Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAG) - Misawa Air Base

Navy Combined Bachelor Housing manages 299 permanent and 475 transient dorm rooms for the Navy.
Currently, all unaccompanied E-6 and below are required to live in the dorms. Exceptions are made when
rooms are filled to capacity, which is rare. Rooms are of similar size and furnishings as the Air Force;
however, every two private rooms share a bathroom. There are TV lounges, recreation rooms, and
laundry facilities in the dormitories. Arrangements for a room can be made prior to arrival through a
sponsor or by contacting Navy Billeting.
Both the Navy and Air Force work to maintain unit integrity throughout the dorms. There are outdoor
gazebos and barbecue pits available for residents use. The dorms have a campus like atmosphere with
sidewalks and exterior lighting that makes for a safe environment. They are close to the BX, commissary,
theater, chapel, shoppette, food drive-ins, gym, post office and dining hall. Covered bike racks and
storage sheds are available.
3. Exceptional Family Member Housing
At this time, Misawa does not have any exceptional family member housing. There are very limited
facilities for family members with special needs. In addition, the units are not air conditioned. The lack
of modified housing is considered during the family member’s overseas travel clearance process.
4. Non-Government Housing
a. Rental Options:
If you are required to live off base, the Housing Office maintains a listing of off base rental properties,
maps of the local Misawa area, and a list of English speaking real estate agents to assist you in your
search. Your sponsor will be extremely helpful during this process since you will be responsible for
locating and viewing the homes on your own. Off-base rental homes are listed at www.AHRN.com. You
may view and research homes through prior to your arrival.
b. Things to consider if you are required to live off-base:
-- Give preference to residences that maximize safety and security while minimizing the need for security
upgrades.
-- For single-family residences, preference should be given to those with a perimeter barrier, such as a
wall or fence that deters access to the property.
-- Preference should be given to residences with off street parking; ideally secured in some manner.
-- Entrances should have a substantial door.
-- Each entrance should have a viewer to permit the occupant to identify visitors without opening the door.
-- Each entrance should have a deadbolt lock. A-double cylinder lock should be used if placed within 40
inches of a glass sidelight or door window; fire safety rules should be considered when installing this type
of lock.
-- Accessible window/openings should have a latching or locking mechanism.
-- Residences having multiple access routes to arterial roads should be given preference.
-- Grounds adjacent to the building façade and all entrance areas & apartment hallways should be
illuminated.
-- Give preference to residences with alarm protected windows/openings and doors.
Japanese homes are smaller than those in the U.S., so be prepared. Your housing allowance ceiling is
normally enough to cover homes that are available off base. The table below displays approximate sizes
and their associated rents. Please note that large homes, 4-5 bedrooms, are extremely limited. The
security deposit may be up to one month rent; most units will not allow pets and those that may will
charge non-refundable deposit.
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