Command Channel Slides Week Between Dec. 5 to Dec. 11

Dates: Dec. 13 at 6 p.m.

Dec. 14th at 3 p.m.

Location: Zama High School Auditorium

"Annie" The Musical

Free for everyone in the Zama and Atsugi

Communities.

$5 donations accepted.

"Annie" The Musical

The Army Wellness Center will host

their grand opening ribbon cutting

Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. in front of bldg. 680.

The reception will be held inside.

Opening

This ceremony is to commemorate the opening

of the 23rd Army Wellness Center here

at Camp Zama, which is also the first in PACOM.

For more information call 263-3391.

Opening

Meet with Santa!

You’re invited to meet with Santa

Dec. 3 and Dec. 13

at your Camp Zama Exchange.

Meet with Santa!

Santa will be available for meets-and-greets

or pictures from 5 to 7 p.m.

Don’t forget your camera,

as one will not be provided.

AS PEOPLE – AS

IT IS ALWAYS

ABOUT

Mr. Freddie L. Giddens

Deputy to the Garrison Commander

GS-0340-15

The continued success of our Army and

our Nation must be achieved through Individual

Growth, Compassion, Dignity, Dedication and

Respect for Others, with a Sincere Balance

of Prosperity and Opportunities for growth

within the Army Team.


1 December 2014

Source: Freddie L. Giddens, DGC, USAG JAPAN

What a Leader says will not define their character

or success; however, their actions,

what they do, and how they do it will definitely

define their lifelong legacy.


1 December 2014


Approachability: An effective Leader must be

approachable, and demonstrate a sincere

sense of “Welcome”.

When a Leader fails to display an approachable

attitude and demeanor,

they will miss the opportunity to Lead.


1 December 2014


Competency: An effective Leader must be

competent, and demonstrate confidence

and passion, not just in doing their job,

but in dealing with People.


1 December 2014


Communication: An effective Leader must also

be an effective communicator, from an active

listener’s perspective.

When a Leader fails to demonstrate positive

communication skills, they will miss the

opportunity to engage the workforce and Lead.


1 December 2014


Character: An effective Leader must have

values and sound character, and demonstrate

unquestionable Ethics,

with zero tolerance for compromise.


1 December 2014


TRUST - TEAMWORK - TRUST

ACCOUNTABILITY

ATTENTION TO DETAILS

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

COMMITMENT

TRUST


1 December 2014

CUSTOMER

SERVICE

LEADERS

QUALITY

SERVICE

WORKFORCE

Trust is the core ingredient for effective

teamwork, leadership and cooperation,

and will promote

creativity from all team members.


1 December 2014


Effective and positive work environments

are built on “Trust, Respect, Commitment,

Accountability and Professionalism”.


1 December 2014


Commitment can be gained by providing positive

reinforcement to each member of the team,

because commitment must be an individual

commitment before it can become

a team commitment.


1 December 2014


Commitment and Teamwork must be

synchronized to the point that each team member

feels that all team members will complete their

part of the process and are actively engage

in the success of the mission.


1 December 2014


Accountability is a decisive factor to be

an effective leader.

Leadership and leaders are measured by

accountability and accountability is a condition

for getting the job done.


1 December 2014


Without Accountability, leaders will not have

the trust or the respect of the workforce

or senior leaders.

Accountability varies at different levels.

But the consequences of accountability are

constant and emphasize commitment and trust.


1 December 2014


Team Success is measured by individual

accountability, and when one of

the team members failed to be accountable

the success of the mission will be compromised.

Lack of Commitment and Lack of Trust are

key factors in the lack of accountability.


1 December 2014


“Conflict” can be both positive and negative,

but healthy conflict is part of the normal team’s

composition and is needed to help motivate

the team to accomplish the mission.


1 December 2014


Positive Conflict helps creates the harmony

for exchanging ideals and can be beneficial

with establishing the processes to achieve

the projected results.


1 December 2014


Conflict should not be avoided, it should be

embraced and processed.

In most cases, conflict is a natural process of

developing a cohesive team.


1 December 2014


“Inattention to Results” is the adverse affects

from the lack of commitment, accountability

and trust.

Processes must be monitored regularly, and

timely decisions must be made to

correct deficiencies.


1 December 2014


In most cases, overall mission failure is

the results of lack of planning and

the lack of attention to details.

Each mission is based on various processes

and phases.


1 December 2014


Each process is based on a particular outcome,

and each measurement must be

monitored and adjusted for success.


1 December 2014


Effective “Teamwork” will always surpass

the power of an “Individual”.


1 December 2014


THE LEADER……

TRUST AND CONFIDENCE……

THE EMPLOYEE……

CONFIDENCE AND MOTIVATION

DECISION MAKING

IMPACT………..THE RESULTS


1 December 2014


CUSTOMER ORIENTED

QUALITY SERVICE – “SET THE STANDARD”

ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

PRODUCTIVITY AND OUTPUT


1 December 2014


TO BEAT 80% OF YOUR COMPETITION,

SIMPLY SHOW UP.


