Stop Movement To Japan Lifted
From CNP Public Affairs

The U.S. Navy released Naval Administrative Message NAVADMIN 123/11 April 8 announcing the movement of Navy military personnel to commands and activities in Japan is authorized, effective immediately.

“America’s Navy has been committed to supporting our longtime ally, as well as keeping the safety of our Sailors, civilians and families a top priority during this difficult time,” explained Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. Mark Ferguson, chief of naval personnel.

“We can now sustain the movement of our Sailors to units throughout Japan, but will continue to hold families from moving to certain areas until we can ensure they can be fully supported.” T he stop movement order will remain in effect for all military family members whose sponsors are under orders to report to commands or activities on Honshu Island, which includes bases in Atsugi, Misawa, Iwakuni and Yokosuka.

For those family members with orders to areas outside Honshu, such as Sasebo and Okinawa, they may be authorized to accompany their Sailor with an updated dependent entry approval by the base commanding officer.

For family members of service members with orders, the impact of this stop movement on allowances will be highly dependent on their individual circumstances. These families should read NAVADMIN 123/11 to learn what types of support they may be eligible for and should contact their local Personnel Support Detachment or Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Customer Service Center at 1-866-827-5672 with questions based on their specific circumstances.

To read the updated stop movement message NAVADMIN 123/11 and learn what support may be available to those families still affected, visit www.npc.navy.mil.

I'm confused. I thought families that left can return & new families can report to Yokosuka.....or am I only half right?

Adam is posting way out of date info. The above cites NAVADMIN 123/11. But if you visit the NPC website, it mentions NAVADMIN 132/11 which lifts the stop movement order. In fact, families are coming to Honshu as we speak.

Yay! Thanks! I was confused! We finally got our orders & are just getting started on the overseas screening & everything else! We'll be busy for a while. LOL.