, dated within 30 calendar days.

• Sponsors requesting an agent based overseas assignment or deployment must submit a copy of military orders and command endorsement.

• Sponsors requesting an agent based on their child in the custody of a parent or guardian who is not an authorized patron must provide a copy of a power of attorney or court order.

• MCBH S-7 Form 5532 – Fill all the highlighted areas on the form and be sure to pre-enroll into our DBIDS system at https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/

• The pre-enrollment code is only valid for 30 days, so be sure to pre-enroll just before you submit your packet. If there are issues with being able to pre-enroll, you must download the site certificates at https://www.dau.edu/ and then go back to the pre-enrollment site to get enrolled.

veterans' health identification card

Expansion Of Patronage for Certain Veterans and Certain Caregivers for Veterans

The Department of Defense authorizes all service-connected Veterans, Purple Heart recipients, former prisoners of war (POW), and individuals approved and designated as the primary family caregivers of eligible Veterans under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to use commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) retail facilities, in-person and online.

*Primary caregivers do not have and will not be granted sponsorship privileges.

On your first visit to MCBH, visit the Visitors Center, Building 1637, or the Pass and Registration Office, Camp Smith, and present your Veterans' Health Identification Card (VHIC). The VHIC must identify your eligibility status as Service-Connected, Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Former POW, or a combination thereof. Veterans not in possession of a VHIC are also authorized to present a VA Health Eligibility Center (HEC) Form H623A and a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card.

Provide a second form of government identification that verifies your social security number (Social Security Card, Taxpayer Identification Number, or Certificate of Naturalization). The clerk will conduct an on-the-spot background check and proceed to register your VHIC card in the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) upon a favorable outcome and ask you to provide required biographical information. This process can take 5 – 10 minutes and when completed, you are successfully registered for Base access.

All base access denials occur per Base Order 5532.1 disqualifiers.  Information on how to obtain a Base Access Waiver will be provided to those individuals that have an unfavorable background check.  Click the Base Access Waiver for more information on how to obtain a Base Access Waiver.

All privately owned firearms and other weapons transported aboard the installation must comply with Base Order 5532 Chapter 5 and be registered with the Provost Marshal’s Office.

For additional information, visit:

https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/67974/commissary-military-service-exchange-mwr-access-extended-veterans-beginning-january/

To view and download the Expanded Access at Commissaries, Exchanges, and Recreation Facilities - Fact Sheet, visit:

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/products#!/detail/780

MARADMIN 713/19:

https://www.marines.mil/News/Messages/Messages-Display/Article/2047368/access-control-in-support-of-the-expansion-of-patronage-for-certain-veterans-an/

personal service requests

***Submission of Forms via Email Disclosure***
All electronic forms must be digitally signed in the appropriate signature block using your DoD CAC credentials to validate the information submitted.  Any email or email attachment containing sensitive PII, such as date of birth, must be sent via official DoD email and encrypted and digitally signed in accordance with DoD policy. This type of sensitive PII is contained in a completed MCBH S-7 FORM 5532, BASE ACCESS REQUEST FORM, and possibly other forms or information that you provide to the Provost Marshal's Office. The use of unencrypted email or personal email for this type of information is not authorized and presents a risk of exposing visitors' sensitive information to entities that may use that information for malicious purposes.

Personal Services access passes are for restricted access issued to allow a civilian access the installation on designated times and dates to provide reoccurring personal services to base residents for specific reasons such as health care, childcare, lessons, etc. Apply for a Personal Services at our Camp Smith Pass & ID Office or PMO Services Center Office, hours previously listed, or via government issued email at mcbkbaz.pmoservices.fmb@usmc.mil. Please see the note above concerning the submission of forms via email. The following procedures apply:

1. Base residents who hire Household Employees for domestic help, (nannies, health aides, private nurses, cooks, maids, etc.) must meet the requirements of Base Order 1710.55A before a Personal Services Pass is issued.

2. Sponsors will instruct their visitor to pre-enroll in DBIDS and the sponsor will submit the S-7 Form 5532 to PMO at least ten business days before the first visit. The sponsor will include a signed letter clearly stating the reasons for the request, the days of the week, and the inclusive times that access is requested. Personal Services Passes are not authorized for persons under the age of 18.

3. Personnel who sponsor any commercial entity for reoccurring services will provide a letter or other documentation (contract, work order, etc.) from the commercial activity that certifies the commercial relationship with the sponsor and the number of hours per week that Base access is needed.  The Sponsor will provide a copy of the professional license or certificate if the service requires a license or certification, such as health care professionals, special education instructors, therapists, etc., when requested, if the care is not subsidized by TRICARE or other government entity. Sponsors who request the services of a private individual may be required to provide supporting documentation as requested by PMO Services Office, depending on the type and frequency of the provided service.

4. Sponsors will be notified by PMO Service Center of unfavorable background checks.

Individuals with an unsatisfactory background check will not be permitted on MCBH. Individuals may request a base waiver. (See Example)

5. Applicants need to arrive at any of our offices, previously listed, to complete DBIDS enrollment and be issued a DBIDS credential. Personal Services Passes are valid for up to six months and may be renewable upon reapplication. The pass is valid only for the dates, time, destination, and other restrictions listed on the pass. Personal Services passes will be revoked if the cardholder accesses the installation outside the restrictions on the pass and the sponsor may lose sponsorship privileges.

6. Personal Services Pass requests for on-call or as needed services such as babysitting, pet care, housecleaning, etc., without scheduled appointments will be denied, as will requests for 24/7 unescorted access. Exceptions for medical care or similar circumstances may be granted at the discretion of the Supervisory Security Assistant. The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Manager may verify the necessity of Personal Service Passes for registered EFMP personnel.

FOOD DELIVERY

All contractors, vendors, service providers, food delivery and other business entities (collectively referred to as contractors that have a designated sponsor from MCBH) will have a DBIDS credential or DBIDS temporary pass programmed for access to MCBH for six-month intervals.

Personal deliveries from companies such as Uber Eats/Door Dash/or other companies wanting to make deliveries to base housing will not be issued a pass. Sponsors will have to meet drivers at BLDG 1637.

TOW TRUCKS

Sponsors are required to be physically present to have day passes issued for towing purposes.

special events

Individuals with sponsoring capabilities hosting a special event may submit a Special Event Request for civilians to gain access to the base for a specific non beach event, unescorted. A special event request must be filled out for individuals sixteen (16) or older and at least 10 working days prior to the visit to allow sufficient time to conduct a security investigation. Larger scale events will require longer processing times.

Process For Submitting Special Event Requests

***Submission of Forms via Email Disclosure***
 All electronic forms must be digitally signed in the appropriate signature block using your DoD CAC credentials to validate the information submitted.  Any email or email attachment containing sensitive PII, such as date of birth, must be sent via official DoD email and encrypted and digitally signed in accordance with DoD policy. This type of sensitive PII is contained in a completed MCBH S-7 FORM 5532, BASE ACCESS REQUEST FORM, and possibly other forms or information that you provide to the Provost Marshal's Office. The use of unencrypted email or personal email for this type of information is not authorized and presents a risk of exposing visitors' sensitive information to entities that may use that information for malicious purposes.

1. Special Event Request forms are available for physical pick up at:

• Pass House - located at Bldg. 1637 by MCBH Main Gate, Mon – Fri 0600 - 1400

• PMO Service Center - located at Bldg. 1095 first floor, Mon - Fri, 0730-1530

• Camp H. M. Smith – Bldg. 601, Mon – Fri, 0630-1430

• Click here for downloadable MCBH S-7 FORM 5532

2. The following information will be disclosed on Form 5532. See the note above concerning the submission of electronic forms.

• Sponsors information

• Event Location, Event Date, Start and End Event Time

• You will need your house guests full legal name, and Date of Birth, as well as their DBIDS Pre-enrollment code (https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#!/).

• If submitted via government email, please ensure that the form and email are digitally signed.

2A. Additional Information Required for Foreign National Guests:

• A copy of their passport information page, VISA or I-551 (Green Card), if any.

• 14-day minimum drop-off required for NCIS base access review and approval.

• All Foreign Nationals regardless of age must be submitted for base access.

3. Drop-off completed Special Events Request forms to:

• In addition to the locations listed in section 1, Special Event Requests may be submitted via email to mcbkbaz.pmoservices@usmc.mil. See the note above concerning the submission of forms via email.

4. Sponsor will be notified by PMO Service Center of unfavorable background checks only.

• Individuals with an unfavorable background check will not be permitted on MCBH and may request a waiver.

5. On the day of the event, all civilians 16 years or older must check in at the Visitor Contractor Center, Bldg 1637, or Camp Smith Pass & ID Office, Bldg 601. Guests will need to provide all required documents upon issuance of an initial pass.

• Foreign Nationals need to be accompanied by a sponsor at all times and need their sponsor present at the time of pass issuance.

BASE ACCESS WAIVER

Personnel/Guests who have been denied access to MCBH may appeal in writing (see example) to the S-7 Director via the Provost Marshal’s Office. Individuals may contact the Base Access Waiver Section at (808) 496-9962 for further instructions or via mail to:

Provost Marshal Office
ATTN: Base Access Waiver Section
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
P.O. Box 63062
Kaneohe Bay, HI 96863-3062

The applicant must submit in writing a reasonable and compelling justification for base access with supporting documents. Supporting documents must include three or more written recommendation letters from the applicant’s employer or non-family members of the community who can speak to the applicant’s character, employment, and other personal contributions to the civilian or military community.

The Provost Marshal Office Base Access Waiver Section will prepare a waiver package, including supporting documentation for the access denial and the applicant's waiver documents, and forward it to the Director, S-7.

The Director, S-7 will conduct an objective evaluation of the validity of the individual’s appeal and consider mitigating factors such as the nature and severity of the offense, the circumstances surrounding the offense, most recent offense, and frequency of the offense, the individual’s age and maturity at the time of the offense, the individual’s effort toward rehabilitation, and other factors before a decision is made. The applicant will receive a written response via mail upon the completion of the waiver process.

Further challenges to the Director, S-7 findings may be disputed through the MCBH Magistrate, no later than 20 days following notice of the Director, S-7 findings.

Persons who reside or work at another service installation and are denied access to that installation based on a reciprocal debarment from MCBH may challenge the findings with the other service installation for access to that installation. MCBH still has the right to deny entry into this installation despite the findings of another Service.

registering a vehicle in hawaii

All vehicles must be registered in the State of Hawaii. You have 30 days from the date listed on the Bill of Lading (shipping receipt) to complete Hawaii registration before incurring State of Hawaii penalties.  You may choose to keep your current state license plates. You will need to obtain an out-of-state permit from the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) to attach to your registration. You will receive a blue sticker to place on the bumper of your vehicle as required per the state when all the requirements listed below are met.  When the out-of-state registration expires, you may switch to Hawaii registration or choose to renew your out-of-state plates. The registered owner will be required to renew both the out-of-state as well as the Hawaii state registration to ensure compliance to maintain the out-of-state permit registration current.

Steps to Register Your Vehicle with State of Hawaii

1. Hawaii No-Fault Insurance must be obtained within 24 hours from the date listed on the Bill of Lading (shipping receipt).  You will need watermark insurance card print out or digital/electronic copy for valid proof of insurance.  Feel free to have it faxed to either office providing you with the service.

• Camp H. M. Smith Pass & ID Bldg. 601 Fax: (808) 477-8733

• PMO Customer Service Center Bldg. 1095 Fax: (808) 257-0130

• Visitor’s Contractor Center Bldg. 1637 (Pass House) Fax: (808) 257-0072

2. Obtain a CS-L 50 – Non- Resident Form, issued at the locations mentioned in step 1.

• Must have title, out-of-state registration, notarized Bill of Sale, or temporary registration.

3. Obtain a failed Hawaii Safety Check/Inspection.

• Appointments for Safety Inspections on MCBH can be made at Firestone or 5-0 Motors.

• For modified vehicles, the registered owner is required to obtain a Reconstructed Vehicle Inspection (RECON).

4. Go to Satellite City Hall to register your vehicle.

• You must have Registration, temporary registration or Notarized Bill of Sale, Failed Safety, Bill of lading (Shipping Receipt), and current Hawaii No Fault Insurance.

• Registration must be complete within 30 days of the shipping receipt, or you will incur penalties from the State of Hawaii.

5. Return to where failed Safety/Inspection Check was issued.

• You must have HI registration or out-of-state registration, Hawaii No Fault Insurance and failed safety. You will be issued safety inspection paper to keep and a sticker to place on the bumper of your vehicle.

• Returning to the same location ensures that you will only pay once for the Safety Inspection.

base vehicle registration

Vehicle registration is required for all active-duty service members, reservists on Active Duty for Operational Support orders, reserve service members in the Selected Marine Corps Reserve (SMCR) or an Individual Mobilization Augmentation (IMA) Unit, dependents, and civilian employees who live or work aboard MCBH within 30 days of arrival. Retirees are encouraged to register their vehicles. 

