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Message from USFJIntroduc tion
United States Forces are stationed in Japan- Do you like challenges?

in accordance with the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty.
- Do you dream of working overseas?

To support United States Forces, Japan (USFJ) to accomplish its mission,
USFJ employees are hired by the Government of Japan(Ministry of Defense) and furnished to USFJ.
Those who work on U.S. military bases in Japan are called USFJ employees.
They provide various support services,
including clerical, engineering, and sales work.
USFJ is looking for work-ready employees
who have extensive knowledge and- Do you want to make contributions to make the world more secure?
If so, then you should consider to be a member of US Forces in Japan (USFJ).
Being an USFJ employee provides the opportunity to enhance your skills; commitment by theGovernments of Japan and the United States to provide you with a safe and secure working
environment; and compensate you fairly for the work in support of the Alliance between our nations.
As an USFJ employee you would be a bridge between nations, a link in the chain that binds our

experience regarding such support services.

countries' futures together.

We hope this pamphlet will provide useful information

Please review this pamphlet of useful information about employment on U.S. military bases in Japanto those who are looking for employment

and explore the opportunities that exist within USFJ!

on U.S. military bases in Japan.

You may become one of many USFJ employees who, over the past 70+ years, have found a career withUSFJ to be a worthwhile and satisfying lifetime journey.

CONTENTS
Introduction ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 01
Message from USFJ ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 02
Status of USFJ Employees / Headquarters of USFJ ・・・・・ 03
Employment System and Job Titles of USFJ Employees ・・ 04
Introduction of USFJ Installations ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 05
Introduction of USFJ Employees

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A Typical Day of an USFJ Employee
Specialists' Positions

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Active Female Employees ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 13
Balancing Work and Family Life /Hourly Pay Temporary Employment (HPT) System ・・・・・ 15
Career Plans & Career Advancement ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 16
Training Programs ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 17
Employment and Working Conditions ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 18
Frequently Asked Questions / Recruitment Information・・ 20
Process from Application to Employment ・・・・・・・・・・・・ 21
Locations of LMO Headquarters and Branch Ofﬁces ・・・・ 22* Contents on this pamphlet (name, job, workplace, etc.) are of 30 November, 2023, unless otherwise provided.

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Message from USFJ

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Status of USFJ Employees

Employment System and Job Titles of USFJ Employees

USFJ employees are employed by the Government of Japan (Ministry of Defense) and used by the U.S. Forces in Japan.
They are not government ofﬁcials, although they are employed by the Government of Japan.

Employment System and Job Titles

The Governmentof Japan(Ministry of Defense)

The United Statesof America(USFJ)

As for hiring USFJ employees, Government of Japan and US Government concluded three labor furnishing contracts. the Master Labor Contract (MLC),
the Mariner’s Contract (MC) and the Indirect Hire Agreement (IHA).
There is not a large difference among wages, work hours and leave between Master Labor Contract (MLC) and Indirect Hire Agreement (IHA), thoughemployees of those contracts work in different workplaces.
Mariners Contract (MC) is like MLC but working conditions such as working hours, leave and holidays are based on maritime customs of Japanese mariners.
On any of labor provision contracts, USFJ employees provide assistance on US bases, expertise, skill and English proficiency are needed depending on
their jobs.
Type of Job
Clerical and Engineering Work

Conclusion of labor furnishing contracts
Conclusion of labor contracts
and payment of wages, etc.

Skilled and Labor WorkEngaged in skilled work such as machine repair, inspection and operation, or service work such as cleaning, sales and waiting tables.

Security and Fire Fighting

Engaged in security work such as security guards and firefighters.

Medical Work

Supervision, guidance,
training, etc.

Nursing

USFJ Employees

Description

Engaged in clerical work such as general affairs management, accounting and interpretation, or engineering work
such as construction, civil engineering and machinery.

Engaged in medical work in hospitals or clinics as dental hygienists or medical technicians.
Engaged in nursing work in hospitals or clinics as nurses or nursing assistants.

Introduction of Typical Job Titles
As job titles of USFJ employees are more than 1,300 ranging variously, there are opportunities to be active for each job title.

MLC

Coordination

Coordination

Labor management, wages, and welfare

Technical Information Specialist(BWT1)

Child Development Program
Technician (BWT1)

MWR Program CoordinatorU n d er g en eral s up er v i s i o n of a m ili t ar y s up er v i s or,
performs analysis, evaluation and translation of a variety oftechnical and scientific information for designated areas.

Serves as a technician solely assigned to a classroomof children with independent responsibility for planningand developing classroom activities in support of theChild Development program.

Programs and operates indoor and outdoor activities andprovide sightseeing tours or seasonal tourist information.
Performs clerical duties including calculating expenses,
developing plans, and evaluating the plan afterwards.

Preventive MaintenanceWorker (BWT2)

Automotive Mechanic (BWT2)

Labor Management Organization for USFJ Employees,
Incorporated Administrative Agency (LMO)

Heavy Vehicle Driver (BWT2)

Headquarters of USFJUSFJ is composed of four major service components. USFJ has its headquarters at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo and conducts its
operations from bases of the four service components located from Aomori to Okinawa Prefectures. (See page 5 to 6 for details.)

USFJ
Headquarters

Operates heav y automotive vehicles such as buses(including school buses), and trucks and semi-trailers,
4-ton or more but less than 10-ton capacity, to transportcargo or passengers.

Performs regular preventive maintenance inspection
and repair of buildings and structures.

Performs work involved in the disassembly, overhaul,
repair, replacement of parts, adjustment, reassembly,
and final operational check of general purpose
automotive vehicles, cargo trucks, busses, etc.

Guard (BWT3)

Fire Fighter (Land) (BWT3)

Nurse (BWT6)

Under supervision of a US military or Japanese supervisor,
performs any one or more of a variety of guard duties at a
USFJ facility either on a regular or rotating duty shift.

In fire emergencies, rides on fire truck to scene of fire, tospray water or chemical on the fire.

Provides professional nursing care for patients receiving
treatment in a ward, clinic or emergency room situation.
Administer s me di c ati ons an d gi ves treatments a sprescribed by a physician.

Headquarters
Yokota Air Base

IHA

Army

Navy

Air Force

Marine Corps

Headquarters
Camp Zama

Headquarters
U.S.Fleet Activities,
YokosukaHeadquarters

Headquarters

Yokota Air BaseCamp Foster (Zukeran)

Cook (BWT2)

Sales Clerk (BWT1)Housekeeper (BWT2)Assists Cook by performing the simpler tasks involved in
the cooking of meat, fish, poultry, vegetables, home-madefoods, soups, sauces, gravies and related dressings andgarnishes in the kitchen of a restaurant on base.

Displays and sells merchandise in a sales store. Arranges
articles on counter. Waits at the counter and receives
customers; answers inquiries about the articles and helps
customers make selections. Handles bills at the counter.

Performs combination of general custodial work and varietyof patron service type work in the recreational lodging
facilities or billeting facilities.

* MC has no job title other than mariner.

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Status of USFJ Employees / Headquarters of USFJ

Employment System and Job Titles of USFJ Employees

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Introduction of USFJ Installations

Camp
Zukeran(Foster)

Asked USFJ employees who work as Public Affairs representative on
USFJ installations about the attractive points of each installation.

There are some Marine corps bases
spotted in Okinawa.Among them,Camp Foster is the most populatedb a s e ; a b o u t 9, 0 0 0 o f m i l i t a r y
personnel and their families andabout 1,600 of USFJ employees areliving and working there.

er is like…
Camp Fost

US Air Force Misawa Air Base is located in Misawa City, Aomori

Misawa Prefecture about 643km away from Tokyo. Misawa Air Base isused by US Air Force, US Navy, as well as the Japan Air
Air Base mainly
Self-Defense Force.
https://www.misawa.af.mil
35 Fighter Wing / Public Affairs Community Relations Specialist

https://m.facebook.com/campFoster

Iwakuni
Air Base

We can realize difference between American culture andJapanese one through the work on base and US-Japan
exchange events.

Ms. Tomimura Hiroko

https://www.facebook.com/mcasiwakunijp/

Mr. Kunikiyo Mitsuhiro

It is ver y exciting to work at base since there are many
opportunities impossible to experience outside the base ranging
from operation of the base, interaction between US and Japan tocoordination with Government of Japan and local municipalities.
Furthermore, it is so encouraging when your spouse is also afull-time worker that there is enough welfare to support child careand favorable environment to work at US base.

Iwa

ase is li
kuni Air B

ke …

“Friendship Day” which has been taking place since 1973 is oneof the biggest events of Iwakuni in which over 200,000 visitors
par ticipate.Many visitors enjoy exhibition of aircraf ts andaerobatics, genuine American hamburgers and pizzas.

Many runners regardless age or
g e n d e r, p a r t i c i p a t e d i n v a r i o u s
costumes and got a positive feedback
at Iwakuni Friendship Relay Marathon.

NAF Atsugi is located over Ayase and Yamato Cities,
Naval
Kanagawa Prefecture and has the site of 5,000,000㎡ and
Air Facility a runway of 2.4km. It is in charge of important mission for
Atsugi operation of US Navy Japan.

I serve as a bridge between Misawa Air Baseand the local communit y so that the ser vicemembers and the residents can build a good
relationship.

Lester Service OfficeCommunity Relations Specialist

https://www.mcasiwakunijp.marines.mil/

MCAS Iwakuni Air Base Government & External Affairs OfficeCommunity Relations Specialist

Mr. Todate Yasuaki

I am engaged in liaison and coordination work bet ween Camp
Foster and local municipalities. I meet many new people as thebase commander, military personnel, and local parties change often
upon the end of their tenure. I have a sense of achievement by
being pleased by both US side and Japan side as I coordinate
volunteer work with the service members.

Once a year, Appreciation Day for USFJ employees is held at Camp Foster. It is popularamong USFJ employees because they can introduce their working environment andco-workers to family and friends who do not usually have a chance to come inside thefacilities.

