Private Organizations

Welcome to the MCAS Iwakuni Private Organization (PO) webpage. Currently, MCAS Iwakuni charters more than 70 POs. As sanctioned under MCAS Iwakuni, these POs comply with the guidelines and policies referenced in MCIPAC Order 5760.1 and are authorized to function aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan.

Non-Federal Entities (NFEs) are self-sustaining organizations that are not agencies of the Federal government. They are established, operated, and controlled by individuals acting outside the scope of any official capacity as officers, employees, or agents of the Federal government. A PO is an NFE that requires and receives a written authorization to operate on MCIPAC facilities and areas in a manner that can create the appearance of an official relationship with MCIPAC (e.g. conduct of fundraising events on installations). They include military spouses' organizations, youth organizations, community service organizations, and recreational organizations other than those operated by MCCS Iwakuni. They are not non­appropriated fund instrumentalities (NAFIs), nor are they generally entitled to the sovereign immunity and privileges given to NAFIs or Federal agencies. They operate on MCAS Iwakuni with the written consent of the Commanding Officer, MCAS Iwakuni, or higher military authority.

The Commanding Officer, MCAS Iwakuni has designated the MCCS Executive Branch as the office that oversees the PO program, which is tasked with monitoring and validating all POs and ensuring compliance with appropriate regulations. ​POs are in no way associated with MCCS.

For more information, please contact the MCCS Coordinator at 253-4109 or via e-mail at ombiwakuni.mccscoordinator@usmc-mccs.org. You may also visit us in the MCCS Executive Office located on the 2^nd floor of the Crossroads, Bldg. 410.