*Barracks residents are authorized to register one automobile and one motorcycle only*

• Visitor Contractor Center aka Pass House - located at Bldg. 1637 by MCBH Main Gate, (Mon – Fri 0600 - 1400)

• PMO Service Center - located at Bldg. 1095 first floor, (Mon-Fri 0730-1530)

• Camp Smith Pass & ID - Bldg. 601, (Mon-Fri 0630-1500)

In All Cases, The Following Documentation Is Required:

• Military, military family member, or civilian ID.

• A valid State operator's license. Temporary or provisional licenses, international driver's license, and permits do not satisfy the requirement for registration. (Please note some states do not honor automatic extensions for military and require you to renew or carry a form in addition to your license.  Check with your current state DMV)

• A current State vehicle registration, temporary registration, notarized Bill of Sale, or transferred title.

• Hawaii Out of State Permit. Personnel who wish to keep their out of state license plates must obtain a State of Hawaii Out of State Permit before a long-term vehicle pass is issued.

• Safety Inspection. All privately owned vehicles, regardless of the state of registration, must have a valid State of Hawaii inspection decal.

• Proof of Hawaii No-Fault liability insurance. The minimum insurance coverage(s) in Hawaii are as follows:

  • $20,000 bodily injury per accident.

  • $40,000 bodily injury per person.

  • $10,000 property damage.

• Proof of completion of the MarineNet Driver Awareness Training (or equivalent) for military members under the age of 26.

• MCBH Vehicle Registration form signed by an E8 or above within the service members command is required for E5 and below.

• A registered owner of a motor vehicle registered aboard MCBH will notify the VC within 24-hours of their transfer from, or termination of, employment. The transfer of title, sale, or significant change of vehicle appearance (e.g., painted a different color) must also be reported.

Registration of Motorcycles and Moped for Active Duty or Reserves Will Need The Above as Well as:

• Course Current BRC/ARC/BRC2/ERC/MSRC

• Motorcycle permit or license with motorcycle endorsement OR provide enrollment in the motorcycle.

All motorcycles entering MCBH are required to follow MCBHO 5100.23.

Falsifying information contained in an application to permanently register a vehicle may warrant disciplinary action or prosecution.

For additional questions regarding vehicle registration, please call (808) 257-0183 / (808) 257-2047 / (808) 477-8735.

pet registration

Pet Registration is handled in the Game Wardens Office by contacting (808) 257-1821 or (808) 330-3807.

Canines

The following is required to register a canine on MCBH:

1. Canine must be brought in to verify breed. Currently prohibited breeds are Pit Bulls and Rottweilers or any mix of. 

2. Current rabies vaccine. 

3. Vaccinated for distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus. 

4. Canine retains a microchip.

5. Canines are no longer required to be registered with the City and County of Honolulu. 

Felines

The following is required to register a feline on MCBH:

1. Current rabies vaccine.

2. Vaccinated for rhinotracheitis, calico, panleukopenia and leukemia. 

3. Feline retains a microchip. 

Pet Letter of Warning

A Pet Letter of Warning will be issued for any violation of the base regulations regarding any domestic pet. Pet Letter Of Warnings can be issued for animal nuisance, animal bites, and/or animal neglect/cruelty. The number of Pet Letter Of Warnings issued is on a case-to-case basis. 

privately owned firearm registration

MCBH Firearms registration is conducted to ensure proper registration aboard the installation. Unit CO/XO/SgtMajs will be contacted via email to ensure that they are aware of the service members pending Honolulu Police Department registration.  Please contact our office (808)257-1264/0183 to ensure all necessary personnel are notified.

Per Base Order 5532 Ch 5, all weapons must be registered in the State of Hawaii with the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) within 48 hours of arrival.

Firearms must first be registered with HPD before they can be registered aboard MCBH.

Base registration for privately owned firearms is conducted by PMO records section at:

• PMO Service Center Building 1095, Kaneohe Bay

• Bldg. 601, Camp Smith

Personnel must bring the HPD registration form, military identification, or CAC card if civilian, and state driver’s license with them to register their weapon(s). Do not bring the weapon(s) to PMO. PMO will issue a firearm pass upon registration that must always accompany the weapon.

Personnel residing in BEQs/BOQs, TLF or Barracks must store weapons in their unit armory. A statement from the armory must be obtained before registering with PMO Services Center.

**Weapon(s) requiring registration and ammunition may not be kept in any BEQ/BOQ, TLF or Barracks**

Should any question arise about the need to register a weapon contact PMO immediately and seek clarification at (808) 257-0183, for afterhours assistance (808) 257-2123.

For more information on Firearms registration with the Honolulu Police Department, please visit https://www.honolulupd.org/information/firearms/

housing

Deputy Director Family Housing Department: (808) 257-5933

Maintenance & Self-Help Center: (808) 470-5400

Please utilize Military Homes | Ohana Military Communities - Marines | Contact Us (ohanamarinecorpscommunities.com) to contact the specific RSO assigned to your housing area.

helpful contacts

Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453

Child Protective Services: 1-800-827-8724

Children’s Services: (808) 832-5300

Rape Crisis Hotline: (808) 535-7600

VA 24Hr Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

Honolulu Airport: (808) 836-6411

Honolulu USO: (808) 836-3351

US Custom’s/Border Protection: (808) 628-5074

American Red Cross: 1-877-272-7337

Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society: (808) 257-1972

Substance Abuse Counseling Center: (808) 257-3900

outside agencies

Honolulu Police Department:  https://www.honolulupd.org/

JBPHH Security Department:  https://cnrh.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/JB-Pearl-Harbor-Hickam/Operations-and-Management/Base-Security/

Schofield Director of Emergency Services:  https://home.army.mil/hawaii/index.php/garrison/des

NCIS:  https://www.ncis.navy.mil/

base orders & documents

https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Resources/Publications/

Base Order 5560.1

FOIA Form

MCBHO 5100.23

Base Order 5532 Ch 5

S-7 Form 5532

Base Access Waiver

Base Order 5532.1

Base Order 1710.6

Base Order 5560 (Base Motor vehicle and Traffic Regs w_Ch7)

Mission

S-8 develops, coordinates, and maintains an integrated system of staff financial services in order to provide the Commanding Officer with financial information essential for effective management of all resources at MCBH. S-8 is responsible for an array of financial processes at MCBH. These include: budget formulation, budget reviews, accounting, collection of cost data, processing of civilian and military pay, statistical analysis, internal reviews, and financial analysis to support economic and efficient operations. S-8 also has staff cognizance over all support agreements between MCBH and other commands or tenants.

LOCATION

Building 216

HOURS OF OPERATION

7:30 am. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

TELEPHONE

COM (808) 257-7724
DSN 457-7724

DEPUTY COMPTROLLER TELEPHONE

COM (808) 257-7731
DSN 457-7731

Mission

The Accounting Section acts as liaison between MCBH Fund Administrators and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).

The Accounting Section provides interpretation of accounting reports, statements, and data to MCBH Management.

The Accounting Section provides training and instructs Fund Administrators and other financial personnel on accounting systems and interface utilization, construction of appropriation data, and accounting procedures necessary to ensure accurate and timely financial information for decision making and funds control.

The Accounting Section is responsible for the efficient utilization of the command’s scarce resources by actively pursuing process improvements, re-engineering initiatives, and equipment efficiencies. The Section acts as the technical support and Command point of contact for any internal or external auditing functions.

LOCATION

Building 216

HOURS OF OPERATION

07:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday

ACCOUNTING OFFICER TELEPHONE

COM (808) 257-7735
DSN 457.7735

Mission

The Budget Section formulates the MCBH budget, midyear budget reviews, and monthly budget reports. The Budget Section also prepares and maintains MCBH financial plans. The Budget Section assists the Comptroller in interpreting budget guidance from higher authority and is thereby responsible for drafting local directives for implementation. The Budget Section ensures funds are utilized in accordance with approved plans and directives set forth by higher headquarters.

LOCATION

Building 216

HOURS OF OPERATION

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

BUDGET OFFICER TELEPHONE

COM (808) 257-7730
DSN 457-7730

Mission

The Payroll Section maintains payroll records, related files and information for civilian employees paid through MCBH. The Payroll Section ensures that all civil service employees are paid accurately and in a timely manner. The Payroll Section provides customer service to civilian employees and coordinates pay matters with HRO and DFAS.

LOCATION

Building 216

HOURS OF OPERATION

7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

CIVILIAN PAY SUPERVISOR TELEPHONE

COM (808) 257-7734
DSN 457-7734

Mission

The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Finance Office continuously strives to excel as a service-oriented organization by providing disbursing capabilities in support of the Marine Corps base Hawaii mission and to enable Marine Corps requirements throughout the Indo-Pacific area of operations.

MILITARY FINACE OFFICE

Building 216 Room 82 
Hours of Operation 
08:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
Thursdays 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

PCS TRAVEL & DTS

COM (808) 496-7770/7764 
DSN 315-496-7770/7764

MILITARY PAY &
SEPARATIONS 

COM (808) 496-7760/7768
DSN 315-496-7760/7768

OPERATIONS & FISCAL

Building 216 Room 74
COM (808) 496-8811
DSN 315-496-8811 

FINANCE OFFICER

COM (808) 496-7752 
DSN 315-496-7752

DEPUTY FINANCE OFFICER

COM (808) 496-8810
DSN 315-496-8810

FINANCE CHIEF

COM (808) 257-7751 
DSN 315-496-7751

Mission

The Support Agreements Section is responsible for formalizing arrangements for the exchange of services between MCBH and other Defense, Federal and Government agencies. This Section develops and reviews Support Agreements between the parties involved in providing and receiving services.

LOCATION

Building 216

HOURS OF OPERATION

7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

SUPPORT AGREEMENTS MANAGER TELEPHONE

COM (808) 257-7729
DSN 457-7729

TELEPHONE

(808) 496-1830
Fax: (808) 257-1619

RoadMaster
Duty Phone: (808) 224-4753
Office Phone: (808) 496-1608

HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Monday-Friday 0730-1600

LOCATION

Building 279

Enter main gate.
Turn LEFT at first traffic light.
Go down to stop sign, turn LEFT.
Take first immediate RIGHT (You’ll see the sign above).
Follow the sign that says "BASE SAFETY CENTER CHECK IN."

Minimum PPE requirement for Motorcycle Riding:

• Long Sleeves & Long Pants
• Full fingered gloves
• Eye protection
• Over the ankle shoes
• Helmet

NEAR MISS REPORTING

The Near Miss reporting form is used to report any unsafe situation or potential mishap.
Submitting the form to base safety will initiate an investigation into the situation by the Base Safety Directorate.
 
Contact information is helpful so the individual submitting may be contacted if the Safety Directorate has
any questions or needs information.  Anonymous submissions will certainly be looked into.

Please save completed Near Miss Reporting forms and email them to: KBAZ_HQBN_SAFETY_CIV@usmc.mil

Note: the above email address is only for unsafe, unhealthful or urgent issues.  For all general questions, information, or class registration/requests, please call 808 496-1830.

Near Miss Reporting Form

Base Safety Newsletter

Spring 2021

Please read our Privacy Policy

Kids Seatbelt Poster

Base Safety Class Schedule Oct-Dec 2024

Base Safety Class Schedule Jan-Mar 2025

Base Safety Training Courses

Explosives Driver Course Prerequisites

Registration Form - Ground Safety for Marines

Motorcycle Registration Form

T-CLOCS Checklist - Motorcycle Inspection

Forklift Registration Form

office hours

Mon-Fri 0730-1530
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday 0800-1230, 1530-1800

easter SerVIce Schedules

Catholic: 

24 Mar. Palm Sunday 0930 & 1700

28 Mar. Holy Thursday 1800

29 Mar. Good Friday 1500

30 Mar. Easter Vigil 1900

31 Mar. Easter Mass 0930 &1700

Protestant:

31 Mar. Easter Sunrise Service 0615-0700

Location

2702 Cushman Avenue
Kailua, HI 93634

Phone

808-496-5138
(For critical emergencies please call the MCB Hawaii Command Duty Officer (CDO) at (808)-257-7700

or

Duty Chaplain at (808)-927-6583

Facebook Page

@mcbhchapelcommunity

What does the Base Chapel Offer?

The MCBH chapel brings together military personnel and their families to support the community’s spiritual needs. MCBH chapel is a joint religious effort providing pastoral care.

Chapel facilities and spaces are available for use by authorized personnel and organizations contingent upon availability and operational commitments.  Please fill out the Chapel Facility Reservation Request Form and bring it to the Chapel Front Office for approval.  For information regarding Chapel Facility Reservations call 808-496-5138.

Chapel Facility Reservation Form

Jason Sluder
Lieutenant Commander
Chaplain, United States Navy

A native of Seneca, SC, Lieutenant Commander Sluder entered active duty in the United States Navy in January 2010 following three years as a pastor in Westminister, SC.