Okinawa Branch Ofﬁce

Kyotango Branch Ofﬁce

Kadena Air BaseCamp Zukeran (Camp Foster)
Makiminato Service Area
(Camp Kinser)
Camp Hansen
Torii Communication Station
Kadena Ammunition Storage Area
Camp Courtney
Camp Schwab
Futenma Air Station
Camp Shields

Kyogamisaki Communication Site

Misawa Branch Ofﬁce
Misawa Air Base
Hachinohe POL Depot
Shariki Communication Site

Kawakami Ammunition Depot
Kure Pier No. 6
Akizuki Ammunition Depot
Hiro Ammunition Depot

Yokota Branch Ofﬁce

IwakuniBranch Ofﬁce
Iwakuni Air Base

Head
ofﬁce

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/naf̲atsugi.html
https://www.facebook.com/naf.atsugi

Naval Airts
Facility A

ugi is like

SaseboBranch Ofﬁce
U.S. Fleet Activities,Sasebo
Tategami Basin Port Area
Akasaki POL Depot

Camp
Zama

Annual events on base
NAF Atsugi and JMSDF Atsugi Air Base Spring Festival (the end of April)
US-Japan Bon Odori Festival (mid-August)05

Camp Zama
Atsugi Air Base
Sagami General Depot
Sagamihara Dependent Housing Area
Camp Fuji

The big tree on the Friendship square isdecorated with a lot of illumination. Many
children gather at the switching ceremonyand enjoy it very much.

Introduction of USFJ Installations

HangarCamp Zama is located over Zama and Sagamihara Cities,
Kanagawa Prefecture. Camp Zama is the keystone of US
Army in Japan with both Commander, US Army Japanand Commander, US Army Garrison, Japan.

a isCamp Zam

https://twitter.com/ﬂeact̲yokosuka
Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka
Military Liaison and Civil Affairs Office

Mr. Shimizu Yoshihiro

I have been involved in negotiations with the government andthe local municipalities, set tlement of the local mat ters,planning and implementation of the local interaction aroundAtsugi and Yokosuka for many years.

is like…
Naval Base
Yokosuka

Commander Fleet Activities, Yokosuka
I t u s e s t h e b u i l d i n g o f Yo k o s u k a
Chinju-fu period.

Annual events on baseUS-Japan Spring Festival (late March or late April)
Yokosuka Friendship Day (early August)Yokosuka Mikoshi Parade (October)
US-Japan Historical Tour (twice in spring and twice in autumn)

https://twitter.com/USARJ̲PAO
https://www.facebook.com/USARJ

We tour five regional Japan Ground Self-Defense
Force (JGSDF) installations and meet with JGSDF
public relationship section to coordinate, plan, andimplement joint activities. Through US-Japan Joint
exercises prepared for emergency, we realize theimportance of the US-Japan security alliance. We
appreciate cooperation of all parties very much,since Public Affairs Office cannot accomplish its
mission without the support of various units.

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/cfa̲yokosuka.html

There remains precious heritage of modernization such as the dry dockbuilt in Meiji through Showa era.

like…

https://www.usarj.army.mil/

Headquarters US Army Japan / Public Affairs Office
Technical Information Specialist

Yokosuka Regan belonging to U.S. 7th Fleet are stationed.Along withsupport, we offer a wide range of life support so that
Naval Base militaryfamily members of service members can live with comfort.

L M O h a n d l e s a d m i n is t ra tive m a t te r s s u c h a s
recruitment, furnishing, labor management, wage,
welfare and health of the USFJ employees working
at the US military facilities all over Japan.

Aircraf t Carrier USS Ronald Regans a i l i n g i n t o Yo ko s u k a N ava l B a s eleading crew of over 5,000 members.

Building of Headquarters US Army Japan-So called “Little Pentagon”

Mr. Kawada HideoEntering the main gate, stands the statue of General
MacArthur.Many cherry blossoms are planted aroundthere and are in lovely bloom in spring.

“Risner Circle” with cherry blossom andthe building of the Commander

U.S. Fleet Activities, Yokosuka
Yokohama North Dock
Ikego Housing Area and Navy Annex
Azuma Storage Area
Tsurumi POL Depot

Zama
Branch Ofﬁce…

At the B on - o d or i fes t i val hel d in ever ysummer, the commander beats the drum andthe members of the US Military Personnel
Women’s Association play as Bon-odori
dancers to arise the festival.

Yokota Air Base
New Sanno U.S. Forces Center
Akasaka Press CenterTama Service Annex

Yokosuka Branch Ofﬁce

Ms. Akimoto Nobuko

My workplace is a Little American town existing in Japan toprotect our country based on the US-Japan Alliance. The
Commanding and Executive Officers are like a Mayor and aVice Mayor of this Little American town. I always tr y toproactively support the Officers in order to enable them to
execute their demanding duties without any hitch.

…
Base is like

The largest US Naval facility where 13 USS including USS Ronald

Kure Annex

Naval Air Facility Atsugi, US Navy, Office of the Commander
Community Relations Specialist

ir
Misawa A

Annual events on baseDuring the Sakura Festival held every spring,
Military Band plays and enhances the festival.

US-Japan Cherry Blossom Festival(late March or late April)
Independence Day Festival(early July)
US-Japan Bon-odori Festival(early or mid-August)October Fest(late September or early October)● You can obtain more information about USFJ installations from LMO website.
https://www.lmo.go.jp/recruitment/index3.html

Introduction of USFJ Installations

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Introduction of USFJ Employees
Introducing employees from different professions available at U.S. military bases throughout JapanUS Marine Counter Attendant
Corps CampAAFES Okinawa Exchange Ms. Nakamura Marika
Foster

Iwakuni Welder
Air Base MCAS IWA FAC.DEPT. FAC MAINT BR,OFF SM/W Mr. Watanabe GoroI support to improve the quality of life of the US Marines andtheir family members while they are stationed on Okinawa

Create a comfortable workplace

I am a supervisor at a Taco Bell restaurant located on Camp Foster (also known as Camp Zukeran). We sell a wide variety of
Mexican food items like Tacos, Nachos, Quesadillas, Burritos, etc. at Taco Bell, which is a very popular restaurant chain in the
United States. Most of the people who visit our restaurant are regular customers, so we know what they are going to order
before they even tell us. It is so fun to see the satisfaction of our customers when we provide accurate, delicious, quick andfriendly service to them.
I have been working on base already 5 years. I started my career as an Hourly Pay Temporary Counter Attendant at the Taco
Bell restaurant on Camp Hansen, which is another Marine Base located about an hour away from Camp Foster, right after I
graduated from High School. I then took a Permanent part- time supervisory position at Hansen after 3 years. I just moved toCamp Foster Taco Bell recently since it is closer to my house.
There are many chances for development and promotions on American Bases. And working conditions, benefits andopportunities are the same for men and women. I am glad to be part of this organization and willing to continue my career here.

U.S.Fleet Fire Protection Inspector
Activities, COMMANDER NAVY REGION JAPAN・FIRE&EM SVC
Yokosuka YOKOSUKA OPS DIV
Ms. Miura Kaede

Fire Chief (Shipboard)
COMMANDER NAVY REGION JAPAN・FIRE&EM SVC
YOKOSUKA OPS DIV

Mr. Karagishi Ichiro

Safety is my primary concern as a Fire Inspector

World-class rescue technology and battleship ﬁre response

The Fire Prevention Office conducts on-site inspections for all thebuildings and facilities on Yokosuka naval base. Consecutively, we
prepare inspection reports and conduct follow-up inspections asneeded. In addition, we support fire prevention events on base andoff base. Through the FIRE PREVENTION WEEK, we provide Fire
Safety Educational Classes, Evacuation Drills and Fire Extinguisher
Trainings for base employees, residents, students of educational
institution. Sharing our knowledge with the community is one of theattractive points of this job. I feel fine and even more motivated whenpeople express appreciation
to us through our daily
activities. This job requires us
fine judgement, extensive
knowledge and interpersonalcommunication skills. I would
like to aim for Fire Prevention
Environment to make people
safe by helping each otherwithin a community.

I work for Commander Navy Region Japan, Fire Department as a Fire Chief at
Yokosuka Navy Base. I am always aware that I am in a position of responsibility asa supervisor in the daily operations, scheduling, personnel transfers, emergency
dispatches, and all other aspects of my subordinate firefighters. In addition to the
Yokosuka district, the Kanto region includes the Ikego, Negishi, Atsugi, Sasebo,
and Okinawa districts, with 15 fire stations throughout Japan, employing over 400
personnel. The members frequently conduct firefighting and emergency response
activities, as well as joint training based on a mutual agreement (an arrangement
whereby both parties cooperate in responding to major disasters) with neighboring
Japanese city fire departments. Firefighting support to the 7th
Fleet is also an important part of our work, and we conduct morethan 30 fire response drills per year with destroyers, cruisers,
and aircraft carriers of the 7th Fleet, learning from the fire thatbroke out on the battleship USS Bon Homme Richard in San
Diego in July 2020. Those who are unfamiliar with U.S. militarybases are often surprised to learn that Japanese nationals servein the fire brigade at U.S. Nav y bases. My super visor is
American, so I have many opportunities to speak English. I am
not very good at it, so with the help of those around me, I am
motivated to learn English and find my work rewarding every day!

Kadena Guard Supervisor
Air Base 18 SECURITY FORCES SQ Mr. Miyagi MasatoshithWork to contribute to the local community
The 18 th Air Wing, at Kadena Base (known as a significant location (keystone) in the Pacific), plays an importantrole in the peacekeeping of the region.
I am proud of my work that enables me to contribute to the protection and safety of the base and to the creation ofa peaceful environment for the local community along with the military police and the soldiers at Kadena Base.
After my experience working at the gate and on patrol, as supervisor of security guards, I am currently in chargeof supervising and teaching including the nurturing of dozens of troops.
Earlier, I felt motivated to work when I used what I learned through training in practice and when I was thanked bypeople. But now I truly feel happy to be doing this job when I see junior employees doing their daily work well,enduring rigorous training, and growing daily.
In the future too, I would like to nurture many more young troop members through a lot of training and practice; tocontribute to the community; and to foster human resources who can play an active role in protecting the peace of
the Asia-Pacific region and the world.

