Navy Issues Temporary Hold on Personnel Moves to Japan

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy released NAVADMIN 084/11 March 17 announcing that the movement of personnel to tenant commands and activities in Japan should be stopped effective immediately.

Due to the damage following the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, it has been determined by the Secretary of the Navy that the movement of personnel to tenant commands and activities in Japan should be stopped effective immediately.

The temporary hold shall remain in effect until further guidance from Navy Personnel Command.

These prudent measures will assist humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts by reducing the demand for food, water, fuel, and electricity.

The stop movement order affects all personnel scheduled to report to tenant commands and activities in Japan as either an ultimate duty station or an intermediate duty station in conjunction with a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move.

This order does not affect Sailors with Temporary Assigned Duty (TAD) orders however, they should contact their chain of command to determine whether to execute these orders as scheduled.

Personnel with orders to commands in the affected area who have not yet detached from their current command are directed to remain in place at their current command. If this is not possible, they should contact their detailer for further guidance.

Members who have already detached, but have not departed the area of their home port, are directed to report to the nearest beach detachment or Temporary Processing Unit for temporary duty awaiting further transfer.

Members who have detached from their command (sea or shore) and have commenced travel should report to the nearest naval installation and contact their detailer for further direction.

All Sailors or family members affected by this stop movement and needing assistance should use the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) to ensure the Navy can track and assess support requirements.

Personnel who have additional questions should contact their detailer for further assistance and guidance or call the Navy Personnel Command's Customer Service Center at 1-866-827-5672, DSN 882-5672 or for hearing impaired TDD 1-866-297-1971.