Chaplain Sluder holds a Master of Divinity from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. He graduated summa cum laude earning a Bachelor of Arts from North Greenville University, Tigerville, SC. He is ordained, called, and endorsed by the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.

Following graduation from Officer Development School at Officer Training Command Newport and graduation from the Naval Chaplaincy School and Center at Fort Jackson, Chaplain Sluder began duties as Staff Chaplain and Division Officer at U.S. Naval Support Activity, Naples, Italy. Following a successful tour in Naples, Chaplain Sluder reported to 2d Marine Division as the Battalion Chaplain of 1st Battalion, 2d Marines. The tour with 1/2 included a combat deployment to Afghanistan. After returning from Afghanistan, he was assigned as the Battalion Chaplain for 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. Upon completion of this tour with 2d Marine Division, he began duties as Command Chaplain for Airborne Command and Control and Logistics Wing in Point Mugu, California. Following his assignment with the Wing, Chaplain Sluder became the Command Chaplain of USS GERMANTOWN LSD-42 in the Seventh Fleet as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Force in Sasebo, Japan. He currently serves in the Pentagon as the Deputy Executive Assistant to the Chief of Chaplains of the Navy.

Chaplain Sluder is a Fleet Marine Force Qualified Officer, and he has been awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4 Awards).

Mission

Promote Marine Corps combat readiness, institutional integrity, effectiveness, discipline, and credibility through impartial and independent inspections, assessments, inquiries, investigations, teaching, and training.  This ensures maintenance of the highest levels of war fighting and mission capabilities to the units and service members assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Investigate Local Hotline complaints and DoD/IGMC Hotline complaints as assigned. Provide appropriate responses to complainants.  Response to Congressional Interest Correspondence and prepare responses to the Office of Legislative Affairs.

Function

Ensure all personnel aboard the Installation comply with established rules and regulations. 

Contact

Please contact the MCB Hawaii Command Inspector General prior to contacting the Inspector General of the Marine Corps.  For more IG related information please visit the following website.

http://www.hqmc.marines.mil/igmc/UnitHome.aspx

All written correspondence should be mailed to:

Commanding Officer
Attn: Command Inspector General
Box 63002
MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay HI 96863-3002

All information we receive is protected under the Privacy Act.

Command Inspector General
Ms. Darnell L. Silva
(808) 496-7717

Deputy Inspector
LtCol William M. Haynes
(808) 496-7716

Inspector Chief
GySgt Raul Elikahi
(808) 496-7714

To file a complaint please go to: HTTPS://HOTLINE.USMC.MIL

Complaint Hotline
(808) 257-8852
Command Inspector General Email: MCBH.CIG.SMB@usmc.mil

Command Inspector General
Ms. Darnell L. Silva
(808) 496-7717

Deputy Inspector
LtCol William M. Haynes
(808) 496-7716

Inspector Chief
GySgt Raul Elikahi
(808) 496-7714

To file a complaint please go to: HTTPS://HOTLINE.USMC.MIL

Complaint Hotline
(808) 257-8852

Command Inspector General Email: MCBH.CIG.SMB@usmc.mil

MISSION

To ensure allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or misconduct, are properly recorded and routed for action by the appropriate office or agency; to provide assistance services and referrals for non-IG matters.
 

REFERENCES

Anonymous or Confidential.

MCO 5430.1A w/ Admin CH - The act of protecting a complainant’s or witness’s identity, and any information that may lead to the identification of the complainant or witness, to the extent possible under applicable law and regulation.

MCO 5370.8A - Confidentiality is essential to the integrity of the IG process. The identity of case persons, to include complainants and subjects, must be protected from unauthorized or unnecessary disclosure outside of IG channels. The names of complainants will not be forwarded outside of IG channels unless the complainant’s identity is necessary to address the complaint, and the complainant consents. If a complainant elects to remain confidential, IG personnel must explain to them that it may not be possible to fully address their complaint, and give the complainant the opportunity to waive confidentiality. This contact will be documented in a case note.
 

SUBMITTING COMPLAINT ONLINE

Submit a Complaint (https://hotline.usmc.mil/)

IG Case Action Manager (IGCAM)

Avoid using special characters (#$%&*@+=-_?/”:;) when completing the complaint form, except when inputting an e-mail address under individual information. The use of special characters may result in an error when submitting the complaint.
 

HOTLINES

The Department of Defense and the Secretary of the Navy Hotlines were designed to focus efforts to combat fraud, waste, and mismanagement throughout DoD and the Navy. The CIG will inquire into non-criminal, non-frivolous, and substantive allegations submitted in a timely manner that violate a law, rule, regulation, or standard where no other recourse or process is available related to our mission, as stated above.

MCBH IG Complaint Hotline: (808) 257-8852

MCBH HOTLINE Email: MCBH.CIG.SMB@usmc.mil

Sending data in the clear (unencrypted email) may allow an attacker to intercept personally identifiable information (PII) and alter emails.  Although the probability of occurrence is low, it is recommended that any disclosure of sensitive PII occur in a more secure manner.  If you don't have access to DoD email encryption, we recommend that you use the hotline web site, which uses Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption to protect communications on the Internet.
 

MATTERS INAPPROPRIATE FOR THE INSPECTOR GENERAL

Refer to the below link for specific details on each listed item.

https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/igmc/Units/Assistance-and-Hotline-Division/

ADVERSE ACTIONS

•    CRIMES COMMITTED BY MILITARY PERSONNEL.

•    MAJOR CRIMES

•   CHAIN OF COMMAND

•   EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (MILITARY)/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (CIVILIAN) CASES
    MCO 5354.1E W ADMIN CH (military)
    MCO 12713.6A (civilian)

•  OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

•  REDRESS OF WRONGS

REPRISAL

CIVILIAN APPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)8; may submit claims of reprisal to the Office of Special Counsel or the DoDIG.REPRISAL

CIVILIAN NON-APPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEES
Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 1587; and implemented by DoDD 1401.03 with Ch1 must submit claims of reprisal to the DoDIG.

DEFENSE CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES
Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2409; and implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 3.9, must submit claims of reprisal to the DoDIG.

MILITARY PERSONNEL
Claims of reprisal by military personnel for protected whistleblowing activity have statutory rights in accordance with DoDD 7050.06. Allegations of reprisal for the submission of a protected communication submitted to the Inspector General will be referred to the DoDIG for all military personnel.

Mission

Our mission is to advise commanders and staffs on communication strategy matters; to communicate and engage with internal, domestic, and international audiences; to acquire and disseminate written and visual information products that support planning and operations to build understanding, credibility, and trust with audiences critical to mission success. COMMSTRAT is the directed imagery acquisition capability of the Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

COMMSTRAT consists of the Digital & Media Engagement section and the Visual Information section. 

The Visual Information section: coordinates VI requirements for maximum utilization of resources and is further separated into three sections:

1) Graphics section

2) Photo section

3) Video section

Combat Photographers and Combat Videographers are trained to support imagery requirements within the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. These operational requirements include, but are not limited to: information operations; intelligence activities; battle damage assessment; civil affairs; historical documentation; legal; investigative; forensics; and, media engagement support.

Combat Graphics Specialists provide a full range of digital/traditional graphic design and reproduction capabilities. This includes black and white high volume reproduction, color reproduction, booklet making, binding, handbills, paper drilling, and lamination for field products.

The Digital & Media Engagement section: provides MCBH and tenant activities with external media, digital engagement, and public web support and training in support of the Commander’s communication goals and priorities. This section coordinates and consolidates all media and digital engagement requirements for maximum utilization of resources.

Location

MCBH Communication Strategy & Operations

Bldg 267 C St

Kailua, HI 96734

Studio Hours of Operation (Walk-ins welcome)

Changing areas are available in the studio. 

commstrat support

COMMSTRAT provides the following support and services to operational and tenant units aboard MCBH:

-Imagery & Video coverage to support the following operational requirements: information operations, intelligence activities, battle damage assessment, civil affairs, historical documentation, legal, investigative, forensics and media engagement support.

-Digital and traditional graphic design

-Printing and reproduction capabilities: black and white high-volume reproduction, color reproduction, booklet making, binding, handbills, paper drilling, and lamination for field products.

submitting a request for support

To request COMMSTRAT support for an event, please call the MCBH COMMSTRAT Front Desk at (808) 216-3114

Requests must be submitted no less than 30 days in advance

**Submitting a job order does not ensure the request has been approved**

SUPPORT REQUEST FORM

community relations

Community relations involves issuing information, fostering relations with the neighboring community, including Marine Corps Reserve components, in a direct community and military interface. Well-conducted community relations enhance readiness by fostering hometown support. A good-neighbor policy is established through involvement with the communities and extends support to families of deployed Marines. It also helps reinforce the idea that the Marine Corps is a meaningful and rewarding career choice for America’s youth. Close relations with neighboring communities inspire patriotism, and that patriotism translates into recruitment and retention opportunities. Every reasonable effort will be made to develop and maintain sound community relationships.

Non-Federal Entity

All Non-Federal Entities (NFE) requesting support from Marine Corps Base Hawaii shall submit the NFE Request Form for consideration in requesting support from Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Forms with incomplete sections will be returned to the requestor as all of the information is needed to support the request. Send this form to the Public Affairs Office no less than 60 days and no more than 90 days in advance of a scheduled program and/or period of requested support.

Please understand all Armed Forces units have specific military duties and training requirements which must take priority over previously scheduled support for an NFE. Participation in public events and programs will only be authorized when it is in the best interests of the Department of Defense and the U.S. Marine Corps, will not interfere with mission or training requirements, and is not legally objectionable. Department of Defense policies require that Armed Forces participation in public events may be provided at no additional cost to the Government.

COLOR/HONOR GUARD AND EXHIBIT/EQUIPMENT PARTICIPATION

Requests for Armed Forces Participation in Public Events: DD Form 2536

Requests for Military Aerial Support: DD Form 2535

These forms should be submitted to the MCBH Community Relations Office no less than 30 days and no more than 90 days in advance of a scheduled program.  Participation in public programs will only be authorized when such support is in the best interest of the Department of Defense and MCBH and does not interfere with mission or training programs. In all cases, operational commitments must take priority and can cause previously scheduled appearances to be cancelled.

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS/CAMPS

Youth organizations leaders (JROTCs, Scouts, Sea Cadets, etc.) desiring to hold a leadership/training camp aboard MCBH shall submit the NFE Request Form for consideration. Send this form to the COMMSTRAT Office no less than 60 days and no more than 90 days in advance of a scheduled program and/or period of requested support. Camps should be limited in size to 80 persons and should be no more than seven days long.

Band

Marine musicians perform a wide variety of military and civic events such as ceremonies, parades, festivals, public concerts, educational outreach, and professional sporting events. Music support utilizes a variety of ensemble configurations to include wind ensemble, ceremonial band, brass band, jazz combo, popular music group, brass quintet, jazz ensemble, and bugler.

If you're interested in having the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band perform at an event: 

Call: (808) 257-7040 or (808) 257-7350 ...or

Email: monica.preston@usmc.mil or robert.trenum@usmc.mil ...or

Visit their website at U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band.

Phone Numbers

Mailing Address

Marine Corps Base Hawaii
 ATTN: COMMSTRAT Office
 S-5 
 Box 63002
 Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii 96863-3002

General Information

Why can't we use the dunes for physical training or recreational use?

The rules imposed are due to beach and sand dune restoration initiatives and efforts.  Native vegetation is used to maintain dunes, and this effort is critical to the preservation of our remarkable coastal shorelines.  The dunes located at North Beach and adjacent to the Klipper Golf Course are off-limits for physical and tactical training. Running on the beach is authorized, but the dunes are strictly off-limits.  Learn more about this initiative: http://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/News/NewsArticleDisplay/tabid/6999/Article/579129/sos-save-our-sand.aspx

How long has Marine Corps Base Hawaii been established as a military installation?

President Woodrow Wilson first designated land on Mokapu Peninsula for military use in 1918, setting aside 322 acres within the eastern area by executive order to be used for the Army.  At the end of WWI, the military property was leased for ranching but reactivated for military use in 1939, acquiring an additional 464 acres for construction of a strategic seaplane base.  By 1941, MCBH was expanded with final construction including an airstrip, housing, storage and maintenance facilities.  Kaneohe Bay was selected for military use because it was an isolated location with flat plains, perfect for an airfield and the probability of flights into prevailing trade winds.

How does the base help the local communities in the time of a natural or man-made disaster?

MCBH plays a vital role as windward Oahu’s leader in emergency response for natural and manmade disasters and routinely supports local search and rescue operations in Kaneohe Bay.  We are prepared to assist local government officials and authorities with rescues, medical care and logistical support before, during and after a disaster.  Our air station is also designated a Federal Emergency Management Agency emergency support facility to offload life-saving supplies and serve as a point of embarkation should windward Oahu have to be evacuated.

How much does MCBH contribute to the local economy?