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Introduction of USFJ Employees

The Welding Plant of the Depar tment of Facilities of the Iwakuni Base conducts
welding-related work such as cutting and welding of iron pipes and steel plates;
assembling and installing iron doors and rollers; and assembling and repairing pit
covers, brackets, frames, and columns. My job (foreman) includes on-site supervision.
I create work plans with the aim of ensuring that the work is carried out in a safe andsecure manner.
In addition, we receive orders, check drawings and materials, and position suitable staff
at the sites. Welding work is the primary duty in the factory. I think welding in which metal
is bonded is the same as the characters a person writes, as it has the stamp of theindividuality of each person, and it is interesting as one can come to know immediately
who has performed the welding task.
When I became a welder, in the world of craftsmanship, the custom was to learn workthrough observation, but now the welders are young craftsmen and the workplace is aplace which young people can easily join because knowledge and skills are taught in akind and easy-to-understand manner. In the factory, we have a meeting of about fiveminutes before work every morning, and reinforce our aim of creating a safe workplace without any accidents.
The precise goal is to create a safe and comfortable working environment.
* Foreman is the term used for supervisors engaged in skilled and labor work.

U.S.Fleet Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Activities,
Sasebo NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND FAR EAST Mr. Kato Masashi
Even though the previous job was in a different ﬁeld,
I could rest assured that there is a training system in place
My main job is to install new air conditioning equipment, refrigeration and refrigeration equipment, repair, andperform preventive maintenance management for all facilities in the Sasebo base. All major buildings in thebase are equipped with air-conditioning facilities, and if, by some rare chance, they stop operating, anemergency response is required as soon as possible.
We make full use of advanced technology, good teamwork, and hard work to investigate the cause and to
repair quickly. When I get a word of thanks from the customers, it gives me a great sense of satisfaction.
Before I joined the job, I was engaged in work in a completely different field, and I was very anxious about
whether I would be able to fulfill my duties. But, since this workplace is equipped with a training system, it
was possible for me to acquire the necessary technical training programs and work diligently.
In the future, in addition to acquiring skills, knowledge, and technical qualifications, my main goal is tobecome one of the important pillars of the workplace as soon as possible, while also acquiring English skills.

Camp
Zama

Engineer
JED,PRG&PRJ MGT DIV

Ms. Tomblin Mika

I feel a sense of satisfaction when the buildings arecompleted and handed over to the new occupants
We are responsible for establishing new construction of facilities on the base, which I am involved in fromproposal to completion and handing over of the facilities.
As for new construction, each project takes about ten years to complete. A lot of negotiation andcoordination are required to complete a project. I feel a great sense of satisfaction when the building has
been finally constructed with a lot of time and effort, and when it is handed over to the new occupants.
Sometimes it is required to have telephone communications with the POCs over the several different timezones and I am still struggling with my English skills.
I would like to improve my English skills and do my best to coordinate in greater detail.

Introduction of USFJ Employees

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Camp
Zama

JanitorCUSTDIAL SECD, BLDG&STRUCT BR,
OP&MAINT DIV

Mr. Akaishi Tatsuhiro

Well-cleaned facility provides me a sense of attachment
and achievement.
I am engaged in cleaning work to include maintaining the cleanliness, orderliness, and hygiene of the
facilities in Camp Zama and Sagamihara Housing Area and providing a comfortable environment for thefacility users.
In my assigned area, I clean the floors, the walls, and the ceilings of the buildings, vacuum, wipe glass
surfaces, clean the blinds, collect garbage, clean toilets and shower rooms, and replenish supplies andmore, and each task is rewarding to me. I feel a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when I
see the restrooms, hallways, and other areas I clean become cleaner day by day.
I do my best to continue to provide a thorough cleaning service so that more users can feel comfortableusing the facilities.

U.S.Fleet Forklift Operator
Activities, DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY,
Yokosuka PACIFIC AREA

Mr. Kurokawa Takeshi

We support the comfortable life of people who are stationed here.
I work as a Forklift Operator Foreman B at the U.S. Naval Base Commissary (supermarket) in Yokosuka. I
work as a supervisor (foreman) for tasks such as receiving, storing, and shelving of goods.
The job involves the abilit y to use forklif ts, product management, English language skills, andcommunication skills.
The Commissary store supports the comfortable life of the people who have been assigned to Japan fromthe United States.
We offer products from the United States including grocery items, sundries, Japanese food items, and wefeel good that we are supporting the lives of the people on the base.
Especially in times of disaster such as typhoons and earthquakes, whenever I see customers who are
relieved to get water and canned food, I feel how important our work is. There are a lot of excellent people
in my workplace, all the employees work hard, and we keep on looking for improvements, and continue todevote ourselves to our work every day.
Together with everyone, I would like to create a store that is one step above and that makes everyone evenhappier.

Yokota Retail Store Manager
Air Base AAFES YOKOTA EXCHANGE Ms. Aihara Arisa
I want to keep on trying something new andstep up by utilizing various US Forcesʼ programs.
The reason why I decided to work at the United States Forces Japan Base was because US militaryfamilies were very nice to me when I came to the Friendship Festival when I was a kid. I could notcommunicate at that time. But I started to be interested in different cultures since then, and when I had tomake my decision as to what to do with my life, I decided to look for a job on the base.
My first job on the base was as a “Counter Attendant” at the U.S. Naval Air Facility Atsugi for about 3 years.
I had great opportunities to work with people from many different countries, cultures and work at special
specific Navy events, Navy Ball and Holiday Party.
As I became familiar with my status and position at work, I decided to look for advancement and cameacross the chance of Retail Shift Manager at AAFES at U.S. Air Force, Yokota Base.
This job entailed a totally different skills. When I started to work here, I struggled every day. Being in aposition as a Shift Manager required the skills of time management, priority and communication skills withthe team with other responsibilities.
AAFES has various curriculums. I had the opportunity to be selected to attend “Retail Management Academy Program” for 4 months, which broaden myperspectives in many different areas of the operation to help me with being a manager.
It was a great experience for me and I feel that these opportunities come across more inside the U.S. base. I will continue to take challenges to betterand grow myself for any chance I have to step up.

Misawa Water Analyst
Air Base 35CES/CEOIU, Water Analysis Laboratory, Water Systems Maintenance Ms. Hashimoto Hiroko
Striving for a safe and secure living environment.
I conduct water quality analysis of drinking water and wastewater for Water System Maintenance Section, Misawa Air Base.
At Misawa Air Base, we supply drinking water to the community on-base, using water sources adjacent to the base, such as groundwater and lake water.
The process of making the water safe to drink is closely connected to the natural world and is influenced by seasonal weather and the surrounding naturalenvironment. To provide safe drinking water, our daily operations involve adjusting the quantity of water inflow, chemical feeds, etc.
Similarly, with regard to wastewater discharge, we process the wastewater generated from each housing unit and workplace, based on effluent standards,
in a manner that does not cause environmental pollution, considering the impact on the natural environment.
At the Water Analysis Laboratory, we conduct water quality analysis by sampling drinking water and wastewater from field sites at each process and checkto ensure effective operation.
In water quality analysis duties which require various knowledge and skills, we all work together and make good and smooth coordination and cooperation
not only with fellow Water Analysts but also with other workers in the section such as Water Plant Operators, Sewage Disposal Plant Operators, etc.,
striving for a safe and secure living environment for the community on-base.

Camp
Personnel/Manpower Coordinating Clerk
Zukeran(Foster) G-4 Food Services Branch Ms. Miyagi Misato
Striving to create a harmonious work environment.
I am engaged in duties such as requesting base pass, personnel actions, recordkeeping the work schedule, and administration for Japanese National
employees who work under Motor Transport Branch, G-4, Marine Corps in Okinawa.
Our division has branches at Camp Hansen, Camp Foster, and Camp Kinser to which more than 200 Japanese National employees are assigned.
The main roles of Motor Transport Branch are to provide the logistics support such as transporting supplies, equipment, and heavy machinery; vehicle
lease service; safe transport support for Marines from base to base; and maintenance and repair of non-combat vehicles. Japanese National
employees working this division are highly motivated on daily basis. Because the work involves handling of vehicles, Japanese employees working
here are highly motivated on daily basis.
As I am being a clerk, I try to communicate actively with drivers and mechanics, so that the entire workplace can communicate well with each other.
This is where I can feel joy and pride of working at the forefront of US-Japan friendship.
As I have just transferred from other division, I have opportunity to learn new things. I would like to spend every day to the full to contribute to thisdivision with the knowledge that I have acquired through my work experience as well as to improve my own skills at this division.

Camp
Zama

IT Specialist
HQ USARJ, Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1

Mr. Shioiri Takahiro

I support the work and life of U.S. Service Members and their families in Japan.
I am engaged in IT support services in the human resources department of the U.S. Army Japan, and my work includes many different duties ranging
from how to operate terminals to coping with system failures. In addition, in order to recruit a wide variety of people in the U.S. Army Japan, we also
conduct recruitment by utilizing Social Networking Sites (SNS).
We are working to get nationwide recognition for the work of local national employees in the U.S. Army Japan.
Currently, we are in contact with the United States Forces Japan (USFJ) and the Japanese government human relations department, and participate inmeetings with them, to coordinate the introduction of employment information for recruiting available on the internet and a recruiting system that utilizes
the internet.
Finally we have automated all processes from recruiting information to hiring, to enable faster recruitment of new employees and provide support to thehuman resources department as IT professionals.
Local national employees support U.S. Service Members and their families in Japan to enable them to work and live comfortably in peace. I find it
rewarding when they say, “I am glad I came to Japan. I would like to come back to Japan again.”, and I would like to continue to provide higher quality
services.

Camp
HansenDental Hygienist
3D DENTAL BATTALION

Ms. Kamiunten Yukari

Making the most of my previous work experience.
Patients (primarily military personnel) are required to have a dental checkup once a year and, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, I clean theteeth of about seven to eight people a day.
Before working at the base, I was doing the same job (that of a dental hygienist) in the private sector, and when I returned to work after getting married
and having a child, I was recruited as a dental hygienist at the base that I had applied for and started working again. When patients, who were not in agood condition initially, say “thank you” with a smile on their faces upon seeing improvements after several cleanings (after a lot of time and effort havebeen expended), I feel greatly rewarded.
Anyone who wants to be an employee at the base, who is interested in American culture, and who wants to develop diverse ways of thinking, should
definitely take on this challenge.
I am sure one will be able to learn about one’s strengths while working.