SHOW UP ON TIME.


1 December 2014


TO BEAT 90% OF YOUR COMPETITON,

SHOW UP ON TIME WITH A PLAN.


SHOW UP ON TIME WITH A PLAN COMMITTED

TO EXCELLENCE.


1 December 2014



SHOW UP ON TIME WITH A PLAN COMMITTED

TO EXCELLENCE AND EXECUTE.


1 December 2014


The shortcuts you take today, will be challenges

for you or someone else tomorrow.

Know what motivates your team members

and support their decisions.


1 December 2014


Instill teamwork and ownership through

a common purpose.

Share your “Vision and Goals” with your team

members and encourage feedback.


1 December 2014


Training at all levels must be one of your top

priorities.


1 December 2014


Focus on the needs of your employees and/or

team members, because if you do, they will

eventually rise to the top and increase the level

of efficiency and effectiveness of the team.


1 December 2014


QUALITY IS NEVER AN ACCIDENT.

IT IS ALWAYS THE RESULT OF HIGH INTENTION,

SINCERE EFFORT, INTELLIGENT DIRECTION

AND SKILLFUL EXECUTION; IT REPRESENTS

THE WISE CHOICE OF MANY ALTERNATIVES.


1 December 2014

Source: Willa A. Foster

VISION REACHES BEYOND THE THING THAT IS,

INTO THE CONCEPTION OF WHAT CAN BE.

IMAGINATION GIVES YOU THE PICTURE.

VISION GIVES YOU THE IMPULSE TO MAKE

THE PICTURE YOUR OWN.


1 December 2014

Source: Robert Collier

MONTH OF January 2015

Deputy To The Garrison Commander’s Corner

The Treasure Trove Thrift Store

is sending Christmas "Wish List" letters

to Santa at the North Pole

for all kids

on Zama, SHA or Atsugi base.

Please drop off your child's letter

by Dec. 19

at our Santa mailbox in the store,

located in Bldg 998

at the Zama High School,

right across from the tennis courts

Santa is making a surprise visit

to The Treasure Trove

Dec. 20 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m.

before whisking away to the North Pole

for his toy deliveries on Christmas Eve.

It's rumored he's bringing Mrs. Claus

and his special Head Elf

who will have

Christmas cookies for customers!

Please bring your children to visit with Santa,

and be sure to have your cameras ready!

Also starting Dec. 1 through Dec. 19,

customers can enter their children into

the special drawing Santa will be conducting

while he's visiting the Treasure Trove

for the toys he will bring with him.

(One entry-per-child-per-visit)

Thank you for supporting

the Treasure Trove,

sale proceeds support

our ZAHS and their programs.

Normal business hours:

Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Holiday hours:

Store will be closed Dec. 24, 26, 31 and Jan. 2

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Treasure Trove!

Inside or outside, use only lights that

have been tested for safety.

Identify these by the label from an

independent testing laboratory.

Check each set of lights, new or old,

for broken or cracked sockets,

frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.

Discard damaged sets or repair them

before using.

Fasten outdoor lights securely to trees,

house walls, or other firm supports to

protect them from wind damage.

Use no more than three standard-size sets

of lights per single extension cord.

Never use electric lights on a metallic tree.

The tree can become charged with electricity

from faulty lights, and any person touching

a branch could be electrocuted!

To avoid this danger, use colored spotlights

above or beside a metallic tree, never fastened

onto it!

Many artificial trees are fire resistant.

If you buy one, look for a statement

specifying this protection.

A fresh tree will stay green longer

and be less of a fire hazard than

a dry tree.

Never leave the kitchen unattended when

something is cooking on the stove.

Always turn pot handles inward to prevent

small children from reaching a hot pan.

Don't store items on the stove top –

they could catch fire.

Keep kitchen appliances clean and in good

condition. Turn off appliances after use.

Don't overload electrical outlets.

Check appliances for frayed or cracked wires.

Do not use electrical appliances in or near

water.

White Elephant Christmas Exchange Dinner

FRIDAY, Dec. 19

6:15 p.m. – meet in lower parking lot of

Golf Club Carpool and caravan

to Saint Marc Restaurant

(located 15-20 minutes

from Camp Zama Gate 7)

BRACEXCHANGE

BRACEXCHANGE

Live piano player starts at 7:30 p.m.

Dinner entrees range from 900 yen to 2,200 yen

Wine and bread are specialties

at this great restaurant!

BRACEXCHANGE

To participate in the gift exchange,

please bring an unmarked, wrapped gift

worth $10 or less

ALL LADIES WELCOME!