MCBH plays a significant role in the local economy. MCBH is currently the largest employer and economic contributor on the windward side of Oahu.  There are approximately 9300 military personnel stationed aboard MCBH and 5100 family members reside in base housing.  MCBH also employs about 1400 civilians, totaling $500 million in salaries.  In the next few years MCBH will receive in excess of $350 million for military construction projects, which present robust opportunities for Hawaii’s contractors and businesses, creating local jobs and expanding operations as part of a healthy economy.

Are Marines and sailors and civilians assigned to MCBH active in the local community?

Marines, sailors and civilians stationed at MCBH are enthusiastic members of the community and regularly volunteer throughout the island.  The base’s Adopt-a-School program positively impacts 15 Oahu schools through classroom tutoring, after-school homework clubs, mentoring opportunities, exercise assistance and campus beautification projects.  Military families are fully integrated into the surrounding communities.  Many Marines and sailors stationed aboard MCB Hawaii rent or own houses off base, shop at local stores, eat at local restaurants, and send their kids to local schools.  In addition, for each military child attending local schools, the federal government provides up to $12,400 to the Hawaii Department of Education.

Does MCBH work with community leaders and legislators?

MCBH regularly sends a representative to windward neighborhood board meetings to provide updates and discuss MCBH operations and training at the Marine Corps Training Area at Bellows.  The base staff also works closely with legislators to discuss issues related to MCBH and its operations and the local legislators have unlimited access to the Commanding Officer.

Does the base listen to community concerns about noise?

MCBH has a dedicated noise complaint hotline located at 257-8832. This number is manned during working hours and has voicemail after hours.  Each call is logged and investigated and a follow-up call will be made.  We have also implemented an on-line noise concern form that is accessible on our website at https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/Communication-Strategy-Operations/Noise-Concerns/.  In addition, MCBH leadership has met several times with community leadership, to include state legislators and local city officials to discuss community concerns.  We strive to be the best neighbor possible to our surrounding communities. As a direct result of past meeting, we evaluated our Standard Operating Procedures to ensure we were properly balancing the training of our Marines and sailors with community impact.  We adjusted the hours of maintenance engine turns and the helicopter flight paths in order to minimize noise.

Where can I get more information on what’s happening on base?

The base website is a great source of up-to date information:  http://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/.  You can also follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarineCorpsBaseHawaii/; Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcbhcommstrat; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcbhcommstrat/.

Airfield operations 

What are airfield hours?

Airfield hours are Mon-Thu, 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 Midnight; Fri, 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; Sat, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  The airfield is closed on Sunday and most holidays, however, airfield operating hours are subject to change due to operational reasons.  Aircraft maintenance is performed 24 hours a day, but high-power engine tests rarely occur at night.

To the maximum extent possible, information is passed to the public via local neighborhood board meetings, news releases (should local news outlets pick up and run the story), and the MCBH website located at: http://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/

Why do you have to do so much maintenance on the base?

Proper, comprehensive aircraft maintenance is essential for keeping aircraft in optimal condition, ensuring the safety of the aircrew, passengers and community members.  Our maintenance departments are manned by highly-trained professional technicians that understand the trust aircrew and local citizens put into the aircraft they maintain. Aircraft maintenance is an inclusive process, and the aircraft are examined before and after every flight and also receive required maintenance after a certain period of flight hours.  Maintenance can occur 24 hours a day at MCB Hawaii, which may sometimes generate noise.  We sincerely appreciate the community's support and patience as Marines and Sailors train to defend this great nation and prepare for overseas contingencies.

Why can't aircraft maintenance be done in a hush house?

A hush house, which is an enclosed aircraft jet engine testing facility, is primarily used for testing engines that have been removed from the aircraft.  Many fighter jets including the F/A-18 Hornet have engines that can be removed for maintenance.  F/A-18s are no longer stationed here. The aircraft currently stationed at MCB Hawaii do not have removable engines, so a hush house is not a feasible option for the base. Furthermore, the routine aircraft engine maintenance tests that occur at MCB Hawaii cannot be done in a hangar, as the high-powered tests produce too much energy and may be unsafe for the maintainers and destructive to the equipment. Maintenance can occur 24 hours a day at MCB Hawaii, which may sometimes generate noise.  We sincerely appreciate the community's support and patience as Marines and Sailors train to defend this great nation and prepare for overseas contingencies.

What is the difference between Tenant, Transient, and Transiting aircraft?

“Tenant aircraft” refers to the assets owned and operated by commands located aboard MCB Hawaii but not in the MCB Hawaii chain of command.  They are the operational forces that utilize the services and facilities the base provides.  “Transient aircraft” refers to those visiting assets that will be supporting MCB Hawaii units for a short period of time, generally 2-5 weeks. "Transiting aircraft" are military or civilian aircraft who transit MCB Hawaii airspace but are not required to follow specific courses because they are generally flying under Visual Flight Rules. 

Are aircraft allowed to fly over land and populated areas?

Yes.  All aircraft must adhere to the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), but it is perfectly legal and normal for aircraft to fly over land.  However, MCBH has established more stringent course rules in order to create a safe and expeditious pathway for tenant and transient aircraft to depart and arrive the airfield.  Our pilots are among the most professional and best-trained in the world and do this in a safe and efficient manner while accounting for noise abatement.  In the case of MCBH, the course rules are designed to keep aircraft over water or away from populated areas.  However, a pilot occasionally must fly over land or otherwise deviate from the local course rules.  Doing so is in the interest of safety of the aircraft and does not violate any laws or established policies. 

Does the base study the effects of noise before bringing new aircraft to Hawaii?

Yes.  The DoD takes its responsibility to be good neighbors very seriously.  When proposing new aircraft, noise is a large part of the environmental analysis.  Sophisticated noise models project current noise levels near the airfield and what noise levels will be if new aircraft are brought in.  The models account for surrounding topography and create a day-night average sound level (DNL).  This average sound compares current noise levels with proposed future levels.

Why are fighter jets occasionally at MCBH?

Jet aircraft routinely pass through Hawaii en route to and from different parts of the world.  The jets may also be visiting from a mainland base to support Hawaii-based exercises.  These visits expose our Marines to air-ground integration, improving their readiness for combat and contingency operations.

Why do the C-17s fly at MCBH?

The C-17 cargo aircraft that conduct essential training flights in MCBH airspace are stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and are operated by active duty Air Force and Hawaii Air National Guard aircrews.  Comparable training cannot take place at Hickam because runways are shared with Honolulu International Airport.  Training at HNL would adversely impact airline operations by increasing congestion and travel times; therefore, C-17s perform “touch-and-go's” at both Kona International Airport and Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay.  Unlike Kona, MCAS Kaneohe Bay offers a unique opportunity to practice short field landings.  Short field training prepares C-17 aircrews to execute worldwide airlift missions like those required in Afghanistan, as well as world-wide humanitarian relief missions.  No other suitable training field currently exists in the Hawaiian Islands-- C-17 operations at are crucial to both active duty and Hawaii Air National Guard members' ability to safely fly missions in support of national security objectives.

What are the helicopters doing when they hover over the bay?

US Navy helicopters routinely conduct search-and-rescue (SAR) operations in Kaneohe Bay for both civilian and military personnel.  The Navy requires quarterly currency training in (SAR) functions.  Since these aircraft and aircrew are assisting the US Coast Guard by frequently helping distressed boaters in the vicinity of Kaneohe Bay, they maintain their readiness for their safety and the safety of local boaters.  Additionally, the Marine Corps helicopters conduct “duck-ops” in which they assist infantry units with their waterborne training requirements. 

Why is Kaneohe Bay used for SAR practice?

These flight operations are conducted on the south side of the Mokapu peninsula, near the aircraft hangars.  The water in this area is approximately 30 feet deep and is fully protected from ocean currents and reefs which ensures safety of all personnel.  This location is within the Kaneohe Bay Naval Sea Defense Area and is off-limits to recreational boaters.  Flight operations here do not affect civilian use of the bay.  The northern and eastern sides of the peninsula are ill-suited due to open-ocean and the western side due to the presence of large reefs.  These areas are too unsafe to conduct this training.

When and where is engine maintenance performed?

Engine maintenance is critical to aviation safety and the conduct of night-maintenance is critical to daily flight schedule success.  After-hours maintenance engine tests are conducted only when required and will have the approval of the Commander.  The locations of maintenance engine tests are at various locations on the airfield and will depend upon prevailing weather and the type of maintenance being conducted.

Why are hover checks conducted by helicopters at the 101-pad near the marina?

Hover checks are conducted during daytime only in the West Field area on the west-side of the airfield.  They are never conducted at the 101-pad.  Because they do not have wheels and cannot taxi to West Field, the H-1 aircraft (Huey’s and Cobras) will conduct short duration checks to ensure their flight controls are working properly prior to air-taxiing to the hover-check spots.  All helicopters will conduct a very brief “power check” during takeoff where the pilots check their engine instruments to ensure sufficient power to continue flight.

Do aircraft have to fly late at night?

Training exercises and real-world missions require late-night operations for aircraft, pilots, and aircrew.  In addition, nighttime training is mandated by Marine Corps Order to ensure air crew are able to operate in day and night conditions.  In addition to the flight crews, ground personnel must also train during reduced visibility.  When airfield hours are extended to meet mission requirements, we advertise as far in advance as possible.

Are Kaneohe Bay and the surrounding environment affected by flight operations?

MCB Hawaii is extremely proud of its nationally-recognized environmental program.   In 2011, the base received the Department of Defense and Secretary of the Navy awards for Natural Resource Conservation.  MCB Hawaii meets all State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) requirements for air emissions and is inspected annually by the DOH Clean Air Branch.  There have been no negative findings by the DOH during any inspections.  Additionally, MCB Hawaii conducts semi-annual monitoring and reporting of their DOH-permitted air emissions sources as part of the environmental compliance program.  Our environmental department maintains close ties with all federal and state entities to ensure our continued stewardship of the Mokapu Peninsula environment.

Marine Corps Training Area Bellows

Why did the Marine Corps select MCTAB as a training site?

In the early 2000s, when the federally-managed land at Bellows was split up and shared between the US Air Force, HI National Guard, and the US Marine Corps, the US Marine Corps took stewardship of approximately 1200 acres.  The training area is ideal due to its proximity to the beach training area.  In 2007, MCB Hawaii built a state-of-the-art Infantry Immersion Trainer (IIT) that provides the most realistic urban combat training possible.  MCTAB was chosen because it was the only training area available to MCB Hawaii that had the open space required to house the entire installation – Pu’uloa Rifle Range, Camp Smith, Pearl City Annex, and Kaneohe Bay all do not have room to house a training facility of this size and scope.  In addition, the nearby beaches and open areas continue to allow for realistic amphibious assault training and mechanized assault in an urban setting.

What training occurs at MCTAB?

The area is primarily used by infantry units from the Army, Marine Corps, HI National Guard, and other government agencies.  At the IIT, personnel learn and practice tactics designed to maximize their familiarity with the urban warfare in a safe and controlled environment.  Personnel returning from OIF and OEF have lauded the training available at MCTAB.

Why is MCTAB open at night?

Since accomplishing even the simplest task at night can be difficult under the best of conditions, training must be conducted during night conditions as often as possible.  In order to give our Marines and soldiers the most comprehensive training possible prior to sending them in to harm’s way, we maximize the availability of night-time training while balancing the impact on the neighboring community.  The result is Marines and soldiers gaining valuable experience before engaging in real-world nighttime combat operations.

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media relations

Media relations involves communicating with the public through the media while maintaining the highest level of professional competence and sophistication. This includes daily contact with representatives of the civilian print and electronic news media; requests for information in response to media queries must be responded to quickly, accurately, and candidly.
 

For media inquires:

COMMSTRAT Officer
(808) 257-1397

Staff NCO in Charge
(808) 257-8870

COMMSTRAT Office Front Desk 
(808) 216-3114

MCBH COMMSTRAT Email
KBAZ_COMMSTRAT@usmc.mil

photo studio

The photo studio provides services for the following: 
    - Official passport photos 
    - Command photos 
    - Promotion style photo for OMPF submission 
    - Green on Green photos 
    - ISO prep photos 

Hours of Operation

contact us

Front Desk (808) 257-1365

Height/weight Required Forms

Height/Weight Form required for OMPF photos. Click Here

**The Height/Weight Form requires a signature from your Company 1stSgt, Company Commander, Battalion SgtMaj, Battalion XO, or Battalion CO**

Hawaii

MCIPAC EEO Office, Hawaii (MCB Base Hawaii):

Location: MCB Kaneohe Bay, Building 216, 1st Floor, Room 15

Commercial Phone: (808) 496-1349

DSN/VOIP: (315) 496-1349

Normal Operation Hours: 0800 – 1630

What Is Harassment?

The term "harassment" incudes repeated, unwelcome, and offensive slurs, jokes, or other oral, written, graphic, or physical conduct relating to an individual' race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or age that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational or work environment. Sexual Harassment is a form of sex discrimination. It includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Such conduct constitutes sexual harassment when submission to such conduct is made a term or condition of employment or has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. It also includes same-sex harassment when the harassment constitutes discrimination because of sex. DON civilians have two avenues for filing complaints of sexual harassment.They may utilize: (1) U.S. Code Title 10 (10 USC), §1561 Investigations, by contacting their Commanding Officer to report allegations of sexual harassment, and/or (2) contact an EEO official to initiate an informal EEO complaint.

