Information and Suggestions for Shipments
MUST KNOW INFORMATION FOR THE SHIPMENT OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Once you have been found medically suitable for your overseas tour, please begin the process of setting up your shipment of household goods by visiting www.move.mil to create/update your DPS account.
It is encouraged to perform a self-counseling to reduce friction and facilitate better planning before your final appointment with the Distribution Management Office (DMO) or the Transportation Management Office (TMO).
Funded Orders and a copy of your Approved Area Clearance/Dependent Entry Approval (DEA) may be required to finalize your shipment of Household Goods (HHGs) with DMO/TMO.
When deciding what to bring, please keep in mind that you will be required to complete a 14-day ROM either in a housing unit or on/off-base lodging.
ITEMS NEEDED WHILE IN A 14-DAY ROM WHEN RESIDING IN CONTINGENCY OR PERMANENT HOUSING
Please plan to bring the following items with you or coordinate with your sponsor to secure the items upon arrival.
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Masks/face coverings - cloth or disposable
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Bedding (double & twin size sheets, blankets, pillows and pillow casings) and linens.
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Select baby items (if applicable).
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Towels and washcloths: enough for each family member.
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Medication, contact lenses or glasses, and other hygiene items; enough to last while in ROM.
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Children's entertainment and comfort items (i.e. toys and their personal belongings).
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Electronic devices such as tablets, laptops to complete virtual check-in requirements while in ROM.
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Pet food (enough for 14 days) and other pet supplies (if applicable).
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Cleaning supplies and any other essential items you will need during the 14-day ROM period.
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*Set of dishes, kitchenware, and cutlery: temporary kitchen kits are available for personnel to borrow through Marine & Family Programs-Resources Centers. Coordinate with your sponsor to secure a kit prior to your arrival.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE EXPRESS/UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE SHIPMENT
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42-inch TV or smaller, DVD /Blu-ray Player and a few favorite DVDs.
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Baby crib or Play Pen. (Item has to be less than 42 inches in diameter when disassembled).
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Lamps and small fans.
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Space heater. Some off-base housing units do not have built-in heaters.
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Additional bedding and linens (double & twin size sheets, blankets, pillows and pillow casings).
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Set of dishes, kitchenware, cutlery and small appliances (enough for you or your entire family to use).
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Clothing to include rain gear and summer clothes. Okinawa is extremely hot and humid during the summertime. Pack a combination of clothing to include a warm jacket as weather varies dramatically.
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Additional children’s items (i.e. toys and their personal belongings).
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Small rugs and a few carpets as tile over concrete is the standard floor in most homes.
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Any other essential items needed within the first 30-60 days.
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD GOODS SHIPMENT
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Additional clothes and shoes not packed in the express shipment.
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Additional kitchenware not packed in the express shipment.
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Bedroom set or mattresses (if you have comfortable ones).
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Living room set, if not too heavy.
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Large rugs, carpets, and household/holiday décor.
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Bathroom sets such as bathroom rugs, additional towels and shower caddies.
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Keep books to a minimum unless they are part of your professional equipment.
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Dehumidifiers are great to have as it is very humid in Okinawa during the spring and summer months.
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CDs, DVDs, and board games are a must to have during bad weather or Typhoon Season.
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Anything you will need to live on for the next 2-3 years.
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Temporary loaner furniture is available for personnel on full JFTR weight allowances. For details, please visit the Furnishings Management website: http://www.housing.af.mil/Units/Okinawa/furnishingsmanagement/.
This serves as general list of suggestions for the shipment of HHGs. For additional policies or weight allowances relating to your HHGs shipment, please contact your local DMO or TMO.
Family Housing Division
https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/Family-Housing-Division/
Housing Application Information
IN PERSON: Applications for on-Base housing are accepted from 0730 - 1530, Monday thru Friday, at the Military Housing Office (MHO), Building TT-43 Inchon Street, Tarawa Terrace.
In the absence of the service member, the spouse may apply with a Power of Attorney (POA) and documentation proving the service member is attached to Camp Lejeune/New River for duty. Note: A Special Power of Attorney (SPOA) is required for Lease signing. Information and downloadable forms are provided by the MCB Staff Judge Advocate at http://go.usa.gov/YNte.
ADVANCE APPLICATION: An advance application may be submitted to the MHO at any time, provided the service member is/will be attached to Camp Lejeune/MCASNR for duty.
The MHO will use the date of receipt of a complete application package; to include all qualifying documents and Permanent Change of Station Orders (PCSO), as the Control Date for the MHO Wait List.