BRACEXCHANGE

“Like” us at

www.Facebook.com/ZamaPWOC

“May God grant you the desires of your heart

and make all your plans succeed.”

- Psalm 20:4

The U.S. Army Japan Band will host

a “Winter Wonderland” concert

at Zama City Harmony Hall

Dec. 13

with free admission.

The doors open at 6:30 p.m.

and the concert begins at 7 p.m.

Call 263-4950 for more information.

A newly opened convenience store,

named “Poplar”,

located in the JGSDF General Service Unit building

across a street from the Camp Zama

Arts and Crafts Center.

Poplar is located on the first floor,

next to the Historical Exhibition Room.

They are available to all personnel,

including U.S. Army Soldiers, DA Civilians,

Family members and local national employees.

The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

No parking is allowed by the JGSDF building.

Payments forms accepted are:

Japanese Yen

Credit Cards

PASMO/SUICA train cards

The Camp Zama Exchange Subway

will open earlier starting Dec. 1 to serve breakfast.

This early opening will only be

for a 90 day- trial period until Feb. 27.

The Store Hours will be as follows:

Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Runners are permitted to run the course

Monday thru Friday only, from the hours of

5:30 - 7:30 a.m.

Runners are required to run on cart paths

only, following the designated run route

one way only.

Camp Zama Golf Course

Runners are not permitted to have any

drinks or food of any kind on the course.

Runners are allowed to run only the back

nine holes, from the 10th to the 18th.


Soldiers will not run in a group on the

golf course larger than a squad size element.

The use of headphones are not allowed

on the course.


Runners are not permitted to conduct

any physical fitness exercise on the course

or be on the greens and or fairways

for any reason, at any time.

The distance from 10 tee to 18 green is

2.356 miles or 3.791 KM.


A Community Bazaar

will be held at Atsugi Base

Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

at Ranger Gym.

There will be

jewelry, furniture, home goods,

antiques, clothing accessories, rugs,

gifts, art, kokeshi, ornaments

and more!

The FFR/MWR Atsugi is looking for

a Graphic Arts Technician

who can execute the development of

graphic designs, layouts,

and exhibits in coordination

with the presentation of printed and/or visual media.

Call DSN 264-4656 or

Commercial 0467-63-4656

for more information on how to apply.

DoD civilian employees now have a new,

interactive online destination for

their Human Resource-related information

which started Nov. 16

at My Biz+: https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/

The website is based on the principle of simplicity:

easy to access, easy to navigate,

easy to understand,

and more intuitive and interactive.

Two new key products introduced in this release

are the Civilian Career Report

and the ability to retrieve data

about past employment

in other DoD components.

Check out additional information posted at the

http://cpol.army.mil/

The strength of the nation is built on the readiness

and resilience of every member of the premier

all-volunteer Total Army

-every Soldier, civilian and Family member.

We will uphold the Army's responsibility

to provide benefits and high-quality services

that are components of a professional force

decided to the Army for the long term.

The Army remains steadfast in its commitment to:

Maintain the trust between Leaders and

their Soldiers, Families and civilians


Foster an environment that promotes

adaptability

and self reliance


Promote physical, emotional, social, Family

and

spiritual strengths


Honor the services and sacrifices of those

who serve our Nation

The Camp Zama, SFHA and YND Pass Offices

and Vehicle Registration Offices

will be closed

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday start on Jan. 15

for training.

Pass and Vehicle Registration OfficesClosures

The Tokyo Pass Office will close only

on the last Thursday of the month.

Pass and Vehicle Registration OfficesClosures

The Camp Zama Education Center

is looking for an Instructor/Facilitator

to conduct

the Online Academic Skills Course (OASC),

formally Functional Academic Skills Training (FAST).

Sessions are held 4 times a year,

60 hours per session.

For more information, call at 263-5173.

Here are your last days to ship SAM parcels,

PAL Parcels, First Class Letters, Priority

Mail,

and Express Mail:

U.S.-to-U.S. Shipments 11/26 12/3 12/10 12/17

Wed. Wed. Wed. Wed.

SAM PARCELS

PAL PARCELS

FIRST CLASS LTRS

PRIORITY

EXPRESS

Key Dates in November 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

24 25 26 27 28 29

CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED

Mon-Wed, Fri : CMR Parcel Pick-up

Window Hours 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wed : Deadline for SAM PARCELS

Key Dates in November 2014

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

24 25 26 27 28 29

Do you have 5 or more parcels to mail?

Call 263-8593 to make a mailing appointment.

Write sender’s address in upper left hand corner

of package, addressee’s address in the center.

Fill out a Customs Declaration form for all

parcels.

Priority Mail - Delivered In: 7 – 10 Days

Max Weight: 70 Lbs Max Size: 108 In.

