BY ORDER OF THE
COMMANDERHEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES FORCES, JAPANUSFJ INSTRUCTION 90-402
1 June 2024
Command Policy
MANAGEMENT AND UTILIZATION OF THE
TOLL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (USFJ FORM 19EJ)COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORYACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the U.S. Forces Japan webpage at:https://usaf.dps.mil/sites/yokota/USFJ/USFJResources/References/USFJ%20Publications/Forms/AllItems.aspx
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: USFJ/J41 (indopacom.yokota.usfj-J4.list.all@mail.mil)
Certified by: USFJ/J-4 (ColCalixte)
Supersedes: USFJI 90-402, 15 July 2022
Pages: 9PURPOSE: To promulgate guidance on the management and usage of United States Forces
Japan Form 19EJ, Certificate for Transit of Toll Roads by Military Vehicles (Toll Certificates), by
all parties identified in paragraph 1 of this instruction and references in paragraph 6.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: Administrative corrections, add updated version of USFJ Form
19EJ, and update procedures. Provide clarification on roles and responsibilities.
1. Scope. This instruction applies to all U.S. Forces personnel (including active duty, reserve,DoD civilians), visitors, U.S. Official Contractors and their employees under Article XIV of theStatus of Forces Agreement (SOFA), other civilians who are employed by, serving with, oraccompanying U.S. Forces in Japan under Article l(b) of the SOFA, Master Labor Contract(MLC), Marines Contract (MC) and Indirect Hire Agreement (IHA). The instruction applies toboth appropriated and non-appropriated fund activities of U.S. Forces and other organizations
and their employees located in Japan at the invitation of USFJ and/or its component services
and authorized to register or operate U.S. military vehicles.
2. General: IAW Article V paragraph 2 of the SOFA, U.S. military vehicles are permitted to use
toll roads free of toll charges. As per the agreement between the GOJ and USG, the purpose ofUSFJ Form 19EJ is intended to pay for military vehicles utilization of toll roads while carrying out
official duties and to mitigate any delays encountered at tollbooths. The use of private vehicle
travel using USFJ Form 19EJ is not authorized unless the mission requirements demonstrate aneed and are approved by the USFJ or the components’ Toll Certificate Program Manager.
2.1. Commander 5AF, Commanding General U.S. Army Japan, Commanding General Marine
Forces Japan, and Commander U.S. Naval Forces Japan (hereinafter USFJ components) will
centrally manage and control distribution of USFJ Form 19EJ. Commanders will develop andpublish local guidance to manage, account for, and control USFJ Form 19EJ. This authority may
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2.1.1. USFJ components shall validate to USFJ questionable toll certificates on a quarterly
basis or as required. This authority may not be delegated.
2.2. At a minimum, USFJ components’ instructions will:2.2.1. Outline disbursing procedures for toll certificates to routine and emergency users toinclude tenant units.
2.2.2. Describe the USFJ Form 19EJ Certifying Official appointment program, roles andresponsibilities of the Toll Certificate custodians and dispatcher/dispensing agents.
2.2.3. Include processes for accountability and documented auditing of USFJ Form 19EJ whichdocuments the previous 18 months of toll certificates disbursement.
2.2.4. Incorporate additional oversight IAW components and/or local command inspection
programs.
2.2.5. Ensure all vehicle operators are knowledgeable on Command Policy regarding use ofUSFJ Form 19EJ prior to operating a U.S. Military vehicle on Japanese expressways.
2.2.6. Ensure that satellite and liaison offices not on US installations are managed andaccounted for under the Toll Certificate program.
3. Responsibilities:
3.1. USFJ/J4
3.1.1. Will update and publish the most current version of this instruction on the USFJ Portal,see ACCESSIBILITY for website to USFJ Resources and U.S. Forces Japan > Resources(usfj.mil) website.
3.1.2. Will coordinate and provide responses to questionable toll certificates identified by theGovernment of Japan.
3.2. Component Services (5 AF, USARJ, CNFJ/CNRJ, & MARFOR-J)
3.2.1. Will appoint in writing a Program Manager and alternate and provide appointment letter toUSFJ/J41 Toll Certificate Program Manager.
3.2.2. Will provide quarterly validation for questionable toll certificates or as requested.
3.2.3. Will develop and publish local guidance for the Components’ Toll Certificate Program.
3.2.4. Will requisition and fund the printing of USFJ Form 19EJ.
3.3. Component Service Toll Certificate Program Managers
3.3.1. Will ensure that all Certifiers are appointed in writing.
3.3.2. Program Managers and Certifiers are required to attend Toll Certificate training prior toappointment, and thereafter, once every two years. Custodians and dispatchers are required to3

