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Due to the MCAS Futenma Flight Line Festival on Saturday (Oct. 4) and Sunday (Oct. 5), rote #6 buses will not stop at Futenma after 10:15 AM. We will make stops as usual starting October 6th. Thank you for your understanding.
ATTENTION CUSTOMERS
Kindly be informed that there have been route changes to The Green Line Late Night Express. We would appreciate any feedback or comments you may wish to provide.
The Green Line is provided by Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler. Our goal is to provide Safe, Dependable, Reliable ground transportation for persons traveling aboard or between Marine Corps installations for official duties while offering space available travel to qualified persons. This initiative affords many savings for the Marine Corps and the Department of Defense.
1. The Green Line is a scheduled-activity bus service funded with appropriated funds (APF).
2. Because The Green Line buses operate using APF, the buses are used for official purposes only, supporting the national defense mission by operating within and between Marine Corps facilities and areas in Okinawa, Japan. In this sense, The Green Line operates as a "shuttle bus" service for transporting: a. Enlisted personnel between bachelor billeting and work areas (M-F, 0730-1630). b. Military personnel (all ranks) and civilian employees between offices and work areas during normal duty hours (M-F, 0730-1630).
3. Military dependents may ride The Green Line buses on a space-available basis at no additional cost to the government.
4. The Green Line buses cannot be used solely to facilitate liberty or other unofficial (i.e., personal business or convenience) purposes.
5. The Green Line buses cannot be used for military family housing "home-to-duty" transportation.
Authorized passengers are those entitled persons (military, family members, and civilian employees) and their bona fide guest per Marine Corps Order on Motor Transport Branch, the Government of Japan/United States of America Mutual Defense Treaty and the Status of Forces Agreement between the United States of America and the Government of Japan. The unauthorized use of TGL is prohibited and violators will be reported to Military and or Japanese Police for adjudication. Bona fide guests are defined as: (1) those "guests" sponsored by a member of the United States Forces Japan with privileges offered under the Status of Forces Agreement between the United States and Japan. (2) Whose residence is physically located outside the Country of Japan. (3) Who have entered Japan legally in a temporary visitor's status.
Base Visitors Pass does not constitute "Bona Fide Guest Status."
All passengers are required to possess and present proper valid identification upon entering the bus and any other time, while still on the bus, as requested. Proper forms of identification are:
Valid Military Identification Card (i.e. Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Military, Military Family member).
Base Employee Pass for MLC Employees or IHA Employees traveling on Official Business.
DoD Employees of Government Contract Identification Card.
Active duty military members have priority. Seating is First-Come, First-Serve.
No passengers will be required to relinquish their seats if outside the camp of origin.
Example: If a passenger (non active duty) boards a TGL bus at foster traveling to Camp Schwab and during the intermittent stop at Camp Hansen the bus is overloaded, the seated passengers from Camp Foster have no obligation to relinquish their seat.
Pick-ups and Drop-offs are authorized at designated bus stops located within military bases only.
MCB Motor Transport Branch/The Green Line accepts no responsibility for passenger conduct, misconduct, personal injury, or loss/damage of property. Travel is not guaranteed and passengers are responsible for their actions and belongings.
Okinawa is subject to torrential rains, tornados, water spouts, tsunamis and typhoons.
Okinawa is subject to various forms of destructive weather; the most commonly occurring are typhoons. However, water spouts and tornados are possible as well. TGL will operate routes and services as dictated by safety. TGL will post warning signs in buses at TCCOR-2.
AFN Radio 89.1 FM (The Wave) provides continuous reporting of weather conditions related to Okinawa.
CURRENT TCCOR
*Rain makes driving extremely hazardous as roads become slippery. TGL drivers will exercise extreme caution during wet road conditions. This may in turn affect arrival and departure time.
A: Only Bona fide Guest are authorized to ride aboard TGL buses provided they have proper passes for Base access and completed a approved by the MTB Fleet Manager. MCB MTB Bona fide Guests are defined as: (1) Those "guest" sponsored by a member of the United States Forces Japan with privileges offered under the Status Of Forces Agreement between the United States and Japan. (2) Whose residence is physically located outside the country of Japan. (3) Those who have entered Japan Legally in a temporary visitor's status. Base visitor's pass does not constitute "Bona Fide Guest Status." Authorized passengers are those entitled persons (military, family members, civilian employees and their Bona fide guests) allotted per Marine Corps Order on Motor Transport Branch, the Government of Japan/United States of America Mutual Defense Treaty and the Status of Forces Agreement between the United States and the Government of Japan. The unauthorized use of TGL is prohibited and violators will be reported to Military and/or Japanese Police for adjudication.
A: TGL buses are not normally used for service outside their fixed schedules. MCB Camp Smedly D. Butler provides passenger bus service via MCB AC/S G-4, Motor Transport Branch for unit training and deployments. TGL Group Travel accommodates units traveling between Marine Camps on Okinawa along established routes. MTB Fleet Manager may deploy large buses during known low travel times in accordance with authorizing transportation of weapons or equipment. Adjusted with a case by case modification of the pick up and drop off points.
Q: Can I charter buses from The Green Line for tours, battle sites or family days?
A: TGL buses are not normally used for service outside of their fixed schedules. MCB Camp Smedly D. Butler provides passenger bus service through several different venues for units and group functions. Marine Corp Community Service (MCCS) Simper If Bus Line provides contract service while MCB AC/SO G-4, Motor Transport Branch Fleet Manager provides USMC buses on occasion when meeting requirements of MCO P11240.106B, while the Regional Contracting Office may assist you on charter/contracting off base buses.
A: Driver permission is required. Passengers may carry bags, packages, or other personal items as long as it does not jeopardize safety, interfere with other passengers or damage the bus. It is against the law to carry very large or dangerous items, (flammables, propellants, large batteries, all forms of ordnance and weapons), on any bus. Items must be carried on your lap or be stowed under your seat while upon TGL. Golf bags, surfboards, and bicycles are not permitted on The Green Line. Backpacks and book bags must be held in front of your body so they do not affect others as you move about the bus. Small animals (except for Service Animals) are not authorized. *During heightened FP Con, NO bags and packages will be allowed
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