First Class Mail - Delivered In: 7 – 10 Day

Letters : 1 Ounce - $.49 Postcards - $.34

Space Available Mail

Delivered In: 4 – 6 Weeks

Maximum Weight: 70 Lbs

Maximum Size: 130 In.

Please Tell Us What you think about our service!

We strive to provide our community

with the best postal service possible.

For immediate questions or concerns

please contact the Postal Manager,

or complete an Interactive Customer

Evaluation (ICE) comment

Everyone in the Camp Zama community

is invited to visit

the BG Crawford F. Sams Health Clinic

to receive the Flu (Influenza) vaccine.

The clinic immunization hours are:

Mon-Weds, & Fri

from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3:45 p.m.

Thurs from 1 to 2:45 p.m.

For further information please call 263-4028.

For additional updates regarding

the BG Crawford F. Sams Health Clinic,

please like our Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/MEDDACJ

The next Appropriated Funds (APF)

Government Purchase Card (GPC) training

at Camp Zama will be conducted

on Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

APF GPC Training

Certificate and appointment letters are

due by Dec. 2.

Participants will be informed of the location

upon acceptance to the training.


APF GPC Training

Risk of Infection

ƒƒ

Practicing standard infection control precautions,

including hand washing and wearing appropriate

personal protective equipment (PPE)

prevents exposure.

Ebola Virus DiseaseWhat You Need to Know

Risk of Infection

ƒƒ

Just being in a country where people are ill

with Ebola is not dangerous.

Contact with healthy individuals

and most everyday activities do not increase

a person’s risk of becoming infected.


Risk of Infection

ƒƒ

Although people can be infected with Ebola virus

and not yet feel sick, they are not contagious

until they have symptoms.


Risk of Infection

ƒƒ

By the time a person is very infectious to others,

they are typically very ill and not walking around

or doing normal activities.


Vaccines

ƒƒ

No FDA-approved vaccine is currently available

to protect against Ebola virus infection.

The experimental Ebola virus vaccines are so early

in development that safety testing has just started.


Vaccines

ƒƒ

The Department of Defense is closely monitoring

the testing of new Ebola virus vaccines

and treatments.


Treatment

ƒƒ

Standard treatment for Ebola is supportive care

which is balancing the patient’s fluids

and electrolytes, maintaining their oxygen status

and blood pressure,

and treating them for any complicating infections.


Treatment

ƒƒ

Successful recovery from an Ebola virus infection

likely depends more on early recognition

and treatment with supportive care

at a state-of-the-art hospital

than on the experimental treatment now available.


Is it Flu or Ebola?

Flu (influenza)

The flu is a common contagious

respiratory illness caused by flu

viruses. The flu is different from

a cold.

Flu can cause mild to severe illness,

and complications can lead to death.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

How Flu Germs Are Spread

The flu is spread mainly by droplets

made when people who have the flu

cough, sneeze, or talk. Viruses can

also spread on surfaces, but this is

less common.

People with the flu can spread the virus

before, during, and after they are sick.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Who Gets The Flu?

Anyone can get the flu.

Some people - like very young children,

older adults, and people with

some health conditions - are at high

risk of serious complications.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Signs and Symptoms of Flu

The signs and symptoms of flu usually

develop within 2 days after exposure.

Symptoms come on quickly and all

at once.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Ebola

Ebola is a rare and deadly disease

caused by infection with an

Ebola virus.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

How Ebola Germs are Spread

Ebola can only be spread by direct

contact with blood or body fluids from

a person who is sick or who has died

of Ebola.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

How Ebola Germs are Spread

Ebola can only be spread by direct

contact with blood or body fluids from

objects like needles that have been

in contact with the blood or body

fluids of a person sick with Ebola.

Ebola cannot spread in the air or by

water or food.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Who Gets Ebola?

People most at risk of getting Ebola are

healthcare providers taking care of

Ebola patients.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Who Gets Ebola?

People most at risk of getting Ebola are

• friends and family who have had

unprotected direct contact with

blood or body fluids of a person sick

with Ebola.

Is it Flu or Ebola?

Signs and Symptoms of Ebola

The signs and symptoms of Ebola can

appear 2 to 21 days after exposure.

The average time is 8 to 10 days.

Symptoms of Ebola develop over

several days and become progressively

more severe.

•• People with Ebola cannot spread

the virus until symptoms appear.

Flu

Fever or feeling feverish

Headache

Muscle or body aches

Feeling very tired (fatigue)

Cough

Sore throat

• Runny or stuffy nose

Ebola

Fever

Severe headache

Muscle pain

Feeling very tired (fatigue)

Vomiting and diarrhea develop

after 3–6 days

Weakness (can be severe)

Stomach pain

Unexplained bleeding or bruising

For more information about the flue and Ebola,

visit

www.cdc.gov/flu and www.cdc.cov/ebola

USA Girl Scouts Overseas-West Pacific

is seeking

a part-time (25hrs/wk) store manager

for the Camp Zama Girl Scout Store.