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attend initial Toll Certificate training prior to dispensing toll certificates. It is required that all
personnel in a job position that requires the use of Japanese expressways attend Toll Certificatetraining. It is encouraged that all other users and drivers attend Toll Certificate training.
3.5. DLA Document Services, Yokosuka plant
3.5.1. Will print USFJ 19EJ on a reimbursable basis.
4. Procedures: Directors and Special Staff
4.1. USFJ Form 19EJ is controlled by serial number, centrally requisitioned, and distributed byservice component Publications Distribution Offices (PDO's). Only the DLA Document Services,
Yokosuka plant is authorized to print this form. USFJ Form 19EJ serial numbers bycomponents are allocated as follows:
4.1.1. US Army (1-0000001 through 1-9999999)
4.1.2. US Marine Corps (2-0000001 through 2-9999999)
4.1.3. US Navy (3-0000001 through 3-9999999)
4.1.4. US Air Force (4-0000001 through 4-9999999)
4.2. Only authorized service PDO's and components’ designated offices may submit funding
documentation and requisitions (MIPR's, DD282's) to the DLA Document Services for
procurement of the USFJ Form 19EJ, by mail. DLA must have authorization letter on file prior toaccepting printing services requests. Mail to:
DLA Document Services, Yokosuka
PSC 473, Box 26,
FPO AP 96349
DSN 315-234-0378
4.3. Commanders with responsibility for printing authorization will review requests and referquestionable requests, i.e., those which are not directly responsible to their component
commander, or whose function or mission is not known, to USFJ/J41 for validation prior toissuing forms.
4.4. Upon receipt of the forms, distribution to certifying officials will be in accordance withComponents’ Toll Certificate Program local governing directives.
4.5. Units will maintain a register, which includes the following information:
4.5.1. Certificate Serial Number.
4.5.2. Type of Vehicle.
4.5.3. Driver's Name.
4.5.4. Vehicle Number.

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4.5.5. Date of Issue/Return.
4.5.6. Destination of Vehicle
4.5.7. Name of Certifying Official, Custodian or Dispatcher/Dispensing Agent•Note: Include issuing installation name in title of Register (see attachment 3)

4.6. USFJ Form 19EJ must be completed prior to departing dispatch or issuing office in order toreduce or eliminate inaccurate toll certificates, also known as “questionable” or “incomplete” tollcertificates. Additionally, this will help to reduce delays at toll booths. Use only black or blue ink.
If mission requirements preclude filling out USFJ Form 19EJ, block 2 prior to departure, local
procedures will ensure accountability and record of issuance to the mission commander. USFJForm 19EJ may be completed by stamps or printer as long as the information is legible andaligned with the form format, certifier signature is still required.
4.7. All unused toll certificates shall be returned to dispatch or dispensing office. All unused toll
certificates must be accounted for by annotating the toll certificate register as “VOID” or“Returned” and verified by the vehicle dispatcher, certifier, or custodian before toll certificate isdestroyed/shredded or reused. If a toll certificate(s) is lost, the driver is required to provide aStatement of Loss Memorandum which includes the approximate date of loss, serial number/s,location, and details for the missing toll certificate/s.
4.8. The driver will fill out block 2, the certifying official will fill out blocks 6 (6a) and 7 (6b), thecustodian or dispatcher will fill out blocks 1, 3, 4, and 5 of the form prior to vehicle being
dispatched. Instructions are as follows (see attachments 1 and 2 for example):
4.8.1. Type of Vehicle/Category of Vehicle: Enter Type of Vehicle or Check the Appropriate
Box and Enter the Vehicle data, i.e.
U.S. Army Sedan
U.S. Navy Bus (45 Passenger)
U.S. Air Force Tractor Trailer Truck
USMC Van (9 Passenger)
Army-Air Force Exchange Truck (2-Ton, 5-Ton)
Enter Gross Weight, Number of Axles and/or Passengers
Capacity
4.8.2. Driver's Name/Driver’s Last, First Name: Enter Driver’s Last Name, First Name, i.e.
Smith, John R.
Matsumoto, Yuji
4.8.3. Vehicle Number/Vehicle License Plate Number: Enter Bumper or License Plate Number,
i.e.
OV-10
OVA-4
USN 00342
USMC 00123