Discrimination

Civilian employees, former employees, or applicants for employment who believe they have been discriminated against based on race, sex, national origin, color, age, religion, physical/mental disability, genetic information or reprisal for involvement in prior EEO activity may file an informal EEO complaint by first contacting an EEO official within 45 calendar days of the date of an alleged discriminatory act OR within 45 calendar days of becoming aware of an alleged discriminatory act.

Age

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967 protects individuals 40 years of age or older from discrimination based on age.

Disability

The Navy does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability because of the individual's disability. Discrimination includes not making reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability, unless it is determined that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the Navy.

Reasonable Accommodation for Disability

Employees who require reasonable accommodation for physical or mental conditions may contact their chain of command or an EEO official to request assistance. (Reasonable accommodation is a change in the work environment or in way things are customarily done that would enable an individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities)

Religious Freedom

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion in hiring, firing, and other terms and conditions of employment.

What is alternative dispute resolution (ADR)?

Employees are encouraged to attempt resolution of workplace disputes through. ADR may be used to resolve all types of workplace conflict. ADR is normally in the best interest of both the activity and the emplADRoyee. It offers parties the opportunity to determine the outcome of workplace disputes and is typically less expensive. Additionally, SECNAVINST 5800.13 formally establishes the Navy's policy to use ADR "to the maximum extent practicable" to resolve all forms of workplace disputes. For more information visit http://adr.navy.mil

EEO Officials 

Employees are encouraged to work with their chain-of-command to resolve work place disputes. EEO officials are also available to meet with employees and/or supervisors to attempt resolution of concerns and/or complaints. If you are an appropriated or non-appropriated funds employee or applicant, contact one of the EEO officials identified below to discuss your concerns.

If you are a current employee, applicant for employment, or former employee serviced by MCIPAC who believes you have been discriminated against based on one of the following protected classes, you are entitled to consult an EEO Counselor to try to resolve the matter.

Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Air Station, Marine Corps Forces Pacific

Mission

MCO 5354.1G updates Marine Corps policy, procedures, and responsibilities for preventing and responding to prohibited conduct involving sexual harassment, prohibited discrimination, harassment, hazing, bullying.

COMMANDER'S INTENt

Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) is a function of command. Marine Corps leaders must ensure their people are well-led and cared for physically, emotionally, and spiritually, in and out of combat. “Taking care of Marines” means vigorously enforcing our high standards of performance and conduct. We will hold each other accountable and address violations expeditiously, at the lowest appropriate level.

The responsibility of a successful MEO program rests with the commander. Commanders have earned special trust and confidence and are accountable for all of their decisions, actions, and inactions. The Prohibited Activities and Conduct (PAC) prevention and response measures provide commanders the discretion to assess, investigate, and take corrective action to ensure unit cohesion and warfighting effectiveness.

Marine Corps small unit leaders, company-grade officers and mid-grade staff noncommissioned officers (SNCOs) have experience, maturity, and close daily connection to our most junior Marines. These leaders are in the best position to lead, educate, train, supervise, and instill our high standards.

POLICY

Prohibited discriminatory and harassment practices within the Marine Corps are counter-productive, unacceptable, and will not be tolerated. The Marine Corps will maintain a culture of dignity, care, and concern in which all members of the organization are afforded equal treatment and opportunity to achieve their full potential based upon individual merit, fitness, intellect, and ability. All Service members will cultivate an environment free from PAC. PAC undermine morale, reduce combat readiness, and prevent maximum utilization and development of the Marine Corps’ most vital asset: its people.

HOW TO REPORT A PAC COMPLAINT

You can report through your:

Chain of Command

The Chain of Command or Command designated personnel (EOR) is the primary and preferred channel to prevent and respond to complaints of PAC. Use of the chain of command to address PAC exemplifies trust in leadership to quickly and effectively address violations of our standards.

Equal Opportunity Advisor

EOAs are the Marine Corps SMEs on command climate and PAC. EOAs are assigned by DC M&RA.

MCB Hawaii Equal Opportunity Advisor:
Staff Sergeant Neiloni FongSouza
Office: (808)496-7720
DSN: 315-457-7720 
Duty Phone: (808)216-7199
Email: neiloni.fongsouza@usmc.mil
Location: MCB Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Building 216, Room 24
PAC Toolkit: https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/wordpress/?active_marine=active-marines-home/manpower-plans-and-policy-mp/opportunity-diversity-inclusion-branch-mpe/military-equal-opportunity-mpe-01

Anonymous Reporting

Anonymous Reports may be communicated by several means, including but not limited to organizational hotlines or advice lines, electronic mail, or official telephone lines. Action taken will depend on the extent of the information provided by the complainants. Service members who file a complaint in-person cannot choose to remain anonymous.

USEFUL DOCUMENTS

MCO 5354.1G

The form below contains interactive content and must be opened in Adobe Acrobat Reader:
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Complaint Form *If form does not open, right click, "Save as" to your computer and open in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

The complaint form can be utilized for any of the above reporting avenues.

TELEPHONE

Legal Assistance: (808) 496-1829
Defense: (808) 496-7088
Trial Services: (808) 496-6749/6750
Administrative Law: (808) 496-6743

LOCATION

Building 215
Next to the base flag pole

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Legal Services Support Team enhances the readiness of active duty and reserve personnel by providing quality legal services regarding criminal and administrative law matters as well as legal assistance to service members (both active duty and retired) and their dependents.

Command legal training teams are available to Marine Corps Base and tenant commands upon request.  Please contact the legal chief at (808) 257-7801 to schedule a brief.
 

DISCLAIMER

The information on this site is for informational purposes only and does not represent legal advice form an attorney or the legal assistance office. This website is designed to present a general overview of the civilian laws and base orders that affect service and family members stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. You should use this website as a tool to help avoid legal difficulties before they develop. By referring to this website before taking action, you should be able to make informed decisions. Prevention of a legal problem is always more desirable than trying to solve a dispute after it has arisen. If you still have questions or are unsure about something after reading some of the material contained herein, you should contact the Legal Assistance Office. The information in this guide is based on local laws and regulations and is current as of October 2020. Use of this guide outside the State of Hawaii is discouraged.

SOCIAL AGENCIES

Personnel arriving at MCB Hawaii have the following resources available to them for assistance with personal or family problems:

Military Spouse Abuse Shelter -- 533-7125

The Military Spouse Abuse Shelter provides shelter for victims of abuse who are active duty members, dependents or retired individuals. This can include children. Additionally counseling is provided to these individuals (group and individual) in this area of interest. This phone number is a twenty-four hour crisis line and transportation to and from the shelter is provided. Some child development screening and activities are provided for children.

Child Protective Services -- 832-5300

CPS provides for the welfare of children who are victims of abuse and also becomes involved in the investigation of cases of abuse.

Family Advocacy -- 257-7781

Family Advocacy assesses the needs and treatments that a family or individual might need as a victim or a perpetrator in an abuse case.

Navy Marine Corps Relief -- 254-1327/1328

Navy Relief will help provide money for basic living expenses (rent, etc.), transportation, emergency leave, repairs to vehicles which are the only means of transportation for work and some types of medical and dental care. Any moneys provided through Navy Relief will require the setup of a repayment plan. Budget counseling and baby layettes are also available for free.

Red Cross -- 257-8848

The Red Cross provides emergency communications between service members and their families. This includes verification of emergencies and situations that would allow for emergency leave. In some emergency cases the Red Cross may make interest free loans for transportation. The Red Cross can provide other verification in family matters.

Family Service Center -- 257-7786

The Family Service Center provides family counseling and family oriented workshops. A very useful seminar is the Marriage Skills Workshop which is highly recommended for military members who expect to get married or for newlywed couples. Both parties are invited to attend. Anger and stress management, balancing a checkbook, pregnancy counseling and information, contraception counseling and information are all available through this local office.

Armed Services YMCA - 254-4719

The Armed Services YMCA provides family counseling and educational classes. The classes include Women's Awareness Programs, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), Lamaze, parenting, dog obedience, drivers education and training. They also run the quarterly swap meet (flea market) on board the MCBH.

Chaplains Office - 257--3552

WEAPONS REGULATIONS

MCBH Regulations

The possession of privately--owned firearms, weapons, explosives, ammunition, pyrotechnics, or chemical agent devices aboard MCBH is prohibited. The following are the exceptions to this general rule:

Registered firearms and weapons;

Registered knives with blades greater than four inches in length;

Small amounts of gunpowder for sport reloading;

Rifles and/or pistols brought aboard the base for the purpose of participating in officially sponsored marksmanship competitions or officially sanctioned recreational shooting at the Base rifle and pistol ranges.

You may register your weapon at the Pass House at the main gate, Building 1637. If you buy a weapon on base, and immediately remove it, it need not be registered. Shotguns for competition or recreational use must be removed from the Base on the same day they were brought aboard. Always transport your weapon unloaded, on safe, and in a locked trunk. Never conceal your weapon unless authorized to do so by the Federal Government or the State of Hawaii.

State of Hawaii Regulations

Hawaii Statutes require the registration of any rifle, pistol, shotgun, knife in excess of four inches or a spear gun. Registration is in downtown Honolulu with the Honolulu Police Department.  

SERVICEMEMBER’S CIVIL RELIEF ACT (SCRA)

In 2003, the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SSCRA) was completely re-written, and re-named the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The bill was signed into law by President Bush on December 19, 2003. This is the law that now governs legal protections for members of the United States Military.

Reservists and members of the National Guard (when in active federal service) are also protected under the SCRA. SCRA (for all) begins on the first day of active duty, which means when the person ships out to basic training (Basic Training, and job-school are considered active duty for Guard and Reserve personnel, as well as active duty personnel). Some protections under the act extend for a limited time beyond active duty discharge or release but are tied to the discharge/release date. Additionally, some of the Act’s protections extend to the members’ dependents.

National Guard members recalled for State duty are also protected by the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act in certain circumstances. National Guard members are entitled to SCRA protection when called to state active duty under Title 32, if the duty is because of a federal emergency, the request for active duty is made by the President or Secretary of Defense, and the member is activated for longer than 30 days. An example of this would be the National Guard members who were activated by the states, at the request of the President, to provide security for airports after 9-11.

You will need a report certifying Title 10 active duty status. You can obtain that report here: https://scra.dmdc.osd.mil/scra/#/home

Here is a partial list of the rights the SCRA provides for persons in the military services.

Major Legal Protections

1. Termination of Residential Leases.

The SCRA allows individuals to break a lease when they go onto active duty if the lease was entered into before going onto active duty. Additionally, the act allows a servicemember to terminate a residential lease entered into while in the military, if the member receives permanent change of station (PCS) orders, or orders to deploy for a period of not less than 90 days.

This protection covers "lease of premises occupied, or intended to be occupied, by a servicemember or a servicemember's dependents for a residential, professional, business, agricultural, or similar purpose."

To break a lease under these provisions, the servicemember must make the request in writing, and must include a copy of their orders (orders placing them on active duty, PCS orders, or deployment orders). The member may deliver the notification by hand, by commercial carrier, or by mail (return receipt requested).

The earliest day you should terminate a lease is 30 days after the first date on which the next payment is due. For example, if Sgt John pays his rent on the first of every month, and he notifies his landlord (and gives the landlord a copy of his orders), on the 18th of June, that he wishes to terminate the lease under the provisions of the SCRA, the earliest termination date 1 August (the next rent is due 1 July, and 30 days later is 1 August). If it's some other arrangement, other than monthly rent, the earliest termination of the lease is the last day of the month, following the month in which the notice is given. So, if notice is given on 20 June, the earliest termination date would be 31 July.

I'm often asked, "What if there are other people on the lease? Who has to make up the rent?" Not the landlord, that's for sure. Also, not the servicemember. The SCRA is silent in this area. In most states, the burden would likely fall on the remaining roommates. They would either have to make up the military member's share of the rent, or find another roommate. The SCRA gives the military member the right to terminate his/her own portion of the lease early, but the law does not require the landlord to decrease the amount of total rent for the property, nor does the law protect remaining non-military roommates (unless, of course, they are the member's legal dependents).

2. Automobile Leases.

Military members may also terminate automobile leases in certain circumstances. Just like with residential leases, if a member enters into an automobile lease before going on active duty, the member may request termination of the lease when he goes onto active duty. However, for this to apply the active duty must be for at least 180 continuous days. So, if a person joined the Reserves, and had orders for basic training and technical school, the total of which was only 120 days, he could not terminate the automobile lease under this act.

Additionally, military members making a permanent change of station (PCS) move, or who deploy for 180 days or longer may terminate such leases. The act specifically covers " lease of a motor vehicle used, or intended to be used, by a servicemember or a servicemember's dependents for personal or business transportation."