*** YOUR CONTROL DATE IS NO LONGER YOUR DATE OF DETACHMENT***
Qualifying documents include the Application for Assignment to Housing (DD Form 1746), Privacy Act Release Form, Statement of Understanding, Sex Offender Policy Acknowledgement & Disclosure, Pet Registration Addendum (whether or not you have pets). All forms can be found under the Required Documents tab on the site referenced above. If documents are received separately, the Control Date will be established upon receipt of the latest document.
ATLANTIC MARINE CORPS COMMUNITIES (AMCC): Once a complete application package has been received and a Control Date assigned, your application will be referred to AMCC for action. Note: The service member must be detached from his/her previous Command prior to assignment.
LINCOLN MILITARY HOUSING (LMH)-HEROES MANOR (HM): Once a complete application package has been received and a Control Date assigned, you will be placed on the Inactive Wait List. Your application will be kept in an inactive status until you have reported in to your Command and provided your reporting-in endorsement to the MHO.
You may submit via one of the following methods:
KEY & ESSENTIAL. Designated Key and Essential (K&E) personnel can be found at the following link: MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJBUL 11101
INACTIVE WAITING LIST. If you will not be able to accept housing, you may want to place your application inactive. Your name will be removed from the waiting list and held in a separate file until the end of the time period you specify. Your Control Date will remain the same.
CANCELLATION OF APPLICATION. It is your responsibility to keep your application current. If we cannot find you, your application will be cancelled. Please notify us if your contact information changes.
Housing Application Submission Checklist (all forms are on https://www.lejeune.marines.mil/Offices-Staff/Family-Housing-Division)
To help with the submission and processing of your application, please ensure all required forms are attached with your submission and the below documents are completed/included with your package:
Scan all documents in to ONE PDF file and send to: lejeunefamilyhousing@usmc.mil. If you have not received an email from us after three working days, please call 910-450-1628 Extensions #205 and #206.
Family Housing
The Military Housing Office (MHO) at Camp Lejeune oversees more than 5,000 privatized housing units. The Public-Private Venture (PPV) Partners are Atlantic Marine Corps Communities, LLC, and Lincoln Military Housing. The MHO is responsible for validating applicants and for providing referrals to the PPV Partners for on-Base privatized military housing.
There are housing areas located in twelve geographical locations at Camp Lejeune/ Marine Corps Air Station, New River (MCASNR). The bedroom and rank designations are as follows:
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Berkeley Manor = 659 housing units. In this neighborhood, there are 233 three-bedroom and 93 four-bedroom housing units designated for enlisted personnel; there are 235 three-bedroom and 98 four-bedroom housing units designated for senior enlisted personnel.
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Courthouse Bay = 8 housing units. All eight are three-bedroom housing units designated for field grade officer personnel.
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Heroes Manor = 560 housing units. In this neighborhood, there are 419 three-bedroom and 141 four bedroom housing units designated for enlisted personnel.
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Hospital Point = 18 housing units. All 18 are three-bedroom housing units designated for company grade officer personnel.
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Knox Cove = 80 housing units. All 80 are four-bedroom housing units designated for senior enlisted personnel (E8/E9 only).
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Knox Landing = 186 housing units. In this neighborhood, there are 99 three-bedroom and 87 four-bedroom housing units. These housing units are designated for senior enlisted personnel.
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MCASNR = 349 housing units. In McCutcheon Manor, there are 156 three-bedroom and 32 four-bedroom housing units designated for enlisted personnel; there are 56 three-bedroom 16 four-bedroom housing united designated for senior enlisted personnel. In Peterfield Point, there are 57 three-bedroom and 19 four-bedroom housing units designated for company grade officer personnel; there are four three-bedroom and six four-bedroom housing units designated for field grade officer personnel; there are three four-bedroom homes designated for senior grade officer personnel.
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Midway Park = 698 housing units. In this neighborhood, there are 161 two-bedroom, 516 three-bedroom and 21 four-bedroom housing units. These housing units are designated for enlisted personnel.
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Paradise Point = 511 housing units. In this neighborhood, there are 266 three-bedroom and 26 four-bedroom housing units designated for company grade officer personnel; there are 150 three-bedroom and 11 four-bedroom housing units designated for field grade officer personnel; there are 51 three-bedroom housing units designated for senior grade officer personnel; there are seven four-bedroom housing units designated for general grade officer personnel.
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Tarawa Terrace = 1687 housing units. In this neighborhood, there are 544 two-bedroom, 1061 three-bedroom and 82 four-bedroom housing units designated for enlisted personnel.
