Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz NCTS Finegayan, Dededo, Guam PSC 488 Box 105 FPO, AP 96537-0149
Hafa Adai from Guam! Congratulations on your orders to Guam! To help you get settled in, please review the important information below. When reporting to the S-1 Office (Administrative Section), please bring the following items: - Original Orders (Including Web Orders) - Airline Invoices/Itineraries - Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) Invoices (if applicable) - Receipts (e.g., pet quarantine, hotel, childcare) - Marriage/Birth Certificate (if applicable) If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out at 671-355-2983 / 9038 / 8373 / 8374. Again, congratulations and welcome aboard!
Unaccompanied/single members (E-4 and below) must reside in assigned bachelor quarters, unless otherwise authorized by the local housing authority on Guam. Marines with dependents currently have the option to reside on either On-Base Housing or receive Overseas Housing Allowance (OHA). Allowance rates can be found using the OHA calculator. The process for any housing begins with the online Application for Assignment to Housing (DD Form 1746). Upon arrival to Guam, all Marines will check in with the Anderson Air Force Base Housing Office to discuss housing options. If a Marine elects to apply for OHA, the Housing Office will work with families to complete all required documents. This includes a mandatory site inspection and lease agreement review. Marines inbound to Guam should never enter a lease agreement prior to working with the housing office. This may result in the Marine entering a lease agreement without the approval by the Housing Office to receive OHA. Once all required documents are completed and OHA is approved by the Housing Office, the Camp Blaz administration section will begin the process to ensure the allowance is started for the service member. Families should note that the process to begin OHA is not instant and will take weeks before it is reflected on the members pay. The administration section can assist with the request to receive Advanced OHA after the OHA has been approved in the system. On-Base Housing is provided at either Naval Base Guam at North Tipalao which is roughly 45-60 minutes from Camp Blaz or at Andersen Air Force Base, which is 15-20 minutes from Camp Blaz.
Marines have the option to either ship one vehicle or have it stored at the government's expense. If a Marine chooses to have a vehicle shipped to Guam at the government's expense, the cost to store a vehicle in the continental U.S. will not be covered. Also, if a Marine chooses to have their vehicle stored at the government's expense, the cost to ship a vehicle to Guam will not be covered. To begin the process for a privately owned vehicle, visit PCS My POV.
The Joint Region Marianas School Liaison section serves as the primary liaison between community schools, commanders, and military parents. They also help with assisting families with school issues while also coordinating with local school systems. Visit the School Liaison Website for more information.
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE
Andersen Elementary School (PreK-5th grade) …………………. 671-366-1511
Andersen Middle School (6th-8th grade) …………………....…… 671-366-3880
NAVAL BASE GUAM
Commander McCool Elementary/
Middle School(PreK-8th grade) ……………………………...……. 671-339-8676
U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL GUAM
Guam High School (9th-12th grade) ………………………..…….. 671-344-7410
Public Schools: Guam Department of Education or 671-475-0457.
Private Schools: Listed on the Joint Region Marianas School Liaison website.
Marines with pets should begin working with their administration section to secure pet spots on the Patriot Express as soon as possible. Families should be prepared to pay mandatory pet quarantine fees upon arrival to Guam. The mandatory quarantine of a household pet, are reimbursable not to exceed $550 per PCS move for pets. Ticketing and travel expenses for pets are not covered and must be paid by the owner. Pet spaces on the Patriot Express are very limited with a reservation limit of two pets per family. Visit the AMC Pet Travel Page for more information. The Guam Military Pet Information Facebook Page is also a valuable resource. Guam is a rabies-free territory. In order to maintain a rabies-free status, Guam has instituted a quarantine law designed to protect residents and pets from potentially serious health problems associated with the presence and spread of rabies. Andersen Pet Lodge on the Air Force Base provides a convenient alternative to off-base quarantine facilities. The pet lodge will provide pet transportation from the plane upon arrival to the quarantine facility. Visit the Andersen Pet Lodge website for more information. Traveling to Guam Pet Checklist
Passport & Screening: Since Guam is a U.S. territory, a passport is not required.
Driver’s License: The process to obtain a new Driver’s License in Guam takes approximately 1.5 years. Failure to update your driver’s license or obtain a stateside license will limit your ability to drive on island. Driver’s license renewals are not difficult to obtain on island.
Overseas Screening (NAVMED 1300/2) is required to be completed prior to departing your current unit. Guam is limited in medical services and resources so please communicate with your medical care provider or Exception Family Members Program case manager for information.
Bring the following uniforms in packed luggage for check in: Service Alphas, Service Charlies, Dress Blue Alphas, Dress Blue Bravos, Dress Blue Deltas, Woodland MARPAT (sleeves up year round), PT Gear. (Select uniform items are not available in Guam) Area clearance is NOT required.
Map of Guam