To terminate the lease, the member must make the request in writing along with a copy of orders. The member may deliver the notification by hand, by commercial carrier, or by mail (return receipt requested). Additionally, the member must then return the vehicle to the lessor within 15 days of delivery of the termination notice.

The lessor is prohibited from charging an early lease termination fee. However, any taxes, summonses, and title and registration fees and any other obligation and liability of the lessee in accordance with the terms of the lease, including reasonable charges to the lessee for excess wear, use and mileage, that are due and unpaid at the time of termination of the lease shall be paid by the lessee.

3. Evictions from leased housing.

Servicemember may seek protection from eviction under SCRA 3951. The rented/leased property must be occupied by the service member or his dependents for the purpose of housing, and the rent can not exceed $3,851.03 (2019).  The actual amount is automatically adjusted each year, by the inflation rate. The servicemember or dependent who has received notice of an eviction must submit a request to the court for protection under the SCRA. If the court finds that the service member’s military duties have materially affected his ability to pay his rent, the judge may order a stay, or postponement, of the eviction proceeding for up to 3 months or make any other "just" order.

4. Installment Contracts.

The SCRA gives certain protections against repossessions for installment contracts (including automobile leases). If the contract was entered into before going on active duty and at least one payment was made before that time, the creditor cannot repossess the property, while the member is on active duty, nor can they terminate the contract for breach without a court order.

5. 6% Interest Rate.

If a servicemember’s military obligation has affected his ability to pay on financial obligations such as credit cards, loans, mortgages, etc., the service member can have his interest rate capped at 6% for the duration of the servicemember’s military obligation. Qualifying debts are debts that were incurred by the servicemember, or the servicemember and his spouse before coming on active duty. Debts entered into after going on active duty are not so protected.

Notice that this particular provision of the act only applies if a servicemember's military service affects their ability to pay. However, the burden is on the creditor to seek relief in court if the creditor believes that the service member’s military career does not materially affect his/her ability to pay. The creditor must comply, unless he/she gets a court-order stating otherwise. In order for an obligation or liability of a servicemember to be subject to the interest rate limitation, the servicemember must provide to the creditor written notice and a copy of the military orders calling the servicemember to military service and any orders further extending military service, not later than 180 days after the date of the servicemember's termination or release from military service.

Upon receipt of notice, the creditor must reduce the interest rate to a maximum of 6 percent, effective the first day of active duty (even if the servicemember makes the request at a later time). The law unambiguously states that no interest above 6 percent can accrue for credit obligations while on active duty (for debts incurred before going onto active duty), nor can that excess interest become due once the servicemember leaves active duty (that was a "trick" some creditors tried under the old law) -- instead that portion above 6 percent is permanently forgiven. Furthermore, the monthly payment must be reduced by the amount of interest saved during the covered period.

6. Court Proceedings.

If a servicemember is a defendant in a civil court proceeding, the court may (note the word "may"), on it's own motion, grant a 90-day stay (delay) in the proceedings.

If the servicemember asks for a stay, the court must grant a minimum 90 day stay, if:

(1) The servicemember submits a letter or other communication setting forth facts stating the manner in which current military duty requirements materially affect the servicemember's ability to appear and stating a date when the servicemember will be available to appear; and 

(2) The servicemember submits a letter or other communication from the servicemember's commanding officer stating that the servicemember's current military duty prevents appearance and that military leave is not authorized for the servicemember at the time of the letter.

The provision applies to civil lawsuits, suits for paternity, child custody suits, and bankruptcy debtor/creditor meetings, and administrative proceedings.

The new act specifically states that a servicemember communicating with the court requesting a stay does not constitute an appearance for jurisdictional purposes and does not constitute a waiver of any substantive or procedural defense (including a defense relating to lack of personal jurisdiction). Under the old act, some courts held that merely communicating with the court (i.e., requesting a stay, implied that the member agreed to jurisdiction of the court). A servicemember who is granted a stay may request an additional stay, if he/she can show that military requirements affect his/her ability to appear (commander's letter is also needed). However, the court is not obligated to grant the additional stay. If the court refuses to grant an additional stay of proceedings, the court must appoint counsel to represent the servicemember in the action or proceeding.

If a default judgment is entered in a civil action against a servicemember during the servicemember's period of military service (or within 60 days after termination of or release from such military service), the court entering the judgment must, upon application by or on behalf of the servicemember, reopen the judgment for the purpose of allowing the servicemember to defend the action if it appears that

(1) the servicemember was materially affected by reason of that military service in making a defense to the action; and 

(2) the servicemember has a meritorious or legal defense to the action or some part of it.

7. Enforcement of Obligations, Liabilities, Taxes.

A servicemember or dependent may, at any time during his military service, or within 6 months thereafter, apply to a court for relief of any obligation or liability incurred by the service member or dependent prior to active duty or in respect to any tax or assessment whether falling during or prior to the service member’s active military service. The court may grant stays of enforcement during which time no fine or penalty can accrue.

Additionally, the act prevents servicemembers from a form of double taxation that can occur when they have a spouse who works and is taxed in a state other than the state in which they maintain their permanent legal residence. The law prevents states from using the income earned by a servicemember in determining the spouse’s tax rate when they do not maintain their permanent legal residence in that state.

8. Reemployment Rights.

Contrary to what many people believe, there are no provisions for Reemployment Rights as part of the Soldiers and Sailors Civil Relief Act. Reemployment rights are a completely separate legislation: The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). 

MAIL ORDER SALES

The U.S. Postal Service and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulate mail order sales. The laws enforced by these agencies are designed to protect consumers from unwanted merchandise, misleading advertising and fraudulent business practices.

THE FTC MAIL ORDER RULE

A mail order company must ship goods within the time promised. If no time is promised, the goods must be shipped within 30 days. If there is a delay, the seller must notify you of the new delivery date. You may accept the new date or cancel the contract.

When the seller sends out a notice of delay, he must include an appropriate cancellation form. If the delay is for more than 30 days, you must agree to the delay in writing. If the delay is for less than 30 days, you agree to the delay unless you specifically cancel.

Once a seller receives a valid cancellation, he must refund your money within seven working days. If you pay with a credit card, the seller has one billing cycle to notify the card issuer to credit your account.

Purchases made by telephone are not covered by the Mail Order Rule.

UNORDERED MERCHANDISE

If you receive unordered merchandise, the shipper cannot attempt to pressure you into paying for it or returning it. As long as the merchandise was neither mistakenly delivered, nor actually ordered, you may keep it without charge.

FRAUD, MISLEADING ADVERTISING, OR UNSATISFACTORY PRODUCTS

The U.S. Postal Service has broad powers to investigate and punish unfair business practices conducted through the mail. If you believe you are a victim of misleading or fraudulent advertising through the mail, you should contact the U.S. Postal Service.

To protect yourself in mail order transactions, you should:

• Never pay by cash. Use a money order, check, or charge card; 

• Keep copies of all order forms and correspondence; 

• Read advertisements carefully. Be suspicious of incredible claims and once-in-a-lifetime bargains; and 

• Attempt to work out any problems by contacting the seller. If that fails, contact your local Postmaster or Legal Assistance.

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WARRANTIES

A warranty can be described as a guarantee. A warranty "guarantees" that a product will perform or that it will be replaced or repaired or that some other remedy is available. There are "implied" warranties and "express" warranties.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES

There are two major types of implied warranties. An implied warranty does not have to be in writing. Every product has implied warranties except when the implied warranties are specifically excluded. While an implied warranty makes a promise about the condition of a product at the time it is sold, such warranties do not cover problems caused by abuse, misuse, wear, failure to follow instructions, improper maintenance, or other factors relating to the product's condition at time of sale.

Merchantability

An implied warranty of merchantability is a promise that the product is in proper condition for sale and will work as it is supposed to. For example, ovens are intended to cook food at certain controlled temperatures. If the oven won't heat, or heats uncontrollably, it is not merchantable, and there would be a breach or violation of the warranty.

Fitness for a Particular Purpose

This type of warranty arises when a customer relies on the seller's advice that the product can be used for a particular purpose. For example, when a customer tells a retailer that a pair of shoes will be used for mountain climbing, and the retailer states that a certain model he sells is good for mountain climbing, then the retailer has made a warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, and the warranty will be breached if the shoes turn out to be unfit for mountain climbing.

EXPRESS WARRANTIES

An oral promise by a salesman, an advertising claim and a written guarantee are all examples of an express warranty. The most common is the written warranty, of which there are two types:

Full Warranty

A defective product will be repaired or replaced for free, including removal and reinstallation when necessary;

The product will be repaired within a reasonable time period after the customer has complained;

The customer will not have to do anything unreasonable to get warranty service such as return a heavy product to the store;

The warranty is good for anyone who owns the product during the warranty period; and

If the product has not been repaired after a reasonable number of attempts, a customer can get a replacement or refund. (This is commonly known as the "lemon" provision).

Limited Warranty

A limited warranty means the warranty gives the customer less than full warranty protection. Common examples are where there is a charge for handling or where the parts are warranted but the customer must pay for labor.

SERVICE CONTRACTS

A service contract is an optional agreement to service a product that a customer buys as additional protection during a warranty period, or as protection after the warranty has expired. Service contracts are not warranties. Your protection under a service contract depends upon the terms and conditions stated in the contract.

 AS IS

A product bought "as is" comes with no warranty at all. If the product is worthless or breaks down on the way home, the seller will normally not be responsible.

"AS IS" (USED CARS)

The Federal Trade Commission requires used car dealers to place a "Buyer Guide" in the window of every used car they sell and make the Buyer's Guide available to you after you purchase the vehicle. The Buyer's Guide will include the following:

Whether the vehicle comes with a warranty and, if so, what specific warranty protection the dealer will provide;

Implied warranties provided by Hawaii State Statute (warranties provided under "Lemon Law");

That you should ask to have the car inspected by your own mechanic before you buy;

That you should get all promises in writing; and

What major problems may occur in any car.

Take the Buyer's Guide to heart. Discuss the warranties listed on the Buyer's Guide with the dealer. Always have the car inspected before you buy and always get all oral promises put in writing. Remember, most used cars will be sold "as is", and your purchase will come under the rule in Section E of this Chapter. Also, if your car does not come with a Buyer's Guide, the dealer is violating Federal Law, and you should contact Legal Assistance immediately.

Hawaii car warranties

New Vehicles:

http://cca.hawaii.gov/rico/files/2013/04/481I-L.pdf

Used Vehicles:

http://files.hawaii.gov/dcca/rico/hrs/481j-l.pdf

Other Internet resources:

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/

Consumer Product Safety Commission
https://www.cpsc.gov/Regulations-Laws--Standards

Federal Trade Commission
https://www.ftc.gov/

SEPARATION

While the state of Hawaii recognizes legal separations, this is a process completely different from the divorce process. In some states, a separation can be one of several steps along the path to divorce, but in Hawaii these are completely different paths. In other words, in Hawaii separation is not necessary for a divorce.

If a married couple in Hawaii decides to legally separate and later decides to get divorced, they will have to begin a completely new process, complete with new forms and filing fees. If a couple is confident that they want a divorce, they can begin the divorce process with the information and forms provided. If a couple is contemplating divorce but is still unsure, possible options include the courses of action discussed below.

If a married couple wishes to live separate and apart, is unsure they want a divorce, but wants to establish custody or support arrangements in the meantime, they can make a separation agreement. A couple may live separate without a separation agreement. However, signing a separation agreement allows the couple to place some basic rules on the separation. In the separation agreement, they will agree about whether one of them will pay the other alimony and how much, who will keep what property, who the children will live with, and whether one of them will pay the other child support.

In order to create a separation agreement, the couple must jointly complete this questionnaire, which is also available at the Legal Assistance Office. After completing the form, turn it back into the Legal Assistance Office. We will draft a separation agreement that the husband and wife can both sign. This is a contract between the husband and wife, but the family court is not involved.

Alternatively, a married couple may be thinking about divorce but not want to go through the different separation and divorce processes. After all, going through a separation and then a divorce involves filling out paperwork twice and paying fees twice. To avoid this, they may file for divorce but wait to file all of the divorce paperwork. To file for divorce, the husband or wife must file a complaint, summons, and matrimonial action form. After filing, the court keeps the divorce open for one year before dismissing it if the couple does not file any other documents. This gives the couple a year to decide if they want a divorce or to negotiate the terms of the divorce. At any point during that year, they may file all of the remaining divorce forms to complete the uncontested divorce.

The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Legal Assistance Office provides specific types of legal services to Marine Corps families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).  The Attorney for Exceptional Family Members for Hawaii and the Pacific region is located at the Legal Assistance Office (Bldg. 215), and his contact information can be found below:

Attorney for Exceptional Family Members - 808-496-1829

The Attorney for Exceptional Family Members provides legal services for the following topics and issues:

-    Consultations on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
-    Consultations on Section 504 Plans
-    Requests for accommodations for special education and medical disability services and benefits in the Hawaii State public schools 
-    Represents clients at Mediation, Arbitration, and/or other Alternative Dispute Resolution sessions for disputes with Hawaii State public schools and/or the Hawaii State Department of Education 
-    Represents clients at Due Process Hearings for claims of violations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and/or Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) policies. 
-    Consultations on Special Needs Trusts, ABLE accounts, medical disability benefits and services, and ADA-approved housing.