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4.8.4. Date/Date Issued: Enter Date of Issue to Driver, i.e.
4 Jul 2023
Jul 4, 2023
7/4/2023
4.8.5. Location/Issuing Installation: Enter Issuing Installation Name*, i.e.
Camp Zama, Japan
Misawa AB, Japan
Atsugi NAS, Japan* Installation name must be spelled out. Acronym for type of installation is acceptable, i.e., AB,NAS, NB, MCAS (list is not all inclusive)
4.8.6. Signature of Certifier/Printed Name, Grade and Signature of Certifier. Print the name andenter the signature of Individual with Authority to certify the Toll Certificate (Driver and Certifier
will not be the same person; deviations must be approved in writing by the component.
commander or the delegated authority and letter sent to USFJ/J41), i.e.

John Doe, Maj, USAJohn Doe
4.8.7. Title/Title and Unit: Enter Position and Unit of the Certifier, e.g.
Example 1:
Dispatcher
374 Logistic Readiness Sqdn
Example 2:
Commander
88th MP Det.
5. Distribution:
5.1. HQ USFJ publications will be available on the official publications website and can beaccessed by applicable military components. Paper distribution control symbols (i.e.,Distribution A, L, X, etc.) are no longer authorized for HQ USFJ publications. The issuing Officeof Primary Responsibility controls all aspects of publications under their purview to include
special, limited, and controlled distribution and master copies.
5.2. In some instances, non-military government domain users (i.e., Department of Defense
Dependent Schools, Exchange/Commissary employees) may not have access to HQ USFJ’s.mil website. These users may contact J4 at indopacom.yokota.usfj-J4.list.all@mail.mil ordownload a copy from HQ USFJ website under the resources tab, U.S. Forces Japan >Resources (usfj.mil).
6. References:

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6.1. Joint Committee Minutes of 25 October 1963
6.2. Joint Committee Minutes of 14 November 1963
6.3. Para 2, Articles V and Para 1, Articles XV, Agreement Under Article VI Of The Treaty Of
Mutual Cooperation And Security Between The United States of America and Japan, Regarding
Facilities And Areas And The Status Of United States Armed Forces In Japan, 19 January,
1960
Digitally signed by
ROWELL.GEORGE.BALL.IV.116530
2008
Date: 2024.05.20 16:41:47 +09'00'

GEORGE B. ROWELL
Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps
Deputy Commander
Attachments:
1. USFJ Form 19EJ (1994 Version)
2. USFJ Form 19EJ (2022 Version)
3. Toll Certificate Register

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Attachment 1Smith, John, SFC

U.S. Army Sedan
OVAor US C

22 Feb 2 2Camp ama

Commander
John Doe,a USAthDet

Driver and Certifier will not be the same person. Any deviations must be approved in writing bythe component commander or the delegated authority. Send approved ustification letter to USFJ/J forfiling.

All Information Filled In rior o Leaving Dispatch

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Attachment 2Smith, John, SFC
OVAor US C

2 Feb 2 22Camp ama

Commander
John Doe,a USAthDet

ONS and A LES are totals of vehicle combination configuration
ONS is vehicle gross weight.

owing vehicle plus trailer).

All Information Filled In rior o Leaving Dispatch

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Attachment 3