Camp Zama Girl Scouts

Job Opportunity

Applicant must demonstrate

excellent customer service

and be flexible and adept at multitasking.

This position requires extensive knowledge

with Microsoft Word and Excel.


Job Opportunity

The Camp Zama Girl Scouts

are looking for a team player

who is very organized and

pays close attention to details.


Job Opportunity

Retail experience is a plus.

Send cover letter and resume to

[email protected]

No phone calls or walk-ins please.


Job Opportunity

Show of Strength

Each November,

the military Services commemorate

our sacred obligation and enduring commitment to

wounded, ill and injured Service members

and their Families and caregivers.

Show of Strength

These men and women

have personally contributed to the strength

of the force and the strength of our Nation.

Their determination and resilience

in recovery inspires us all.

Dec. 6, 2014 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Price : $5.35

Omelet / Boiled Egg / Pancakes / Bacon

Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef / Biscuits

Hashed Browned Potatoes

Old Fashioned Bean Soup / Cream of Potato Soup

Fried Chicken / Ginger Pot Roast

Spicy Baked Fish

Scalloped Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Seasoned Wax Beans

Asparagus with Lemon & Dill

~Menu~

Dec. 6, 2014 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Price : $6.55

~Menu~

Old Fashioned Bean Soup / Cream of Potato Soup

Cajun Meat Loaf

Creamy Pasta with Spinach & Shrimp

Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Brown Rice

Seasoned Edamame

Beets in an Orange-Lemon Sauce

Dec. 7, 2014 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Price : $5.35

Omelet / Boiled Egg / French Toast / Bacon

Biscuits / Hominy Grits / Creamed Beef

Hashed Browned Potatoes

French Onion Soup / New England Fish Chowder

New England Boiled Dinner / Teriyaki Pork

Salmon with Tomato & Basil

Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice

Glazed Carrots / Seasoned Monaco Blend

~Menu~

Dec. 7, 2014 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Price : $6.55

French Onion Soup / New England Fish Chowder

Shrimp Scampi / Prime Rib with Demi Glace

Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice

French Style Green Beans

Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

~Menu~

Show of Strength

The theme for

this year's Warrior Care Month observance is

Show of Strength.

Show of Strength

Across the Army,

there will be weekly subthemes observed

to celebrate our commitment to the wounded,

ill and injured Soldiers

and their Families and caregivers.

Show of Strength

Subthemes include Recovery,

Reconditioning, Reintegration

and Remaining Strong.

Show of Strength

The Army's Warrior Care and Transition Program

(WCTP) supports wounded,

ill and injured Soldiers and their Families

throughout each phase of the recovery

and transition process.

Show of Strength

At 25 Warrior Transition Units, Soldiers heal,

hone vital skills and set and achieve goals

across the career, emotional, spiritual,

physical social and Family return to duty

or to enter the workforce as Veterans.

Show of Strength

Since 2007, the WCTP has supported

more than 62,000 Soldiers,

with more than 28,000 of them

returning to the force.

Show of Strength

Together, our Soldiers and our support teams

continue to demonstrate

the strength and teamwork of America's Army.

Show of Strength

Warrior Care Month is an opportunity

to honor the strength and resilience

of these incredible Soldiers,

Families and caregivers.

Show of Strength

As we support them throughout each phase

of their recovery and transition,

we also cerebrate their accomplishments.

Army Strong!

Retirees, did you know

that there are a variety of resources

available to you

through the Camp Zama Retirement Services.

Go to

http://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/

for the latest and most updated information

for retirees.

To subscribe to the Army Echoes go to

https://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement/

echoes-subscription

The Army Echoes newsletter

can be downloaded (electronic edition)

to: iPhones, iPads, and Android phones

using the free Echoes apps

in the App Store (iOS)

and Google Play (Android).

Raise Your GT Score!

Soldiers who need to raise

their General Technical (GT) score

have the option of attending the OASC Course

from Dec. 1 to 19

at the Camp Zama Army Education Center.

A higher GT score is often required

for MOS reclassification,

reenlistment, or to improve job performance.

A diagnostic test TABE is required.

Contact your Camp Zama Education Center

for more information at 263-5311.

The new girl scouts year

has begun

and registration is now open.

Girl Scouts Registration

Go to

www.zamagirlscouts.org

to download a registration form

and follow the instruction on the website

to sign-up.


Registration Fee is $15 per person.

Girl Scouts included events

such as troop activities, hiking,

community service,

and cultural exchange activities.


The East Meets West Gift Shop

is looking for afternoon shift volunteers.

The East Meets West Gift Shop

is a community service project of

the Zama Community Spouses’ Association

(ZaCSA),

and is staffed by ZaCSA volunteers.

All proceeds go towards

the ZaCSA Community Grants and Scholarships.

