Marine Corps Installations Pacific

Mission
The Mission of the MCB Provost Marshal's Office is to provide law enforcement, investigative, and security services as directed by the Commanding General. The Provost Marshals advises and assists the Commanding General on the formulation and administration of military law enforcement related policy and procedures. The Provost Marshals' Office provides Marine Corps Base security and law enforcement, criminal investigations, confinement and correctional functions, Japanese liaison, Japanese Police Security Guards, vehicle registration, traffic court, Base Pass Office, MCAS Futenma flight line security, special reaction capability, black marketing enforcement and related services to organic and Fleet Marine Force (FMF) organizations.

Operations Branch
The mission of the Operations Branch is to enforce all published regulations and orders pertaining to security and law enforcement matters. Operations controls the Accident Investigation Section, Special Reaction Section, Military Working Dog section, and six separate Military Police Districts: Camp Hansen (North); Camp Foster (Central); Camp Courtney (East) Camp Kinser (South); MCAS Futenma; and Camp Fuji.

Crime Prevention & Force Protection
The mission of crime prevention and force protection is to ensure comprehensive and integrated plans are developed and implemented which reflects the commander’s operational approach on how best to address the threat for MCB Camp Butler and Marine Corps Bases Japan. The focus of efforts is tailored to the local environment and threat conditions to achieve the objectives.

Hours of Operations: 

    0800 – 1600 Monday – Friday. (Closed Weekends and Holidays)

Phone Numbers: 
    DSN: 645-3955 
    Fax DSN: 645-3859

Background Records Check

A photo ID card is required for all background records checks.

When Bringing in background record checks for other people or a company, the background record check must include:
-A copy of a photo ID (ex. Passport, Driver's Licence, Base ID, etc...)
-Signature at the bottom of the background record check or Name in Kanji if Local National (no printed name)
-Date the form was completed

For a copy of the background records check form, Click here

Every form will have the following blocks filled in:

-Purpose
-Name
-Full Social or Driver's licence number
-Grade and MOS (if available)
-Organization
-Date and Place of birth
-Country of Citizenship
-Clearance status information (if applicable)
-Signature and date

**No exceptions**

Mission Statement

The PMO Pass Office provides Base Activity Passes for all Marine, Navy and Army facilities on Okinawa. The Camp Foster office processes most requests within 5 business days.

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The PMO main pass office is located in Building 456 on Camp S.D. Butler.
For questions or concerns please call one of the following numbers:
Camp Foster Pass Office 645-7519 / 2239 / 3135

Required Forms to Request Base Access

Pass Office Forms:
Base Pass Application
Letter of Request
Background Records Check

Pass Office Publications:
Base Pass Application Process

Designated Third Country Nationals (DTCN's)

General Guidance: