The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (SJA) is the installation representative for the following programs: private employment on and off base, private organizations; driving privilege reinstatements and appeals; and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests. With the exception of On Base Employment Applications, as detailed below, electronically sign and submit the applicable request paperwork to CFAYLegal@us.navy.mil. Our office will be in touch with you with any questions or concerns after reviewing your documentation.

For special powers of attorney, notary, wills, or family law advice, please contact the Legal Assistance Office at DSN 243-8901 or YokosukaLegalAssistance@us.navy.mil.

For legal concerns regarding servicemember misconduct, please contact the Defense Service Office, DSN 243-8903.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT

Both the applicant and the sponsor must sign the request. Applications must include the sponsor’s PRD and be routed through the sponsor’s chain of command. The CO/OIC or a person with BY DIRECTION authority must endorse the request by selecting “APPROVE” on the last page.
 

• On Base Employment Application: Submit to the CFAY Navy Housing Office at yokosuka_housing@navy.mil 
   

• Off Base Employment Application: Submit to the CFAY SJA office at CFAYLegal@us.navy.mil

PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS 

Recognition / Audits 

• Instruction (CFAYINST 5760.5G) 

• ​Audit Report 

• Audit Package (Financial Portion) **Not required for organizations requesting initial recognition 

• Deposit Submission Form

• List of Officers 

• Liability Clause 

• Sample Bylaws

• Transactions SAT 

• Transactions UNSAT

Fundraisers 

• Request Form 

• Hot Work Chit 

• Temporary Food Establishment 

• Risk Assessment Form 

• Car Wash Information

FOIA / PRIVACY ACT REQUESTS
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Do not include your DOB/SSN on the request form unless you can transmit it securely either through encrypted email or DoD SAFE.

Protect your PII and instead mark “xxxx” where indicated. If you cannot utilize a CAC digital signature, you must include a scanned copy of an identification card, e.g., driver’s license, with your completed request form.
 

• Privacy Act Form - This is for requesting an Incident Report or Family Advocacy Report that you are a party to

• Routine Use Disclosure (RUD) - This is for requesting a Traffic Accident Report that you are a party to for the purpose of filing an insurance claim. 

• Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) - www.securerelease.us
   

AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS IN JAPAN BROCHURE 
 

• AUTO ACCIDENTS IN JAPAN