● You can obtain other job information on LMO website.
https://www.lmo.go.jp/recruitment/index4.html

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Introduction of USFJ Employees

Introduction of USFJ Employees

10A Typical Day of an USFJ Employee

Specialistsʼ Positions

Camp Zama One day of total coverage of Mr. Oba, who is active in the Directorate of Public WorksIntroducing one day in the life of an employee who is satisﬁed both at work and at home.

At USFJ workplaces, specialists who have both skill and English proﬁciency support the mission.
Let us listen to three of them about their speciality.

Camp Zama REAL ESTATE BR,
MASTER PLANNING DIVFacility Planning Specialist

Time for work!
Good morning!
At my workplace,Camp Zama, we areallowed to come towork bet ween 7:0 0
and 9:00, depending
on our personal
lifestyle. I start
wo r k i n g a t 7: 0 0. I t
may seem early, but
once you get used toit, it's good for yourhealth without
staying up late andyou can spend yourday more efficiently.

Attending conference
and meeting!
Communication tools including e-mail and social
networking service (SNS) have become convenient,but nothing can be better than having face-to-facemeetings.
In our office, we have specialists in various fields suchas architects, construction managers, and environment
specialists. We have meeting every day to share
information and to make sure we are on the same page.

Q１.At present, what kind of work do you do?

Engineer

Mr. Oba Atsushi (Hired in March, 1996)

Camp Zama, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
Japan District

Report to supervisor
There is a broad range of issues related toreal estate, and repor ting to mysuper visor is essential. I think it isimpor tant to understand the issues
appropriately and report them accurately
since the U.S. laws and regulations can’t
be applied as they are.
My boss does not speak Japanese, but
she listens to what I explain and always
understands my intentions.

Mr. Kokubu Daisuke

Good work for today!
Leaving workplace!

J a p a n En g i n e e r D i s t r i c t o f f e r s
h i g h - q u a l i t y, p r o f e s s i o n a l a n d
extensive construction andvaluable ser vice in Japan andPa c i f i c a r e a i n p e a c e t i m e a n dwartime as a representative of the
Department of Defense.

Since I arrive at the officeat 7:00 a.m., I leave theoffice at 3:45 p.m. When I
g e t h o m e, I s p e n d mytime practicing golf,
studying English, having
dinner with my children,an d help in g them with
their homework.
I think that our workplaceof fers a good work-lifebalance, so please apply
and join us. I look forward
to working with you
someday.

Regular Wage Model for each
Grade of the Engineer
BWT

1
1
1

Grade Average Monthly Wage (Yen)78
9378,810413,118
463,480

Engineering Technician
Yokota Air Base
374 th Civil Engineer Squadron

Mr. Masuda Shoji

Checking the latest information
is my morning routine

Lunch time!
Refresh at the gym!

I w o r k a t t h e U. S . A r my G a r r i s o n J a p a n ,Directorate of Public Works, Master Planning
Division, Real Estate Branch.
Our main job is to acquire, manage and returnr e a l e s t a t e , a n d w e m a n a g e a l l 15 A r m yfacilities in Japan at Camp Zama. I start mymorning by checking my e-mails. E-mails fromthe U.S. headquarters arrive in the middle ofthe night, so I check for the latest informationand instructions the first in the morning.

Most of the U.S. Army's welfare facilities
are open to USFJ employees.
During my lunch time, I go to the fitness
gym or golf range to refresh myself.
In my office, we have a dance club andsome of myco-workers
practice dancing
during lunch
time.

Break Time
Sometimes we have laid-backmeetings with my co-workers
over a cup of cof fee, andexchange ideas with my boss.
M y b o s s a l w ay s b r i n g s u ssome American snacks which I
appreciate it.

Enjoying my time
playing golf
and traveling!
Recently I am
ad di c ted to g olf. I
enjoy playing golfwith my co-workers
on weekends.
I also like to travel,a n d I t r ave l a l o twith my family.
Annual leave isgranted 20 days ayear, so not only me
but also other USFJ
employees can go
traveling.

374 t h Ci v il En gin e er Sq uadr o n b uil d s ,maintains and repairs airfield andaccompanying facilities and infrastructuresof Yokota Air Base, which is the hub ofairlift in the Western Pacific area.
Regular Wage Model for each
Grade of the Engineering Specialist
BWT

1
1
1

Grade Average Monthly Wage (Yen)5
6
7

325,404
350,253
389,076

Camp FosterDefense Logistics and Supply Agency

General:With dignity and conﬁdence, sustain Real Estate
Operations at a high level through teamwork and effective communication!
US Army Garrison Japan, Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Chief, Real Estate Branch

Ms. Doris E. Travier

I have worked in 4 countries and many different offices throughout my 30 years of government service. Thisis first opportunity for me to work in Japan. This is the best office and the best team that I have had theprivilege to work with.
Mr. Oba is my Deputy, his dedication and hard work contributes to Real Estate Branch ability to maintainhigh standards.
His wealth of knowledge and experience enable him to execute tasks are swiftly and with great detail, whichmakes it possible to meet all requirements.
His positive attitude is not only displayed to me, it is also displayed to his teammate and the customers.
I do believe that his leadership, professional comradeship, enthusiasm, and devotion strengthen flows to thewhole team.

Q2.What is the thing that makes work worth doing?

When the buil ding is built that I have desi gned on the s c reen, I feel s ens e ofaccomplishment beyond description. I’m proud that I am engaged in duties to build andmaintain indispensable facilities and environment for national security amid rapidlychanging global circumstances.

Q3.What kind of certiﬁcate or capacity can be helpful?

Degree in engineering, certification of class-1 or class-2 architect, Kenchiku Setsubishi
or Gijutsushi can be helpful.

Q4.How much of English proﬁciency is needed?
It is necessary to be able to coordinate and negotiate in English.

Q１.At present, what kind of work do you do?

Duties of Engineering Division I belong to cover many different things as they are
involved in construction of new buildings, partial upgrade, renovation and extensive
repair. Though I am an architectural engineer, I am involved in other various areas ofwork. We elaborate the project with electrical, mechanical and civil engineers together.

Q2.What are the good parts of your job?

When a project is finished and I am given a word of appreciation, I feel this work is worth
tackling. In case issues are piling up, I feel as if I were faced with the high mountain, but
as we solve them one by one and finally we reach the top of the mountain, I get thesense of achievement through the experience. This experience is very important forengineers to accomplish the mission onward.

Q3.What resource or skill is needed for work?

Along with general architectural knowledge learned in the classroom, on-the-job
experience is essential.

Q4.How much of English proﬁciency is needed?

Ability to read US standards is needed. Moreover, English proficiency is essential toexplain to the supervisor and the user and to make proceedings or specifications.
Recently, we sometimes hold a telephone conference among several offices, so
speaking ability is also needed.

IT SpecialistrSuperviso
Mr. Obaʼs
m
o
fr
e
g
a
Mess

Designing facilities such as buildings (office, warehouse and airport facilities), road, port
facilities and water and sewage in US bases all over Japan. We coordinate andnegotiate many different things with the contractor, all military services and the Ministryof Defense from technical point of view regarding opinions of US militar yservicemembers.

Ms. Azuma Natsuko

Defense Logistics and Supply Agency offers supply andmanagement of fuel, material and aid, etc.
Regular Wage Model for each
Grade of the IT Specialist
BWT

1
1
1
1

Grade Average Monthly Wage (Yen)

4
5
6
7

283,844336,219
376,352
387,955

Q１.At present, what kind of work do you do?

I am engaged in various IT-related work such as database system development,
programming, maintenance and provision of record and troubleshooting at Management
Information System Section at Base Supply, MCAS Supply Division. I enjoy my work
very much.

Q2.What is the thing that makes work worth doing?

As I develop and improve in-house system so that our fellow workers can work efficiently
and smoothly and am engaged in virtual shopping cart accessible from other office, I
feel sense of accomplishment as those systems are utilized and I can help them
function. I feel the sense of accomplishment that I have developed what is useful andmakes people happy the real pleasure of this duty.

Q3.What kind of certiﬁcate or capacity can be helpful?

Both English and Japanese communication skills are impor tant so that I would
understand the request of the supervisor and the users and develop a product thatmeets their needs. Programming skill is also essential. I would like to make a progress
step by step with willingness to learn new things so that I can catch up with IT related
work which is always evolving and changing.

Q4.What mood is the workplace like?

Our team has a feeling of hospitality among Japanese employees, US civilians andservicemembers. I appreciate that I can work at the workplace with well-preparedenvironment of all aspects.
* Summary of Survey on Actual Status of Wages of USFJ Employees 2023
* Average monthly wage contains base pay, regional allowance, wide-area transfer allowance, family allowance, commutation allowance and housing allowance.

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A Typical Day of an USFJ Employee

Specialists' Positions

12

Active Female Employees
T h e re are a lot of fe m ale e m p loye e s w o r king e nt hu s ia s t ica l ly at t he U. S . ba s e s in Ja p an.
We t a l ke d to s o m e fe m ale e m p loye e s .

It is a workplace wherein one can directly
experience American culture

It is an environment in which
it is easy even for mothers to work

Placement Technician

Management Analyst▶Work History:

Jun. 2012 Housing Inspector (Limited Term)
Nov. 2012 Employee Services Administrator (Limited Term)
Aug. 2013 Administrative Specialist (Permanent)
Apr. 2014 Classification and Wage Technician (Permanent)
Dec. 2020 Placement Technician(Permanent)

Camp Zukeran (Camp Foster)
Civilian Human Resources Office

Ms. Miyagi Kiyono

Q1.At present, what kind of work do you do?

Q2．The appeal of the workplace

The task of Placement Technician includes advertisement,
selection, and placement of employees. My main duties are:preparing vacancy announcement; establishing qualification
requirements; and processing personnel action forms. I try
to maintain close contact and communication with managers
and liaisons at each work place in order to understand theirneeds. I perform daily duties with my team members andsupervisors by sharing information and making coordination
so we can smoothly accomplish mission.

I think our leave system is quite beneficial. When my childfalls ill, I can take child medical care leave. I am ver y
thank ful for my team members and super visor for their
un d er s t an din g an d s up p or t. Re gar din g tra inin g, i t i s
conducted at the workplace such as writing reports in English
which can help me improve my skills. Another fascinating
aspect of my job involves the opportunity to get a first-handexperience of American culture through seasonal events
such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc..

Q3．Advice to individuals
aspiring to work at the bases
There are various avenues to obtain
the English qualification or
qualifications relevant to the job one
aspires to be in. Service and benefit
programs are also well-establisheda n d i t i s a n a t t r a c t i ve w o r k p l a c ewhere it is easy for women to work.

Ms. Miyagi 's One-Day Schedule
Check emails, respond to inquiries,
perform placement duties

8:00
Arrive at
Workplace

5:30

9:00

10:00

11:00

Check emails, respond to inquiries,
perform placement duties

Lunch
Break
12:00

13:00

14:00

15:00

16:00

17:00
Leave
Workplace

18:00

19:00

20:00

21:00

22:00

23:00

Accounting Technician Supervisor
U.S.Fleet Activities,Yokosuka
U.S. NAVSHIPREPFAC & JAPAN REGNL MAINT CTR,YOKOSUKA COMPTROLLER DEPT

Jun. 2007 Clerk (Limited Term)
Oct. 2007 Clerk (Permanent)
Apr. 2008 Administrative Specialist (Permanen)
Apr. 2009 Accounting Technician (Permanent)
US Federal Government Employee▶Colleagues:

8 US Federal Government Employees,
23 Japanese Employees

Q1.At present, what kind of work do you do?

Q2．The appeal of the workplace

We receive the necessary funds from other activities (clients)
when we also receive requests for work from other activities.
The depar tment manages the funds received andcommunicates with clients to reconcile funds as needed. I
always communicate with my supervisor, and if there is aproblem, I discuss it with my supervisor for resolution.

The constant interaction with other codes in theactivity allows me to learn something new every
day, which leads to my personal grow th. My
supervisor understands my childcare needs, andI am able to balance work and childcare by being
able to respond to urgent calls from daycare
centers and elementary schools.

Q3．Advice to individuals
aspiring to work at the bases
Annual leave system and child medical careleave are also available, so you can work withpeace of mind while raising small children.
There are a variety of positions available, so
you can pursue the most appropriate careeradvancement at the right time.

Ms. Tylski 's One-Day Schedule

7：15
Arrive at
Workplace

9：00

Lunch
Break
10：00

Q3．Advice to individuals aspiring to work at the bases

The Department of Personnel of the U.S. Navy Forces
Japan/Navy Region Japan manages the personnel dataof the employees of the federal government of the U.S.
and the Japanese employees and is in charge of clerical
work in general.
Specific duties include documenting procedures related
to personnel such as employment, promotions, job
c han ges, an d ret irem ent , managin g t h e s t atus ofprogress and achievements with respect to the hiring
process; creating certificates of commendation andlet ter s for rec ogniti on of Continuous Ser vi c e an dExcellent Employee Awards; filing and replying to emails
and telephone messages; and dealing with visitors.

There are many opportunities to interact
with a variet y of people, including
American and Japanese military
personnel and supervisors, and we canlearn ab out human relationships in a
multicultural and diverse environment.
Since there is an extensive range of work,
one can expand one’s knowledge andwork in c ollaboration with the people
involved.
When someone expresses their gratitude
by saying “Thanks,” I feel that I have beenof use to others, and therefore feelrewarded.

I got a job at the base because I wanted to utilize my experience
working overseas and wished to work in a job where I could utilize
English. Even after my marriage and the birth of my child, I havebeen able to continue working without any worries. This is becauseof my super visors and colleagues, who have been ver yunderstanding of my personal situation where, aside from theavailability of a system of paid vacation, maternity leave, andchild-care leave, I may have to suddenly leave early when my childis ill or be absent from work.
There are many working mothers, and I think it is an environment inwhich it is easy to work in spite of changes in the stages of one’s life.
There are various kinds of oc c upations available here, andregardless of age or gender, it is possible to move up in one’s careeror change jobs.

Wake Up,
Have Breakfast,& Take Child toNursery School

Check Emails,
Check Progress, &Write Reports

8:15
Arrive at
Workplace

9:00

Staff
Meeting
10:00

Make
Documents
on Personnel
Actions
11:00

Lunch
Break

12:00

UpdateSupervisor on
Employment
Program
13:00

14:00

Check Mail & Filing,& Make Documents on
Personnel Actions
15:00

16:00

Pick Up Child& Go Home
17:00
Leave
Workplace

Cook Dinner& Have Dinner

18:00

19:00

Help child's homework,
Take a Bath, &Go to Bed
20:00

21:00

22:00

The Ministry of Defense and U.S. Forces Japan are striving to develop a working environment in which employees can balance both work and family● Pregnancy leave▶ For six weeks prior to childbirth, including the expected date of birth▶ For eight weeks from the day after the day of birth● Ratio of female employees▶ About 1/4th of the U.S. Employees in Japan are females▶ Also, the majority of them are in the 30–50-years age group● Child-care leave▶ Child-care leave

25,112The proportion of female MLC & IHA employees(Except for HPT(Hourly Pay Temporary Employee))

30〜39:13%

Male
73%

（18,218）

Female27%（6,894）〜19:0%
20〜29:6%

40〜49:31%
50〜59:41%
60〜:9%(age)（As of 1 April 2023）
・Child-care leave is available from the day of the child’s birth until the
day before the child’s first birthday (However, under certain conditions, one can extend leave up to the day before the child’s second birthday)
・Salary will not be paid during child-care leave(However, under certain conditions, child-care leave benefits may be paid for a maximum of up to two days prior to the child’s second birthday)▶ Reduced work hours (Child care leave)
・One can reduce working hours at the from 30 minutes to up to two hours at the start or end of workday, during the period up to one day prior to the child’s third birthday.
▶ Child medical care leave
・In case one is taking care of children who have not yet enrolled in elementary school and who are sick, it is possible to take child medical care leave for a
maximum of 40 hours per year if one has one child or 80 hours per year if one has two or more children.
(In the case of one child, 24 hours, and in the case of two children or more, 48 hours of paid leave is available and the rest is considered as unpaid leave)● Handbook to Support USFJ Employees in Balancing Work and Family Life

Work

8：00

Q2．The appeal of the workplace

A system to support the work‒family life balance▶Boss:

Ms. Tylski Chie

6：00

2 US Federal Government Employees,
2 US Service Members, 3 Japanese Employees

Q1.At present, what kind of work do you do?

5:30▶Work History:

5：15▶Colleagues:

Ms. Yamaguchi's One-Day Schedule

Take a bath,help children’s homework,
go to bed

Pick up children, go home,
prepare dinner & have dinnerAn environment that is well equipped forworking while raising children.

Wake Up,
Have Breakfast,& Walk Dog etc

US Federal Government Employee

Ms. Yamaguchi Hiroko▶Boss: Japanese Employee▶Colleagues:12 US Federal Government Employees,
31 Japanese Employees

Get up, breakfast,&take children
to daycare▶Boss:

U.S.Fleet Activities,Yokosuka
COMMANDER NAVY REGION JAPAN・
MANPOWER OFFICE

11：00

12：00

Pick Up Child,
Get Home,& Walk Dog

Work

13：00

14：00

15：00

16：00

16：45
Leave
Workplace

18：00

Cook Dinner,
Have Dinner,& Take a Bath
19：00

20：00

Prepare for
Next Day& Go to Bed
21：00

This is distributed to employees to help understand the support for a balanced system

22：30● There also are articles introducing active female employees on LMO website.
https://www.lmo.go.jp/recruitment/index3.html#activefemale

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Active Female Employees

Active Female Employees

14Balancing Work and Family Life

Career Plans & Career Advancement

MOD and the USFJ have been making efforts for the employees to balance their work and personal lives.
Now we introduce a male employee who acquired Child Care Leave.

There is an internal recruiting system (※) and an internal training system for employees of U.S. Forces Japan.
Here, we interview a senior employee who has accumulated work experience using these systems.
* Internal recruiting: a recruiting system in which only the employees of the U.S. Forces Japan can apply for jobs.

At present, what kind of work do you do?
I work as a fire operator. We dispatch necessary emergency vehicles for urgent response to the aircraft taking off
and landing from/on Kadena Air Base, firefighting activity on base and emergency incidents of servicemembers
and civilians on and off base (including local people on base).

Q1.Please tell us the reason for working as an
employee for the U.S. Forces Japan

Balancing work and family life

When I was at university, I neglected job hunting and was a “freeter” (working
part-time jobs), as we were called in the past. I came to learn of Japanese
recruitment at Yokota Air Base through an acquaintance and applied for a jobat the Kanto Lodge (※1) HotelI took Child Care Leave for 60 days as my 3rd child was born. As I have never taken
Child Care Leave before, I could spend valuable time seeing my child grow every
day and experiencing difficulty of childrearing and housework.I appreciate that mysupervisor approved my leave readily even though we work in shifts.
Though we work in shifts and have night duty and the actual work day is long, I feel
fulfilled that I have enough holidays and time to spend with my family.

Advice to who intends to be an USFJ employee
As we often work with US civilians and servicemembers on base, it may be pleasant
for those who like to utilize their language proficiency and those who like to be
familiar with different culture.
Moreover, enhancing one’s skill enables one to switch to various jobs, it is worthchallenging in this workplace.

USAF Kadena Air Base
18th Civil Engineer Squadron
Fire Alarm Dispatcher

Mr. Ota Yasutaka

One Shift Schedule (one shift in Night Duty) * There also is a shift in daytime.
Get upand have
Share
breakfast houseworkwith family
7:00

8:00

Play withchildren

9:00

Exercise
11:00

Sleep

Lunch

12:00

Mail check
andTake aHave abath with dinnerCommute respond to
emergency
children with family
call

13:00

18:00

18:30

19:00

20:00

Break

21:00

Respond to emergency call

22:00

Hourly Pay Temporary Employment (HPT) System
HPT employees exist as a form of employment only in the IHA and are employed for not toexceed 1 year to do temporary duties or to support permanent employees.
Leave

Annual Leave, Child Medical Care Leave, etc. is granted.

Job Title

Counter Attendant, Cook, Sales Clerk, etc.

Employment Period
Workplace

Return
home
8:00

9:00

You can become a permanent
employee by making use of theworking experiences as HPT!!
It is a perfect part-time job
opportunity for those studying
English in college! You can practiceEnglish conversation while working!!