Contact to ZaCSA to volunteer.

www.zacsa.org

The Fall and Winter Escapade Tours brochures

can be found on

the Zama International Tours Office website at

http://zamaitt.com.

Camp Zama Outdoor Recreation & Leisure Travel Services

If you are planning to travel

during the fall season in Japan

you should book now

as the fall leaves viewing season

is a popular travel time for everyone in Japan.


If you are a runner please check our web page

at

http://zamaitt.com

for the Great Wall Marathon

and Great Hakka Marathon.


Any and all social media platforms

that are affiliated with U.S. Army Garrison Japan

and its counterparts must be registered

with U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs Office,

per Army guidance.

If you are a social media content manager or

someone who updates and posts to

any Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, etc.

account that is related to any Garrison Japan service,

office or facility (to include

Family Readiness Groups and Unit accounts),

contact Garrison PAO at 263-3486.

All social media content managers

need to complete

WEB Content and OPSEC training at

https://iatraining.us.army.mil/index.html

by Oct. 31.

Once registered with Garrison PAO and

once WEB training has been completed,

there will be

a scheduled mandatory training session

conducted with

the social media content managers.

This mandatory training

will be conducted by Garrison PAO.

Content managers will receive

their training date after registration.

During the renovations of the U.S. Army Japan

headquarters building,

scaffolding will be placed

around the building.

This may create a narrow sidewalk

for pedestrians.

The renovations may cause noise

and possible chemical odors

from the paint application.

The scheduled phases and durations are as follows:

Phase 1: Oct. 6 - Dec. 6, 2014, (S-Wing)

Phase 2: Nov. 1 - Jan.14, 2015, (E-Wing)

Phase 3: Nov. 27 - Feb. 5, 2015, (N-Wing)

Phase 4: Jan. 6 - March 8, 2015, (W-Wing)

Phase 5: Feb. 15 - March 29, 2015, (Courtyard)

Due to shortage of personnel,

starting Sept. 20,

the Camp Zama Consolidated Mailroom

will not be available to customers

on Saturdays for package delivery services.

The mailroom will still be open

for customers to access their mailboxes;

however, the customer service window

will be closed.

We thank you for your cooperation

and apologize

for any inconvenience this may cause.

The CMR plans to re-open on Saturday's once

the manning shortfalls are resolved.

The September “Blow-Out” specials

for the Camp Zama Treasure Trove

are as follows:

FILL-2-BAGS of SUMMER CLOTHES

for $5.00 (includes summer dresses)

SHOES: Buy one pair get

second pair free

TOYS: Buy one get one free

JEANS: Buy for $5.00 and get

second pair free

BOOKS: 5 books for $1.00

There are lots of new inventory

in the store.

The Treasure Trove is located on Camp Zama,

in Bldg. 998 right across

from the Camp Zama High School

basketball and tennis courts.

Hours of operation are

from Monday, Wednesday and Friday

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Look for the red and yellow

“OPEN” flag on the road.

Directorate of Emergency Services

The SGD Pass office will close

from Sep. 1, 2014 to Sept. 15, 2015

Daily pass for visitors and contractors

will be issued by the security guards.

Sagami Depot Pass office Closure


SGD パスオフィスは２０１４年９月１日から２０１５年9月1日まで

クローズします。

デイリーパスは警備隊が発行いたします。

SGD パスオフィス


Special Event Pass, Long Term Visitor Pass

including Vehicle Pass

for LN employees and contractors

will be issued

at SFHA and ZAMA Pass Offices.

SGD Pass office Closure


Pass request form can be sent to:

usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.

[email protected]

The pass will be issued at SFHA Pass Office

after your request is approved.

The operation hours at SFHA Pass Office will be

Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.



相模補給廠でのイベントパスや、従業員、業者の通行証、車両パスは

全て相模原住宅と、座間のパスオフィスが取り扱います。



パスのリクエストフォームを作成後下記のアドレスにても、パス発行の手続きが出来ます。

usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.list.

[email protected]

パスの手続きが出来次第、相模原住宅のパスオフィスにて受け取る事が出来ます。

時間：月曜日から金曜日の午前８時から午後５時


Please be informed

that the last day of operation

for Sagami Depot Express/Filling Station

will be on Saturday, Oct. 4.

We apologize for any inconvenience

this may cause.

To Our Customers

CPAC’s new operation procedures

The Camp Zama CPAC has new operation procedures.

Here are some of the changes that have been made:

An appointment will be needed to discuss personal

personnel questions. Employees can either call the CPAC's

main line at 263-3755 or make an appointment in person.


The CPAC will, however, be available to managers

to discuss hiring actions at all times.

CPAC has designated Monday afternoons as their time to

work uninterrupted. During this time, specialists will be

working on vacancy announcements and/or referral lists.


