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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Starting Aug. 1, 2015 changes to the vehicle policies base access and enforcement will go into effect by the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii.
Recent events have led to these policy changes. All vehicles on the installation will be clearly identified by one of the following means, a MCB Hawaii decal or a paper pass, which is good for one year. These changes apply to all base employees, such as civilian and active duty, service members from other bases, retirees, Friends of Kaneohe Bay pass-holders and visitors.
John Lunning, the PMO services officer, said this policy only applies to personnel obtaining new decals or renewing existing decals.
“All personnel applying for a new decal have the option of receiving a decal for a specified number of years depending on their status,” Lunning said. “They can also opt for a one-year (paper) pass.”
According to Lunning, some instances in which one would obtain a new decal include personnel who bought a new car, personnel who are transferring to MCB Hawaii or have faded and unserviceable decals.
Capt. David Hendrickson, the deputy provost marshal, said there is also an option to get a paper pass, which allows base access for one year.
“Military retirees can (choose) the decal or the one-year paper pass,” Hendrickson said. “Active duty personnel stationed at another base may register their vehicles as well, but they only have the option for (the paper pass). That paper pass needs to be displayed at all times (while) aboard the installation but may be removed and placed in the visor or glove box when leaving the base.”
Hendrickson said the contractor’s guidelines will not change and civilians visiting the base must register for the day pass.
“If you are visiting (someone) on the base, you need to stop in and get your day pass,” he said. “There are only certain places the day pass can go and if the pass is being used outside those areas, the pass privileges will be revoked.”
Hendrickson said the policy also applies to service members and their families visiting the base. Rental vehicles need to be registered. He said whenever the military police run a rental car’s license plate, the renting company’s name comes up. With the new policy in effect, the driver’s name will also come up so PMO can link a name to the vehicle.
With only a week left before the policy is in place, Hendrickson said those who know what type of vehicle registration they prefer should register their vehicles immediately.
“Registering your vehicles is another step in the process to ensure vehicles are up to date on safety inspections,” Hendrickson said. “It also keeps people who shouldn’t be on the base off the base ensuring our security.”
For those that have the Friends of Kaneohe Bay Pass, your access is limited to the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course, The Officers’ Club Dining and Catering facility or K-Bay Bowling Lanes.
For detailed information on the new regulations visit the vehicle regulations office at building 1095 or call them at 257-0183. We encourage early visitation to the MCB Hawaii prior to the Aug. 1 implementation date in order to avoid long lines and wait times.
Policy changes like this assist the mission of MCB Hawaii provides direct support of units, individuals and families in order to enhance and sustain combat readiness for all operating forces and tenant organizations aboard the installation.
| Date Taken: | 07.20.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 07.27.2015 16:37 |
| Story ID: | 171085 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, US |
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