Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAG) - Misawa Air Base

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Memo for Inbound Personnel ....................................................................................................3
Misawa Air Base Fact Sheets ....................................................................................................4
Frequently Used Resources........................................................................................................9
1. Before You Arrive ...............................................................................................................10
A. Billeting Arrangements ..........................................................................................11
B. Calling Misawa ......................................................................................................11
C. Car / License Information ......................................................................................12
D. Housing ..................................................................................................................12
E. Mail Box ................................................................................................................17
F. Pets .........................................................................................................................17
G. TRICARE Coverage When PCSing ......................................................................20
2. Arrival Information ..............................................................................................................21
A. Traveling to Misawa ..............................................................................................21
B. In-processing ..........................................................................................................25
3. Community Information ......................................................................................................27
A. Location and Geography .........................................................................................27
B. Weather ...................................................................................................................27
C. Festivals and Holidays ............................................................................................28
D. Time Conversion .....................................................................................................30
E. Employment Opportunities .....................................................................................30
F. Schools .....................................................................................................................32
G. Child Care ...............................................................................................................35
H. Medical Care ...........................................................................................................37
I. Chapel / Worship ......................................................................................................38
J. Recreation .................................................................................................................39
K. Phones and Internet .................................................................................................40
L. Television and Radio ...............................................................................................41
M. Cars .........................................................................................................................41
N. Pets ..........................................................................................................................42
O. Base Directory.........................................................................................................42
4. Japanese Language / Culture ...............................................................................................45
A. Survival Tips ..........................................................................................................45
B. Yen Rate.................................................................................................................45
C. Language Guide .....................................................................................................46
D. Eating out ...............................................................................................................47
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