The employment period is not to exceed one year. (The total employment
period counting from the date of initial hire does not exceed three years.)
Retail stores or food courts at US bases

Child Development Program Trainee (40ʼs)

I am pleased to learn American culture and approachthe children of native English speakers as I
communicate with the children every day.
I feel improvement of my English proficiency more thanever!

Janitor (60ʼs)
Counter Attendant (30ʼs)

I enjoy meeting young co-workers while I raise mychild.

Counter Attendant (20ʼs)

I could break through a psychological barrier
particular to Japanese people and enhance mycommunication skill.

There is a system that recognizes employees 4times a year and appreciate the accomplishmentof us working behind the scenes, I feel worth
working.

I had difficulties at first as I had little experience inEnglish conversation, but I learned gradually throughsupport from my co-workers.
I will do my best to improve myself.

Customer Service Clerk (50ʼs)

It is easier to take leave here than in Japanesecompanies.

Sign Machine Operator (40ʼs)

It is possible to select work hours flexibly. As
there are various job titles on base, if one feels“This job is unsuitable for me,” it is possible toshift to another job!

Sales Checker (60ʼs)“America in Japan” is to the point! There are
ac tive exchanges beyond age, gender andnational origins.

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Hotel Desk Clerk (20ʼs)

Counter Attendant (40ʼs)

It is possible to work at favorable
work hours for both my family andmy own career path.

Counter Attendant (50ʼs)

Welcoming customers at the friendship festival is oneof my favorite duties.

Balancing Work and Family Life / Hourly Pay Temporary Employment (HPT) System

We received classroom-style training for approximately one week to one
month, which included the fundamentals of procurement practices, laws,
accounting fundamentals, price analysis, and contract negotiations.

※1 A short-term accommodation facility in Yokota Air Base. Visitors are also allowed tostay here. Used for military business trips or transfers.

Q7.With respect to working at the U.S. military bases inJapan, when do you feel a sense of satisfaction?

Q2.How did you move from the ﬁrst job as a Hotel
Desk Clerk (IHA) to your current employment
in Contracting?

Our achievements may be considered to be those goods and services thatare enjoyed every day by the troops and organizations that request them.
In that sense, I think it is a serious job with not much visibility. I feel rewarded
when I can contract and deliver the goods and services requested by each
unit by the deadline according to the procedures established by law.

(After being employed at the Kanto Lodge, information about employment
within the bases became easily accessible (※2), and when I came to learn ofrecruitment for the Contracting Section, I applied for it with my colleague. It
was the time before the introduction of the Internet or SNS.

Camping with family

Q6.What kind of training did you attend?

※2 Refers to information about job notices posted in Yokota Air Base Personnel
Department.(internal recruiting).

Q3.What kind of job is your current Contracting
position?
I am involved in goods and services contract work with respect to requests
from all kinds of units at the base.
Since these costs are funded by the taxes of the American people, it isnecessary to procure the appropriate quality and quantity in accordance with
their intended use at a fair price, and, if the amount that has been settled by
the sales of each unit or by some of the welfare facilities is exceeded, it is arule to select the supplier through competitive bidding in accordance with thelaw.

Q4.I heard that English is indispensable for your job,
but how did you master English?
When I was working at the hotel office, I can say that I learned Basic English
conversational skills at work, as my duties included telephone coordination
numerous times every day as well as over-the-counter customer service.
M o r e ove r, u p o n m ov i n g t o t h e C o n t r a c t i n g S e c t i o n , d o c u m e n t s o n
specifications related to laws and regulations and construction-relatedmaterials became my educational resources. The creation of documents also
became my primary task.

Q8.Do you use your previous work experience in thecurrent job?
There are many chances to do so.
To handle such a wide variety of goods and services, imagination, market
research, and coordination of human relationships are also essential.

Q9.What are the good points of working at the U.S.
military bases in Japan?
It involves a short commute because the workplace and my residence are
nearby.
There are no transfers.
I can contribute not only to the convenience of the U.S. military and civilians,
but also to the mutual business and employment opportunities between U.S
and Japanese companies that have contracts for receiving orders.

Q10.Finally, I would like anyone currently thinking ofworking at the U.S. military bases in Japan to saya few words
You go on to overseas business trip every day! There are various jobs forwhich you can use not only your English skills, but also your interests andexpertise. Please come to Yokota Air Base!!

Q5.You have accumulated a lot of working experience,but how did you improve your career?
Beginning with the newcomer training program when I first started my job, I
was sent for specific training over several years and my skill level improved(※3)
Also, as I was promoted, I acquired certification for being able to execute a
fixed amount of the U.S. budget after evaluation, and based on my work
experience and examination results, I was selected.
It goes without saying that I received help from my supervisor and colleagues
as well as senior employees.

※3 At that time, the management system involved going to multiple training classes
conducted at home and abroad to learn practical work in the department. This continued
for the initial 1‒2 years upon employment.
As for skills related to purchasing, it is essential to pass exams held after the respective
training and to obtain a course completion certiﬁcate by acquiring credits for areaspeciﬁc
subjects. In doing so, I could obtain Skill Level 1 and Level 2 certiﬁcations.

In ter v i ew
Yokota Air Base 374 th CONTRACTING SQ
Contractor / Negotiator (General)

Mr. Kiyotaka Keisuke▶Wo rk H i sto r y :Jan.1992
Apr.1993
Nov.1996

Feb.2002
Aug.2019

Hotel Desk Clerk
Management Intern
Purchasing andContract Specialist
Contract Specialist
Contractor / Negotiator(General)

Career Plans & Career Advancement

16Training Programs

Employment and Working Conditions

The U.S. military in Japan is primarily looking to recruit those with experience,

Limitations on Employment

but there is a system to train inexperienced people at the Yokosuka Naval Base.

The labor furnishing contracts concluded between the Government of Japan and the United States Government stipulate that the following persons
cannot be hired by the Government of Japan (Minister of Defense) for the USFJ.

Here we introduce two systems, the "Apprenticeship Program" to develop ship repair
technicians, and the “Engineering and Planning Development Program (EPDP)” to train engineers.

Master Labor Contract (MLC) and Mariners Contract (MC)Indirect Hire Agreement (IHA)

Members of the United States Armed Forces (USFJ)
its civilian components or their dependents

United States civilian personnel

People undergoing sentence of imprisonment

SRF-JRMC Apprenticeship Program ‒People under 18 years old

To Become a Professional Workman through 4-year Program

People whose employment is prohibited or restricted by labor legislation

US Naval Ship Repair Facility Yokosuka and Japan Regional MaintenanceCenter (SRF-JRMC), has been conducting ship repair for the U.S. Navy 7th
Fleet for many years; however, because numerous proficient technicians withexcellent skills and expertise have retired since the 1980s, the Apprenticeship
Program for trainees has been established. This program, which is modeledon the apprenticeship program conducted in the Navy shipyards in the UnitedStates, plays an important role in training Japanese employees to become
skilled workmen.
The first term of the Apprenticeship Program to prepare new hires for ship
repair workforce dates back to October 1985.
After joining the shipyard and attending the new employee orientation, thetrainee will be assigned to a factory, as determined at the time of employment,
and will receive basic education for four month in each specialty. After this,
employees receive long-term English training which is taught in English only.
English classes are conducted by instructors sent from the agency, in
accordance with the program offered by the United States Department of
Defense (DoD) Language Institute at the Lackland Air Force Base in Texas.
After the English training, students learn skills focusing on practical training under the guidance of instructors and foremen at each workplace.
Many students have completed this Apprenticeship Program since the program was implemented and factory managers and foremen from among
these graduates are still active in many SRF-JRMC workplaces.
▶Application period: Scheduled twice a year (around July and January)▶Eligibility: Ability to understand Japanese language at the level of High school graduate or equivalent

Types of Employment
There are two main types of employment for MLC and IHA Permanent and Temporary employees.

Permanent

Trial Period Employees

Workers hired for permanent employment work as Trial Period Employees during the first six months.
(The trial period may be extended, shortened or exempted.)

Permanent Employees

Permanent Employees are hired for an indefinite periods of time after a trial period.

Daily Employees

Daily Employees are hired on a daily basis for a period not exceeding one month.

Temporary

Limited Term
Employees

Limited Term Employees are hired for a period not exceeding four months (the period may be extended once fora period not exceeding two months) or for a period not exceeding two years.

Post-Retirement
Employees

Post-Retirement Employees are hired for a period not exceeding one year until they reach the age 65 after they had
been employed as permanent employees and were terminated under the Advanced Age provision.

Hourly Pay Temporary
Employees (HPT)* Trial Period, Permanent, Limited Term, and Post-retirement employees include full-time and part-time employees.
- Full-time employees work for 4 0 hours per week. - Part-time employees work for less than 4 0 hours per week.

Base Pay● “SRF-JRMC Apprenticeship Program” has begun at SRF-JRMC Sasebo Detachment since April, 2017.
See ▶ https://www.lmo.go.jp/recruitment/index3.html#srfsasebo

Basic Wage Table and Grade (Grade 1 to 10) are determined for each job title, and unless the job title is changed, the grade will not be changed
in principle. The amounts of base pay for typical job titles are as follows.
Basic Wage Table
Grade

Engineering and Planning Development Program (EPDP) ‒To Become an Expert in Technical Support through 4-year OJT

SRF-JRMC is a full-service ship repair facility for US Navy vessels to include
complex maintenance, modernization, docking, fly-away, and emergency
repair. In order to carry out these duties, SRF-JRMC must maintain a technicalwork force with specialized knowledge of ship repair. For this reason,
SRF-JRMC has established the Engineering and Planning Development
Program (EPDP) to sustain skilled personnel with a longterm perspective.
The purpose of this program is to develop and mentor inexperienced
personnel to become fully qualified specialists in four years as a member ofEngineering and Planning & Estimating Divisions. Applicants are required tounderstand general engineering principles and theory from either mechanical,
electrical, electronics, structural, or naval architectural fields. An applicant
with knowledge of college level engineering is requested for this program.
EPDP consists of a combination of classroom instructions on ship repair
technics and theories, on the job training (OJT) at work sites, and English
language training provided by SRF-JRMC Language Training Division as partof the curriculum. Off the job training (OFF-JT) may also be provided toacquire certification(s) required for the job.
Although English ability is not required at time of employment, knowledge, skill, work attitude and English ability will be evaluated periodically andthe EPDP program is targeted to be completed in four years.
Motivated and enthusiastic individuals are wanted to join SRF-JRMC to accomplish our mission “Keep the SEVENTH Fleet Operationally Ready.”▶Application period: Scheduled around March▶Eligibility: Completion of 4-year college/university in any field or one year of clerical, technical or administrative work experience in any field.