They will not answer their phones or respond to emails.

For more information:

263-3755

Women, Infants, and Children

Overseas

The WIC Overseas program provides

several important benefits to help you and

your family lead healthier lives.


Overseas

The program services are provided to

eligible participants overseas:

- Active Duty Military & their Dependents

- DoD Civilian employees & their family

members

- DoD contractors & their family members


Overseas

For more information:

263-8960

The Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness

communication team recently kicked off

a 90-day communication campaign

to encourage Army spouses to take

the Global Assessment Tool (GAT 2.0).

Please help us spread the word!

The GAT 2.0 is a confidential online

self-assessment that provides users

with an overall look of

their comprehensive health and well-being.

Go to

https://www.milsuite.mil

to take the GAT 2.0. Go to

http://csf2.army.mil/

to learn more about GAT 2.0.

Phone numbers to reach our office:

From DSN Phone : (Class A1) 855-431-7705

Toll Free off base/cell in Japan : 0066-33-81-2977

Toll Free from a USA Number : 1-855-431-7705

(If you dial “099,” it is not a free call)

The Camp Zama Golf Course has

opened a designated pathway for runners.

The rules are as follows:

Runners are permitted to run

on the course

Monday through Friday only,

from the hours of 5:30 -7:30 a.m.


Runners are required to run

on cart paths only,

following the designated run route

one way only.


Runners are not permitted

to have any drinks or food of

any kind on the course.


Runners are allowed to run only the

back 9-holes, from the 10th to the 18th.

The distance from the 10 tee

to the 18 green is 2.356 miles or

3.791 kilometers.


Soldiers should not run in a group

on the golf course larger than

a squad size element.


The use of head phones are

not allowed on the course.


Runners are not permitted to conduct

any physical fitness exercises

on the course or be on the greens and/or

fairways for any reason, at any time.

Reminder of Pet Owners’ Responsibilities

The following list of responsibilities for pet owners

living on Camp Zama, Sagamihara Family

Housing Area and Sagami Depot was released

by the Housing Management Division:

- Sponsors are responsible for cleaning the areas

used by their pets.

- If kept outside, the pet’s area must be policed daily

to prevent a buildup of trash and fecal material.


- Owners must clean up waste left by their pet

during walks.

- Fecal droppings must be disposed of in sealed

plastic bags (preferably double bags) and be

placed in garbage receptacles.

- Un-bagged waste must not be placed in garbage

receptacles.


Violations can be reported to following email address:

usarmy.zama.imcom-pacific.mbx.usagj-dpw-housing-

[email protected]

You may also report violations by calling the Housing Management

Division at

263-3441 or 263-4503,

or the Family Housing and Furnishing Management Branch

at 263-3527 or 263-4136.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

263-8255

Website: SuicidePreventionLifeline.org

Japanese phones/cell: 046-407-8255

Allied Telesis: 98-263-8255

Vonage or Skype: (800) 273-8255

Military and Family Life Counselor:

263-3638

Units located on

U.S. Army Garrison Japan Honshu installations

must coordinate with

the Hazardous Material Control Center

at Sagami General Depot

when purchasing hazardous materials.

Please procure recycled, bio-based or

environmentally preferable materials

when they are available in a timely manner,

they meet your unit’s performance standards

and are reasonably priced.

U.S. military personnel and facilities, both at home and

abroad, remain potential targets for those who wish to do

them harm.

Throughout our history, the U.S. Army has tackled the

toughest challenges.

If you see something, say something.

Adversarial forces adapt their tactics to avoid strength,

exploit weakness, and demonstrate their capability to attack

at the time and place of their choosing.

Individual awareness of suspicious activities is a key element

in the identification of potential threatening actions.


Criminal assault methods have evolved over the past century

to a present-day "insider" threat possibility.

Suspicious activity reporting is a fundamental element of the

programs in place to keep both the U.S. Army Japan and U.S.

Army Garrison Japan communities safe.


From deploying units around the area of responsibility to

Corps of Engineers projects throughout Japan, every activity,

every mission and every operation will have situational

awareness.


Both the iWATCH Army and iSALUTE reporting programs are

community tools in our arsenal against threats to force

protection.


We know our missions, our operations and our

responsibilities.