What is the EFMP?

The EFMP is a confidential & mandatory program for dependents who have medical or educational special needs.  It is a program designed to coordinate PCS assignments for active duty sponsors that ensures the availability and accessibility of necessary medical and/or educational services for Exceptional Family Members.

Learn more about the Marine Corps Base Hawaii EFMP office by clicking on the following link: https://mccshawaii.com/efmp/

Who is an Exceptional Family Member?

•    Dependent of active duty service member
•    Spouse, child, parent
•    Resides with the sponsor
•    Requires medical specialty care or
•    Has a chronic medical condition that requires more than annual visits with primary care physician
•    Eligible for Early Intervention Services
•    Eligible for Special Education

What are the benefits of enrollment?

Click here to learn about family support services offered through EFMP 
https://mccshawaii.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021-EFMP-Brochure.pdf

If you are anticipating orders and want to apply for base housing at MCB Hawaii or your next duty location, please contact your EFMP Family Case Worker for assistance.  Your caseworker will request a letter from HQMC EFMP that you may submit with your advanced housing application, in lieu of web orders.  Not sure who your EFMP Family Case Worker is?  You can email the MCB Hawaii EFMP office at mcbh.efmp@usmc.mil or call the main office line at 808-257-0290 for assistance.

Hawaii State Department of Education – Special Education resources:

https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SpecialEducation/Pages/home.aspx

Hawaii State Department of Education – Individualized Education Program resources:

https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SpecialEducation/Pages/IEP.aspx#:~:text=The%20IEP%20for%20each%20student,participate%20in%20regular%20education%20programs.

Hawaii Special Education Guidelines

IDENTITY THEFT

What is identity theft?

In its simplest form, identity theft is the crime that occurs when a thief obtains some piece of your sensitive personal information and uses it without your knowledge to commit fraud or theft. The types of information that the identity thieves use to commit these illegal acts come from the bits of personal information that you reveal about yourself during your everyday transactions i.e. your name, address, phone numbers, Social Security Number (SSN), savings and checking account numbers, income, etc.

What is the impact of identity theft on the victim?

The repercussions of being a victim of identity theft are truly devastating. It can take victims of identity theft literally months, or in some cases years, in order to effectively repair the damage done by the thieves to both their credit reports and personal/professional reputations. In addition to time, victims of identity theft often have to spend thousands of dollars in order to correct the mess made by the thieves. During his recent visit to MCBH, Kaneohe Bay, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Michael Hagee, USMC revealed that he himself has been of victim of identity theft and that it took him over four years to resolve all of the outstanding issues created by the thief.

Current national and state identity theft crime statistics

The crime of identity theft was spawned in the 1990’s and continues to grow at an alarming rate. For the calendar year 2004, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 246,570 complaints of identity theft nationwide. That figure marks a nationwide increase of over 31,000 from the number of complaints received in calendar year 2003 and an increase of over 84,000 from calendar year 2002. The age bracket effected most significantly by identity theft crimes nationwide in 2004 was between 18-29, with 29% of the victims falling in that designated bracket. However, the age bracket of 30-39 was a close second with 25% of the nationwide victims in 2004 hailing from that category.

In Hawaii for the calendar year 2004 there were 640 complaints of identity theft, with the majority of those incidents occurring in Honolulu (220). Other popular local identity theft victim locations were Kailua (44), Waipahu (33), Mililani (31), and Ewa Beach (29).

It is also important to note that these figures only represent the number of identity theft crimes reported, not the number of identity theft crimes committed. Unfortunately, many identity theft crimes go unreported and consequently the figures cataloging these incidents are under inflated.

How identity theft happens?

Identity thieves are extraordinarily skilled scavengers and can obtain your personal information in a variety of ways.

• They may steal your mail, including bank and credit card statements, credit card offers, new checks and tax information.
• They may submit a change of address form and divert your mail to an alternate location.
• They may rummage through your trash, or the trash dumpsters of local businesses, in order to retrieve this sensitive information.
• They may steal your wallet or purse.
• They may break into your home or vehicle.
• They may capture the information from your debit or credit card in a data storage device, which is known as "skimming."
• They may steal your personal information by posing as legitimate companies. This practice is known as "phishing," or pretexting by phone.
• They may obtain your personal information by posing as an individual who has a legal entitlement to that information i.e. your employer, landlord, attorney, etc.
• They may obtain the personal information you store and/or communicate via your personal or work computer by either hacking into those systems, or accessing them physically.

Once the identity thieves are in possession of your personal information they engage in various illegalities all of which detrimentally effect either your finances, or your liberty.

• They make large purchases on your credit, or debit cards. Note typically the identity thief would have taken the precaution of diverting your mail so it takes some time before you recognize the illegal charges.

• They open a credit card in your name and make a series of large purchases. When the bills are delinquent and are referred to a collection agency for processing, it is the victim’s credit report on which those entries of delinquency are made.

• They establish phone service in your name.

• They open a bank account in your name and write fraudulent checks on that account.

• They file bankruptcy in your name in order to avoid paying debts or eviction.

• They buy a car with an automotive loan under your name.

• They obtain a driver’s license with your name on it.

• They obtain employment using your SSN and you are credited with their income for tax purposes.

• They give your name as their own for a police report and when you do not show up for the designated court date, a bench warrant is sworn out for your arrest.

What to do if you are a victim of identity theft

If you do become a victim of identity theft, there are four steps that must be taken immediately in order to minimize the damage done by the thieves. It is also critical that you keep a record with the details of your conversations and copies of all correspondence.

1. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports and review your credit reports.

Fraud alerts act to prevent identity thieves from opening new accounts in your name. To place such an alert on your credit report you need to contact one of the three consumer reporting agencies listed below. Whichever consumer reporting agency you contact will notify the other two accordingly. Once you have placed the fraud alert on your account you are entitled to a free credit report. Scrutinize this document carefully, note any inaccurate information, contact the issuing consumer reporting agency and have it removed immediately.

Equifax, (800) 525-6285, www.equifax.com, P.O. Box 740241, Atlanta, GA 30374-0241

Experian, (888) 397-3742, www.experian.com, P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013

TransUnion, (800) 680-7289, www.transunion.com, Fraud Victim Assistance Division, P.O. Box 6790, Fullerton, CA 92834-6790

2. Close accounts that you know, or believe, have been tampered with or opened fraudulently.

It is imperative that you contact each company directly and notify them in writing that you believe your account has either been accessed, or opened illegally. Ask each company specifically what their governing identify theft reporting procedures are so that you can properly dispute the charges. Also be sure to provide copies of supporting documents to these companies (i.e. police reports, bank statements, etc), but retain the originals for your own records. In addition, send all correspondence via certified mail, with a return receipt requested, in order to catalog your correspondence with the various companies. Lastly, once you have resolved the dispute with the respective companies, ask that them to provide you with a letter that confirms the resolution and discharges the fraudulent debts.

3. File a report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place.

Often companies require that you provide them with some evidence of the crime in order to discharge the fraudulent charges, so if you cannot obtain a copy of the police report, at least note the report number, the responding officer and that officer’s department. You should also contact the state Attorney General to inquire if there are any applicable state requirements for reporting identity theft.

The contact information for the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and the Hawaii Attorney General’s office is listed subsequently.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD)
801 South Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
911 (Emergency)
(808) 529-3111 (General Information)
http://www.honolulupd.org

State of Hawaii, Department of the Attorney General
425 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 586-1239
http://www.state.hi.us/ag

4. File a complaint with the FTC.

Reporting the theft of your identity to the FTC assists local law enforcement agencies to better track and ultimately capture these identity thieves. The FTC can also refer victims’ complaints to other government agencies and companies for further action, as well as investigate companies for violations of laws the agency enforces.

The FTC is the single best source of information on identity theft. All the statistical data and recommendations exposed in this article are drawn directly from either FTC publications, or the FTC identity theft website at http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft. Those without Internet access can contact the FTC directly at (877) 438-4338, Identity Theft Clearinghouse, FTC, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580.

Ways to protect against identity theft

The best way to avoid becoming an identity theft victim is to exercise caution, prudence and diligence in protecting your sensitive personal information.

• Set up passwords on your credit card, bank, phone and computer accounts. Avoid using easily identifiable passwords like your SSN, birthdate, or mother’s maiden name. Change the passwords at fluctuating intervals.

• Secure personal information inside your home in some type of safe or lock box, especially if you have roommates or employ outside contractors who have access to your home.

• Inquire of your employer as to the location of where you personal information is kept and what the governing procedures are regarding the release of that information.

• Avoid giving personal information out via either the phone, Internet or regular mail unless you have positively identified the other party with whom you are dealing.

• Deposit your outgoing mail in secure U.S. Postal mailboxes, as opposed to the personal mailbox at your residence. If you must utilize your personal mailbox to send outgoing mail, do not highlight that the receptacle contains such information by raising the flag or comparable indicator. Check your mailbox for incoming correspondence daily and if you are going to be away from home for an extended period call the U.S. Postal Service at (877) 275-8777 to ask for a vacation hold.

• Keep your SSN card in a secure location and only reveal your number when absolutely necessary. Ask to use other types of identifiers if possible. If your state uses your SSN as your driver’s license number, ask to substitute another number.

• Only carry on your person the identification information and financial cards that you absolutely need.

• Keep your purse or wallet in a safe place both at home and in your place of employment.

• Pay attention to your billing cycles. Not receiving a regularly scheduled monthly bill in the mail is a good indicator that your identity has been, or is about to be, stolen. Contact your creditors anytime your bills do not arrive on time.

• Be extraordinary thorough in safeguarding any computer that contains your sensitive personal information, whether that unit is in your home or at work. Update your virus protection regularly. Avoid downloading any file from individuals whom you do not know. Use a firewall to limit the amount of access thieves have to your computer. Use a secure browser to guard the safety of your online transactions. Avoid keeping financial information on your computer unless absolutely necessary. Do not use any automatic log in features that would allow a thief to easily defeat the password security precautions. Delete all sensitive personal information from your computer before you dispose of it.

SATELLITE CITY HALL LOCATIONS

The city and county of Honolulu does not require that people go to downtown Honolulu to do business with them. They have set up offices in the outlying areas of Oahu to accommodate people who need to transact minor items with the City and County of Honolulu. Among the transactions a person can complete at these offices is, registration of cars, bicycles and pets, getting tax forms and registering to vote. The following is a listing of all of the satellite city hall locations and phone numbers.

Kailua Phone: 261-8575

Kaneohe Phone: 235-4571

Ala Moana Phone: 973-2600 (Open Saturday)

For more information please visit the City of Honolulu, Department of Customer Service at http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/csd/index.htm

JURY DUTY

Trial by jury is a fundamental element of the American judicial system, guaranteed by the 6th and 7th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Given the current volume of litigation in our courts, it is no surprise that regular calls are issued for jury service and many are directed to U.S. service members. The Secretary of the Navy has promulgated a recent instruction that provides commanders with guidance on handling jury service issues pertaining to their command.

SECNAVINST 5822.2

SECNAVINST 5822.2 sets forth the Navy Department's policy and procedures for state and local jury service by members of the Naval Service on active duty. The instruction also designates certain service members as exempt from jury service. The Navy Department's policy is to permit members of the Naval Service to fulfill their civic obligations, including serving on state and local juries, to the maximum extent practicable consistent with their military duties. Naval service members, thus, are generally available to serve on state and local juries. However, service members are exempted from jury duty when it would unreasonably interfere with performance of their military duties or adversely affect the readiness of the command to which they are assigned. The instruction specifically exempts all general officers, flag officers and commanders from jury service. All personnel assigned to the operating forces, in a training status, or stationed outside the U.S. are also exempted from jury service. Operating forces are forces whose primary missions are to participate in combat and the integral supporting elements. Members assigned to the Base are generally eligible for jury service.

EXEMPTIONS

Other service members are exempt if an appropriate exemption official determines that jury service would unreasonably interfere with the performance of the service member's military duties or adversely affect
the command to which the member is assigned.

Officers exercising special court-martial jurisdiction are authorized to make a conclusive jury service exemption determination. Such determinations are to be made as soon as possible following receipt of a summons for jury duty. Written notice of the exemption determination is to be provided by the member's command to the responsible state or local official.

If the member's command does not have exemption determination authority, he or she is required to forward a request for exemption determination, together with a recommendation, to the next superior in the chain of command with authority to make the determination.

Service members serving jury duty retain their military pay status and are not charged leave. They are also entitled to receive reimbursements from the state or local authority for actual expenses. All fees paid to military members for jury duty must be paid over to the U.S. Treasury. Any questions regarding the application of the instruction to specific cases involving jury duty should be directed to the installation law officer at the Legal Services Center.