● See the movie “Linchpin of Paciﬁc” that introduces SRF-JRMC on▶
https://www.srf.navy.mil/About-Us/Linchpin-of-the-Paciﬁc/YouTubeSRF

要

HPTs are employees hired only under the IHA for a period not exceeding
one year in order to do temporary work or to assist permanent employees.

SearchBase Pay(for full-time
employees)

Step

Clerical andengineering work

Skilled andlabor work

Security andﬁreﬁghting

Medical work

Nursing

Grades 1 to 10

Grades 1 to 10

Grades 1 to 7

Grades 1 to 5

Grades 1 to 4e.g.) Budget Analyst
Step 13 Grade 6 ~256,600 yen ~e.g.) Crane Operator
Step 9, Grade 6 ~219,900 yen ~e.g.) Fire Fighter
Step 5, Grade 2 ~204,100 yen ~e.g.) Dental Hygienist
Step 5, Grade 3 ~202,800 yen ~e.g.) Nurse
Step 5, Grade 2 ~211,000 yen ~e.g.) Secretary
Step 1, Grade 4 ~208,000 yen ~e.g.) Counter Attendant
Step 5, Grade 3 ~179,900 yen ~e.g.) Guard
Step 9, Grade 1 ~188,100 yen ~The step of base pay usually starts from the minimum step at the time of employment,but increases every year on January 1 as a periodic pay raise.

* The amounts of base pay are as of January 1, 2024 and are subject to change.

Allowances
Allowances are provided to eligible employees in certain condition.
Major allowances
Family Allowance
Commutation
Allowance

Description
Family allowances are provided to employees who support their dependents.
Spouse: 6,500 yen , Child: 10,000 yen , Dependents other than spouse and child : 6,500 yen per person
Commutation allowances are provided to employees who use transportation services to commute to work (up to 55,000 yen).

Housing Allowance

Housing allowances are provided to employees who rent houses or rooms (up to 28,000 yen).

Regional Allowance

Regional allowances are provided to employees who work in areas with high wage levels in the private sector.
Employees working on USFJ bases under the jurisdiction of the Yokota, Yokosuka, and Zama Branch Offices are eligible forthis allowance (amount: (base pay + family allowance) x allowance rate (3% to 20%)).

Overtime Pay

Summer andYear-End Allowance
Cold Area Allowance
Retirement
Allowance

Overtime pay is provided to employees who work outside their regular duty time.
【The amounts of Summer Allowance and Year-End Allowance are those equal to 2.25 months of Base pay, etc. respectively and 4.5 months in total.】
Cold Area allowances are provided annually, from November until March of the following year, to Trial Period
and Permanent Employees who work in cold areas. Employees working on USFJ bases under the jurisdiction of theMisawa Branch Office are eligible for this allowance.
Retirement allowances are provided to Permanent employees when their employment is terminated.

* The amounts of pay and allowances in the above table are as of January 1, 2024 and are subject to change.
Some of the allowances may not be available depending on the type or area of employment.
* Please refer to P5〜6 for LMO branch oﬃce that is in charge of each US base.

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Training Programs

Employment and Working Conditions

18

Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What level of English proﬁciency is required to be applied?

Working hours:

The normal working hours are 40 hours per week.
Part-time employees’ working hours are less than 40 hours per week.
The normal working hours per day do not exceed 8 hours, excluding a recess period.

A1. The level of English proficiency required is different for each job, but with respect to working at the USFJ installations,
if one is fluent in English, one will be able to apply for a job.
However, because there are also jobs that do not require English skills, please check the information for eachjob on the LMO mainland home page.

* Some job titles such as guards, ﬁreﬁghters, sales clerks, waiters, and waitresses may be required to work irregular hours.

Leave:- Annual leave: 20 days per year (1 day per 30 calendar days during Trial Period)- Summer leave: 3 consecutive days
In addition, the following leave are also granted: sick leave, marriage leave, pregnancy leave, spouse’s childbirth leave, child medical care leave,family medical care leave, child-care leave, family-care leave, and mourning leave.
* Some of these leaves may not be granted to employees depending on their types of employment.

Saturdays and Sundays are designated as “rest day” and the following days are holidays:
Days other than Saturdays and Sundays may be designated as days off for some employees depending on their types of employment.
* USFJ s holidays are diﬀerent from Japanese national holidays.

January 1

July ~ December

New Year’s Day

July 4January 2 and 3

Independence Day

Third Monday of July

Marine Day
Mountain Day

Third Monday of January

Martin Luther King Day

August 11

Third Monday of February

Washington's Birthday

First Monday of September

Labor Day

Memorial Day

Second Monday of October

Columbus Day

November 11

Veterans Day

Last Monday of May

Fourth Thursday of November

In addition to holidays above,
there also is an Employee Birthday Holiday.

December 25

Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

December 29 to 31* The holidays above are as of January 1, 2024 and are subject to change.

WelfareVarious social insurances are available, including health insurance, nursing care insurance, Employee’s pension insurance, unemployment insurance,
and industrial accident compensation insurance. In addition, the following welfare programs are also available to help USFJ employees lead healthy
lives with a sense of security: medical examinations (periodic medical examinations, adult disease preventive health examinations, etc.), workers’
property accumulation savings program, calamity benefit, mental health counseling services, etc.
* Availability of welfare programs diﬀers depending on the types of employment.

Education and Training
In order to help employees improve their skills, knowledge, and abilities, the USFJ provides various education and training programs, such as computer
courses, office skills improvement courses as well as supervisor training courses. (See column below for education of new members.)

Education of New Members
U.S. Naval Computer And Telecommunications Station Far East
Communications Cable Splicer Foreman

We introduce one example of the education of
new members in the U.S. Navyʼs Far East Signal Corps.

Mr. Kosuge Tatsuya

In the U.S. military facilities in the Yokosuka and Yokohama area, we conduct telephone linec o n s t r u c t i o n , a s w e l l a s t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n , m a n a g e m e n t , r e p a i r, a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o ftelecommunications equipment.
When the system was constructed, the specifications used in the U.S. were taken as thestandard, and, because work is also performed in collaboration with U.S. military personnel, it
is work that requires not only technical but also language skills.
Furthermore, there are a variety of duties to be performed because the district we oversee isvast, but we work hard together ever y day. The work is divided up among three primar yteams, and leaders, experts, and apprentice employees are distributed evenly in each team.
If one becomes an expert, there is also work that one can perform alone; however, since there
is always an expert associated with an apprentice, one can work without any worries.
Due to the fac t that c ommunic ation c ables made in the U.S. dif fer from the Japanesestandard, there a lot of things that even those with communication experience do not know, so
i t i s im p or t ant to fir s t l ear n h ow to p er for m th e wor k when a s s i s t in g l ead er s. It t a kes
approximately five years to become independent.

A2. Required documents for application differ according to the service and job title you apply.
Be sure to see by accessing “note” on details of recruitment information page.
Also, designated form such as rèsumè, etc. can be downloaded from LMO website.

Q3. Is it possible for anyone other than Japanese nationals to apply?

Holidays:

January ~ June

Q2.Please explain application document.

A3. For Master Labor Contract and Mariner’s Contract, no specific nationality is required as long as one is not amember of the United States armed forces, a civilian, or their family member.
In Indirect Hire Agreement, no specific nationality is required as long as one does not have United States citizenship(includin dual nationality).
Also, people who are not Japanese nationals need a work permit.

Q4. Are there any transfers?
A4. In principle, as long as the individual does not wish to do so, there are no transfers.

Q5. Currently, do you recruit [ ◯◯ ] job in Honshu and Kyushu?
A5. Every time the U.S. military requests personnel it is posted on the LMO home page, andapplications are accepted. It is possible to search and confirm using relevant words
such as [recruitment information] → [table of information on recruitment of employees
for the U.S. military in Japan (Honshu and Kyushu bases)] →[Go to table of registration information] → [recruitment and application information table screen] →use [ ○○ ] as the keyword.
● Other FAQs are posted on LMO website.

Recruitment Information
Recruitment information is available at the following LMO branch ofﬁces:
LMO branch ofﬁce
M i s a wa B r a n c h
Yo k o t a B r a n c h
Yokosuka Branch
Zama Branch
Kyotango Branch
I wa k un i B r a n c h
Sasebo Branch

Okinawa Branch* Advance
recruitment

Recruitment period
Application is accepted to fill vacancies, etc., asneededChec k recruitment information on LMO’s of fic ial
website.

- LMOʼs ofﬁcial website
https://www.lmo.go.jp/recruitment/
index.html

If you regis ter on J o b Informati on E- mail O f ferin g
Service, you will receive e-mail notice when your desired
job information is updated.

- Job Information E-mail Offering Service

1 Application is accepted 24 hours a day on LMO’s
official website.
2 Application is accepted every day except Saturdays,
Sundays, Japanese national holidays, and the period
from December 29 until January 3 of the following year
at the Okinawa Branch contact desk.

- LMOʼs ofﬁcial website

https://www.lmo.go.jp/recruitment/index2.html- Okinawa Branch contact desk
(See P.22 about the contact desk.)

X（Twitter）Account

Recruitment Service by the USFJ (reference information)

Post information about jobs and events as needed
在日米軍従業員求人情報（エルモ）@LMO̲recruitCamp Zama (U.S. Army Japan)
Recruitment information : Website

https://twitter.com/LMO̲recruit

https://cnrj.cnic.navy.mil/Operations-and-Management/
Human-Resources/MLC-IHA-HPT-Jobs/

Employment and Working Conditions

https://www.lmo.go.jp/recruitment/index.
html#mailservice* Advance recruitment is a system for recruiting those willing to work on U.S. military bases in Okinawa by having them register in advance. Whenever the USFJ places a request for personnel,
candidates are chosen from among the registrants and are then interviewed for the open position.