Report suspicious activities to your local Military Police or

ATO by calling: 263-3002 or 911 and or off post 046-407-3002

or 046-407-911


米国軍関係者および軍事施設は、

本国、または海外に関わらず、

常にテロリストの標的になる可能性があります。

常に注意を払い、疑わしい事例について

報告することは、皆さん一人ひとりの努めです。

Commanding General USARJ

テロリストは、いつでもどこでも彼らが

攻撃できることを示すために、

相手の弱みに付け込む策略をとってきます。

個々が疑わしい行動に対して気がつくことが、

テロ活動の可能性を見きわめる鍵となります。


犯罪およびテロリストの攻撃方法は

以前と比べ格段に進化し、

今日では「内部」にある脅威の可能性に

なってきています。


疑わしい行為を報告することが、

私達米陸軍の“対テロプログラム”にとって

大事な要素となります。


iWATCH Army および iSALUTE という

2つの報告プログラムは

我々のコミュニティ内での脅威があった場合に、

誰もが報告できるツールです。


テロと疑わしい行為を確認した場合は、

最寄の軍警察（MP）に報告してください。

電話番号は 080-5903-4501 または

軍電 263-3002、あるいは 911 です。


Units located on U.S. Army Garrison Japan

Honshu installations must coordinate

with the Hazardous Material Control Center

at Sagami Depot.

Call 268-4222 for assistance.

Please procure recycled, bio-based or

environmentally preferable materials

when they are available in a timely manner,

they meet your unit's performance standards,

and are reasonably priced.

Due to recent increased support of

in-house custodial cleaning tasks at new facilities,

the Directorate of Public Works

will be reducing its cleaning frequencies

with the exception of the following buildings:

Change in

Custodial Cleaning Frequencies

- Morale, Welfare and Recreation “Community

Buildings” (Camp Zama Community Club,

Bowling Center, etc.)

- Child, Youth and School Services facilities

(Child Development Centers, Youth Centers,

etc.)

Change in


- BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic

- Department of Defense Education Activity

schools

- Army and Air Force Exchange Services acilities

- Commissaries

Change in


Community members are reminded

that while some cleaning task frequencies

may be reduced, the tasks will still be performed.

There is a possibility that once the adjustments

are made and the workforce has shifted,

some frequencies may be increased.

Change in


The Identification Card section

at Camp Zama’s Military Personnel Division

will begin using

the online RAPIDS appointment scheduler.

ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling

Visit the following link to schedule an appointment:

http://go.usa.gov/WrXQ

Call 263-4449 or 046-407-4449

for same-day appointments or further guidance.

ID Card Section to Begin Online Scheduling

All Status of Forces Agreement members,

to include children and spouses,

are required to register all privately owned bicycles.

Sponsors need to prepare USAG-J Form 1349EJ

in order to properly register

all privately owned bicycles.

Directorate of Emergency ServicesBicycle Registration

Bicycles can be registered

at the Vehicle Registration Office (Bldg. 227)

or the Sagamihara Family Housing Area

Pass and ID Office

at Gate 1.

Directorate of Emergency ServicesBicycle Registration

Serial number locations are normally found

on the below locations of any model bicycle:

Head tubeSeat tube

At rear wheel

mount

Under crank

(bottom bracket)

Common Serial Number Locations

Registrations stickers will be placed visibly

on the seat tube area:

Seat tube

The Employees Assistance Program

is a free service available

to all Department of the Army civilians

on Camp Zama and their family members.

The EAP is a confidential support service paid

for by the government to assist employees.

Employee Assistance Program

The EAP program is designed to:

Promote personal growth, mental and

Physical health, and strengthen individuals,

Families and communities.


Provide individuals with confidential referrals

to agencies that can provide assistance

for problems that can affect their performance.

Individual problems can range from emotional,

psychological, psychiatric, stress-related,

substance dependence or other challenges.


Provide comprehensive short-term counseling

and referral services to help individuals achieve

a balance between their work, family and

other personal responsibilities.


The confidentiality of individuals using

the program is carefully protected.

No information is furnished to employers,

unions, or other individuals without the express,

written permission of the participating client.


The EAP can provide tools to help deal with,

stress, relationships, financial issues,

conflict, substance abuse, impulse control,

assertiveness, anger and

a variety of other adult living issues.


The EAP is available

Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

and is located in the Resiliency

and Restoration Center, Bldg. 534.

To make an appointment, call 263-5309.


Notice for Smokers to Smoke in Designated Areas

Smokers on U.S. military

installations are reminded

that if they are smoking

during business hours

outside their office building

or place of employment,

they should do so only in

designated smoking areas

-- not near roads or

in parking lots.

Smokers must be

considerate of nonsmokers.

Notice for Smokers to Smoke in Designated Areas

SHARP Hotline (English-speaking)

090-9395-8909 or

882# from a DSN phoneCall any time to include evenings,

weekends and holidays.

通話料無料ホットライン（日本語）

0120-279-338電話番号をお確かめの上、おかけ下さい。休日祝日問わず24時間対応。

Posting Ads at Front of Bldg. 102 Not Authorized

All personnel are reminded

not to post advertisements

at the front entrance of

U.S. Army Garrison Japan headquarters, Bldg. 102.


Provide your input or feedback online at the

U.S. Army Garrison Japan ICE site

and enter to win a prize!

http://ice.disa.milGood or bad, we’d like to know!

http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site_id=365

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