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Watkins Grove = 136 housing units. In this neighborhood, there are 69 three-bedroom and 67 four-bedroom housing units designated for senior enlisted personnel.
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Watkins Village = 312 housing units. In this neighborhood, there are 38 three-bedroom and 148 four-bedroom housing units designated for enlisted personnel; there are 26 three-bedroom and 100 four-bedroom housing units designated for senior enlisted personnel.
Off-Base Housing
Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune has several communities many families have settled in and call home. Below is a list of cities to help in your search for realtors, home rentals, or buying options.
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Sneads Ferry: approximate 5-10 min commute
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Holly Ridge: approximate 15-20 min commute
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Surf City: approximate 20-30 min commute
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Topsail Beach: approximate 30 min commute
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Hampstead: approximate 30 min commute
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Wilmington: approximate 45 min - 1 hour commute
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Jacksonville: approximate 30 min commute
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Swansboro: approximate 45 min commute
Temporary Lodging/Inns of the Corps - Lejeune
The Inns of the Corps - Lejeune, consisting of 90 units, provides many amenities for military personnel and their families arriving in this area.
The Inn is centrally located near a variety of snack bars, the main Exchange, banks and the Commissary. Each room has a kitchenette and is stylishly appointed for the comfort and convenience of its guests.
Reservations are strongly recommended. Those not in PCS status may reserve rooms up to 21 days in advance. Those in a PCS status may reserve rooms up to 30 days in advance and must provide a copy of their orders. The Inn does not allow pets.
For more information, please call (910) 451-3041.
Bachelor Enlisted Quarters
Bachelor Enlisted Quarters are located throughout Camp Lejeune and reservations can be made by calling the following numbers:
Camp Lejeune: 910-451-1385/2146
Camp Geiger: 910-449-0435
MCAS New River: 910-787-9575
Bachelor Officer Quarters
Bachelor Officer Quarters are located throughout Camp Lejeune and reservations can be made by calling the following numbers:
All Points Inn, Camp Lejeune: 910-451-1385/2146
Camp Geiger: 910-449-0435
Camp Johnson: 910-450-0828
Courthouse Bay: 910-440-7493
MCAS New River: 910-787-9575
Geographic Bachelors
Geographic bachelors are provided with quarters on a space available basis.
Pet Restrictions
For more information please review MCIEAST-MCB CAMLEJO 10570.1
All dogs and cats must be registered with the Domestic Animal Control Office (DACO), Building 979. DACO hours of operation are Monday through Friday 0700 to 1530. Registration hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 0800 to 1100.
1. Current on-base residents leasing an installation housing unit who have a pet or are acquiring a pet are required to complete a pet registration lease addendum and show proof of a civilian or military veterinarian certificate of required vaccinations; a copy will be provided to the DACO. The pet must be present and have a functioning microchip identification device inserted below the skin at the back of the neck between the shoulder blades on the dorsal midline. Prospective residents have five business days from the date 5 of the pet addendum to present their pet to the DACO to complete the registration process; the service member will take the registration information to the Family Housing Office (FHO), and a serialized pet decal will be issued. The decals will be affixed to the front door or a window that is visible from the front of the residence. Failure to register a pet will result in a citation. If a resident receives more than three citations, pet privileges can be suspended or terminated.
2. Proof of installation registration must be provided to the Appropriate Public Private Venture Landlord (APPVL) and FHO.
3. All dogs and cats will be re-registered annually with the DACO to ensure animals are up-to-date on all required inoculations and to ensure the pet is not potentially dangerous.
4. All dogs and cats must wear a collar with their current address and rabies inoculation tag.
Prohibited Canine Breeds
Full and mixed breeds of Pit Bulls (American Staffordshire Terrier, American Pit-bull Terrier, and Staffordshire Bull Terrier are considered a Pit Bull), Rottweiler, wolf hybrids, or any canine breed with dominant traits of aggression that present a risk to the health and safety of persons aboard the installation are prohibited as pets.
In case of mixed breeds and any other disputes, a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test from a licensed veterinarian is required at the expense of the owner. The animal must be removed immediately from the installation until the results of the DNA test are reviewed by the DACO.
Owners of prohibited canine breeds applying for housing will not be allowed to occupy quarters unless they surrender ownership of their prohibited pet(s).
The animal is required to be present during the registration process to confirm the animal and the paperwork for the animal match.
During the time of registration, if the dog demonstrates any aggressive behavior or dominant traits that would present an unreasonable risk to the safety of personnel aboard the installation, the animal will not be registered, and a recommendation to deny the animal aboard the installation will be sent to the AC/S, SES; PMO; FHO; and the APPVL. This refers to all canine breads.