Fleet Activities, Yokosuka (U.S. Navy Japan)
Recruitment information : Website:

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Application acceptancehttps://www.usarj.army.mil/gojjobs/
Yokota Air Base（U.S. Forces Japan）
Recruitment information : Website

https://yokotafss.com/naf-human-resources/

Frequently Asked Questions / Recruitment Information20

Misawa, Yokota, Yokosuka, Zama, Kyotango, Iwakuni, and Sasebo Branch Ofﬁces･･････････ A p p ly at LM O’s webs ite (for PCs an d s mar t p h ones) or Hell o Wor k of fi c es (Pub li c Employment
Security Offices), and then submit your resume and other necessary documents to LMO branch office
for application (be sure to check necessary documents for application on LMO’s website. Resume and otherspecified forms are available online to download).

Okinawa Branch Ofﬁce (Advance recruitment)･･･････････ File an application through LMO’s website (for PCs and smartphones) or submit aspecified
application form to Okinawa branch office for advance registration.

Selection andinterview
Notice ofselection results
Pre-Hire Medical
examination

Employment

After LMO’s branch office has checked the necessary qualifications and licenses, the USFJ conducts a selection
and job interview. In addition to an oral examination conducted during the interview, a written or skill test may also
be administered.

LMO’s branch office or the USFJ’s personnel manager informs applicants of selection results by phone or other means.

1-1-25 Hirahata, Misawa City,
Aomori 033-0012

Tel:0176-53-4165
Fax:0176-52-3033

Misawa Police Station To Misawa Airport

Misawa Air Base
Misawa Chuo
Social Welfare
bus stop
CenterMilitary baseMisawacentral gate
Defense Office

Branch OfficeAmerican Park

MisawaPost office

Route Inn
Misawa City Hotel[Access]
Use Misawa City Community Bus(MiBus) Veedol West Line (Destination:
City Hospital ) from Misawa Station andg e t o f f a t M i s a wa C e n t r a l B u s S t o p(approximately 10 minutes ride)

To Aomori
Ao

im

ori

Public Hall

Misawa City Hall

Hello Work
OfficeMisawa Station
Ra

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ad

To Hachinohe

Yokota Branch Office
Akishima Showa No.2 Building,568-1 Tanaka-cho, Akishima
City, Tokyo 196-0014

Selected personnel are required to have Medical examinations.
[Access]- Approximately 3-minute walk from JR
Akishima Station north exit

Notice of Acceptance.

Iwakuni Branch Office

Misawa Branch Office

Tel:042-542-7663
Fax:042-542-7667

Branch Office

Akishima Station (4th floor of Akishima(North exit)
Showa No.2 Building)
Akishima
Showa-no-mori park
Station Hotel
Akishima Post office
NITORITo OmeMitsui Sumitomo Bank
No
Civic Hallr th
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At
So k is him
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JR
Om
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To Tachikawa
Edo Street

Recruitment information
4 list screen
5 Detailed information
screenLawsonstore

RisonaBank

NTT(red and white steel tower)

LMOʼs ofﬁcial website

Click on “Recruitment
information List” or“For smartphone users.”

A similar screen is displayedon smartphones.

Click on “Detailed
information” about items you
are interested in.

After reading the detailed
information, click on“Application form.”* Documents directly accepted by
the USFJ are not displayed.

https://www.lmo.go.jp

Reference Data: Number of USFJ Employees (As of January 2024)(Person)
Municipality

Number of Employees

Municipality

Aomori

1,374

Kyoto

9

Saitama4

Hiroshima

370

Tokyo

2,594

Yamaguchi

1,547

Kanagawa

9,028

Nagasaki

1,816

Shizuoka

183

4,925 employees (MLC 3,502, IHA 1,422, MC1) were newly hired in JFY2022.

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Process from Application to Employment

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To Machida To
Shinjuku
Jonan Shinkin BankCamp
Yokohama Bank
Zama Taiju Life Insurance
Company Limited

Branch Office

Zama Fire
StationTo
AtsugiOdakyu Odawara
Line Sobudai-mae
Station

City Hall entrance crossing

Tonan Driving School
Zama Junior High School

To
OdawaraHarmony Hall Zama
Zama City Hall
Zama Public Library

Kyotango Branch Office

Number of Employees

Okinawa

8,903

Total

25,828MIC Building 1F, 1975 Suki,
Omiya-cho, Kyotango City,
Kyoto 629-2503

Kichi-mae
bus stop
MonzenBridgeIwakuni Air Base

To Tokuyama

Tel:0823-32-7087
Fax:0823-25-2008[Access]- Approximately 2-minute walk from JR
Kure Station

IHI Arena Kure

Kure
HankyuHotelStation hotel

To
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Ku
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St
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Chuo Itchome

Kure City Hall

Indoyahotel

G.S

Kure Chuo
ClinicAnnex(4th floor,
Center Building
Kure-ekimae)

YamatoMuseumKure Port

Hiroshima Gas
Company Kure
Branch OfficerView Port Kure hotel
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3-1 Hirase-cho, Sasebo City,
Nagasaki 857-0056

Tel:0956-23-7191
Fax:0956-23-9229

Kenhoku Regionala Development
BureauSaseboSasebo Defense
City Hall
OfficeSaseboBrigdeMaritime
Self-Defense
Force Sasebo City Albuquerque
General Hospital Bridge

Sasebo Chuo Station

To Kashimae Nimitz Park Kyosai
Hospital(SSK bypass)[Access]- 1 km west from JR Saseb o Station
Minato exit toward the Sasebo Naval
Base (approximately 15-minute walk)

To Ainoura

Matsuura Railroad

U.S. Fleet Activities
SaseboBranch Hirase

BridgeOfficeSasebo Bay

Sasebo Station
Minato-guchi

1058-1 Aza-Yara, Kadena-cho,
Nakagami-gun,Okinawa 904-0202

Tel:098-921-5532
Fax:098-921-5528

To Yomitan Village
Kadena High School
FamilyMart store

Kadena-cho Sports Dome

BranchOffice[Access]- Take bus No.20,28,29 or120 from the
Naha bus terminal and get of f at theKadena bus stop and take bus
N o. 6 2(a p p r ox i m a t e l y 9 0 m i n u t e s i ntotal),get off at the Kadena-cho Undo
Park entrance bus stop, and walk forapproximately 5 minutes.

Road Station
KadenaTo Okinawa
City

Lawson store

Kadena Athletics Park
entrance bus stop
Kadena Air BaseLMO’s Head Office
Kyoto
Tango
Railway

Tel:0772-68-0920
Fax:0772-68-0921[Access]- Approximately 20 -minute walk from
Ky o t o Ta n g o r a i l w ay M i ya t o y o L i n ekyotango Omiya Station

Seven-Eleven store
M on
ze n
Rive
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Okinawa Branch Office
Sagamihara
Sobudai
Post office

Nakazawa
store
City Gymnasium[Access]- A p p r ox i matel y 5 - m i n ute wa l k f r o m
O dak yu O dawara Line Sobudai - mae
StationCenter Building Kure-ekimae,
1-6-9 Chuo,Kure City,
Hiroshima 737-0051

Yokosuka
Yonegahama
Post Office

Zama Branch Office

Access the homepage andclick on “Recruitment
Information.”

Yamaguchi Bank

ito
Da
To

Gulliverstore
Tofront of the
Kurihama
telephone office
Branch Office
Seven-Elevenon the 4th and 5th floors,
store
Murase Building
Social Insurance(Restaurant Denny’s on the 1th fllor)
OfficeYokosuka
Yonegahama To
KyosaiHospital bus stop
Mabori Beach

1-46-1 Sobudai, Zama City,
Kanagawa 252-0011

Tel:046-251-0667
Fax:046-251-0614

Branch Office[Access]- Take an Iwakuni Shiokaze Park Line bus(f o r S h i o k a z e Pa r k) f r o m J R I w a k u n i
Station, get of fat the Kichi-mae busstop(approximately 5 minutes), and walkfor approximately 1 minute.

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(other than Okinawa Pretecture)[Access]- Approximately 10-minute walk from Keihin Express Yokosuka
Chuo Station- Take Keihin Express bus No.3 from the bus stop in front of
Yokosuka Station(for Yasuura-nichome,Horinouchi,Kannonzaki
or B oei Dai gak ko(Nati onal Defens e Ac ademy ofJapan)(approximately 8 minutes),get off at the Yonegahama
bus stop,and walk approximately 3 minuteTel:0827-21-1271
Fax:0827-21-1273

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YokosukaCity Hall

Yokohama
Bank
Keihin Express Yokosuka
Chuo Station’s East Exit

More’sshopping mall

To Kinugasa

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Iwakuni City To Tokuyama Gantoku Line
Kawashimo
Branch Kawashimo Sinkotobuki Bridge
OfficeOrthopedics Clinic Imazu River
Iwakuni
StationIwakuni Kawashimo
Post Office
IwakuniChuo FoodJR
Defense Office
Kawashimo
Sanyo Line
Iwakuni Labor
Standards Office

Sasebo Branch Office
Chuo
Boulevard

From PCs or smartphones

To Shinagawa

Tel:046-828-6959
Fax:046-828-6936

2-15-35 Nakazu-machi,
Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi
740-0027

Iwakuni Branch Office Kure Annex

Yokosuka Branch OfficeMurase Building, 1-6
Yonegahama-dori, Yokosuka City,
Kanagawa 238-0011

LMOʼs Website (Recruitment Information)
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Locations of LMO Headquarters and Branch Ofﬁces

To Mineyama
YAMADA-DENKI
Komeri

Branch Office(MIC building 1F)
Suki
Lawson Store
Omiya Junior High School
Kyotango
Omiya Station

Centrale Hotel
Kyotango
To Miyazu

MitaMTbuilding 6F, 3-13-12 Mita,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0073

Tel:03-5730-2167
Fax:03-5730-2173[Access]- Approximately 5-minute walk from Mita
Station of Toei Subways(A1 exit)- Approximately 5 -minute walk from
Sengakuji Station of Toei Subways(A4 exit)- Approximately 8-minute walk from JR
Tamachi Station (West exit)

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Locations of LMO Headquarters and Branch Ofﬁces

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Library
Tokyo Tech High School of
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Process from Application to Employment

Mita Police Station※We ask you to conﬁrm the latest address of LMO Headquarters through LMO HP since the oﬃce will relocate.

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