SMALL CLAIMS COURT

SMALL CLAIMS DISPUTES

Small Claims Court does not have the authority to resolve every dispute. The following is required for the court to hear a case:

You must have a dispute against a person, company, or government agency, and the amount you claim must be less than $3,500.

HOW TO FILE A CLAIM

Small Claims Court procedures are fairly simple. There are no lawyers, juries, motions, or objections. You should get your hearing within 40 days. Court fees are few and inexpensive and can be added to the court's judgment as costs. File your claim in the county where the dispute took place. The county you sue in will usually be where the person you are suing lives, where the firm you are suing does business, where your contract was signed, or where your accident took place. To file a claim, you must do the following:

Visit the Small Claims Court clerk at the main Small Claims Court for Honolulu at 1111 Alakea Street (corner of Alakea and Hotel Streets), Honolulu, Hawaii or call at (808) 538-5151.

Fill out and sign the "Claim of Plaintiff" form and pay the filing fee;

The form must include the following:

If you are suing an individual, the person's full name and address;

If you are suing a business, the business name and address and the owner's name;

If you are suing a corporation, the corporation's full name and address, and the name of a corporate officer or agent;

If your case involves a car accident, the full name and address of both the registered owner and the driver of the other car;

The amount of money you are claiming ($3,500.00 or less);

The reason why you are claiming the money;

The date the dispute started; and

The place the dispute started.

Arrange to have a copy of the Claim by Plaintiff delivered to each "defendant" (person you are suing) by:

Send the notice by certified mail; or

Have the sheriff serve the notice to each defendant. The cost of service is approximately $35.00 per individual served.

The clerk will set a hearing date either when you file your claim or when the defendant is notified of the claim. If the defendant claims that you owe him more than $10,000.00, the court can no longer hear the case; you must then go to a higher court, and you may need an attorney.

IF A CLAIM IS FILED AGAINST YOU

You become a defendant to a small claim proceeding when you receive the Claim of Plaintiff. If you are not timely notified, the judge may delay the hearing. Do not ignore the claim! You should always show up on the hearing date to either present your side or to complain that you did not receive timely notice. If you do not show up, the court can enter a "default judgment" against you. A default means that the case will be decided against you in your absence. If you are absent for a very good reason and a default is entered against you, you may file a motion to "vacate the judgment" within 10 days of the date the clerk mailed the notice of default. The clerk will give you the appropriate forms. If you cannot go to court at the time set, phone the Small Claims clerk as soon as possible and ask if you can get the date changed. If you have a claim against the plaintiff, you may file a "Claim of Defendant." The clerk will provide a form, and you must deliver a copy of it to the plaintiff before the hearing to pursue your claim.

WHAT YOU NEED FOR COURT

The Small Claims Court judge is experienced in settling disputes and will reach a fair decision. You can aid the court by proper preparation. If it is hard to remember all the facts of your case, write them down in advance. You may consult with a lawyer before your hearing and you may have a lawyer represent you in court, except if the case involves the return of a security deposit. Bring all the papers - originals, not photocopies - that you need to prove your case. This may include any letter, contract, renter's agreement, deed, canceled check, repair bill, written damage estimate, diagram, drawing, or photograph that will help your case. You might want to bring other evidence such as the ruined shirt, pictures of the dented car, or the defective toaster.

Bring any witnesses to court with you. The judge may not accept a witness's signed statement. Check with the court clerk concerning a judge's policy on accepting such signed statements if you cannot get a witness to go to court with you. If a witness refuses to come, the court can order the person to attend by issuing a "subpoena". The clerk will tell you the procedure to subpoena a witness. Your courtroom behavior should help the judge reach a decision, not hinder him. Answer the judge's questions carefully and stick to the facts. Never put down the other party. Don't get mad. Avoid interruptions. The judge may immediately reach a decision after hearing the facts. In some cases, the judge will take the case under "submission" to allow time to carefully study the law. If this happens, you should receive a written decision within two weeks.

HOW TO COLLECT YOUR MONEY

The Small Claims Court cannot collect your money for you, but the court clerk can tell you some ways to do this yourself. One way to collect your money is to have the defendant's wages "garnished." This means that the defendant's employer sets aside a portion of the defendant's pay check until the judgment is paid. To do this, you must find out where the person works, the name of the company and the address, including county. The clerk will then help. If you don't have information about a defendant's wages, bank accounts, or property, you can make the defendant attend a hearing to give you this information. The court clerk can help arrange such a hearing.

For more information on the Small Claims Court process, and to obtain the necessary filing forms, please visit the following websites:

Hawaiian Small Claims Court

Consumer Action and Information Center of Hawaii

PASSPORTS

 
INTRODUCTION

The United States passport is a travel document showing the bearer's origin and identity. The Department of State issues it to citizens owing allegiance to the United States. It gives the bearer the right to receive the protection and services of American Foreign Service Officers abroad.

TYPES OF PASSPORTS

Diplomatic -- A diplomatic passport is issued to a naval officer when specifically assigned duty as a Naval Attaché or an assistant Naval Attaché, chief or deputy chief of a military assistance advisory group or Naval Liaison Officer to Hong Kong or Singapore or other foreign nations. Family members accompanying such officers are also issued diplomatic passports.

Official -- An official passport is issued to accomplish a specific official assignment for the U.S. Government. It is only issued to service members, federal employees and their dependents as required by a particular assignment.

"No-Fee" -- Regular Passport A regular "No-Fee" passport is issued to dependents traveling at government expense to accompany or join their sponsors overseas. It is usually issued to a dependent traveling to an area where the sponsor does not require a passport. This passport differs from a regular "fee" passport by an endorsement to the effect that the bearer is abroad as a dependent of an American military member on active duty. Do not use a regular passport in lieu of a "No-Fee" passport.

Regular Fee Passport -- A regular "Full-Fee" passport is issued by the Department of State for any citizen performing travel not covered by the previous paragraphs; for example, tourist travel, travel under orders sponsored by other than appropriated funds, travel while on leave, travel by military persons who are retiring to a residence abroad, etc. The passport office, under the Department of State, controls the issuance of passports and makes final determinations about the type of passport to be issued in each case. The Passport Agency is located in the Federal Building on Bishop Street in Honolulu.

PROCEDURE

Marine will always be issued an individual passport and cannot be photographed with a dependent. Photos can be taken on base under certain circumstances, they include diplomatic, no-fee and official passport photos. If desired, individual passports may be issued to each dependent. Children under six years of age must be photographed with the mother if a group passport is preferred and is specifically requested; however, this type of passport is discouraged. While serving overseas, Marines and their dependents may use their diplomatic, official and "no- fee" passports for tourist travel, as long as they can obtain tourist visas. If not, regular fee passports must be obtained. It cannot be overemphasized that ample time for processing an application for a passport must be allowed --so plan ahead. Service members and their dependents seeking information or applying for passports may obtain information, forms and passport applications at http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html

When you rent a house or apartment, you create a legal relationship between yourself and the landlord. Sometimes this relationship is embodied in a written contract called a lease and sometimes there is no written contract at all. A lease is an agreement between the landlord and tenant outlining the duties of each. You can avoid future problems by carefully choosing where you rent or lease. Make sure you can afford the house or apartment. Take your time when looking for a place; shop around. When you find a place you like, walk around the entire area. If it is an apartment complex, talk with other tenants about the landlord, maintenance and repairs, and the condition of the various complex facilities. Check out the local schools, stores, and neighborhood. View everything twice, once during the day and once at night. The local police can provide crime statistics for the neighborhood you're interested in. If you have a problem that is not answered below, contact Legal Assistance for professional advice.

ORAL AGREEMENTS

An oral agreement between the landlord and tenant usually provides that the tenant occupy the premises on a "month-to-month" basis. Either party can terminate the agreement by notifying the other party in advance in an amount of time equal to 28 days. For example, notification of termination would be required in advance if the agreement provides 28 days for rental on a month-to-month basis. You are also entitled to a 45-day notice if the landlord wishes to raise the rent and if the agreement is month-to-month. The notice of rent increase must be in writing. Oral agreements are more difficult to prove than written ones and thus, are, highly discouraged. A written agreement can also provide for a month-to-month term lease.

WRITTEN LEASES

A lease allows the tenant to occupy the premises for a fixed period of time. A lease generally terminates on the date specified in the lease itself. Some leases require the tenant to provide notice of the termination; so always read the lease carefully. During the term of the lease, the landlord may not raise the rent unless the lease contains a provision giving him/her the right to do so.

Study your lease carefully. If you don't understand something or have problems with certain lease provisions, contact the Legal Assistance Office. Leases are difficult to invalidate once signed. If you leave before the end of your lease term, you are liable for the remaining payments on the lease. This may become a problem for military members who may, unexpectedly, be required to leave the area. Including a "military clause" in the lease can alleviate this problem.

MILITARY CLAUSES

For service members, no lease or rental agreement should be signed without a military clause. A military clause permits you to cancel the lease in the event of orders to move into government housing, transfer orders, or an early discharge. The following is a sample military clause:

It is expressly agreed that the tenant or the landlord may terminate this lease upon a 28-day written notice, without any penalty, in the event the tenant receives permanent change of station military orders directing him/her to leave the MCB Hawaii, the tenant receives an early discharge from the military service, the tenant is designated and accepts orders to move into government quarters or if the member is ordered by his/her command to vacate his/her present housing and to move into a military barracks.

A recently enacted federal law, the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act (SCRA), provides some, but not all, of the protections that are afforded in the military clause of a residential property lease. Please see the above referenced link for additional information.

DEPOSITS

A landlord will frequently request various "cleaning", security and other deposits before accepting a tenant. The landlord must return your deposit no later than 14 days after you have moved out. However, there are circumstances when a landlord can keep all or part of your deposit:

To remedy defaults in rent payment;

To repair damage to premises caused by the tenant (this does not apply to repair of damage due to "ordinary wear and tear");

To clean the premises, if necessary, when the tenant leaves; and

If the rental agreement allows it, to pay for the tenant's failure to restore or replace personal property. In order to protect your deposit, you will want to take an inventory of damages you observe on the premises before you move in. Sign this inventory, give a copy to the landlord and retain the original. By doing this, you will ensure that your deposit is not used to repair damage you did not do. Also, no deposit can automatically be made "non-refundable". The landlord must return the security deposit within 14 days. If the landlord intends to retain any moneys, he has to notify the tenant within 14 days, in writing. The landlord must explain why he is retaining money. A tenant must be provided with copies of all bills for damages, etc., when he requests those bills.

REPAIRS

The landlord must provide a place that is fit for human occupancy. This is called an "implied warranty of habitability" and is present in every lease and rental agreement. The landlord's minimum obligation is as follows:

There must be no leaks when it rains, no broken doors, and no broken windows;

The plumbing must work, including sewer hook-up and running hot and cold water;

The heater must work and be safe;

The lights and wiring must work and be safe;

Floors, stairways, and railings must be in good repair; and

The premises must be clean, with no trash or garbage and no rats, mice, roaches, or other pests.

When one of the above situations arises you must notify your landlord, preferably in writing. You must give the landlord a reasonable time to make repairs. If the landlord does not make repairs in a reasonable time, you may be able to make them yourself and deduct the repair expenses from the future rental payments. The maximum amount allowable is $300.00 that may be deducted from your rent for repairs. However, never move out or withhold rental payments without consulting Legal Assistance or a private attorney.

EVICTION

A landlord cannot physically remove a tenant without following a strict legal procedure. The procedure is known as an "Unlawful Detainer Action," and it requires four steps before it is proper:

The landlord must have a legal reason to want an eviction, such as failure to pay rent or live up to a term of your agreement;

The landlord must notify the tenant of the breach of the contract;

The landlord must give the tenant at least 10 days to remedy the breach; and

If the tenant fails to respond, the landlord may bring a summary proceeding for possession of the rental unit.

There are certain actions that landlords may not practice to remove a tenant from the premises:

The landlord cannot disturb the tenant's quiet enjoyment of the premises by playing loud music at all hours or other similar methods of disturbance;

The landlord cannot cut-off utilities, unhinge doors, or chop down stairways;

The landlord cannot enter the premises and rummage through your personal belongings (except in emergencies or with your consent); and

The landlord cannot hire private individuals to physically remove you from the premises.

For more information on landlord/tenant rights in Hawaii see the governing Landlord-Tenant Code in Hawaii Revised Statute 521 http://cca.hawaii.gov/ocp/hrs-chapter-521/

The Legal Assistance team enhances the readiness, morale, and welfare of service members, their dependents, certain reservists, and retired service members by providing quality legal services in personal civil matters.

Email:
MCBH.LAO.SMB@USMC.MIL

Phone Numbers:
(808) 496-1829
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The Legal Assistance Office conducts United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) briefs as needed. Please contact your chain of command to be added to the roster for the USCIS brief.