I've been hearing different stories about living off post at Kadena AB, Japan. Is it true its mandatory to live on post?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 00:44:02 -0400

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 30 at 2014 1:22 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 01:22:52 -0400

AT Misawa that is a true statement.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 4 at 2014 11:24 AM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 11:24:27 -0400

I was there until 2010. Haven't heard of such mandate. I did hear about certain percentage of on post housing must be filled before authorizing members to move off base. You should find online Kadena AFB housing contact information and get a hold of them directly for the latest and greatest up to date info. It's a nice housing, don't get me wrong! Just a bit noisy during weekdays when F15, 18, and AWACS circle overhead

Response by CSM Mike Maynard made Sep 9 at 2014 4:55 PM

CSM Mike Maynard — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 16:55:15 -0400

SFC Private RallyPoint Member - it is possible to live off post if you are stationed on Kadena.

1) If you are single or unaccompanied, SSGs are authorized to live off-post based on high occupancy of barracks.

2) If you are married and accompanied, it will be based on the availability of quarters. If they are available, then, yes, you will live on one of the base housing areas. If the occupancy rate is high enough or if quarters are not available, then you will be authorized to live off base as an exception to policy.

It just makes sense, as it is very expensive for the military to cover the cost of rent/utilities/etc for folks to live off base if there is on base housing available.